MATTER Motor Works, India’s first technology start-up to launch a geared electric motorbike, has announced a strategic partnership with Bolt.Earth, the country’s largest EV charging network. The collaboration aims to tackle one of the biggest hurdles in two-wheeler EV adoption — reliable and accessible charging infrastructure.
Making Charging Simple and Ubiquitous
Through this alliance, MATTER’s ecosystem will integrate seamlessly with Bolt.Earth’s extensive network of over 1,00,000 chargers deployed across 1,800+ cities, including major hubs such as Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi.
The integration allows riders of MATTER AERA — the company’s flagship 22nd Century motorbike — to easily locate and access chargers through the connected MatterVerse app. The vision is to make EV charging as simple and habitual as topping up a smartphone, ensuring that range anxiety no longer hinders adoption.
Both companies are uniting under the philosophy of “charging for everyone, everywhere,” with access extended to societies, workplaces, campuses, and public hubs. The approach prioritises ubiquity over novelty, making EV charging an everyday convenience rather than a challenge.
Phased Rollout of Charging Integration
The first phase will enable MATTER riders to directly access Bolt.Earth’s nationwide network via the MatterVerse app.
In the second phase, co-branded chargers will be installed at MATTER showrooms and service centres to support test rides, customer charging, and dealership readiness.
More EV News
Looking ahead, the companies are exploring the option of bundling Bolt.Earth chargers with MATTER vehicles, embedding charging access into the vehicle purchase experience itself.
Leadership Speaks
Commenting on the partnership, Mohal Lalbhai, Founder of MATTER, said:
“At MATTER, our mission goes beyond building the world’s most advanced electric motorbikes; we are reimagining the entire ecosystem that powers them. Through this partnership with Bolt.Earth, we are not only strengthening AERA’s value proposition but also driving forward the idea of the ‘Right to Charging.’ Every rider deserves the freedom to charge where they live, work, or travel. Together, we’re making EV charging as accessible and ubiquitous as charging a mobile phone.”
S. Raghav Bharadwaj, CEO and Founder of Bolt.Earth, added:
“India needs chargers placed where people live, work, and ride, backed by smarter charging infrastructure. That’s what this partnership with MATTER enables. At Bolt.Earth, we’ve always believed charging should feel effortless, like second nature. With over 1 lakh chargers already deployed, we’re building the backbone of India’s EV future. MATTER shares that vision, and together we’re creating an ecosystem where switching to electric becomes an obvious choice.”
Defined Roles and Operational Clarity
On the operational front, the responsibilities are clearly defined:
- Bolt.Earth will manage installation, uptime, and maintenance across public, dealership, and joint installations, backed by strict SLAs. It will also provide real-time charger data, technical support, and billing services, while enabling any free charging schemes initiated by MATTER.
- MATTER will focus on integrating charging access within the MatterVerse app, conducting awareness campaigns, supporting pilot projects, and sharing dealership rollout details to optimise charger placement.
MATTER’s Innovative Journey
Founded in 2019 in Ahmedabad, MATTER Motor Works has positioned itself as a pioneer in “Innovate in India” electric mobility solutions. Its flagship product, AERA, the world’s first geared electric motorbike, features a liquid-cooled powertrain, a 7-inch connected dashboard, and a lifetime battery warranty.
The brand has already won multiple accolades, including:
- Editors’ Choice Electric Motorcycle of the Year by Top Gear India.
- EV Bike of the Year 2025 by ACKO Drive.
- Innovation Startup of the Year at the Outlook Business Spotlight Awards.
- With a team of over 600 innovators, MATTER has filed 375 patents (82 already granted) across areas such as powertrain technology, liquid cooling, battery management, EV cybersecurity, charging infrastructure, and manufacturing automation. Its focus is to drive India towards energy independence and cleaner mobility.
Bolt.Earth’s Growing EV Network
Established in 2017, Bolt.Earth has evolved from an IoT solutions provider to become India’s largest EV charging network, with 1,00,000+ chargers across 1,800 cities.
The company offers standard and fast-charging solutions for 2-, 3-, and 4-wheelers, supported by the Bolt.Earth mobile app for seamless scan-pay-charge experiences. The platform also enables charger owners to earn passive income, encouraging more installations across urban and semi-urban India.
With collaborations with leading OEMs and ecosystem partners, along with its proprietary Charger Management System (CMS), Bolt.Earth is playing a pivotal role in shaping a smarter, more sustainable, and connected mobility future for India.
A Step Forward for India’s EV Ecosystem
This partnership between MATTER and Bolt.Earth signals a crucial step in building a holistic EV ecosystem in India. By combining cutting-edge EV technology with reliable charging access, the collaboration directly addresses range anxiety — one of the key challenges in EV adoption.For riders, it means greater confidence, more convenience, and an easier transition from petrol to electric. For the industry, it sets a benchmark for synergistic collaborations that bring technology, infrastructure, and consumer experience under one umbrella.
Click here for more such EV Updates
