iGowise Expands to UK, Switzerland & South America via Key Partnerships

• iGowise Mobility Partners with EVMI Solutions, Subeez, and Yaanco SAS to Expand to UK, Switzerland, and South America; Aims to Triple India’s Tech & Automotive Exports by 2035

Bangalore-based deep-tech mobility startup iGowise Mobility (iGo) is accelerating its global footprint with strategic partnerships with the UK’s trike fleet operator, EVMI Solutions, Swiss tuk-tuk player Subeez, and Colombian logistics player Yaanco SAS to co-develop next-gen electric trikes. 

These collaborations align with iGo’s vision of creating innovative EVs using their modular LeanEV platform that meets international standards while addressing local needs.

This export strategy also marks a shift from the traditional approach of India-first product development to designing vehicles for global markets from day one. iGo asserts this collaboration-based export plus domestic strategy will be crucial amid a depreciating rupee and tariff uncertainties while advancing the “Made in India, Made for the World” vision.

iGo plans to roll out fully assembled e-trikes before 2026 and establish local micro-assembly shops within 24–30 months. The company’s initial export projection could exceed its current figures, including a potential USD 50 million deal with a Middle Eastern fleet operator.

iGo founder Sravan Kumar Appana commented on the partnerships and the scope for Indian exporters, saying, “In the history of independent India, we have always relied on the Indian domestic consumption, importing foreign technologies before coming up with something of our own. For the first time, we will pioneer by exporting our technology. I have always believed that innovation and IP-led development can drive the most holistic and sustainable growth. These partnerships open up a new era of confident and resilient iGo and Bharat.”

While leveraging the versatile iGo’s iTrike LeanEV platform, each partnership is tailored to regional needs and cultural nuances. For the South American partner, iGo will co-develop weather-resistant designs for frequent rains and all-terrain capabilities for steep gradients.

The Northern European market will prioritize battery efficiency even in freezing temperatures, while Middle Eastern partners will need LEVs that can function in extreme heat (up to 70°C) and high-speed expressways. “We can continue to do rigorous lab testing, but the real test is always in the customers’ hands. So, we follow a fast and lean methodology of hyper-iterative testing involving potential customers,” added Sravan.

He believes this approach will expedite testing of iGo’s tech platform across diverse environments.

The challenges with the existing imported trikes from Japan and China include high import costs, insurance, licensing, and registration. However, iGo technology features a narrow track width in its unique twin-wheel design, which will help save money and avoid the hassles of obtaining a three-wheeler license.

Dr. Ankur Seth, founder of Yaanco (Colombia, South America), says, “We are on a mission to electrify South America with smart, affordable lightEVs, and iGo’s unique technology will play a role in ensuring safety, capacity, comfort, and reliability. There’s a huge opportunity in both the logistics and personal-use segments, making this a great time for high-quality Indian products to make a global mark, given our almost identical geographical and economic conditions.”

Through these partnerships, iGo aims to target global fleet operators seeking high-quality trike solutions while offering Indian customers access to global standards at competitive prices. The partners aim to establish the world’s first micromobility lab to promote the development of AI-powered micro-EVs.

These efforts are expected to strengthen India’s position as an EV manufacturing hub and support iGo’s strategy to democratize the global lightEV space.

The company has recently partnered with a domestic fleet aggregator, Hala Mobility, to deploy 2,000 high-speed e-trikes, strengthening its position in the lightEV space.