- In practical terms, riders get simplicity first. MATTER’S ecosystem will integrate with Bolt.Earth’s extensive charging network spanning over 1,00,000 chargers across 1,800+ cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi
- 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’: Mohal Lalbhai, Founder of MATTER
- India needs chargers placed where people live, work, and ride, backed by smarter charging infrastructure. That’s what this partnership with MATTER enables: Raghav Bharadwaj, CEO and Founder, Bolt.Earth
NE BUSINESS UREAU
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 30
MATTER Motor, India’s first technology start-up to introduce a geared electric motorbike, on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Bolt.Earth, India’s largest EV charging network, to address one of the biggest barriers to two-wheeler EV adoption: reliable charging.
In practical terms, riders get simplicity first. MATTER’S ecosystem will integrate with Bolt.Earth’s extensive charging network spanning over 1,00,000 chargers across 1,800+ cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi. This integration enables AERA, the 22nd Century Motorbike from MATTER, owners to locate and access chargers seamlessly through connected digital flows. The focus is ubiquity over novelty: making charging feel as ordinary as topping up a phone. Both companies are rallying around the idea of “charging for everyone, everywhere”, with access extended to societies, workplaces, campuses, and more, draining range anxiety out of the equation.
The partnership will roll out in phases. First, MATTER riders will gain direct access to Bolt.Earth’s nationwide charging network, fully integrated into the MatterVerse app. Next, co-branded chargers will be installed at MATTER showrooms and service centers to support test rides, customer charging, and dealership readiness. Over time, Bolt.Earth EV chargers may even be bundled with new MATTER vehicles, making charging infrastructure part of the purchase experience itself.
Speaking on the partnership, Mohal Lalbhai, Founder of MATTER, says, “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.”
MATTER already positions its AERA motorbike as a “22nd Century” machine, with a liquid-cooled powertrain, a 7-inch connected dashboard, and a lifetime battery warranty. Bolt.Earth complements this by ensuring that riders can confidently switch from petrol to electric without compromising on range or convenience. Together, the two companies aim to make charging as natural as charging a mobile phone.
“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 across cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, we’re building the backbone of India’s EV future. MATTER shares that vision. Together, we’re creating an ecosystem where switching to electric becomes an obvious choice,” says S. Raghav Bharadwaj, CEO and Founder, Bolt.Earth.
On the operational side, roles are clearly defined. Bolt.Earth will handle installation, uptime, and maintenance across public, dealership, and joint installations, supported by SLAs. It will also provide real-time charger data, technical support, and billing and assist with any free charging schemes MATTER initiates once commercial and technical integrations are complete. MATTER, for its part, will integrate charging into the MatterVerse app, support awareness campaigns and pilots, and share dealership rollout details to guide infrastructure placement.
