Shell Foundation partners with Zypp Electric to empower transporter livelihoods, accelerate EV rental solutions, and support women’s EV adoption in India
New Delhi, 6 October 2025: Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV Rental platform, has partnered with UK Charity Shell Foundation to increase access to electric vehicles that improve livelihoods, the EV rental solution in Tier-2 markets, and accelerate women’s adoption of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery. The collaboration will strengthen Zypp’s mission to decarbonise last-mile deliveries while building inclusive and sustainable solutions.
This partnership will be directed towards three core areas: expanding Zypp’s operations into Tier-2 cities, innovating and scaling women-centric delivery programs, and growing the EV Training Academy to train riders, especially women, to operate and maintain EV fleets. These initiatives are designed to democratize EV adoption, empower the gig economy, and enable sustainable livelihoods.
Jonathan Berman, CEO at Shell Foundation said: “Shell Foundation looks for businesses that are meaningfully improving livelihoods while reducing emissions. We are proud to partner with Zypp Electric, which is providing opportunities for women and youth in the transport sector, committed to scaling to less-served communities, and contributing significantly to the green economy in India.”
“At Zypp Electric, our mission goes beyond building the largest EV fleet; it’s about creating an equitable and sustainable mobility ecosystem for all. With the support from Shell Foundation, we’re looking to expand into new markets, plan to empower women entrepreneurs in the gig economy, and scale our EV Training Academy initiative to train the EV workforce of the future,” said Akash Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Zypp Electric.
Zypp Electric has already achieved major milestones, including completing 50 million green deliveries, deploying over 20,000 EVs across multiple cities, and offsetting more than 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. With a vision to deploy 1 million EVs by 2030, Zypp aims to lead India’s transition to clean logistics. This partnership with Shell Foundation marks a pivotal step in scaling operations, empowering women in mobility, and ensuring that the benefits of the green revolution reach every corner of the country.
About Zypp Electric India: Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV-rental platform, aims for zero emissions by enabling sustainable last-mile logistics. Founded in 2017, it uses IoT and AI-enabled scooters to deliver groceries, medicines, and packages. Its asset-light model reduces pollution and costs. With 20,000+ EVs and delivery pilots, Zypp supports eco-friendly operations via battery-swapping stations and smart tracking technology.
About Shell Foundation: Shell Foundation is UK-registered charity that catalyses clean energy innovation and unlocks inclusive investments in Africa and India, empowering millions of underserved customers to increase raise their incomes while cutting lowering emissions. To achieve its charitable mission, Shell Foundation supports early-stage innovation and then partners with finance and corporate organisations to accelerate scale.
