Bijliride expansion: targeting 50 franchise partners

Electric vehicle (EV) mobility company Bijliride is expanding its franchise network in India. According to an Entrepreneur India report published on 16 September 2026, the company has 20 active franchise partners, with around 20 further partnerships in the final stages of agreement. It aims to build a network of 50 partners by the end of the third quarter. The next phase of expansion will focus on western and northern India.

How does the active network compare with the target?

According to the report, most of Bijliride’s existing active partners operate in markets such as Hyderabad and Pune. The company is using local partnerships to bring its EV mobility services to different cities. This expansion forms part of a broader plan to create a more accessible network for delivery riders, gig workers and people making last-mile journeys.

The report distinguishes between three positions: 20 partners are active, around 20 partnerships are in the final stages, and reaching 50 partners is the company’s target. Partnerships still being finalised should not yet be counted as part of the operating network. Likewise, the figure of 50 is an announced expansion target, not an achieved milestone.

Bijliride co-founder and chief executive Shivam Sisodia described the franchise model in the report as an important part of the company’s expansion strategy. He said the active partners and partnerships nearing completion together provide a foundation for progressing towards the next target. However, the available report does not specify whether the third quarter refers to the calendar year or the financial year.

Local partners will run EV mobility hubs

Under Bijliride’s franchise model, local partners can establish and operate EV mobility hubs. The company supports them through its wider EV network and operational capabilities. Both local operations and company support are integral to the expansion plan.

For those considering a franchise in India, a key feature of this model is the local partner’s operational role. The proposition is not simply about establishing a brand presence, but about setting up and running a mobility hub. Prospective partners should therefore assess both their city’s needs and the operational responsibilities involved.

The available report does not provide details of investment per hub, franchise fees, fleet size, revenue sharing or the investment payback period. Network growth alone therefore offers no basis for drawing conclusions about an individual hub’s earnings or profitability. For anyone considering an investment, obtaining these details in writing is an essential next step.

The next phase will focus on the west and north

In the second phase of its franchise expansion, Bijliride will focus on markets in western and northern India. According to the report, the company intends to meet growing demand for commercial EV fleets and strengthen its presence through this expansion. However, it does not provide a complete list of target cities or the number of hubs planned for each city.

This geographical focus should not be taken as confirmation that a franchise opportunity is immediately available in any particular city. Interested entrepreneurs should ask the company to clarify whether a partnership is available at their proposed location, what the scope of operations would be, and which documents will set out the terms of support.

The company’s broader plan includes users such as delivery riders and gig workers. A practical question for prospective partners is what these users need in the area around their proposed hub. This requires local research: the available report provides no city-specific figures for demand or potential income.

A master franchise pilot in two states

Alongside its existing model, Bijliride is piloting a master franchise model in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Through this pilot, the company is assessing market-level partnerships to support expansion across larger geographical areas. The aim is to test whether operational standards can be maintained as the model scales up.

The pilot remains an evaluation exercise, not an announcement of a nationwide rollout. The available report also gives no details of master franchise fees, exclusive territorial rights or mandatory expansion requirements. A standard hub partnership and a master franchise proposal should therefore not be treated as opportunities carrying the same responsibilities.

Practical takeaway: Bijliride’s announcement signals fresh franchise partnership activity in EV mobility. Before making a decision, distinguish between the active network, planned expansion and the pilot, then obtain written confirmation of investment requirements, operational support and contractual terms.