Why do people want to use electric vehicles but hesitate to own them?
In this episode, Anagh Ojha and Pankaj Chopra, co-founders of Urja Mobility, unpack the rising trend of battery leasing, how it compares with battery swapping and charging infrastructure, and what the future of EV adoption looks like in India.
Topics we cover:
– Why EV users prefer leasing over owning
– Challenges in battery financing and traditional loans
– Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model
– Battery Swapping vs Charging Infra
– Circular economy and battery recycling
– What startups & investors get wrong about scaling in EV
And more…..
🎙️ A must-watch for EV enthusiasts, startup founders, and anyone curious about the future of clean mobility in India.
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🎙️ Host: Sachin Agarwal
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🎧 Guests: Anagh & Pankaj (Co-founders, Urja Mobility)
LinkedIn (Anagh Ojha): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anagh-ojha-urjamobility/
LinkedIn (Pankaj Chopra): https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankajchopraurjamobility/
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro Video
01:53 – Origin of Urja Mobility
05:52 – CapEx and OpEx
08:51 – PM Modi Vision and impact that Urja creating
06:41 – Why Battery Leasing is a Game Changer
21:31 – Where do we see India 5 years from now?
25:45 – Mix that worked for Urja
28:58 – Customer Psychology: Use, not Own EVs
32:21 – Is Urja Mobility only leasing battery?
33:31 – ₹100 Cr Question: Solving India’s EV Bottlenecks
38:31 – Crisis Story: When Everything Almost Fell Apart
41:27 – Where mostly founders/startups fail
45:37 – Where do you see Urja in future?
46:48 – Leasing business is not easy
52:02 – Who Gets Financing — & Who Doesn’t
54:44 – Circular Economy Challenges for EV Batteries
01:02:09 – opportunities for youth/students
01:06:04 – Advice for Aspiring Founders
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