EMO Energy Unveils NEXO: A Game-Changer In India’s Last-Mile Delivery Energy Infrastructure
In a major step aimed at reshaping India’s fragmented energy system for last-mile delivery, deep energy-tech startup EMO Energy has launched NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem purpose-built for quick-commerce operation. With the support of prominent investors such as Gruhas, Transition VC, and Subhkam, the launch places EMO at the forefront of sustainable and economically viable logistics infrastructure in India.
As last-mile delivery emerges as a high growth assembly of players, primarily from the rapid growth of quick-commerce players like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart, energy consumption, along with optimising energy costs, has become a key operational objective. EMO Energy’s NEXO ecosystem looks to address exactly this need for delivery and storage by providing a solution that allows dark store operators to save up to 40% energy costs.
A Fully Integrated Ecosystem for Quick-Commerce
Unlike the current fragmented model—where charging infrastructure, batteries, software, and energy inputs are sourced from multiple vendors—NEXO provides a fully integrated, in-house solution that unifies the entire energy supply chain under one platform. The ecosystem comprises solar-powered energy generation, EMO’s proprietary battery energy storage systems (BESS), high-performance battery packs, fast-charging stations, and an AI-based health and energy management software.
The initial phase of deployment will commence across 100 dark stores in Bangalore and the National Capital Region (NCR), which are India’s largest hubs for quick-commerce operations. EMO is currently operating its extensive network of 6,400+ EVs, and 900+ fast chargers at 200+ dark stores, which it sees as a strong platform for rapidly scaling NEXO.
Built for Performance and Scalability
At the heart of NEXO is SENS, EMO’s energy and health management platform empowered by AI, which optimizes its solar and grid energy mix intelligently for maximum uptime and operational performance. That is paired with ZenBase, which utilizes a liquid-cooled energy storage system, and SWFT fast chargers that can support 20 EV riders each, each day, translating to 80 riders per store across four chargers.
Also supporting this ecosystem is the ZenPac 2 kWh battery pack, engineered for high-performance delivery operations. This system has 16 international patents and is liquid cooled and can charge up to eighty percent in just 20 minutes while providing better thermal and operational stability. These battery packs are already in service with top delivery platforms, like Bigbasket, Domino’s, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Blinkit, in 10 cities in India.
A Solution to a Fragmented Landscape
Speaking on the launch, Sheetanshu Tyagi, Co-founder & CEO of EMO Energy, noted, “As quick-commerce scales across metros and Tier 2 cities, operational costs—ranging from rent to manpower—are expected to rise. Among these, energy is the only variable that can be optimized effectively. Yet, most EV fleets still rely on fragmented, incompatible systems. NEXO solves this by offering a unified ecosystem where all components—charging infrastructure, battery packs, software, and renewable energy—are built to work seamlessly together.”
This strategic vertical integration, Tyagi said, has been tested to deliver 25% energy savings and 40% reduction in energy-related operating costs—a critical advantage in a margin-sensitive business like quick commerce.
Toward a Greener, More Efficient Future
As EMO Energy moves forward, we plan to enable each NEXO powered dark store to allow 20,000 rides in a month by the end of FY 2026, with solar making up at least 25% of the store’s total energy usage. In lastly, when faced with poor power infrastructure, NEXO can run entirely off-grid which is a critical piece of the puzzle to provide reliable and seamless service to underserved areas.
As India’s quick-commerce and EV delivery sectors continue to develop, NEXO could become a key enabler of clean, intelligent, and economical energy infrastructure that radically shifts benchmarks for sustainability and capability in the industry.
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