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Kinetic Watts & Volts has entered a tech partnership with Jio Things, subsidiary of Jio Platforms for next-generation connected electric two-wheelers.
In simple words, the two companies are working together to make electric scooters smarter and easier to use.
Kinetic Watts & Volts, part of Kinetic Engineering, is building India-focused EV scooters. Jio Things brings IoT ecosystem spanning devices, connectivity, cloud, and remote management.
The deets: Jio’s technology will be built into all new Kinetic electric scooters. This will give them voice commands, smart displays, and real-time connected features.
This makes Kinetic one of the first Indian EV companies to add voice controls to affordable electric scooters. Until now, such smart features were mostly seen only in expensive models.
Why it matters: the partnership matters because it shows where electric scooters are headed next, not just cheaper batteries, but smarter, connected rides for everyday people. Features like voice control and live connectivity, once limited to premium vehicles, are now moving into affordable EVs, which can change how millions of Indians commute.
Big theme: the connected EV market is growing rapidly as vehicles become smarter and more software-driven. Globally, the connected EV segment is estimated at around $15–20 billion in 2024 and is expected to cross $50–60 billion by 2030, growing at a 15–18% annual rate.
In India, industry estimates suggest that 30–40% of electric two-wheelers sold by the end of this decade will come with built-in connectivity.
