T-Hub Launches Fourth ‘Charge’ Mobility Accelerator

14 Aug 2025 CW Team

Startup incubator T-Hub, in collaboration with the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), has launched the fourth cohort of ‘Charge’, its mobility accelerator programme, featuring 21 startups. The initiative aims to support ventures developing solutions in electric mobility, shared transport, fleet management, and allied technologies.

The 12-week programme, hosted at T-Hub, will provide participants with access to expert mentorship, corporate networks, and government partnerships to aid deployment and scaling of their solutions.

Over the past three years, the AIC T-Hub Mobility programme has helped startups secure Rs 171.6 million in funding and file 63 intellectual property registrations.

The selected startups are working in diverse areas including EV charging (Evya.Energy, EV Cult, YANO), shared mobility (HerCabs, ProCar, DriEV Pink), battery and energy platforms (Ayka Control System, EEzy Volt, Joul Energy), AI-powered fleet and vehicle solutions (Attento, Zekardo, Bluerock Robotics, Nxtas Mobility), and next-generation vehicles (Revelec AutomotiEV, Folks Force, AirJet Bike).

“India’s mobility sector is entering a crucial growth phase, with electric vehicles and shared transport set to lead the way for the next decade. ‘Charge’ is a step in that direction,” said Kavikrut, CEO of T-Hub.

He noted that India’s electric vehicle market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 28.52 per cent, reaching USD 18.31 billion by 2029, up from USD 5.22 billion in 2024.

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