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Ajinkya Firodia and Ashish Lodha shared how the partnership with Jio Things aims to make connected EVs intuitive and accessible

Telecom-grade connectivity is beginning to shape how India’s electric mobility ecosystem is being built, and a new partnership involving Kinetic Watts & Volts places this shift firmly in the mass-market two-wheeler segment. On December 22 in Mumbai, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Engineering Limited, announced a strategic technology collaboration with Jio Things Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms, to embed connected digital features across its upcoming electric vehicle models.
The partnership is aimed at integrating voice-assisted controls, smart digital instrument clusters, and IoT-enabled connectivity into Kinetic’s electric two-wheelers. Rather than positioning connectivity as an optional add-on, the companies said these features will be built into the core vehicle experience, ensuring consistency across models and customer segments.

At the centre of the collaboration is Jio Things’ full-stack IoT ecosystem, which combines edge devices, connectivity, cloud infrastructure, remote device management, and aftermarket support. By integrating this platform into Kinetic Watts & Volts vehicles, the companies intend to enable real-time performance monitoring, diagnostics, and connected services for both individual riders and fleet operators.
Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., said the partnership reflects the company’s long-standing approach to democratising mobility and innovation. He noted that the introduction of voice assistance and connected features is designed to make technology intuitive rather than intrusive, extending Kinetic’s philosophy of simplifying ownership through practical design. According to Firodia, the move builds on features such as Easy Key, Easy Flip, and Easy Charge, now supported by digital systems that enhance everyday usability.

From Jio Platforms’ perspective, the collaboration represents an expansion of connected vehicle technologies into a segment that has traditionally prioritised affordability and simplicity. Ashish Lodha, President at Jio Platforms, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s vision of building a connected automotive ecosystem in India. He highlighted the significance of bringing voice-enabled interaction and IoT capabilities to electric two-wheelers, describing it as a step toward redefining how riders interact with their vehicles.
The connected features planned under the partnership include voice-based vehicle interaction to improve convenience and safety, smart digital clusters displaying real-time data, and connected mobility tools for monitoring vehicle performance and diagnostics. For commercial and fleet use cases, the platform will also support telematics and cloud-based analytics aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.

Kinetic Watts & Volts stated that the connected mobility platform will be embedded across its upcoming EV models, allowing for a scalable and future-ready digital architecture. The approach is intended to avoid fragmentation across vehicle lines and ensure that digital services remain consistent as the product portfolio expands.
The collaboration also aligns with broader national objectives around smart, safe, and sustainable mobility. By combining Kinetic’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities with Jio’s digital infrastructure, the partnership seeks to make connected electric vehicles more accessible without pushing them into premium price brackets. Both companies indicated that affordability remains central to their strategy as they introduce advanced technology into everyday mobility.

For Kinetic Group, the announcement builds on a legacy that spans more than five decades in India’s automotive sector. From earlier two-wheeler models such as the Luna and DX to newer electric platforms, the group has maintained a focus on practical mobility solutions. The integration of IoT and voice-led digital systems marks a shift toward software-enabled mobility while retaining a manufacturing-led foundation.
Established in 2022, Kinetic Watts & Volts operates a dedicated EV manufacturing facility spread across 87,000 square feet, with an emphasis on scalable production, automation, and quality systems. The company positions itself as a Made-in-India EV manufacturer focused on urban mobility needs.

As electric two-wheelers gain wider adoption across India, the entry of telecom-grade connectivity into this segment signals a change in expectations around rider experience. Features once associated with higher-end vehicles are now being designed for everyday use, supported by cloud infrastructure and real-time data.
With this partnership, Kinetic Watts & Volts and Jio Things are positioning connected technology as a foundational layer in electric mobility rather than a differentiator reserved for premium offerings. The collaboration points to an evolving landscape where digital capability, safety, and usability converge to define the next phase of India’s electric two-wheeler market.

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