Spiceroute Legal - BG

Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure

With a clear understanding of the unique legal and regulatory landscape surrounding electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery swapping, and related technologies, our dedicated team of lawyers is committed to supporting clients in navigating the complexities of this transformative sector.

Our team is widely regarded for its active participation in the mobility sector, and frequently collaborates with industry associations, policymakers, and regulatory agencies to advocate for supportive legal frameworks that promote electric vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure development, and sustainable transportation policies.

Work Highlights

Advised a German luxury automobiles brand on queries relating to the Indian regulatory regime regarding electric vehicle manufacturing, battery-swapping, parts approvals, and regulatory policies relating to the manufacture and sale of electric four-wheeler consumer vehicles.

Assisted a two-wheeler EV leasing company on regulatory and commercial aspects, including the regulatory framework for financing and leasing of two-wheeler vehicles, battery-swapping methods and regulations, commercial contracts for the supply of electric vehicles, maintenance services, and financing arrangements.

Assisted the founders of a two-wheeler EV company on their joint venture with one of the world’s largest electric two-wheeler automotive companies based in Taiwan, followed by advising on the exit of one of the founders from their joint venture.

Assisted a prominent three-wheeler electric vehicle player in India on its acquisition by a subsidiary of the largest Indian industrial and consumer electricals manufacturer.

Advised shareholders of India’s largest taxi aggregator on the divestment of their shareholding through a USD 500-Million joint stake sale by multiple shareholders to a single buyer.

Advised India's foremost bus-tracking technology service provider on its successful bid to BEST (India's public transport and electricity civic authority) for a partnership to provide app-based reserved seating. In addition, we are advising on the required agreements (such as bus supply, annual maintenance, and operator agreements for over 300 buses) to implement the project contemplated under the tender.

Key Experts

Key Contact 1
Praveen
Raju
Key Contact 1
Janhavi
Joshi