Hyderabad: Hyderabad e-Mobility Week got off to a flying start with ‘Rall-E’, India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rally here on Sunday.
Endeavoured to showcase the state’s progress in EV adoption and to promote sustainable mobility, the first-of-its-kind EV rally saw thousands of enthusiasts riding their electric bikes, autos, cars and even electric buses through different parts of the city.
The rally was flagged off by Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary (industries & commerce), along with actor-writer Adivi Sesh, director Nag Ashwin and other industry leaders. Sheraaz and Rahul of Gravton Motors took the spotlight with their special stunt on e-bikes.
The EV rally, from People’s Plaza, crossed the city and culminated at Hitex with a concert by Band Buddies (formerly Rooh), Jammers Band and lyricist Krishna Chaitanya.
The rally attracted participation of government organisations like TSRTC and industry partners including Apollo Tyres, Gravton Motors, Citroen, TVS, Ola, Ather, Uber, MG Motors, Mahindra, Quantum, Atum Motors, Bud-e Bikes, Pure EV and Eto, among others.
Speaking about the event, Parshuram Paka, CEO of Gravton Motors, a supporting partner of the event, said that the initiative will support and promote the message of sustainable mobility not just in the city but at the national level. Hyderabad E-Mobility week will provide an exhilarating experience to all EV enthusiasts, he said.
