Ather Energy CEO on building an EV company in India, advice for aspiring EV entrepreneurs

One of India's most prominent electric vehicle startup founder's advice to entrepreneurs looking to enter the electric two-wheeler space is - focus on commercial vehicles instead. Speaking with Mint Assistant Editor Alisha Sachdev at the Mint Mobility Conclave 2022, Tarun Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO, Ather Energy, said that the current market conditions don't afford newcomers the time it takes to build new platforms in electric two-wheelers. "If you're starting a company in India today, there is an opportunity to go after fundamental value creation. And maybe don't start in scooters now, I think this is a different space now and you will have to approach it very differently. You can't start by saying I want to build platforms now. It's a little too late. Maybe start off in commercial vehicles", Mehta said. Watch the video for more!