Musashi India Signs LOI with Bhago Mobility for 3W Electric Powertrain Supply

Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bhago Mobility Solutions Private Limited to supply electric powertrain systems for the fixed-battery variant of Bhago Mobility’s upcoming three-wheeler passenger vehicle platform, Bhago Bhim™.

The Bhago Bhim platform is being developed in battery-swap and fixed-battery configurations for passenger mobility applications. Under the LOI, Musashi will supply 3W e-Axles for the fixed-battery variant. Production is planned to begin in 2027, with manufacturing to be supported by Musashi’s Bangalore plant.

The e-Axle will integrate key electric powertrain components for use in three-wheelers. The e-Axles will be manufactured in India as part of the companies’ focus on localising electric mobility technologies and components for the Indian market. The companies also plan to explore additional configurations of the Bhago Bhim platform, including cargo and battery-swapping variants, as well as potential applications for other mobility systems.

The Bhago Bhim platform is being developed with a connected architecture incorporating IoT and telematics. The system is intended to support predictive diagnostics, maintenance scheduling and remote software updates. Vehicle parameters, including powertrain, battery and vehicle-health data, are expected to be monitored to identify potential issues and support vehicle uptime.

Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Naoya Nishimura, Chief Executive Officer, Musashi India & Africa Region, said “This LOI with Bhago Mobility marks another important step in Musashi’s journey to strengthen its presence as an electric powertrain system supplier in India. With electrification already accounting for more than 60% of India’s three-wheeler retail sales in 2025, the segment is at the forefront of India’s transition to electric mobility. Leveraging Japanese technology, quality and trusted engineering expertise, our locally manufactured e-Axle solution is designed to support OEMs in delivering efficient, reliable and scalable electric vehicles. We look forward to building a strong and long-term relationship with Bhago Mobility”.

Mr. Aditya Goyal, Founder & Managing Director, Bhago Mobility Solutions Private Limited, said “Our association with Musashi goes back many years, and our confidence in Musashi’s engineering — the precision, the reliability and the discipline behind it — is the foundation on which the fixed-battery variant of Bhago Bhim™ is being built. Bhago Bhim™ is being engineered to set a new benchmark for passenger three-wheelers in India — in ride quality, safety and total cost of ownership for the driver-owner. Musashi’s locally manufactured e-Axle brings that engineering to the heart of the vehicle. Together with our partners across the electric mobility ecosystem, we are building an L5 platform designed for India’s roads and India’s micro-entrepreneurs, with production commencing in 2027.”

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