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EV Mobility

Legal Leadership in EV Mobility for Sustainable and Innovative Transportation Solutions

The global push to decarbonize the transportation sector has spurred a significant shift toward e-mobility, with consumers, industries, and governments in India focusing on electric cars, e-bikes, hybrid vehicles, battery swapping stations, and EV charging infrastructure. The government is actively working on transitioning public transportation to electric, such as electric buses. Various policies, including the FAME and PLI Schemes, have been implemented to support the growth of the e-mobility sector. 

From a legal standpoint, stakeholders need to address several issues, including product liability, privacy concerns, commercial contract structuring, and safeguarding intellectual property rights. While existing laws like the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and general data protection laws govern the e-mobility sector, industry-specific laws are being developed, such as the draft Battery Swapping Policy and Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure As these new laws are enacted and regulatory attention intensifies within this industry, it is crucial for stakeholders to prioritize compliance and stay informed about emerging legal issues that may stem from their activities and operations. Our experienced team can assist you in the following services:  

  • Strategic advice on Industry Law Issues: The Firm advises on legal, strategic and compliance issues related to the laws governing the e-mobility industry. The Firm provides practical solutions, on the basis of the extensive domain knowledge of the industry including battery swapping, charging infrastructure, vehicle recall, etc.  
  • Transaction Advisory & Documentation: The firm engages in drafting, reviewing and negotation of various agreements such as Service Agreements, License Agreements, Technology Transfer Agreements, Ip Collaboration, and Supply Agreements. Additionally, we offer transaction advisory services, covering aspects like cross-border investment, tax structuring, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and investment guidance. 
  • Regulatory Advice: The Firm provides advice with respect to regulatory issues which may arise due to business models and transactions in the e-mobility industry which may have implications under the applicable laws. These include health and safety issues, compliance with product standards, environmental issues, implications on data privacy etc.  
  • Consumer Protection & Product Liability: With the Indian Government focusing increasingly on consumer protection and adopting a right-based approach, product liability and advertising laws in India have tightened. Provisions pertaining to product liability are found under the e-mobility sector specific laws and consumer protection laws in India. Every manufacturer, importer, service provider and seller is responsible to the extent of the product/ component/service they provide. The Firm extensively advises stakeholders in the e-mobility ecosystem on a variety of issues, including compliance, business and marketing strategies, as well as indemnity agreements.
  • Intellectual Property: The Firm and our team members have expertise across industries and especially in emerging tech, including in, development of IP strategy, advising on IP protection, drafting and reviewing a diverse range of Intellectual Property Assignment And Licensing Agreements, as well as IP prosecution. In addition, the team has assisted clients in drafting and filing copyright, trademark, design and patent applications in India and internationally.
  • Litigation: The Firm has a robust Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice with members having skill and expertise to represent clients in different forums ranging from the High Courts, CCI, NCLAT to the Supreme Court of India.