Funding · Mobility & Logistics
Trevel raises $1 million for EV fleet expansion
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Trevel
- What it does
- EV fleet mobility provider
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $1 million
- Stage
- Seed
- Based in
- Gurugram
- Founded
- 2025
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
Trevel provides electric vehicle rides including airport transfers and city services in Delhi NCR
What happened
The company raised $1 million co-led by India Accelerator and Finvolve to expand its fleet
Why it matters
Trevel aims to reach 500 vehicles by March 2027 while competing with established ride-hailing giants
The details
- Trevel has raised $1 million in a funding round led by India Accelerator and Finvolve.
- Haldiram Family Office, RMRN Ventures, and BP Jain Holdings participated in this investment.
- Angel investors including Rohit Qamra and several others also joined the funding round.
- The Gurugram-based startup operates an asset-heavy model owning or leasing electric vehicles.
- Trevel offers fixed pricing for airport transfers, city rides, and hourly rentals in Delhi NCR.
- The company launched Trevel 2.0, a tech platform featuring ride scheduling and transparent pricing.
- Trevel completed over 5,000 rides with a customer retention rate exceeding 70 percent.
- Founders Mishu Ahluwalia, Rishi Raj Kochhar, and Sahil Jindal established the company in 2025.
The bigger picture
- Trevel competes against major players like BluSmart and traditional ride-hailing giants.
- The funding supports aggressive growth targets and operational strengthening initiatives.
- Strategic partnerships with MG Motor India and Kia India aid vehicle procurement.
About the business
- Trevel functions as an EV fleet mobility provider focusing on sustainable transport solutions.
- Services include airport transfers, daily city rides, and flexible hourly rentals for customers.
- The business operates primarily in the Delhi NCR region from its base in Gurugram.
- It follows an asset-heavy model where it owns or leases vehicles directly.
- Pricing is set at fixed rates rather than dynamic surge pricing common in the industry.
- The fleet includes models like MG Windsor EV, MG ZS EV, and BYD e6.
- Trevel secured MoUs with MG Motor India and Kia India for vehicle supply.
- The Trevel 2.0 platform enables users to schedule rides and view fixed prices easily.
- The company reports strong user engagement with a 70 percent customer retention rate.
What happens next
- Trevel plans to add approximately 25 vehicles per month to its fleet.
- The company aims to reach a total of 500 vehicles by March 2027.
- Funds will be used for fleet expansion, technology development, and marketing efforts.
The deal
- Type
- Funding
Investors
- India Accelerator (Lead)
- Finvolve (Lead)
- Haldiram Family Office (Participant)
- RMRN Ventures (Participant)
- BP Jain Holdings (Participant)
Founders
- Mishu Ahluwalia, Co-founder
- Rishi Raj Kochhar, Co-founder
- Sahil Jindal, Co-founder
About Trevel
- Product
- EV-based ride-hailing and rental service
- Customers
- Affluent passengers seeking premium EV mobility
- How it makes money
- Premium EV ride-hailing with fixed pricing
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