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Trevel raises $1 million for EV fleet expansion

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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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