Bolt.Earth Franchise

Total excludes a charge whose amount Bolt.Earth doesn't disclose.

* Breakdown as published by Bolt.Earth. Bolt.Earth confirms 2 charges without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.

Ways to Partner with Bolt.Earth

5 partner models published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

How Bolt.Earth says an outlet's numbers work. These are illustrations, not guarantees — check them against existing franchisees before you sign.

Bolt.Earth's own claim — no evidence given. These are not FranchiseChuno's estimates or a promise of earnings; ask existing franchisees what they actually make.

PaybackMonths until cumulative profit equals what you invested.

20 months

Monthly sales

₹79K – ₹1.8 L

Monthly profit

₹73K

These come from the franchise page's calculator for the Essential tier (₹15 L + GST) at 25 vehicles a day with a balanced vehicle mix: gross revenue ₹78.8k (quiet), ₹1.3 L (likely) and ₹1.8 L (busy) a month; profit after electricity ₹72.9k a month (likely); cost recovered in 1.7 years (about 20 months). Bolt.Earth says the figures are indicative, station-level and shown before the revenue share, and that maximum capacity is not a guaranteed earning figure. Because the share is unpublished, the partner's own income and payback are likely longer than shown. Check: the page's 1.7 years equals ₹15 L ÷ ₹72.9k a month (about 20.6 months), so GST on the tier price is not in the payback.

What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Bolt.Earth — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• In the news· 29 Dec 2023

  Bolt.Earth cuts about 20% of its workforce (Inc42, Dec 2023)

  Inc42 reported the cofounders put the cut at 15–20% of about 250 staff, while its sources said up to 35%. The cofounders blamed uncertainty over the FAME II scheme; one source tied it to conditions for fresh investment.

  Source: Inc42
• In the news· 6 Apr 2024

  Second restructuring; two business lines shut (Inc42, Apr 2024)

  Inc42's sources estimated 40–60% of staff were affected and cited a cash crunch; Bolt.Earth called that "highly exaggerated", confirmed layoffs in its OS and fleet-management teams and said it was refocusing on EV charging.

  Source: Inc42
• Legal / regulatory· 30 Jul 2024

  Delhi High Court suit by Bolt Technology OU against the operator, settled in 2024

  Bolt Technology OU sued Ujoy Technology Private Limited in 2022. Interim injunction and contempt orders were passed in 2023, then set aside and expunged after a settlement recorded by the Supreme Court on 13 May 2024; the suit was dismissed as infructuous on 30 Jul 2024.

  Source: Indian Kanoon (Delhi High Court order)
• In the news· 16 Jan 2025

  $5 M Series A+ led by Version One Ventures; new CEO (Jan 2025)

  A company press release, carried as an advertorial, reports 36K+ charging points in 1,600+ cities and 210K+ active users at the time, and a CEO change.

  Source: Bolt.Earth press release via The Tribune

Key Terms at Bolt.Earth

The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.

Payments to the brand

The partner earns a revenue share from operations; the percentage is "defined in your franchise agreement" and not published.

Other terms

Bolt.Earth runs day-to-day charging operations, maintenance, customer support and payments; the partner receives performance reporting and a revenue share (brand says).

Who pays for what

Upstream infrastructure (load enhancement, transformer, wiring, flooring, EV meter, deposits) is quoted separately per site and is outside the tier prices.

Other terms

Service terms for breakdowns are covered in the franchise agreement; "no obligation until you sign"; term, exit and renewal conditions are not published.

Legal & Contract Summary

Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.

Who Can Apply for Bolt.Earth

Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.

• Site: Commercial site near a main road or highway with adequate power; landowners may supply the plot, or partner on rent or revenue shareRequired
• Feasibility: Site survey by Bolt.Earth's engineering team checks load capacity, layout and footfall potentialRequired
• Capital: Partner funds the station set-up (tiers start at ₹9.99 L plus GST)Required
• Operations: None: Bolt.Earth operates the station (brand says)Preferred

About the Brand

The franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.

A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.

Company Health Check

What Bolt.Earth's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.

Status with the registrar

Active

Last AGM

30 Sep 2025

Paid-up capital

₹6.35 L

Auditor

R Manmohan & Associates

Brand trademark

Not checked: IP India's search needs a CAPTCHA, which we do not bypass. A Delhi High Court suit by Bolt Technology OU over the use of "Bolt" was settled in 2024 (see case records).

Source: Tracxn (MCA filings), Indian Kanoon, Inc42 (checked 10 Oct 2026)

How Bolt.Earth looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• •Investment in line with the Automobile & EV medianMidpoint ₹30 L vs a category median of ₹37.5 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
• !The franchisor company is loss-makingIts latest filed accounts show a net loss. Franchisors that lose money can cut support or change terms — ask how franchise operations are funded.
• ✓Brand operating for 9 yearsFounded in 2017. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• !3 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what Bolt.Earth does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
2. 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
3. 3Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
4. 4Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
5. 5Ask how the franchisor funds training and support while it's loss-making.
6. 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
7. 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
8. 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What Bolt.Earth franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough Bolt.Earth franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.

Frequently Asked Questions