Archive · 19 May 2025
BluSmart Collapse Triggers EV Sell-Off, Lenders Recovering Assets
Imagine a ride-sharing company called BluSmart that used electric cars.
They ran out of money and had to stop operating.
Now, the banks and leasing companies that helped BluSmart buy those cars are trying to get their money back.
They're doing this by selling or renting out the electric vehicles.
Some other companies, like Evera and Everest Fleet, are interested in buying or leasing these cars to use for their own ride services.
This is happening because BluSmart had financial troubles, and now everyone is trying to sort out what happens to the cars.
BluSmart suspended its operations last month due to lack of funding and financial misconduct allegations.
Lenders and leasing firms are recovering dues by selling or leasing 1500-2000 electric vehicles.
Evera has already added 300 vehicles and is in talks to lease an additional 800-1000 vehicles.
Everest Fleet is also discussing potential deals for acquiring or leasing vehicles.
A deal between Gensol Engineering and Refex Industries to sell EVs fell through due to conditions and disagreements.
- Who
- Lenders, including banks, and leasing firms, are recovering dues from BluSmart.
- What
- Lenders are recovering dues by selling or leasing electric vehicles.
- When
- BluSmart suspended operations last month.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- BluSmart failed to secure fresh funding, amid allegations of financial misconduct.
Lenders
Evera/Everest Fleet
Vehicle Disposition Strategy
Lenders
Lenders seek to recover their money by selling the vehicles.
Evera/Everest Fleet
Evera and Everest Fleet are looking to acquire or lease the vehicles.
- Affected Company
- BluSmart
- Vehicles to be sold/leased
- 1500-2000 EVs
- Potential Buyers
- Evera, Everest Fleet, others
- Evera's Acquisition
- Added 300 EVs, leased 800-1000 more
- Deal That Fell Through
- Gensol Engineering deal with Refex Industries