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B:Live – Creating India’s Leading EV Marketplace

Building an Engaging, High-Traffic EV Marketplace with Seamless Customer Experience

B:Live wanted to expand into EV retail, but needed:

  • A robust digital marketplace with a seamless user experience.
  • A low-cost, scalable tech solution to keep cash burn in check.
  • A clear brand strategy to unify its legacy business with the new marketplace.
  • A B2B and B2C strategy for sales, rentals, and corporate partnerships.

Problem Statement

  • The EV market was fragmented, with no single go-to platform for buyers.
  • Brand identity confusion due to expansion from tourism to retail.
  • Need for a cost-effective tech solution while ensuring an immersive customer journey.
  • Required a dual growth approach covering both B2C retail and B2B leasing, rentals, and corporate tie-ups.

How did we do this?

Customer Journey Mapping & Loyalty Strategy:

  • Conducted brand strategy review, asset audit, competitor analysis, and international benchmarking.
  • Identified key customer touchpoints for retention and engagement.

EV Marketplace Development:

  • Designed a one-stop solution for easy purchase, rental, and leasing of electric vehicles.
  • Created features like:
    a) Book Demo & Test Drive
    b) Virtual Experience
    c) Quick Book & Buy
    d) Compare Models
    e) Review & Feedback

Brand Unification & Messaging Strategy:

  • Retained the B:Live Tour logo and identity, linking it with the new EV marketplace.
  • Created a cohesive brand ecosystem, similar to legacy businesses, ensuring a familiar customer connection.
  • Developed a content strategy for consistent messaging across digital touchpoints.

Website & UX Strategy:

  • Designed an immersive, futuristic platform optimized for high-traffic inflow.
  • Created a detailed cataloging and merchandising plan, translating into PDP (Product Detail Page) & PLP (Product Listing Page) wireframes.
  • Integrated drop-ship model with a robust backend for suppliers, ensuring seamless logistics.

B2B Growth Strategy:

  • Developed an expansive B2B model including rentals, leasing, corporate partnerships, and franchise models.
  • Focused on keeping operations lean with customizable web themes to minimize costs.

Community Engagement & Thought Leadership:

  • Introduced a micro-blogging Anchor Café to discuss latest EV trends and insights, positioning B:Live as an industry thought leader.

Samarth Kholkar

CEO and Co-Founder Samarth leads Product, CX, and Tech at BLive.

Outcome

Quantitative Results

  • 1000+ EVs sold monthly, with consistent sales growth.
  • High website engagement, with increasing daily traffic.
  • Recognized as ‘Multibrand EV Dealer of the Year’ at India EV Awards 2023.
  • Expanded into new categories and regions, solidifying market leadership.

Qualitative Results

  • Positioned B:Live as the go-to destination for EV buyers & renters.
  • Established a strong brand identity, seamlessly linking tourism and EV retail.
  • Improved customer engagement & loyalty, driving repeat purchases.
  • Strengthened B:Live’s B2B network, unlocking new revenue streams.

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