Manan: So, Harry, my first question is about the name Mobec Innovations. How did that come to be?

Harry: The name Mobec Innovations—I’m sure you were wondering about that. There’s actually a lot that went into the name. When we started, we were focused on mobile charging power solutions for charging. Later, we developed applications for various categories, not just EVs. The idea was to build a name around the concept, hence “Mobile Electric Charge”—Mobec.
Eventually, of course, we diversified into recycling and other areas, which I’m sure you’ve seen. But we just didn’t feel the need to change the name anymore—it stuck.

Manan: No, no, I get that. I like the “mobile electric charging” part. So was the idea of doing mobile EV charging something you thought would be groundbreaking?

Harry: Funny story—not sure how interesting it is—but it actually started off very simply. Around two and a half years ago, I wanted to buy an EV for myself. I live in an apartment complex, and my parking spot is in the basement. Naturally, the first thing I thought about was the problem—how would I charge it?

Now, I’m not from a mechanical or electronics engineering background. But I come from a background where I understand categories and where things are needed. You could call it a bit of a superpower—I somehow just understand things.

This mindset of “just dismantle it mentally and figure it out” is something I really believe in. So I began digging into it. Hired a couple of people here and there—not with the idea of building a company, but just to create a charging solution for myself.

I got a few ambitious young engineers involved, and we started brainstorming. Six months later, we had our first product ready. We launched a mobile charging van—you might’ve seen it during distribution.

Honestly, we learned a lot through that process. I had to understand what I was actually getting into—how current works, the components, the engineering behind it. When we finally built that first product, I was personally satisfied. My mission was accomplished in a way, at least for myself.

But then I had this product in my hand and thought, “What now?” So no, I never bought the EV. But I ended up building a company around creating the solution I needed.

Manan: So when I was going through your website, I noticed you offer solutions for almost every kind of vehicle, whether it’s a small car, a van, or even for more complex applications.

Harry: Yeah, that’s true. What we’ve developed is essentially a mobile charging solution. Originally, the idea was just to charge EVs. But by the time we launched or even got a real hold on the product, the EV industry was still very nascent. It still is, in many ways. Sure, the sales are growing now, but back then, the limited adoption of EVs was restricting the potential of our solution.

So, we thought, why limit ourselves? We already had the core technology. Why not reshape it, scale it down or scale it up, depending on the use case? That’s when we started customizing the product for various applications—making it smaller for compact needs, or larger for construction sites.

And now, we’re not just charging EVs. We’re charging everything that’s possible to charge. That’s how the journey evolved. Honestly, I personally got bored with focusing on just one product. I thought, if we already have the tech, why not use it elsewhere too? There are so many industries and businesses that need these kinds of solutions.

Also, I think a lot of people don’t buy EVS because the infrastructure isn’t ready. I recently read a news story—some guy was fined by his apartment services because he was charging his EV from his own flat. That’s just one of the many infrastructure pain points.

With our kind of portable charging solution, users don’t need to rely solely on existing infrastructure—they can just use our unit to charge anywhere, anytime.

Manan: That brings me to my next question—how do you power the mobile charging units themselves? What’s the input source?

Harry: So we’ve kept it pretty flexible. The main input is traditional power—that is, it can be charged from a wall socket or any standard source. But we also offer an optional solar panel attachment. We haven’t built the battery ourselves—that’s not our core—so we partner on that front. But the idea is to make the product creative, efficient, and super user-friendly.

Every unit is portable. It can be moved around by a single person. You just take it to wherever the vehicle is—whether it’s an EV on the road or even on-site at a business. And now that Mobec has scaled vertically, our mission is broader. We don’t just want to innovate—we want to make a real impact.

So yes, it’s about offering smart charging solutions, but it’s also about reducing our environmental footprint. We’re not just making power banks—we’re creating purpose-driven tools.

Personally, I wanted to go beyond just “power delivery.” I wanted to enter recycling, too. That’s something very close to my vision. There’s a huge need to create a platform or a base energy company that builds various verticals, serving multiple sustainability goals.

Manan: Yeah, especially now with new battery regulations being rolled out to reduce pollution…

Harry: Exactly. But here’s the honest truth: the very people manufacturing batteries are also creating carbon footprints. There’s a contradiction there. That said, at least the industry is trying to find solutions. No one is talking about eliminating carbon impact completely yet, but many are working on reducing it.

Recycling is definitely a core part of our future. We’re creating offset strategies. That’s the only logical way to approach it. It all started off as a personal project. We did a couple of pilot runs, and we got some really solid feedback. Eventually, our strategy shifted toward working with B2B players. Why? Because we’re a new company, we don’t yet have a huge network or widespread presence. By partnering with businesses that already have reach, we can amplify our impact and get to the masses faster. So, our idea is very practical and simpler. For us, as a new company, creating a product and then selling it to a business makes more economic sense. It also helps target a more specific segment.

It requires a lot of investment, though. I mean, think about it—if you live in an area with a lot of cars, the challenge is to cover them, at least in terms of providing the solution. Without the right investment, it would be hard for a business to recycle and understand its potential. But it’s a very clean approach, and that’s the direction we are taking.

Manan: But what if there is a new product in the market, a new car, which is totally, you know, running on a new kind of technology? What do we do with that? It seems like a genuine problem.

Harry: Recycling does need a lot of approvals and support from the government, but we didn’t face too many issues, mainly because, one, we knew how to manage the compliances. That was taken care of, and the process moved much faster compared to other departments. I wouldn’t know for sure, but generally, I tend to move a bit faster with these things. So that helped us showcase it all in our portfolio and gain credibility with other businesses and buyers. That really made an impact.

If you’re talking about things like cashback or government incentives, yes, they exist—but they’re only available to certain categories. People try to work around those, too, and we have approvals that allow us to participate in those segments as well. That’s encouraging for us.

Whether it’s me as the founder, or anyone in the company, we genuinely want to take this forward, even if I don’t get extra support from government bodies beyond the licenses. I honestly don’t need anything more. That’s bold, yes—but it’s how I feel. For certain things, I’d just rather do it myself.

Manan: What I was also thinking is, this particular initiative you have about EV recycling—that also interacts with multiple industries, right?

Harry: Yes. Since we operate two departments—one focused on products—I see two main industries here. One is real estate and construction. The second is businesses that own fleets—not just to charge themselves, but also to use their fleets to mount our product and make money from it too.

So it’s a win-win situation. They already have their own footprint in the market, their own fleets. We just have to design a product that actually fits—even if it’s a new setup.

Then, if you talk about the recycling industry, it includes refineries, factories, and manufacturers, especially those into battery manufacturing. Companies that need to get rid of their old batteries also fall into that category. There’s a mandate for bigger companies to remove dead or scrap batteries and recycle them properly. But not all manufacturers have the right technical facilities—that’s where we come in.

When we talk about products like our charger—or I’ll call it a power bank—it’s important to understand who the users are. When I say users, I also mean the machines. The machines that will use our power banks will often be tied to real estate. For example, I’m talking about using our setup along with whatever existing infrastructure they already have.

Manan: What I know personally is that, along those lines, don’t you feel it would be easier or more efficient for them to just increase the size of the battery they’re already using instead of having a power bank-type solution that adds to the cost?

Harry: No—if they’re adding our power banks, those also take up space, right? But the manufacturer has a limitation on how many batteries they can actually fit into the car.
Like, if the trunk is empty, you can choose to put a CNG cylinder or a power bank in there. That’s up to the business or manufacturer.

They may have amazing factories and capabilities, but we have a different approach. We’re not trying to capture the entire market. I’ll be very honest—I don’t know what kind of capital another company has, or what exactly they’re making.

I’m not here to compete with charging station companies or infrastructure players. I just know what we are doing and the process we’re following. Maybe in a few years, our company will grow and sustain itself further, but right now, it’s really hard to say how much we’ll get out of it.

Manan: And now that we’re talking about that, how are you planning to market it? Because honestly, I’ve gone through your profile, I’ve seen the company website and everything, and I’ve got a good sense of the brand. But how are you planning to reach out to the market?

Harry: If we want to reach the market, that’s why we chose B2B. We didn’t want to go the traditional route only. Most of our business is from B2B.

We have a business development team that is reaching out to various categories of businesses. So, for now, it’s a very traditional approach—but it’s working.