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Ion Mobility
A tech company on a mission to create affordable, desirable, and sustainable mobility for everyone
About Ion Mobility
Ion Mobility operates as a technology and automotive original equipment manufacturer focused on accelerating the transition to electric mobility in Southeast Asia. Founded in October 2019 by James Chan and Joel Chang, the Singapore-based company is targeting the region's vast market of over 200 million internal combustion engine motorcycle users. Founder and CEO James Chan brings a multifaceted background to the venture, having worked as a public servant, a venture capitalist with investments in companies like Viki and Carro, and a serial entrepreneur. This diverse experience in policy, investment, and operations informs the company's strategy.
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The company's core business is the design, engineering, and manufacturing of smart electric motorcycles and associated energy solutions. Ion Mobility's business model involves direct sales of its electric motorbikes to consumers, with an initial focus on the Indonesian market, one of the largest two-wheeler markets globally. To support its ecosystem, the company signed an agreement with Indonesia's state-owned grid operator, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), to expand the charging infrastructure. Revenue is generated from the sale of these vehicles. The company has successfully raised significant capital, securing a total of $31.3 million over four funding rounds, including a notable Series A round led by TVS Motor Company, which also acts as a strategic investor. This partnership provides Ion Mobility with access to TVS Motor's extensive expertise in the two-wheeler industry. The company was acquired by TVS Motor Company in January 2025.
Ion Mobility's flagship product is the M1-S electric motorcycle, which was launched in Jakarta in November 2022. The M1-S is engineered to offer a compelling alternative to traditional petrol-powered bikes, combining futuristic design with practical functionality. It features a 5kW electric motor that delivers a peak power of 12.5kW, allowing for acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 105 km/h. Customers can choose between two battery configurations, offering a range of 120km to 150km. The bike includes practical features like 26 liters of under-seat storage, a Combi Brake System (CBS), and smart features like keyless start. The design and engineering process for the M1-S utilized Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio, including NX software, for everything from styling to battery pack development, enabling a globally distributed team to bring the product from concept to manufacturing readiness.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Employees
- 26
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 61.2/100
- Industry
- Energy, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | TVS Motor Company | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2023 | $19M | $75M | GDP Venture · Quest Ventures · Michael Sampoerna · TVS Motor Company | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Ion Mobility is 4.5K monthly website visits, up 104.5% over the last three months. Ion Mobility's team declined 18.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed10 investors entered at this stage
Monk's Hill Ventures
Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
500 Global
Village Global- ACAngel Central
Seeds Capital
TNB Aura
KipleX
Quest Ventures
GDP Venture
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Michael Sampoerna
TVS Motor Company
AC Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
- ATAndrew Tan
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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