QI AREA DISTRIBUTOR
Investment: ₹10 Lakhs*
Build Your Local QI EV Distribution Business
Become an authorized QI Area Distributor and develop the QI electric mobility network across your assigned area.
The Area Distributor can generate business through:
Direct Vehicle Sales + Retailer Supply + Spare Parts + Accessories + Service
What Can an Area Distributor Sell?
An approved QI Area Distributor may be authorized to sell and distribute:
⚡ Electric Vehicles
- Electric Bikes
- Electric Scooters
- Electric Three-Wheelers
- E-Rickshaws
- Electric Cycles
- Other QI-approved EV products
🔋 EV Products
- Approved Batteries
- Chargers
- EV Accessories
- Genuine Spare Parts
- Service Consumables
Area Distributor Benefits
💰 1. Direct Vehicle Sales
Earn the applicable distributor margin on vehicles sold directly to customers.
Illustrative margin: 10%–15%*
Example:
Vehicle value: ₹90,000
At 12% gross margin:
₹10,800 gross contribution per vehicle
📦 2. Supply to Retailers
The Area Distributor can develop a network of approved QI Retailers in the assigned area.
The distributor can earn the applicable distribution margin on eligible vehicle sales supplied to retailers.
🏪 3. Retail Network Development
Build a local network of QI Retail Partners and increase vehicle availability and customer reach.
🛠️ 4. Service Point
The Area Distributor may establish an authorized QI service point/service centre subject to QI infrastructure and technical requirements.
Possible revenue sources include:
- Paid servicing
- Labour charges
- Diagnostics
- Repairs
- Spare parts
- Accessories
- Out-of-warranty services
🔧 5. Spare Parts & Accessories
Generate additional revenue through the sale of genuine QI-approved:
- Spare parts
- Chargers
- Accessories
- Batteries/components
- Service products
₹10 Lakh Investment
The investment can be structured towards establishing the Area Distribution business.
Indicative Components
| Business Requirement | Indicative Allocation |
|---|---|
| Initial vehicle inventory | ₹5.00 Lakh |
| Showroom/display & branding | ₹1.00 Lakh |
| Spare parts & accessories | ₹1.00 Lakh |
| Service tools/equipment | ₹0.75 Lakh |
| Working capital | ₹1.50 Lakh |
| Marketing/training/setup | ₹0.75 Lakh |
| Total | ₹10.00 Lakh |
This is an illustrative planning allocation. Final allocation will depend on the approved QI package.
Illustrative Earning Potential
Assume an average vehicle value of ₹90,000 and an illustrative gross margin of 12%.
| Monthly Sales | Illustrative Gross Contribution |
|---|---|
| 15 vehicles | ₹1.62 Lakh |
| 25 vehicles | ₹2.70 Lakh |
| 40 vehicles | ₹4.32 Lakh |
| 50 vehicles | ₹5.40 Lakh |
These figures are gross contribution before operating expenses, not net profit.
The distributor may also generate additional income from retailer distribution, service, spare parts and accessories.
Why Become a QI Area Distributor?
🚗 Complete EV Product Range
Access multiple QI electric mobility products through one business relationship.
📦 Distribution Opportunity
Supply vehicles to approved retailers in your assigned area.
🏪 Build Your Own Network
Develop multiple retail points and expand customer reach.
🛠️ Service Revenue
Create an additional revenue stream through authorized after-sales service.
🔧 Spare Parts Business
Earn additional revenue through genuine parts and accessories.
📈 Scalable Business
Grow from direct sales into a wider local distribution network.
🤝 QI Support
Receive applicable branding, training, marketing and operational support according to the Area Distributor Agreement.
Investment Recovery — Illustrative Example
If an Area Distributor generates an average operating surplus of:
₹2 Lakhs/month
then an investment of ₹10 Lakhs would mathematically represent:
₹10 Lakhs ÷ ₹2 Lakhs = 5 months
However, this is not a guaranteed recovery period.
Actual investment recovery depends on vehicle sales, margins, retailer sales, service revenue, rent, salaries, electricity, marketing, transport, taxes, working capital and other expenses.
Important Disclaimer
*₹10 Lakhs is an indicative starting investment and does not guarantee dealership/distribution approval, sales, revenue, profit or return on investment.
Margins, incentives, territory, stock requirements, retailer rights, service rights and other commercial benefits are subject to the applicable QI agreement.
All earning examples are illustrative business scenarios and should not be presented as guaranteed income or ROI.
