MASTER FRANCHISE
Investment: ₹25 Lakhs*
Build Your Own QI State-Level EV Business
Become an authorized QI State Dealer and develop the QI electric mobility network across your designated territory.
The State Dealer can operate as a combination of:
EV Vehicle Sales + Distribution + Service Centre + Spare Parts + Charging Support + Dealer/Retailer Network
What Can a State Dealer Sell?
An approved QI State Dealer may be authorized to sell and distribute:
⚡ Electric Mobility
- Electric Bikes
- Electric Scooters
- Electric Three-Wheelers
- E-Rickshaws
- Electric Cycles
- Other QI EV products introduced from time to time
🔧 After-Sales Products
- Genuine spare parts
- Batteries and approved battery products
- Chargers
- Accessories
- Service consumables
- Other QI-approved products
🛠️ Service Centre
The State Dealer can establish and operate an authorized QI service centre for:
- Periodic servicing
- EV diagnostics
- Electrical repairs
- Motor-related service
- Controller and charger diagnostics
- Battery-related service, subject to applicable warranty and technical procedures
- Spare-parts replacement
- Warranty support
- Customer assistance
Where Does the State Dealer Earn?
A State Dealer can potentially create multiple revenue streams.
1. Vehicle Sales Margin
Earn the applicable dealer margin on every QI vehicle sold through the State Dealership.
Illustrative margin: 15%–25%*
Example:
If average vehicle value = ₹90,000
At 20% gross margin:
₹18,000 gross margin per vehicle
2. Sub-Dealer & Retailer Distribution
Develop an authorized network of District Dealers, Area Dealers and Retailers within the approved territory.
The State Dealer may earn distribution/overriding benefits on eligible sales generated through its network, according to the State Dealer Agreement.
3. Service Centre Revenue
Earn from paid services after warranty conditions, including:
- Labour charges
- Periodic maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Repair
- Replacement parts
- Accessories
- Out-of-warranty work
4. Spare Parts & Accessories
The State Dealer can generate additional business through the sale of:
- Genuine spare parts
- Chargers
- Accessories
- Service items
- Approved batteries and components
5. Charging Ecosystem
Where commercially and technically feasible, the State Dealer may participate in QI charging-station deployment and related services.
₹25 Lakh Investment — What Is the Benefit?
The ₹25 lakh investment is designed to establish a complete State-Level QI business infrastructure, rather than simply purchasing vehicles.
Indicative Business Infrastructure
- State-level dealership rights, subject to agreement
- Vehicle inventory/working capital as per approved plan
- Showroom/display setup
- Service centre setup
- Tools and diagnostic equipment
- Spare-parts inventory
- Branding and signage
- Staff/training support
- Marketing and launch support
- Dealer/retailer development support
- Business and operational guidance
Exact inclusions will be defined in the commercial proposal and executed agreement.
How Can ₹25 Lakhs Be Recovered?
Investment recovery depends on the dealer’s actual gross contribution and operating expenses.
Illustrative Example
Assume:
Average vehicle selling price: ₹90,000
Illustrative gross dealer margin: 20%
Gross contribution per vehicle: ₹18,000
If the State Dealer sells:
| Vehicles / Month | Gross Contribution |
|---|---|
| 25 | ₹4,50,000 |
| 40 | ₹7,20,000 |
| 60 | ₹10,80,000 |
| 80 | ₹14,40,000 |
These figures represent illustrative gross contribution before expenses, not net profit.
Illustrative Investment Recovery
Suppose the dealer achieves:
40 vehicles/month
Gross contribution:
₹7.20 lakh/month
If total monthly operating expenses are, for example:
₹3.00 lakh/month
Estimated operating surplus:
₹4.20 lakh/month
At this illustrative level:
₹25 lakh ÷ ₹4.20 lakh ≈ 6 months
However, this is only a mathematical illustration. Actual recovery could take substantially longer because sales volumes, margins, inventory investment, rent, salaries, electricity, marketing, warranty costs, taxes, financing costs and other expenses will vary.
The Bigger Opportunity: Network Sales
The State Dealer’s strongest opportunity may be building a network rather than relying only on its own showroom.
For example:
1 State Dealer
↓
District Dealers
↓
Area Dealers
↓
Retailers
↓
Customers
This allows the State Dealer to develop a wider sales and service network across the approved territory.
Why Choose QI State Dealership?
🚗 Multiple EV Product Categories
Sell multiple QI electric mobility products through one authorized network.
💰 Multiple Revenue Channels
Vehicle sales, distribution, service, spare parts and accessories can create multiple income opportunities.
🛠️ Service Centre Advantage
After-sales service creates recurring customer interaction and additional revenue opportunities.
📦 Distribution Opportunity
Develop dealers and retailers within the approved territory.
📈 Scalable Business
Start with the State Dealership and build a larger local EV distribution ecosystem.
🤝 QI Business Support
Receive applicable training, branding, operational and marketing support according to the dealership package.
Investment Disclaimer
*₹25 Lakhs is an indicative starting investment and does not constitute a guarantee of dealership approval, sales, revenue, profit or investment recovery.
Actual investment requirements may vary depending on inventory, showroom, service centre, premises, equipment, staff, territory, working capital, taxes and other business requirements.
All margins, commissions, incentives, territory rights and commercial benefits are subject to the applicable QI dealership agreement and may vary by product and business model.
Illustrative calculations shown above are examples only and should not be represented as guaranteed earnings or ROI.
