Flipkart's Bold Step: Pioneering Long-Haul EV Trucks for Freight

Flipkart has launched a pilot program to test long-haul electric trucks in logistics, increasing its EV delivery fleet to over 20,000 vehicles. The program, in collaboration with Golden Aero Logistics, explores the feasibility of electric trucks beyond last-mile deliveries, aiming for a fully electric fleet by 2030.

E-commerce major Flipkart on Tuesday launched a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of long-haul electric trucks in freight logistics, doubling its EV delivery fleet to more than 20,000 vehicles in the past year.

In a collaboration with Golden Aero Logistics, the pilot focuses on the Delhi-Jaipur corridor using a retrofitted Kalyani electric truck, aiming to explore EV viability beyond last-mile deliveries. The project assesses vehicle performance, energy efficiency, and turnaround times in medium-distance freight.

Flipkart has significantly expanded its EV fleet across metro and tier-2 cities, aiming for a 100% electric last-mile fleet by 2030. More than 70% of grocery deliveries now use EVs, helping reduce the company's carbon footprint. Initiatives like a nationwide EV Roadshow with Revolt and Bajaj are also underway to boost confidence in EVs.

(With inputs from agencies.)