The logistics company plans to scale its electric commercial vehicle fleet to nearly 5,000 within three years, with the initial rollout beginning in Delhi-NCR
Delhivery has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Tata Motors, Euler Motors and Montra Electric to deploy 1,500-2,000 four-wheeler electric commercial vehicles across its intra-city logistics network over the next 12-18 months.
The partnerships mark the first phase of Delhivery’s broader plan to deploy close to 5,000 electric commercial vehicles within three years as it accelerates the electrification of its last-mile and intra-city logistics operations.
The initial rollout will begin in Delhi-NCR, with the company targeting vehicles covering distances of under 200 km a day. According to Delhivery, electric vehicles are increasingly becoming competitive with diesel vehicles in this segment in terms of total cost of ownership.
Delhivery Targets 50% EV Fleet Penetration
Electric vehicles currently account for around 12-13 per cent of Delhivery’s eligible intra-city fleet. The company aims to increase this share to more than 50 per cent over the next two to three years.
It also plans to fully electrify its sub-200 km intra-city fleet within four to five years.
The deployment will cover multiple small commercial vehicle categories, starting with vehicles designed for urban deliveries before expanding to higher-capacity electric commercial vehicles for operations requiring larger payloads.
Delhivery said the expansion would be supported by advance payments to vehicle vendors and investments in charging and parking infrastructure.
Tata Motors, Euler Motors And Montra To Supply EVs
Under the collaboration, Tata Motors will supply its Tata Intra EV, while Euler Motors’ Turbo City Plus will be the first vehicle deployed for smaller commercial applications.
Larger electric vehicles are expected to be introduced subsequently to cater to operations involving heavier payloads.
The partnership with Montra Electric will focus on expanding EVIATOR deployments across the country, building on the vehicle’s existing performance within Delhivery’s logistics network.
The multi-partner approach is intended to help the company address different operational requirements across its intra-city transportation network.
Charging Infrastructure Push To Support Adoption
Alongside vehicle deployment, Delhivery is piloting charging infrastructure at its facilities, beginning with Delhi-NCR.
The company plans to offer low-cost charging facilities and free parking to its vendor partners to make electric vehicle adoption more accessible and affordable.
It is also working on optimising network planning and vehicle utilisation to reduce unnecessary kilometres travelled and lower the environmental impact of its logistics operations.
Commenting on the partnerships, Prashant Gazipur, Chief Operating Officer, In City Operations, Delhivery, said scaling fleet electrification required solutions that could address the diverse needs of its network without compromising operational efficiency.
He added that partnerships with Tata Motors, Euler Motors and Montra Electric would help expand the company’s electric fleet across vehicle categories, while charging facilities would make adoption easier for vendor partners.
The initiative forms part of Delhivery’s broader sustainability efforts as it seeks to reduce the environmental footprint of its logistics operations while maintaining network efficiency and reliability.
