Amazon India on Monday said it plans to deploy around 1,000 Volvo Eicher electric trucks to support its quick commerce service Amazon Now’s operations across the country by 2028 with 50 of them already in operations.
In daily operations, these trucks are expected to cover 100-180 km and support multiple trips between facilities, with a fast-charging time of around 50 minutes, the company said.
These vehicles will move goods between Amazon’s fulfilment hubs, typically located in the outskirts of the city and Amazon Now micro-fulfilment centres located closer to customers.
The fleet will be deployed across key cities starting with Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai.
The announcement comes on the back of Amazon recently rolling out is plan to expand Amazon Now to 100 cities cross India and scale up its network to more than 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs).
Last calendar year, Amazon deployed over 100 electric trucks with multiple automakers across cities such as Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata’ as part of its broader efforts to decarbonize transportation while improving speed and operational efficiency.
Amazon Now delivers thousands of everyday essentials, from groceries and personal care items to electronic accessories and festive supplies, within minutes.
“The deployment of Eicher Pro X electric trucks marks a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainable mobility. What makes this even more meaningful is that the electric small truck from Eicher has been co-created in close collaboration with Amazon, with a sharp focus on addressing their specific operational needs for e-commerce and quick commerce operations,” said SS Gill, Chief Commercial Officer, VECV.