After Swiggy in India, Amazon is enabling more than 300 delivery service partners with electric vehicles.
The initiative is a part of the company’s global last mile fleet program.
For the initial phase, Amazon has introduced Mahindra Zor Grand three-wheeler EVs for last mile deliveries. The vehicles can travel at speeds up to 50kmph and cover over 100kms on a single charge—produce no emission, making it an ideal choice for areas with poor air quality.
Additionally, they are equipped with telematics and safety technology for real-time data on vehicle performance, driving behaviour, and safety metrics.
The program enables delivery service partners (DSPs) to lease a fleet of tailored three-wheeler EVs through a fleet management company. Amazon’s fleet program will assist with maintenance, charging, and parking.
With support from Mahindra Electric and other vehicle manufacturers, Amazon has deployed more than 6,000 electric vehicles to deliver packages in over 400 cities across India. The company is on track to achieve its goal of having 10,000 electric vehicles in the India fleet by 2025.
“We are committed to be net-zero by 2040, and decarbonizing our delivery network is an important part of getting us to that goal,” said Abhinav Singh, VP, Operations, Amazon India. “By launching the last mile fleet program with an all-electric fleet in India, we help our delivery service partners decarbonize with us.”
“We are excited to be a part of Amazon’s journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable future in last mile logistics. With zero tailpipe emissions and reliability at the core, our Mahindra Zor Grand will not only enhance cargo delivery efficiency but also contribute to improved air quality and lower driver fatigue,” said Suman Mishra, MD and CEO, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility.
It must be noted that the Climate Pledge—co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism—also recently committed $10 million to C40 Cities to launch Laneshift, a plan to reimagine what zero-emission freight shipping looks like across major cities in Latin America and India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.
