Amazon to deploy 3,000 Tata electric trucks across India

Amazon has partnered with Tata Motors to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across its transportation network in India, in what the companies describe as the largest electric truck deployment by an e-commerce company in the country.

The rollout will begin in Delhi during the festive season, with light- and medium-duty electric trucks, including the Tata Ultra E.7, supporting middle-mile operations. The vehicles will transport shipments between Amazon facilities and across cities, with plans to expand deployment along a 2,800-km freight corridor connecting Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai via National Highway 48 (NH48).

Tata Motors will supply the vehicles, while Amazon’s transportation service partners will own and operate the trucks. The first batch was flagged off in Delhi by Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy.

The partnership also includes plans to strengthen charging infrastructure. Amazon is working with Yahhvi, with 10 charging yards developed across India to support electric vehicle operations.

Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations at Amazon India and Australia, said: “Electrifying our logistics and transportation network is an important part of Amazon’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. We have made significant progress in India, with more than 15,000 electric vehicles operating across 500-plus cities. To enable this transition, we are also supporting the development of infrastructure and solutions that make EV adoption easier for our carrier partners and drivers. We are now setting a bold vision to scale electric trucking, addressing one of the toughest challenges in decarbonising transportation. Our collaboration with Tata Motors marks an important step towards realising this vision. By combining our strengths, we aim to accelerate the deployment of electric trucks across more routes, starting with intracity operations and expanding to India’s major freight corridors.”

Rajesh Kaul of Tata Motors said: “Electric trucking in India is moving beyond the pilot stage and entering a phase of wider adoption. With deep localisation driving affordability and a compelling total cost of ownership, zero-emission trucks are becoming a practical business proposition for fleet operators across segments.”

He added: “Working with Amazon India, we are going beyond vehicle deployment to provide charging infrastructure, servicing and operational support.”

The deployment comes as India expands efforts to encourage electric mobility in commercial transport. Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 includes incentives for the first 1,000 privately owned medium-duty electric trucks registered during the three months following the policy’s launch, allowing them to enter Delhi at any time for 10 years, bypassing the usual no-entry hours.

Amazon said it operates more than 15,000 electric vehicles across over 500 cities in India. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is supporting freight decarbonisation through initiatives including Laneshift, in collaboration with C40 Cities, and SUPEREV.

The Tata Ultra E.7 is designed for urban and regional logistics, with features including fast charging and regenerative braking. The companies expect the wider deployment of electric trucks and supporting infrastructure to help expand zero-emission freight operations across India.