en.Wedoany.com Reported - An Amazon executive stated that the company primarily relies on on-site charging facilities at its own delivery stations in India to support its growing electric delivery fleet, while also collaborating with partners to expand charging and transportation options to advance its sustainability goals.
The US e-commerce giant plans to introduce over 1,000 electric trucks into its Indian operations over the next five years, joining its existing fleet of 10,000 electric vehicles. This initiative aims to deliver packages from Amazon fulfillment centers to customers in a more sustainable manner.
Regarding the limited public electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India, Andreas Marschner, Amazon's Vice President of Global Engineering and Sustainability, stated that this challenge is not unique to India and is prevalent across global markets. Addressing issues such as power availability, grid capacity, and charging infrastructure, Marschner noted that Amazon has previously prioritized on-site charging, including in its Indian operations, meaning they can charge vehicles at delivery stations that serve as the starting point for deliveries. If public charging infrastructure had greater capacity and wider distribution, it would help improve electric vehicle adoption and operational efficiency, and the company is collaborating with various partners on this.
The e-commerce giant is expanding the use of electric vehicles beyond last-mile delivery. Marschner indicated that local goods distribution in India is already partially carried out using small electric trucks. Amazon recently announced a partnership with commercial vehicle manufacturer Eicher to deploy 1,000 electric trucks in India. Additionally, Amazon is working closely with Indian Railways to explore greener freight transportation options.
Marschner acknowledged that insufficient grid capacity remains a major bottleneck for expanding electric mobility solutions, especially in densely populated areas. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among multiple stakeholders. The company is willing and has always been interested in scaling up, provided that the infrastructure setup and overall costs are feasible. As part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Amazon is accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles in its logistics network.
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