Leading e-commerce player Amazon India has partnered with Sun Mobility to expand the deployment of EVs integrated with battery swapping technology for its transportation and logistics services.
According to a press release from the company, the expanded deployment will bolster Amazon’s efforts to implement more sustainable practices in its operations and contribute to its Climate Pledge goals – a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
As part of the pilot programme, Sun Mobility had already deployed over 100 loaders powered by swappable batteries with Amazon India’s delivery network partners for rapid deliveries. The two companies now plan to replicate in more metro cities and other operational areas.
Abhinav Singh, Director – Customer Fulfilment, Supply Chain and Global Specialty Fulfilment, Amazon India, said that the company will continue to invest in the electrification of its delivery fleet as it works towards the goal of adding 10,000 EVs across partner platforms to our fleet by 2025.
“With the government also encouraging the development of sustainable and innovative business models for ‘Battery or Energy as a Service’, we are committed to supporting India’s progress in the e-mobility industry to achieve its environmental sustainability goals,” he added.
Chetan Maini, Co-Founder and Chairman, Sun Mobility, said, “We believe that this deployment will enable us to tangibly impact the rapidly growing e-commerce and delivery segment by making ‘refuelling’ of electric vehicles faster, cheaper and more convenient for fleet operators.”
Sun Mobility aims to onboard over a million vehicles by 2025, accelerated through its MaaS offering. It has started deploying its solutions to eCommerce and goods delivery players across major cities such as Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Chandigarh and plans to further expand to other cities across the country, the release added.