Mahindra and Mahindra on Thursday announced that it will supply 100 Treo Zor e-cargo vehicles for last-mile delivery applications in Bengaluru.
Treo Zor will be included in the delivery fleet of Magenta’s new e-mobility Electric Vehicle Enabled Transport (EVET) platform. As part of EVET, Magenta is launching passenger and cargo transportation services supporting vehicle charging through ChargeGrid.
Treo Zor’s connected electric vehicle technology has attracted many new startups and e-commerce companies due to its compelling consumer products and environmental benefits, said Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility.
“This partnership with Magenta seamlessly connects the entire EV ecosystem and will help in streamlining the last-mile delivery segment. With Magenta, we are eager to transform the last mile deliveries in more cities,” he added.
Maxson Lewis, MD, Magenta said, “We have realised that while there is a growing intent for e-commerce companies to move towards electric mobility, they need a complete solution and an ecosystem view. EVET platform, e-mobility, the circle of EV solutions comes full circle at Magenta. We also found an able and proven product from the stables of Mahindra to support our mandate of providing EV solutions.”
Mahindra Treo Zor was launched in October 2020. It is equipped with an 8kW motor delivering a torque of 42 Nm and can carry 550 kg. The vehicle has an IP67-rated motor offering enhanced protection against dust & water entry.
The company sold more than 1,300 units of the vehicles in just eight months after it was launched.