Amazon India makes 10,000 EV Fleet by 2025 with Gentari
Amazon India is making significant strides towards a greener future. Moreover, the e-commerce giant announced a strategic alliance with electric mobility leader Gentari. Moreover, to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) deployment program, This collaboration marks a crucial step in India’s ambitious goal of operating a 10,000-strong electric delivery fleet by the year 2025.
Gentari to Power Amazon India’s Electric Delivery Fleet
Under the terms of the partnership, Gentari’s Green Mobility Business will take the lead in procuring and deploying electric vehicles for Amazon India over the next three years. Moreover, Gentari will provide comprehensive fleet management services to Amazon’s delivery service partners (DSPs). Besides, this support will ensure the smooth operation and optimal maintenance of the growing EV fleet.
Partnership to Boost Electric Three-Wheeler Fleet
The collaboration of Amazon India with Gentari will considerably increase the availability of electric three-wheelers. Moreover, this strategic step looks to fast-track the adoption of sustainable transportation within the last-mile delivery segment.
Abhinav Singh, Vice President of Operations at Amazon India, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting its delivery service partners. “We aim to empower our delivery service partners by providing them access to the right electric vehicles, end-to-end vehicle life cycle management services, as well as charging and parking facilities,“
The collaboration between Amazon India and Gentari will work on an end-to-end solution. Comprising vehicle procurement, management, and charging infrastructure to support electric mobility within the delivery sector.
Amazon India on Track to Achieve EV Deployment Goal
Substantial progress towards its target of laying out 10,000 electric vehicles in the domestic market by 2025. However, the number of EVs already deployed in the country crossed 7,200 at the end of 2023.
Besides, Amazon India currently covers 400+ cities across the country and is well-positioned to drive the growth of electric mobility for last-mile delivery.
Gentari CEO Expresses Optimism on India’s Electric Future
Nikhil Thomas, CEO of Gentari Green Mobility India, said “As we work together to deploy more EVs and contribute to India’s net zero targets, I’m confident this collaboration will pave the way for a cleaner and electric future for India’s transportation sector,“
Gentari Green Mobility India provides an integrated solution for services comprising an extensive network of EV charging points, vehicle subscriptions through Vehicle-as-a-Service, and other personalized value-added services.