Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart has announced the deployment of over 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in its delivery fleet. This initiative aligns with Flipkart’s commitment to adopting a fully electric logistics last-mile fleet by 2030 as part of the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative. Over the past few years, Flipkart has been integrating EVs in a phased manner and promoting sustainable transportation. Currently, 75 percent of the company’s electric fleet is concentrated in tier-I cities including Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.
The cost per order lowered at the hub level and the last-mile delivery speed improved by 20 percent, compared to conventional delivery vehicles. “With the deployment of over 10,000 EVs, what we have achieved is more than a logistical shift. By pairing our expanded EV fleet with critical investments in charging infrastructure, we are not only driving operational excellence but also setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the industry at large,” said Hemant Badri, senior vice president, group head of supply chain at Flipkart Group.
Additionally, Flipkart is making significant investments in charging infrastructure to support this sustainable transition. The Company has partnered with the Adani Group to set up 38 dedicated charging sites featuring a total of 190 chargers across key tier-2 cities, with further public infrastructure developments planned to facilitate wider EV adoption.