By Kavita Mistry 
Flipkart Group is going full-throttle on its green journey, announcing plans to double its electric vehicle fleet to over 20,000 units. This bold move marks a significant leap toward the company’s ambitious target of powering its entire last-mile delivery with 100% electric vehicles by 2030 — reshaping the future of e-commerce logistics in India.
Flipkart Expands EV Fleet Across Key Cities, Launches Long-Haul Electric Truck Pilot
As per the press release, these electric vehicle fleet is now functional in many of the key metro cities as well as Tier-2+ locations which includes the likes of Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Lucknow, supporting Flipkart’s commitment to The Climate Group’s global EV100 initiative.
A pilot program for the long-haul logistics has also been launched by Flipkart.
In collaboration with Golden Aero Logistics, Flipkart is testing a retrofitted Kalyani electric truck on the Delhi-Jaipur route. The pilot aims to assess the truck’s performance, energy efficiency, and turnaround time for medium-distance freight.
Flipkart’s Sustainability Push – 70% of Grocery Deliveries Now Using Electric Vehicles
Nishant Gupta, Head of Sustainability at Flipkart said that “Our journey toward an all-electric logistics network is rooted in both scale and substance”.
He further added that “From empowering our wishmasters with practical knowledge to collaborating with industry partners on infrastructure and product design, we are focused on removing real barriers to adoption and driving inclusive, long-term change.”
Notably, the sowed seeds of sustainability are already reaping results when it comes to the high-frequency operations as currently 70% of grocery deliveries on the Flipkart platform are fulfilled using electric vehicles, which reflects the reliability of the fleet and goes a long way in meaningfully reducing the company’s operational carbon footprint.
Summary
Aiming for a 100% electric last-mile delivery network by 2030, Flipkart Group plans to double its electric vehicle fleet to over 20,000. To be operational between major metros and Tier-2+ cities, the pilot with Golden Aero Logistics is currently in testing-stage for the long-haul electric trucks on the Delhi-Jaipur route. Notably, 70% of grocery deliveries are fulfilled using EVs, cutting the company’s carbon footprint.