Amazon Now to roll out 1,000 Eicher e-trucks by 2028 to power India quick commerce push

Amazon India is committing 1,000 Volvo Eicher electric trucks by 2028, with 50 already on the road, to link fulfilment hubs to micro-fulfilment centres for Amazon Now. Rollout starts in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai, scaling alongside the 1,000+ MFC, 100-city quick commerce build-out.

— Source publishedMon, 18 May, 2026, 14:49 IST·First seen Mon, 18 May, 2026, 14:59 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Amazon India will deploy 1,000 Volvo Eicher electric trucks by 2028 to power Amazon Now quick commerce logistics, linking fulfilment hubs to micro-fulfilment

Key facts

  • 1,000 trucks
  • 50 already deployed
  • 100-180 km daily range
  • 50 min fast-charge
  • 100 cities
  • 1,000+ MFCs

Why this matters

The Volvo Eicher tie-up hints at deepening OEM-shipper partnerships in EV logistics—watch for adjacent plays in fast-charging networks, battery financing, and MFC-linked real estate as Amazon's 100-city footprint creates anchor demand.