Amazon scales India EV fleet with in-house charging, plans 1,000 Eicher trucks in 5 years

Amazon India is bypassing thin public charging networks by building captive infrastructure at delivery stations. A new Eicher partnership adds 1,000 electric trucks over five years atop an existing 10,000-strong EV fleet, while the retailer also pilots rail freight to decarbonize middle-mile logistics.

— Source publishedFri, 12 Jun, 2026, 12:31 IST·First seen Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 12:40 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Amazon India · Amazon is scaling its India EV delivery fleet using on-site charging at delivery stations, citing limited public infrastructure. It plans 1,000

Key facts

  • 1,000 electric trucks
  • 10,000 EVs
  • 5 years

Why this matters

Eicher's anchor deal with Amazon validates commercial EV truck demand and could reprice partnership opportunities across OEMs, charging operators, and rail freight providers serving middle-mile logistics.