Published: 25 September 2025PIBEconomy
India's First Fleet of Electric Heavy Trucks with Swappable Batteries Launched at JNPA
Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India's first fleet of 50 electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority's (JNPA) Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal on September 25, 2025. The fleet will expand to 80 trucks by year-end, making JNPA host to the largest EV truck fleet at any Indian port.
A heavy-duty battery swapping station was also commissioned alongside the fleet. JNPA handles nearly half of India's container trade and has set an ambitious target of converting 90% of its roughly 600-truck internal fleet to electric by December 2026. The initiative aligns with India's net-zero 2070 commitment and Maritime India Vision 2030.
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Q: Evaluate the rollout of India's first battery-swappable electric heavy-truck fleet at JNPA in advancing port decarbonisation and net-zero 2070.
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Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off 50 battery-swappable electric heavy trucks at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority's Nhava Sheva Terminal on September 25, 2025, expanding to 80 by year-end. Energy In Motion swaps batteries in seven minutes. JNPA targets converting 90% of its 600-truck fleet by December 2026.
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Explanation · Correct answer BIndia's first fleet of 50 electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries was flagged off at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority's (JNPA) Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal on September 25, 2025.
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What is the electric truck fleet launched at JNPA?
Union Ports Minister **Sarbananda Sonowal** flagged off **India's first fleet of 50 electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries** at **JNPA's Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal on September 25, 2025**. The fleet will expand to **80 trucks by year-end**.
What makes JNPA's electric truck fleet unique?
**JNPA** launched India's **first electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries**, enabling battery exchanges instead of long charging stops. Expanding to 80 trucks, it will be the **largest EV truck fleet at any Indian port**.
How many EV trucks will JNPA operate by year-end 2025?
**JNPA** started with **50 electric heavy trucks** and plans to expand to **80 by year-end 2025**, making it the **largest EV truck fleet at any Indian port**.
What is swappable battery technology in JNPA's electric trucks?
**Swappable batteries** allow the battery to be exchanged at swap stations rather than requiring long charging time, enabling continuous operation. JNPA launched India's first electric heavy truck fleet with this technology in September 2025.
Who launched India's first electric heavy truck fleet?
Union Ports Minister **Sarbananda Sonowal** flagged off **India's first electric heavy truck fleet** at **JNPA's Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal on September 25, 2025** — 50 trucks with swappable batteries.
