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.
Mumbai-based Energy In Motion supplies the battery-swappable trucks and operates the battery swapping station, which replaces a depleted battery with a fully charged one in just seven minutes. 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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Frequently asked questions
What is India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries?
India's first fleet of **50 electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries** was flagged off at **Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai** by Union Ports Minister **Sarbananda Sonowal**. The trucks operate within the port area, replacing diesel vehicles to reduce emissions.
Who flagged off India's first electric heavy truck fleet at JNPT?
**Union Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal** flagged off India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at **Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Mumbai**. The fleet of 50 trucks marks a major step in India's port electrification.
What is the swappable battery concept in India's electric heavy trucks?
The **swappable battery** concept allows electric heavy trucks to exchange depleted battery packs for fully charged ones at swap stations in minutes, eliminating long charging downtime. India's first such fleet of **50 trucks** was deployed at **JNPT, Mumbai** for port logistics.
How does the electric truck fleet at JNPT reduce carbon emissions?
The **electric heavy truck fleet at JNPT** eliminates diesel consumption for heavy cargo movement within the port. With **swappable batteries**, the trucks operate continuously without emission-producing engines, significantly reducing **carbon emissions** from port logistics operations.
Which port hosts India's first electric heavy truck fleet?
**Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT)** in Mumbai hosts India's first fleet of **50 electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries**. JNPT is India's largest container port and this initiative is part of its green port strategy.
