India’s homegrown e-commerce platform Flipkart has reached a major milestone with the deployment of over 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in its delivery fleet. The achievement follows the phased integration of EVs for last-mile delivery in recent years, supporting Flipkart’s commitment to build a fully electric logistics fleet by 2030 as part of Climate Group’s EV100 initiative . The announcement comes ahead of Flipkart’s upcoming Sustainability Action Summit 2024 to be held at India Habitat Center in New Delhi on November 13.
Currently, 75% of Flipkart’s electric fleet is concentrated in Tier-I cities including Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. In August 2024, Flipkart also shared that more than 55% of its grocery orders were being fulfilled by EVs. Additionally, during the festive period of 2024, it successfully leveraged its EV fleet to complete over 16% of grocery deliveries in Tier 2+ cities including Lucknow, Sonipat, Ludhiana, Bhubaneswar, Malda, Hubli and Vizag, Which ensured sustainable and efficient service. These areas during high demand season.
Strategic adoption of EVs has yielded substantial operational efficiencies, reducing cost per order at the hub level and improving last-mile delivery speeds by 20% compared to traditional delivery vehicles.
Apart from expanding its EV fleet, Flipkart is also making significant investments in charging infrastructure to support this permanent transition. The organization has partnered with Adani Group to set up 38 dedicated charging sites featuring a total of 190 chargers across major tier-2 cities, along with plans to develop public infrastructure to facilitate widespread EV adoption. Additionally, Flipkart has introduced a last-mile aggregator model in Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, collaborating with EV-focused fleet operators to enhance supply chain operations and increase integration of electric vehicles.
Sharing his views on this milestone, Hemant Badri, SVP, Group Head, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Re-commerce Business, Flipkart Group, said, “With the deployment of over 10,000 EVs, we have achieved That’s more than a logistics shift – it’s a testament to our dedication to creating a lasting positive impact on the environment while increasing service efficiency for our customers. By combining our expanding EV fleet with significant investment in charging infrastructure, we Not only driving operational excellence but also setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the industry at large, we are focused on building a supply chain that is resilient. And both are durable.
Speaking about the latest milestone in Flipkart’s sustainability vision, Nishant Gupta, Head of Sustainability at Flipkart, said, “Since the beginning of our journey towards electrifying our fleet, we have focused on our delivery strategies to build a greener future. Have worked tirelessly to transform the network. To sustain and accelerate the pace of electric vehicle adoption in the Indian market, multiple ecosystem interventions are important and we are proud to say that we have made positive progress in that direction. Through our strategic partnership with Climate Group’s EV100 initiative and collaboration with leading OEMs, EV service providers, charging infrastructure partners, financing bodies and manpower sourcing agencies, we are committed to achieving 100% last-mile electric fleet by 2030. Are in good condition. This change is not only in line with our broader vision for sustainability, but also enhances the service experience for our delivery executives by providing a seamless, more efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation and creating cleaner cities. Our customers.”
This development further strengthens Flipkart’s position as a responsible corporate citizen, reiterating its goal of transitioning to 100% electric vehicles by 2030 while providing reliable, efficient and sustainable services to its customers.
