Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to set up battery swapping stations for electric heavy-duty trucks at select HPCL retail outlets across India.
Under the agreement, Blue Energy Motors will leverage HPCL’s extensive fuel station network to deploy battery swapping infrastructure, creating a convenient and accessible energy touchpoint for commercial EV fleet operations. The initiative aims to significantly reduce charging times and vehicle downtime, support the operational needs of electric commercial fleets and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in the heavy-duty segment.
This partnership will also contribute to the long-term growth of BEM and HP e-Charge by strengthening India’s EV charging and energy infrastructure.
Blue Energy Motors is a pioneer in alternative-fuel heavy-duty trucks in India, focused on delivering low- and zero-emission freight solutions. The company has played a key role in driving electric freight adoption, including the launch of India’s first electric freight corridor between Mumbai and Pune.
HPCL is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 retail outlets across the country and over 5,400 electric vehicle charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand.
The agreement assumes strategic importance as India accelerates its transition towards green transportation. HPCL’s existing retail outlet footprint provides a strong platform for quick deployment of battery swapping infrastructure and seamless expansion into key consignment markets.
Battery swapping enables energy replenishment in less than five minutes, significantly reducing idle time compared to conventional charging. For fleet operators, this translates into higher vehicle utilization, improved productivity and more predictable operations. The growing network of swap stations also helps eliminate range anxiety, allowing electric heavy-duty trucks to operate with confidence over long routes and multiple shifts.
By integrating battery swapping infrastructure within the existing energy retail network, the collaboration focuses on making electric mobility practical and scalable for India’s freight and logistics sector.