Billion Electric Mobility has partnered with JK Cement to deploy over 150 heavy-duty electric trucks during the current financial year, supporting the cement maker’s efforts to decarbonize its logistics operations through electric mobility.
The collaboration begins with the pilot deployment of 20 electric trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 55 tonnes at JK Cement’s Muddapur plant in Karnataka. The trucks will be used to deliver cement to stockyards in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.
As part of the agreement, Billion Electric will provide an end-to-end electric freight solution that includes deployment of electric trucks, charging infrastructure, fleet management and route optimization services.
To ensure seamless operations, the company will leverage ChargeZone’s EV charging network across key freight corridors in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa. Charging infrastructure is being expanded at strategic locations including Nipani, Satara, Pune, Karad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Hubli and Davanagere.
Commenting on the partnership, Pushpraj Singh, Group President – ​​Marketing, JK Cement said the initiative is in line with the company’s sustainability goals by reducing emissions generated through freight transportation.
Sanjeev Kulkarni, CEO of Billion Electric Mobility, said the collaboration reflects the growing acceptance of electric trucks for commercial logistics and demonstrates how integrated electric freight solutions, supported by a robust charging ecosystem, can enable businesses to transition to cleaner transportation.
The companies said the partnership is expected to serve as a scalable model for industrial logistics by combining electric truck deployment with dedicated charging infrastructure on major freight routes.
Billion Electric Mobility operates an electric mobility-as-a-service (eMaaS) platform for commercial transportation, while its group company ChargeZone manages one of India’s expanded EV charging networks. JK Cement, part of the JK organization, is one of India’s leading cement manufacturers with gray and white cement production.