Drivn, an electric vehicle leasing platform, has announced a landmark partnership with Tata Motors to deploy 150 electric heavy-duty trucks in India. This collaboration signifies the largest electric truck order in the country and is a notable step toward advancing India's electrification efforts in the commercial vehicle sector.
Drivn has signed a binding agreement with Tata Motors and SwitchLabs to bring these vehicles to market. The initiative will utilize Tata Motors’ two electric truck models: the Prima E.28K and the Prima E.55S.
Key Details
- Models and Capacities: The Prima E.28K has a payload capacity of 28 tonnes and offers a range of 120 to 200 kilometers on a single charge. The larger Prima E.55S supports a payload of 55 tonnes and can travel up to 350 kilometers, catering to various operational demands.
- Fleet Expansion: Underlining its growth strategy, Drivn plans to expand its fleet from 150 to 1,000 units within the next two years, reinforcing the commitment to the EV ecosystem in India.
- Leadership Insight: Drivn CEO Manav Bansal stated that enhancing the EV ecosystem is a priority. Furthermore, Drivn's Chief Business Officer, Alpna Jain, emphasized the focus on maintenance and vehicle uptime, aiming to ensure reliability for fleet operators.
This partnership reflects a significant move in India's push towards sustainable transportation, combining Drivn's leasing model with Tata Motors' expertise in electric vehicle manufacturing.
