Amazon is rapidly growing its electric delivery fleet in India by leaning on charging infrastructure installed at its own delivery stations, even as public charging gaps and grid constraints persist, a senior executive has said.
The US-based e-commerce major plans to induct over 1,000 electric trucks in India over the next five years, in addition to its existing fleet of about 10,000 electric vehicles that are already deployed for deliveries from Amazon fulfillment centers.
Andreas Marschner, Amazon’s Vice President for Global Engineering and Sustainability, noted that the lack of sufficient public charging points and limited power availability are challenges not just for India but across global markets, underscoring concerns around grid capacity and charging infrastructure.
He explained that Amazon’s operations in India currently depend largely on on-site charging at delivery stations, where vehicles are plugged in at the very point where last-mile deliveries begin.
According to Marschner, more widespread public charging with adequate capacity would not only accelerate EV adoption but also improve the efficiency of logistics operations, and Amazon is engaging with several partners to address these gaps.
Beyond last-mile use, the company is increasingly deploying electric vehicles for local distribution, including smaller electric trucks, and has tied up with commercial vehicle maker Eicher to roll out 1,000 electric trucks in the country.
Amazon is also working closely with Indian Railways to explore lower-carbon freight options, recognizing that limited grid capacity—especially in densely populated regions—remains a major hurdle for scaling electric mobility.
Marschner stressed that overcoming these constraints will require coordinated action from multiple stakeholders, and said Amazon is ready to expand its electric fleet where infrastructure and overall costs make it viable.
The company has been stepping up EV deployment across its logistics network globally as part of a broader push to cut carbon emissions and advance its sustainability commitments.
