E-commerce giant Amazon India has announced a strategic partnership with electric mobility firm Gentari for its EV deployment programme, aiming to deploy a fleet of 10,000 electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries by 2025.
Gentari to Supply and Manage EV Fleet:
Under the partnership, Gentari Green Mobility Business will supply and deploy electric vehicles for Amazon India over the next three years. They will also deliver comprehensive fleet management services to delivery service partners (DSPs) to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the EV fleet.
The partnership will offer Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) greater access to electric three-wheelers for Amazon deliveries, it added.
“We aim to support our delivery service partners by offering access to suitable electric vehicles, comprehensive vehicle life cycle management services, and essential charging and parking facilities,” said Abhinav Singh, VP of Operations at Amazon India.
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Amazon’s Ongoing EV Deployment Efforts:
The company had deployed over 7,200 EVs in India by the end of 2023 and is on track to meet its goal of deploying 10,000 EVs in the domestic market by 2025, he noted.
Amazon India operates in 400 cities across the country.
“As we collaborate to deploy more EVs and support India’s net zero targets, I am confident this partnership will lead the way towards a cleaner, electric future for the country’s transportation sector,” said Nikhil Thomas, CEO of Gentari Green Mobility India.
Gentari Green Mobility India provides a full range of services, including an extensive network of EV charging points, EV subscriptions through Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS), and customised value-added services.
