Amazon India taps TVS Motors to scale EV deployment

Amazon India and TVS Motors Company on Wednesday announced their collaboration to strengthen electric mobility, electric infrastructure and connected services.  A fleet of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers from the automaker will be deployed for the e-commerce giant’s last-mile deliveries. 

“In addition, the two companies will work in tandem to examine EV use cases for various Amazon business groups for its network and logistical requirements,” Amazon India said in a press release.

The two companies will also pilot TVS Motor’s electric vehicle solutions through partner base and delivery associates across India.

“The collaboration marks another decisive step for Amazon to achieve our goal of becoming net-zero carbon by 2040, as part of our commitment to The Climate Pledge. Electric mobility is a significant component of our business operations and we are resolute in our commitment to transforming our transportation network to serve our customers more sustainably,” said Abhinav Singh, Director – Customer Fulfilment, Supply Chain and Global Specialty Fulfilment, Amazon India.

Singh added that the collaboration with TVS Motor strengthens Amazon India’s delivery network by adding electric two and three-wheelers to the existing fleet. “This will support our supply chain in minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and contribute to Amazon India’s goal of inducting 10,000 EVs into our fleet by 2025.”

In 2020, Amazon India announced that it will include 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet by 2025. It is a part of their overall progress towards The Climate Pledge – a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

“The induction of these EVs is in addition to Amazon’s global commitment of 100,000 EVs by 2030. The partnership with TVS Motor Company is an important step in Amazon India’s progress in the e-mobility industry and towards achieving its net-zero carbon goals,” Amazon India added.

This partnership is also in line with TVS Motor’s announcements aiming to have electric vehicles across segments like delivery, commuter and premium.

TVS Motor Company will introduce a full portfolio of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers over a period of eight quarters in the domestic and international markets. It will further be instrumental in expanding and strengthening the company’s focus on presence across all major cities, charging solutions and alternate ownership models in India.

“We have always been at the forefront of driving electrification in the industry with our continued focus in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment. With the great success of TVS iQube Electric, we now intend to expand our electric offering across multiple segments and commercial mobility stands at the opportune inflection point,” said Manu Saxena, Senior Vice President, Future Mobility, TVS Motor Company.

Saxena added that TVS Motor is ready with electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler product options for B2B along with an ecosystem of connected service and alternate ownership. “We are happy to collaborate with Amazon India, which marks a big milestone in our journey, and contribute to our joint goals of electrifying their mobility services. We are confident that this collaboration will open the door to creative solutions that will further nurture a more resilient, sustainable, and brighter future.”