Amazon India to deploy TVS Motor Company’s EVs for last-mile deliveries

E-commerce major Amazon India plans to deploy Chennai-based TVS Motor Company’s electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers for its last-mile delivery needs. TVS Motor has announced a strategic engagement with Amazon India to strengthen its electric mobility, electric infrastructure and connected services offerings.

In addition, the two companies will work in tandem to examine EV used cases for various Amazon business groups, for its network and logistical requirements.

To test solutions, the two companies will pilot TVS Motor’s electric vehicle solutions through their partner bases and delivery associates across India, said the company in a statement.

“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.

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

Manu Saxena, Senior Vice President, Future Mobility, TVS Motor said, “With the success of TVS’ iQube Electric, we now intend to expand our electric offering across multiple segments and commercial mobility stands at opportune inflection points. TVS Motor is now 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. This marks a big milestone in our journey and contributes to our joint goals of electrifying 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,” added Saxena.

It may be noted that in 2020, Amazon India announced that it would include 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet by 2025. This is part of its 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 1,00,000 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.

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.

Local logistics players, delivery associates, fleet operators, and EV stakeholders will benefit from this extensive collaboration as it offers a potential increase in the share of EVs in Amazon's last mile delivery and provides them with an opportunity to participate in TVS Motor’s product and service offerings in the commercial mobility segment.