EIM and Sorigin target deployment of 500 electric trucks across India, beginning with 18 at JNPA

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Energy In Motion Limited (EIM) and Sorigin Green Mobility Private Limited have signed an MoU to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles across India over two years. The programme will begin with 18 Ashwa 55-tonne electric tractors in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) ecosystem. The partnership will combine electric trucks, battery-swapping infrastructure, charging facilities and fleet management services to support freight operations.

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Energy In Motion Limited (EIM) and Sorigin Green Mobility Private Limited have entered into a partnership to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles across India over the next two years, starting with an initial rollout of 18 vehicles at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).

Announced on 3 November 2026, the agreement will focus on freight corridors with significant cargo movement. Under the arrangement, EIM will supply its Ashwa 55-tonne electric tractors, along with charging infrastructure, battery-swapping facilities and energy-management services. Implementation is expected to begin immediately.

How will EIM and Sorigin deploy the electric truck fleet?

Under the partnership, Sorigin will finance, deploy, operate and maintain the electric trucks through a service-based model. The arrangement will allow customers to access freight transportation services without making an upfront investment in purchasing the vehicles.

Sorigin director Gautam Rekhi and co-founder Aarav Tanti said the company already operates EIM electric tractors at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and Tuticorin Container Terminal.

Its managed fleet services include trailers, drivers, on-site supervision, vehicle maintenance, charging arrangements, vehicle tracking and emissions reporting.

EIM managing director Narendra Murkumbi said the partnership would bring together electric vehicles and supporting energy infrastructure to address vehicle utilisation, turnaround times and operating costs.

The 500-vehicle target covers the proposed two-year deployment programme, while the initial phase will focus on operations within the JNPA ecosystem.

What electric truck infrastructure is EIM developing at JNPA?

The agreement follows EIM’s expansion of battery-swapping infrastructure around Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

In September 2026, the company announced the opening of its second heavy-duty battery-swapping station at Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal. At the time, EIM reported that nearly 150 of its electric trucks were already operating within the JNPA ecosystem. These vehicles were part of its existing operations and were not deliveries under the newly announced Sorigin agreement.

EIM has also outlined plans for an electric vehicle complex comprising three battery-swapping and charging stations, a service station, a driver training centre and a heavy-vehicle simulator.

The proposed infrastructure, together with an existing swapping facility, is intended to eventually support more than 700 heavy trucks operating across port terminal corridors. This represents the planned infrastructure support capacity rather than the number of trucks currently deployed.

How does battery swapping support electric heavy truck operations?

EIM’s battery subscription model separates battery ownership from vehicle ownership, allowing fleet operators to access battery services without purchasing the battery outright.

The system combines battery swapping, charging infrastructure and fleet scheduling to support vehicle availability. Instead of waiting for an onboard battery to recharge, compatible electric trucks can exchange depleted battery packs for charged units at designated swapping stations.

The company also provides maintenance services through service teams, mobile support vans and workshops. These arrangements are intended to support fleet operators in managing vehicle availability and energy requirements across freight corridors.

EIM expands electric truck manufacturing capacity in Maharashtra

On 14 October 2026, EIM inaugurated an electric heavy commercial vehicle manufacturing complex at Ambi village in Talegaon, Pune. The ₹500-crore development represents the first phase of the company’s planned ₹1,000-crore investment programme in Maharashtra.

The facility brings together electric vehicle assembly, lithium-ion battery-pack assembly and an independent battery-testing laboratory. Its stated initial vehicle assembly capacity is 5,000 units annually on a single-shift basis.

EIM’s technology partnerships include BAIC Foton Motor for heavy electric vehicles, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) for battery technology and Shanghai Enneagon Energy Technology for robotic battery-swapping systems.

Alongside manufacturing, EIM is developing charging and battery-swapping infrastructure at highways, ports and industrial locations.

The agreement with Sorigin adds a fleet financing and operations component to this expansion. The initial deployment of 18 electric tractors at JNPA will mark the first phase of the proposed 500-vehicle programme, with further deployments planned across Indian freight corridors over the two-year period.

FAQs

How many electric trucks will EIM and Sorigin deploy?

EIM and Sorigin plan to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles across India over two years, beginning with 18 vehicles at JNPA.

Which electric trucks will be supplied under the agreement?

EIM will supply its Ashwa 55-tonne electric tractors, supported by charging infrastructure, battery-swapping facilities and energy-management services.

What will Sorigin be responsible for?

Sorigin will finance, deploy, operate and maintain the electric trucks. It will offer freight transportation services through a managed fleet model, allowing customers to access transportation without purchasing vehicles upfront.

How many EIM electric trucks are already operating at JNPA?

EIM reported that nearly 150 electric trucks were operating within the JNPA ecosystem as of September 2026. These vehicles were part of its existing operations and are separate from the new 18-vehicle deployment planned with Sorigin.

What is the planned manufacturing capacity of EIM’s Talegaon facility?

EIM’s electric heavy commercial vehicle complex at Talegaon has an initial stated vehicle assembly capacity of 5,000 units annually on a single-shift basis.

How does EIM’s battery-swapping model work?

EIM operates a battery subscription model in which compatible electric trucks can exchange depleted battery packs for charged ones at designated swapping stations, reducing dependence on vehicle-based charging time.