GDL Deploys Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks for Freight Operations

Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL) has deployed electric heavy-duty trucks supplied by Blue Energy Motors for commercial freight operations, as logistics companies increasingly explore electric vehicles (EVs) for road-based cargo movement.

The electric trucks were flagged off from GDL Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Garhi Harsaru in Gurugram. The vehicles will be used for freight movement across the company’s transportation network and will support first- and last-mile connectivity for container logistics.

Samvid Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Gateway Distriparks, said the company is adopting solutions that can support its environmental objectives while maintaining the reliability and efficiency required for its logistics operations.

He said that with the support of Blue Energy Motors and its charging ecosystem, GDL has deployed electric trailers for first- and last-mile connectivity, demonstrating the growing viability of electric trailers in container logistics.

Anand Mimani, CEO – EV & New Energy, Blue Energy Motors, said the deployment would enable the company to work with fleet operators to assess the performance and operational requirements of electric trucks in commercial freight applications.

Electric vehicles are gradually being introduced into India’s heavy commercial vehicle and freight segments. However, the commercial viability of electric trucks depends on several factors, including vehicle range, payload capacity, charging infrastructure and utilisation.

According to Blue Energy Motors, its electric heavy-duty trucks have also operated on the Mumbai-Delhi-NCR corridor. The company said these deployments are aimed at demonstrating the use of electric trucks for longer-distance freight movement and gaining operational experience under real-world conditions.

Growing interest among logistics and fleet operators in reducing road transport emissions is supporting the adoption of electric trucks in freight operations. However, factors such as the availability and location of charging infrastructure, vehicle acquisition costs, battery capacity, route characteristics and operating patterns remain critical to the viability of electric heavy-duty vehicles.

GDL has added electric heavy-duty vehicles to its existing logistics operations. However, the company has not disclosed the number of trucks deployed, their battery capacity, driving range, payload specifications or the share of its overall freight operations that will be handled by the electric fleet.

Blue Energy Motors said it currently has more than 1,400 green heavy-duty trucks operating on freight routes across India. According to the company, these vehicles have covered more than 122 million kilometres and helped avoid over 33,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

These figures represent Blue Energy Motors’ broader heavy-duty vehicle portfolio and are not specific to the latest deployment by Gateway Distriparks.