Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has made significant strides in integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into its last-mile delivery operations. As of November 2024, the company has deployed over 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet, aligning with its commitment to achieve a fully electric logistics network by 2030 as part of the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative. (business-standard.com)
The majority of Flipkart’s electric fleet—approximately 75%—is concentrated in Tier-I cities such as Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. In August 2024, the company reported that over 55% of its grocery orders were fulfilled using EVs. During the festive season of 2024, Flipkart’s EV fleet completed over 16% of grocery deliveries to Tier-2 and smaller cities, including Lucknow, Sonipat, Ludhiana, Bhubaneswar, Malda, Hubli, and Vizag. (autocarpro.in)
The strategic adoption of EVs has led to substantial operational efficiencies, including a 20% improvement in last-mile delivery speed and a reduction in the cost per order at the hub level compared to conventional delivery vehicles. (energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com)
To support this transition, Flipkart has invested in charging infrastructure by partnering with the Adani Group to establish 38 dedicated charging sites, featuring a total of 190 chargers across key Tier-2 cities. Further public infrastructure developments are planned to facilitate wider EV adoption. (business-standard.com)
Additionally, Flipkart has introduced a Last-Mile Aggregator model in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, collaborating with EV-focused fleet operators to enhance supply chain operations and scale the integration of electric vehicles. (autocarpro.in)
In a related development, in December 2024, Flipkart partnered with GreenLine Mobility Solutions to deploy 25 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks for transporting goods from western to northern India. This move indicates Flipkart’s broader commitment to adopting cleaner energy solutions in its logistics operations. (reuters.com)
