BLive PRIME to Deploy 1,000 Electric Mini-Trucks Across India with Rs 100 Crore Investment

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : June 24, 2026

BLive has launched its new PRIME franchise model with a ₹100 crore investment plan to deploy 1,000 electric mini-trucks across major Indian cities, targeting the rapidly growing last-mile logistics and delivery sector.

Jun 24, 2026 | 4 min read | EV and Diesel Pickups

BLive has announced a major step towards expanding electric commercial mobility in India with the launch of its new four-wheeler franchise model, BLive PRIME. The company has got an investment of ₹100 crore. They want to use this money to put one thousand mini-trucks on the road all over the country. This will happen over the two years. The company is doing this because they want to help with the increasing need for last-mile logistics services. This is especially important, for people who buy things online and need them delivered quickly like with e-commerce and quick commerce services. The company is really focusing on last-mile logistics services.

BLive Targets Growing Demand in Last-Mile Logistics

Table of Contents

1. BLive Targets Growing Demand in Last-Mile Logistics

2. Bengaluru to Lead the Initial Rollout

3. Franchise Model Offers New Investment Opportunity

4. Existing Partnerships Strengthen Expansion Plans

5. Focus on Scaling Commercial EV Adoption

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The demand for logistics vehicles has been increasing rapidly as online shopping and fast delivery services continue to expand in India. According to BLive, the delivery sector is growing fast. This growth is creating chances for companies that provide vehicles and for people who invest in fleets.

Electric mini-trucks can do more in this area. They are a choice because they cost less to run and are good for delivering things in cities. More and more things are being delivered in cities. Businesses want to find ways to manage their delivery vehicles. They want to do their work without spending too much on fuel.

Bengaluru to Lead the Initial Rollout

BLive PRIME will start in Bengaluru. Then it will go to other big cities like Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. People in these cities want delivery vehicles because online shopping, food delivery and quick commerce are getting very popular. The company will add vehicles to its fleet as it starts working in more places. Many people who run logistics are looking for vehicles because they want to be more efficient and save money on costs. BLive PRIME is an option for them. The company will keep adding vehicles to its fleet as BLive PRIME expands to different regions.

Franchise Model Offers New Investment Opportunity

One of the key highlights of the BLive PRIME program is its franchise structure. Investors can participate with a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh under a franchisee-owned, company-operated model.

Under this arrangement, investors own the fleet assets while BLive takes responsibility for day-to-day operations. This includes vehicle deployment, maintenance management and fleet utilisation. The company says that this way investors can get into the electric vehicle business without having to deal with the daily problems that come with it. BLive has a plan for its vehicles that includes using things like the Tata Ace EV. This vehicle is already well known for moving cargo around cities and making deliveries over distances.

Existing Partnerships Strengthen Expansion Plans

The company already works with logistics and delivery platforms including Hyperpure, Porter and Delhivery. These partnerships provide operational experience that can support the expansion of the new franchise model. As demand for electric pickups and cargo transport solutions grows, BLive expects more businesses to shift towards EV-based fleets. The company believes that reliable fleet management combined with growing delivery demand can help accelerate adoption across multiple cities.

Sandeep Mukherjee, Co-Founder and CEO of BLive, said that commercial applications are expected to drive the next stage of India's EV transition. He noted that last-mile logistics offers predictable demand and high vehicle utilisation, making it a suitable segment for electric mobility investments.

Focus on Scaling Commercial EV Adoption

BLive says the PRIME model has been designed to connect investor participation with real-world fleet demand. The company expects the initiative to support faster electrification of delivery operations while creating asset-backed business opportunities within the EV ecosystem.

With plans to deploy 1,000 vehicles over the next two years, the program could contribute to the wider adoption of electric commercial transport in India. As logistics companies continue expanding their delivery networks, demand for mini trucks and other electric cargo vehicles is likely to remain strong in the coming years.

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