Blue Energy Motors to Expand Its Electric Freight Corridor Network Beyond the Mumbai–Thane Route

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : February 24, 2026

Blue Energy Motors plans to expand electric freight corridors beyond Mumbai–Pune, invest ₹3,500 crore in Maharashtra and scale electric truck production to 30,000 units yearly.

Electric trucks in India are still new for many people. Some fleet owners are excited, some are still confused. In between all this, Blue Energy Motors is trying to move step by step. After starting its electric freight corridor between Mumbai and Pune last year, the company now wants to go beyond this route.

That’s why the company is now thinking bigger. The company is planning that within a year, Mumbai, Pune and Delhi will be connected by electric freight roads. These roads will focus on places like ports and big warehouse areas where transport work never stops.

Massive Investment in Maharashtra

Blue Energy Motors is also preparing to invest around Rs 3,500 crore in Maharashtra to build a clean and electric truck manufacturing plant. This is not a small step. Under an agreement with the state government, the company plans to expand its Chakan facility capacity from 10,000 trucks per year to 30,000 electric trucks per year.

It has already raised about USD 50 million for expansion. Out of this, USD 30 million was invested by Nikhil Kamath. This funding will support manufacturing and future growth plans. A battery assembly plant is also in the pipeline.

Why Corridor Model Matters

Table of Contents

1. Massive Investment in Maharashtra

2. Why Corridor Model Matters

3. Lower Entry Cost for Buyers

4. LNG Still Part of Strategy

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Officials explained that transport business needs structure, not just trucks. Mumbai–Pune route made sense as it connects important industrial zones and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, one of the busiest cargo points.

On this route, the company has set up battery swapping points at Khalapur, Talegaon and Chakan. The battery change takes less than five minutes, so trucks don’t have to wait much.. Trucks with 55-tonne capacity also use regenerative braking in ghat areas, helping recover energy while going downhill.

The company is working with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to expand the network to more locations like Bhiwandi and Tarapur.

Lower Entry Cost for Buyers

One practical step taken by Blue Energy Motors is selling battery-free electric trucks. Buyers pay around Rs 55 lakh (ex-GST) instead of nearly Rs 95 lakh because the battery is not included in the vehicle price. Batteries are provided at swapping stations and users pay only for energy used.

Since battery cost is almost half of the truck’s total cost, this model reduces the starting burden for buyers. There is also DC fast charging option which takes around 45 to 50 minutes.

LNG Still Part of Strategy

While electric trucks are the main focus, the company has not stopped its LNG truck business. More than 1,200 LNG trucks are already running on Indian roads. On routes where electric infrastructure is still developing, LNG remains a practical option with lower emissions than diesel.

Overall, Blue energy trucks are now moving from one corridor to a bigger national plan. It may take time and maybe there will be challenges too, but the direction is clear. The company is trying to build not just trucks, but a full ecosystem for electric freight movement in India.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1. What is Blue Energy Motors planning beyond Mumbai–Pune?

Ans: The company plans to connect Mumbai, Pune and Delhi with dedicated electric freight corridors within the next 6 to 12 months.

2. How much is the company investing in Maharashtra?

Ans: Blue Energy Motors plans to invest around ₹3,500 crore to build a clean electric truck manufacturing plant.

3. How does the battery-swapping model reduce truck cost?

Ans: The company sells battery-free electric trucks at lower prices and customers pay only for the energy used at swapping stations.

4. Does Blue Energy Motors only focus on electric trucks?

Ans: No, the company also continues its LNG truck business, with over 1,200 LNG trucks operating across India.

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