Celsius and Switch Mobility Start Big EV Reefer Truck Project in India

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : October 21, 2025

Switch Mobility and Celsius Logistics Partner to Deploy 350 Electric Reefer Trucks in India

Celsius Logistics and Switch Mobility project will change India’s cold-chain and last-mile delivery. 350 electric reefer trucks will smartly deliver dairy, pharma, fruits & vegetables, frozen goods. Fleet is eco-friendly, cost-efficient, high-tech mini trucks, pickups and electric trucks operators will get huge benefit from this move.

Big Move for Electric Cold-Chain

Table Of Contents

1. Big Move for Electric Cold-Chain

2. 100 Trucks Already on Road

3. Temperature Control from -25°C to +25°C

4. Launch of ‘Celsius Green’ Fleet

5. Sustainable Cold Logistics Future

6. Benefits for Trucks, Mini Trucks and Pickups

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Celsius Logistics and Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland EV arm) joined hands for big project in India. They sign MoU to deploy 350 electric reefer trucks (E-LCV). Celsius will invest around ₹100 crore for buying trucks, using Switch Mobility’s charging network, and driver training. This is major step to make cold-chain logistics electric and smarter in India.

100 Trucks Already on Road

Celsius already deployed 100 electric reefer trucks. Remaining 250 trucks planned to be on road by FY2026. Trucks will carry temperature-sensitive goods like dairy, medicines, fruits & vegetables, frozen food, seafood. This will make delivery fast and smart. Fleet operators of trucks, mini trucks, pickups, electric trucks and buses will benefit too.

Temperature Control from -25°C to +25°C

Switch Mobility’s 3.5-ton electric reefer trucks can maintain temperature from -25°C to +25°C. Perfect for India’s diverse cold-supply needs. This is biggest deployment of 3.5-ton electric reefer trucks in India. All types of mini trucks, pickups and electric trucks can use similar setup in future expansions.

Launch of ‘Celsius Green’ Fleet

Along with this, Celsius launched fully electric refrigerated fleet called ‘Celsius Green’. At first, the investment will be around Rs. 50 crore. This service will start first in New Delhi and gradually will expand to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. This zero-emission startup will leave a benchmark for sustainable cold logistics. First-year, the revenue target will be Rs 50 crore for first year and then will reach upto Rs 250 crore ARR in next 5 years as per expectation.

Sustainable Cold Logistics Future

Celsius Logistics CEO Swaroop Bose said, “We shifting diesel-based cold-chain to electric and digital platform. This will be India’s largest EV reefer fleet.” Switch Mobility CEO Ganesh Mani added, “This partnership will accelerate electric mobility in cold-chain sector and show example of efficiency and sustainability.”

Benefits for Trucks, Mini Trucks and Pickups

Project not only for large reefer trucks but also create roadmap for trucks, mini trucks, pickups and electric trucks. Fleet operators save fuel cost, downtime reduce, and eco-friendly delivery possible. Plans include EV-ready cold storage hubs and more charging facilities, additional investment ₹100–150 crore expected.

Also Read: India Launches First Autonomous Electric 3-Wheeler

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1: What is main goal of Celsius and Switch Mobility?

Ans: Main goal is deploy 350 electric reefer trucks in India, make cold-chain logistics fast, smart, efficient and fully electric. Focus on sustainability, fleet efficiency, and low-emission delivery.

Q2: How many trucks already on road and when remaining coming?

Ans: 100 trucks already on road. Remaining 250 trucks expected by FY2026. Full fleet will cover all major cities and help smart delivery of temperature-sensitive goods.

Q3: How temperature control works in these trucks?

Ans: Switch Mobility’s 3.5-ton electric reefer trucks maintain -25°C to +25°C. Suitable for dairy, pharma, frozen food, seafood. Ensures products stay fresh during long-distance and last-mile delivery.

Q4: Which cities will get service first?

Ans: Service starts New Delhi, then expand Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Plan to add more cities in future, making Tata trucks, pickups, electric trucks delivery network strong.

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