Bengaluru, India - 11 November, 2024: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has achieved a significant milestone with the deployment of over 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in its delivery fleet. This accomplishment is the result of a phased integration of EVs in last-mile delivery over the past few years, aligning with its commitment to adopting a fully electric logistics Last-mile fleet by 2030 as part of the Climate Group's EV100 initiative.
Deployment Statistics:
Concentration: Currently, 75% of Flipkart's electric fleet is concentrated in Tier-1 cities including Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Grocery Fulfillment: In August 2024, over 55% of grocery orders were fulfilled by EVs.
Tier-2 Expansion: During the 2024 festive period, the EV fleet completed over 16% of grocery deliveries to Tier-2+ cities, including Lucknow, Sonipat, Ludhiana, Bhubaneswar, Malda, Hubli, and Vizag.
Operational & Infrastructure Strategy: The strategic adoption of EVs has lowered the cost per order at the hub level and improved last-mile delivery speed by 20% compared to conventional vehicles. To support this, Flipkart has partnered with the Adani Group to establish 38 dedicated charging sites featuring 190 chargers across key Tier-2 cities. Furthermore, a Last-Mile Aggregator model has been introduced in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to collaborate with EV-focused fleet operators.
Leadership Statements
Hemant Badri, SVP, Group Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience & Re-commerce: "With the deployment of over 10,000 EVs, what we have achieved is more than a logistical shift - it is a testament to our dedication to creating a lasting positive impact on the environment while enhancing service efficiency for our customers. By pairing our expanded EV fleet with critical investments in charging infrastructure, we are not only driving operational excellence but also setting a benchmark for sustainable practices in the industry at large.".
Nishant Gupta, Head of Sustainability: "Through our strategic partnership with the Climate Group's EV100 initiative and collaborations with leading OEMs, EV service providers, charging infrastructure partners, financing bodies, and manpower sourcing agencies, we are well-positioned to achieve a 100% last-mile electric fleet by 2030. This shift... enhances the service experience for our delivery executives by providing a smoother, more efficient and cost-effective mode of transport.".
About the Flipkart Group
The Flipkart Group is one of India's leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, and Cleartrip. Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution.
With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
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