Indian electric vehicle and energy storage company Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delhi-based logistics startup Pickkup to supply 300 electric mini trucks. The agreement was formalized on Tuesday and marks a major step in enhancing sustainable intra-city and intercity logistics.
JEM has already delivered the first batch of its one-tonne electric mini truck, the Tez, to Pickkup as part of the initial rollout. Ahead of the deployment, JEM conducted pilot runs on urban and intercity routes to demonstrate the Tez’s performance. During the trials, the vehicle achieved a driving range of up to 220 kilometers.
The Tez features a single 80 kW motor delivering 265 Nm of torque and a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour. It comes in two configurations tailored for business-to-business and retail customers, equipped with either a 14 kWh lithium titanate oxide (LTO) battery offering a 100 km range or a 28 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of 200 km.
“I’m genuinely impressed with JEM Tez,” said Ankush Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Pickkup. “It has nailed real-time challenges in this segment by offering CCS2 charging compatibility and delivering 30% more range on a single charge, all while supporting a 1,050 kg payload.” He added that in intercity operations, the vehicle has demonstrated a range of up to 250 km, exceeding initial expectations.
Pickkup currently operates in Delhi, the National Capital Region, Mohali, and Chandigarh. JEM, a subsidiary of railway freight wagon manufacturer Jupiter Wagons, views the collaboration as a strategic push toward low-emission transportation.
“Our alliance with Pickkup is a strategic move towards achieving India’s ambitious clean mobility goals,” said Vivek Lohia, Managing Director of Jupiter Wagons. “With Pickkup, we seek to transform last- and mid-mile logistics into a scalable, tech-enabled, and environmentally friendly ecosystem.”