Indian logistics startup SwitchLabs is expanding its electric truck operations with plans to add 52 new heavy-duty vehicles to its fleet by November, as part of a long-term effort to promote low-emission transport solutions for industrial clients. The company will operate the trucks under contracts lasting eight to ten years, serving customers in the cement, power, steel, and chemical sectors.
The first batch includes two Tata Prima E.55S electric bulkers, which have already been deployed at JK Lakshmi Cement’s Durg plant in Chhattisgarh to transport fly ash. The Prima E.55S EV, developed by Tata Motors, is a 55-tonne 4×2 electric tractor unit designed for high-load industrial operations.
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It is powered by a 470 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 2,455 Nm of torque, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Tata offers two battery options — 300 kWh and 450 kWh LFP packs — providing up to 350 kilometres of range depending on the configuration.
SwitchLabs has not disclosed which version of the Prima E.55S it procured, but all 52 units will be 55-tonne 4×2 electric trucks, with some possibly sourced from other manufacturers. The company’s next deployment will take place at JK Lakshmi Cement’s Sirohi facility in Rajasthan. “We will operate 25 of the 52 electric trucks across the two JK Lakshmi Cement plants,” said SwitchLabs co-founder and CEO Ajay Singh in an interview with Electrive.
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The remaining 27 trucks are planned for additional industrial clients, including a chemical producer. SwitchLabs said further details will be announced in the coming months. The company expects its total electric fleet to reach between 55 and 60 trucks by December, and to expand to over 150 units by March next year.
The move marks a significant step for India’s emerging electric freight sector, where heavy-duty EV adoption has lagged behind smaller commercial vehicles. By building a long-term logistics network powered by electric trucks, SwitchLabs aims to demonstrate that large-scale, zero-emission freight operations can be both economically and operationally viable.
