Amazon’s commitment to an EV future isn’t just confined to the US, as it announced a partnership with Mahindra Electric to deploy 10,000 EV three-wheelers throughout India. The move is part of the firm’s pledge to operate 100,000 electric vehicles by the year 2030.
Mahindra Electric, part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, claims to be India’s only globally accredited EV manufacturer. Formally Reva Electric Car Company (of G-Wiz notoriety), the electric arm of Mahindra currently has a limited range of basic electric vehicles on offer, with Amazon India opting for a cargo-spec version of the Treo Zor.
Around 100 of Amazon’s Treos have already been deployed in a staggered roll-out that will see the full complement of 10,000 EV 3-Wheelers on the road over the next four years. The three-wheeler platform is ideally suited to the tight and congested streets of developing nations, which are primed to capitalize upon last-mile delivery options.