Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to establish battery swapping stations for electric heavy-duty trucks at select HPCL retail outlets across India.
Under the agreement, Blue Energy Motors will leverage HPCL’s extensive fuel station network to deploy battery swapping infrastructure, creating convenient and accessible energy touchpoints for commercial EV fleet operations. The initiative aims to significantly reduce charging time and vehicle downtime, support the operational requirements of electric commercial fleets, and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in the heavy-duty segment.
The partnership will also contribute to the long-term growth of BEM and HP e-Charge by strengthening India’s EV charging and energy infrastructure.
Blue Energy Motors is a pioneer in alternative-fuel heavy-duty trucks in India, focused on delivering low- and zero-emission freight solutions. The company has played a key role in advancing electric freight adoption, including the launch of India’s first electric freight corridor between Mumbai and Pune.
HPCL is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 Retail Outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations under HP e-Charge brand.
The agreement holds strategic significance as India accelerates its transition toward green transportation. HPCL’s existing Retail Outlet footprint provides a strong platform for accelerated deployment of battery swapping infrastructure and seamless expansion across key freight markets.
Battery swapping enables energy replenishment in under five minutes, significantly reducing idle time compared to conventional charging. For fleet operators, this translates into higher vehicle utilisation, improved productivity, and more predictable operations. A growing network of swap stations also helps eliminate range anxiety, allowing electric heavy-duty trucks to operate across longer routes and multiple shifts with confidence.
By integrating battery swapping infrastructure within existing energy retail networks, the collaboration focuses on making electric mobility practical and scalable for India’s freight and logistics sector.
