Celcius Logistics, a tech-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in cold supply chain solutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle division of Ashok Leyland. The agreement outlines the large-scale deployment of 350 electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) refrigerated trucks — marking India’s first significant rollout of eLCV-based reefer vehicles.
Backed by an initial investment of ₹100 crore (₹1 billion), the partnership aims to not only procure the vehicles but also establish essential infrastructure including charging stations, dedicated parking zones, and driver training programs.
The 2.39-tonne electric reefer trucks, developed by Switch Mobility, are engineered to transport temperature-sensitive products such as dairy, pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, seafood, and frozen items. Each truck can maintain internal temperatures ranging from –25°C to +25°C, supporting a wide range of cold chain logistics needs across various sectors.
Celcius Logistics has already deployed 100 electric refrigerated trucks and aims to roll out the remaining 250 by the end of FY26 as part of its partnership with Switch Mobility. Commenting on the development, Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO of Celcius Logistics, said, “We are transitioning cold-chain operations from traditional diesel systems to electric and digital platforms. This represents India’s largest deployment of EV reefer trucks and will accelerate the electrification of cold-chain logistics across the country.”
The newly launched Celcius Green division is set to begin operations in New Delhi, with planned expansions into Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The fleet is equipped with advanced features such as precision temperature control, GPS-based live tracking, and smart sensors for real-time humidity and temperature monitoring with instant alerts.
Celcius aims to achieve ₹50 crore (₹500 million) in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in its first year of EV operations, targeting a fivefold growth to ₹250 crore (₹2.5 billion) ARR within five years. To support this growth, the company plans to invest an additional ₹100–₹150 crore in expanding its electric reefer fleet and building EV-ready cold storage hubs and charging infrastructure along key logistics corridors.
