DRIVN to deploy 100 electric trucks with AVG Logistics in India

The EV leasing platform DRIVN has signed an agreement with listed logistics company AVG Logistics to deploy 100 electric trucks across India. The first 30 trucks are set to enter service in August.

Following the initial 30 truck deployment, the remaining 70 vehicles will be deployed across several subsequent phase. The partners are yet to specify which truck models will be used, or on which routes they will operate. DRIVN has merely said the trucks will support AVG Logistics operations across a diverse range of business requirements.

DRIVN specialises in leasing EVs for heavy commercial fleets. The partnership with AVG is intended to scale the use of electric trucks in commercial freight operations, combining AVG’s logistics operations with DRIVN’s vehicle financing and leasing model.

Alpna Jain, DRIVN co-founder and Chief Business Officer, told Energetica India: “The next phase of electric freight will be defined not just by the availability of electric trucks, but by how effectively we can make them work for commercial fleets at scale. Our partnership with AVG Logistics is a strong example of this shift, bringing together an established logistics operator and a leasing-led model designed around the realities of commercial operations.” She added that the companies are seeking to align the right vehicles, financing structures and use cases to make electric truck leasing commercially viable for more fleet operators.

Vinayak Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer and ESG Head, AVG, added: “Our agreement with DRIVN to deploy 100 electric trucks reflects our focus on adopting solutions that can support more efficient and sustainable freight operations at scale. By combining our operational experience with DRIVN’s expertise in EV financing and leasing, we aim to create a scalable pathway for integrating electric trucks into our fleet while maintaining the reliability and efficiency that our customers expect.”

The deal comes as logistics operators in India increasingly explore leasing and financing models as a means of lowering the upfront cost of commercial fleet electrification. For DRIVN, the agreement represents a move towards scaling electric heavy-duty freight beyond individual fleet deployments.