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The
first batch of 65 out of a total 260 Montra Electric Rhino 5538 EV trucks was
flagged off from Montra Electric's Manesar manufacturing facility, marking the
commencement of a phased deployment across key industrial applications and
strategic freight corridors.
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The
deployment will help establish one of India's longest electrified freight
corridors, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition
towards zero-emission heavy commercial transportation.
Manesar, Haryana: Montra
Electric, the clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, today flagged off
the first batch of its Rhino 5538 EV heavy-duty electric trucks from its
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Manesar, marking the commencement of
a phased large-scale deployment across key industrial sectors in India.
The flag-off underscores the
rapid evolution of India's heavy commercial vehicle market from pilot
deployments to commercial-scale electrification. As fleet operators
increasingly adopt zero-emission freight solutions, Montra Electric has
significantly scaled up production of its Rhino platform to meet a growing
order pipeline and support the accelerating transition towards sustainable
logistics.
Engineered for demanding
freight operations, the Rhino 5538 EV delivers high performance, exceptional
reliability and a lower total cost of ownership. Designed for applications
across cement, steel, infrastructure, construction materials, mining and other
heavy-duty sectors, the vehicle combines operational efficiency with the
performance required for long-haul and high-utilisation freight movement.
The flag-off marks the first
phase of deliveries, with the remaining vehicles scheduled for deployment over
the coming months, further strengthening the electrification of freight
operations across multiple industrial corridors.
Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing
Director, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd.) said: "India's
heavy freight ecosystem has reached an important inflection point. Customers
today are making electric trucks a part of their mainstream logistics
operations rather than evaluating them through limited pilots. This shift is
driving commercial-scale production at our Manesar facility, and we are proud
to be supporting leading enterprises with products that combine performance,
reliability and sustainability. Our focus remains on building an ecosystem that
enables customers to transition confidently towards zero-emission
freight."
Mr. Navneet Sethi, CEO –
eMHCV, Montra Electric (IPLTech Electric Pvt. Ltd.) said: "The
conversation around electric trucking has fundamentally changed. Fleet
operators are now asking how quickly they can scale, not whether the technology
works. These are the most demanding freight applications, requiring
uncompromised performance, high uptime and dependable operating economics.
Rhino has been engineered precisely for these requirements, delivering a
compelling combination of productivity, efficiency and lower total cost of
ownership. With manufacturing now ramped up, we are well positioned to support
the growing demand from customers across India's industrial sectors."
The Rhino 5538 EV
combines an advanced electric powertrain, intelligent vehicle engineering and
connected telematics to address the evolving needs of modern freight
transportation. Designed for high-utilisation commercial operations, it
delivers the performance, reliability and operational efficiency required
across diverse heavy-duty applications.
Backed by a growing order book
and increasing customer adoption across sectors such as cement, steel,
infrastructure and mining, Montra Electric continues to strengthen its
manufacturing capabilities, service network and customer support ecosystem to
enable large-scale fleet electrification.
As businesses increasingly
balance operational efficiency with sustainability commitments, electric
heavy-duty trucks are emerging as a commercially viable solution for mainstream
freight movement. The latest rollout from Montra Electric's Manesar facility
reinforces the company's commitment to accelerating India's freight
electrification journey through indigenous innovation, advanced manufacturing
and customer-centric mobility solutions.