Telangana-based cargo transportation solutions company Flytta has launched India’s first retrofitted 13-tonne payload capacity electric truck, specially designed for cement bag transportation across hilly and industrial routes.
Developed in collaboration with Kalyani Powertrain, the electric mobility arm of the Kalyani Group, the truck marks a major step forward in the electrification of India’s heavy-duty logistics sector. The first fleet will operate with Dalmia Cement on the Yadwad–Goa corridor, a key route for industrial and construction material transport.
Flytta said it has commenced operations with the first fleet and plans to deploy around 200 retrofitted electric trucks in the coming months. The company now positions itself as a full-service medium and heavy-duty electric trucking platform, offering vehicles with payload capacities between 13 and 40 tonnes for industries such as cement, steel, coal, metals, and minerals.
“This collaboration shows how industrial transport can move toward sustainable options without affecting efficiency,” said Rahul Kanuganti, Chief Executive Officer of Flytta. “Our vision is to build a scalable and sustainable electric freight ecosystem.”
Pankaj Sonalkar, Managing Director of Kalyani Powertrain, said the retrofitted truck has been engineered to handle the load and terrain challenges specific to the cement sector. “This project demonstrates how advanced retrofitting can accelerate India’s transition to clean mobility,” he noted.
Srawan Agarwal, Assistant Executive Director (Logistics) at Dalmia Cement, said the company’s adoption of EVs in logistics aligns with its broader sustainability goals. “The adoption of EVs in industrial logistics is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and advancing India’s mission of energy self-sufficiency. To accelerate this shift, we need stronger infrastructure — including better road connectivity and more proactive government initiatives in establishing EV charging stations,” he said.
The initiative represents a key milestone in India’s push toward green logistics, with retrofitting technology offering a viable pathway for converting existing diesel fleets into electric vehicles, reducing both operational costs and emissions.