In a landmark move for India’s cold chain logistics sector, Celcius Logistics, a leading tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) cold supply chain solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Ashok Leyland, to deploy 350 electric refrigerated light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) across the country.
The agreement, valued at ₹100 crore, represents the largest-ever bulk order and first large-scale deployment of eLCV-based refrigerated trucks in India.
The investment will cover not only vehicle procurement but also essential infrastructure such as parking bays, charging stations, and driver training facilities.
Celcius has already procured and deployed 100 trucks, with the remaining 250 units scheduled for rollout by the end of FY26.
This initiative marks the launch of ‘Celcius Green’, a dedicated vertical under Celcius Logistics that will operate a fully electric refrigerated fleet for last-mile cold chain deliveries. Backed by an initial investment of ₹50 crore, Celcius Green aims to build a zero-emission, data-driven logistics network for temperature-controlled transportation.
“This MoU is an important step for India’s cold logistics sector,” said Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO of Celcius Logistics. “With Celcius Green, we’re taking a major step towards making cold logistics cleaner, smarter, and more future-ready. By transitioning from diesel-based systems to electric and digital platforms, we’re redefining how cold-chain logistics will operate in India.”
Bose added that the company has already completed a successful pilot phase and received strong interest from existing clients keen to adopt the new electric fleet.
The 3.5-ton electric reefer trucks, developed by Switch Mobility, are designed to transport temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, seafood, and frozen foods. Each unit maintains temperatures ranging from -25°C to +25°C, accommodating a wide spectrum of cold chain needs.
Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility, remarked, “Our partnership with Celcius Logistics marks a key milestone in advancing electric mobility into one of the most demanding logistics segments. This is the first and largest 3.5-ton EV reefer order in India — proving that sustainability and efficiency can coexist. The SWITCH IeV Series ensures consistent cooling even when idling, reducing transit loss while offering a quieter and smoother operation.”
The first phase of Celcius Green’s deployment will begin immediately in New Delhi, followed by Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The company targets ₹50 crore in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) within the first year and aims to scale up to ₹250 crore ARR over five years as operations expand nationwide.
In addition to the MoU, Celcius plans to invest a further ₹100–150 crore to expand its electric reefer fleet and develop EV-ready cold storage hubs and charging infrastructure along key logistics corridors. Each eLCV offers a range of 140 km, making it suitable for urban and peri-urban last-mile deliveries.
The new fleet integrates advanced features such as precision temperature control, GPS-based live tracking, and smart humidity and temperature sensors that trigger real-time alerts. Complemented by lane-specific charging stations and predictive maintenance systems, Celcius Green’s operations aim to ensure zero downtime, full transparency, and end-to-end traceability across the cold chain.
The partnership between Celcius Logistics and Switch Mobility is expected to set a new industry benchmark for sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient temperature-controlled transport in India—a significant step toward decarbonising one of the country’s most energy-intensive logistics segments.
