Coca-Cola, along with its bottling partners, is adding more electric trucks to its fleet in India. The fleet will soon include over 5,000 EVs nationwide.
SLMG Beverages, a major bottling partner, has added more than 3,000 EVs in the last three years to support last-mile delivery.
“Expanding our EV fleet is a deliberate move to improve delivery speed and capacity in line with the Coca-Cola system’s growth objectives,” said Rahul Kumar, SLMG Deputy Chief Executive Officer. “This investment strengthens our ability to meet increasing consumer demand, especially in rural markets, with improved cost-to-serve.”
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) has deployed approximately 500 EVs across 10 Indian states, improving regional coverage and operational efficiency.
“At HCCB, we’re constantly evolving to meet the dynamic demands of India’s beverage landscape,” said Vinay Nair, HCCB Chief Commercial Officer. “Fleet augmentation not only strengthens our last-mile deliveries but also reinforces our commitment to agile, tech-enabled supply chain solutions that serve our retailers faster and better.”
Source: Coca-Cola India