Celcius Logistics and Switch Mobility partner to deploy 350 electric reefer trucks in India with ₹100 crore investment

Celcius Logistics, a tech-enabled third-party cold supply chain solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Ashok Leyland, for the deployment of 350 electric refrigerated light commercial vehicles (eLCVs). The agreement, valued at ₹100 crore, includes procurement of vehicles and development of related infrastructure such as parking, charging facilities, and driver training. Celcius has already procured and deployed 100 trucks and plans to roll out the remaining 250 by the end of FY26.

This initiative introduces India’s first electric light commercial reefer fleet for cold-chain logistics under the company’s new vertical, Celcius Green. The vertical has been established with an initial investment of ₹50 crore and will focus on building an electric and data-driven cold logistics network across the country.

The 3.5-ton electric reefer trucks, developed by Switch Mobility, will be used to transport temperature-sensitive goods such as dairy, pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and frozen food. Each unit is capable of maintaining temperatures between –25°C and +25°C.

“This MoU is an important step for India’s cold logistics sector,” said Swarup Bose, Founder & CEO, Celcius Logistics. “With Celcius Green, we’re taking a big step towards making cold logistics cleaner, smarter, and more future-ready. We are shifting cold-chain operations from diesel-based systems to electric and digital platforms. This is India’s largest EV reefer fleet deployment, and our engagement with Switch Mobility will help advance cold-chain electrification in the country. This strategic initiative marks a major milestone in our sustainability journey, aimed at transforming the cold-chain sector with energy-efficient, EV-powered fleets. This isn’t just a sustainability project — it’s the next evolution of how cold-chain logistics will operate in India. We have successfully completed a pilot phase and already have interest from our customers to avail the service”

Ganesh Mani, CEO, Switch Mobility, said, “Our partnership with Celcius Logistics marks a key milestone in advancing electric mobility into the cold chain segment — one of the most demanding areas of logistics. This first and largest 3.5-ton EV reefer order in India showcases how sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand. The SWITCH IeV Series EV reefer is engineered for consistent cooling performance with minimal transit loss, even when the vehicle is idling, ensuring product freshness across frozen, chilled, and fresh categories. With low noise, vibration, and harshness levels, it delivers a smoother, quieter experience while maintaining product quality. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient temperature-controlled transport in India.”

Celcius Green will begin its first phase of operations in New Delhi, followed by Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The company targets ₹50 crore in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in the first year and ₹250 crore ARR within five years.

Celcius plans to invest an additional ₹100–150 crore to expand its electric reefer fleet and develop EV-ready cold storage and charging infrastructure along logistics corridors. Each vehicle offers a range of about 140 km and is equipped with GPS-based live tracking and sensors for monitoring humidity and temperature. It also includes lane-specific charging stations and predictive maintenance features to ensure efficient and reliable cold-chain operations.

Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, Celcius Logistics offers cold-chain logistics solutions for sectors including pharmaceuticals, dairy, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and frozen food. The company operates a network of cold storage facilities and reefer vehicles, supported by digital systems such as Transport Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Inventory Management System (IMS). Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, Celcius recently introduced Celcius+, a vertical for temperature-controlled pharma logistics.

Switch Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, manufactures electric buses and light commercial vehicles, leveraging Ashok Leyland’s engineering capabilities. The company has delivered over 1,950 electric buses covering 200 million kilometers, and its SWITCH IeV Series eLCVs has more than 1,250 units in operation.

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