Mumbai, 20 August 2026.
Drivn, an EV leasing
platform focused on heavy commercial fleets has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle
manufacturer, to explore leasing-based deployment of electric commercial
vehicles in India for fleet operators. Under this partnership, Drivn will offer
customised leasing solutions for Tata Motors’ electric commercial vehicle
portfolio, enabling fleet operators to transition to electric vehicles through
simpler and customised financing solutions.
Drivn offers bespoke operating lease solutions
tailored to commercial fleet operators. By bridging long-standing gaps across
financing, deployment and charging infrastructure, it is helping make the shift
to electric simpler and more practical, accelerating fleet electrification
across India.
Tata Motors is leading the commercial
mobility transition with the widest electric CV portfolio and an ecosystem that
makes electrification both practical and profitable. The company works closely
with fleet owners to optimise performance, uptime, charging and financing
across the lifecycle. As adoption deepens, Tata Motors remains focused on
delivering end-to-end solutions that help customers transition confidently to
zero-emission mobility.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President &
Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Ltd.,said, “Tata Motors is committed to
democratising clean mobility and accelerating India’s transition towards
sustainable transportation. Together with Drivn, we aim to make electric trucks
more accessible to our customers. Our electric trucks portfolio has been engineered
to deliver performance, reliability and operating economics that meet the
evolving needs of our customers, while helping them confidently transition to
zero-emission technologies.”
Manav Bansal, CEO and Co-founder of Drivn,said, “Making electric fleets commercially viable
is key to driving adoption at scale. While there is growing interest from
operators, the shift ultimately depends on how practical and accessible these
solutions are. Partnering with Tata Motors allows us to combine a strong vehicle
portfolio with our leasing model, addressing key barriers such as upfront costs
and deployment timelines. Through this partnership, we intend to deploy over
1,000 electric trucks over the next two years, offering fleet operators a
clearer and more scalable path to electrification while contributing to the
broader growth of the EV ecosystem in India.”
Alpna Jain, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Drivn, said, “Electric fleet adoption scales when the right
ecosystem comes together for support. With Tata Motors’ strong market presence,
fleet operators gain trust and access as we are getting the elements of
maintenance of vehicles, uptime as a joint commitment from OEM and combining
technology to monitor efficiencies.”
Tata Motors continues to lead the nation’s
electric commercial vehicle transition with a robust portfolio. The company
newly-introduced a comprehensive portfolio of electric trucks ranging from 7 to
55 tonnes, built on the new I‑MOEV (Intelligent Modular Electric Vehicle)
Architecture under the Tata Trucks.ev brand. Engineered for sustainable,
efficient and high‑performance operations, these trucks address a wide spectrum
of applications including e‑commerce logistics, construction material movement
and port operations. Backed by the rapidly growing EV charging infrastructure
and a nationwide service network, Tata Motors remains steadfast in its
commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and strengthening India’s green
transportation ecosystem.