INDIA - Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, in collaboration with Billion Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd (BillionElectric¹) of Vadodara, Gujarat - a new e-Mobility as a Service (eMaaS), subsidiary of CHARGE+ZONE (TecSo ChargeZone Ltd also based in Gujarat), an electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider - has unveiled a new fleet of electric trucks. The models launched include an electric tractor, the AVTR 55T Electric¹, and 16 & 19 ton rigids, BOSS 14T Electric² and BOSS 19T Electric³. Ashok Leyland's orderbook for these electric trucks, consisting of 180 units, is valued at approximately USD17.9m (INR150CR). Deliveries are set to begin in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025.

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said: “Ashok Leyland is proud of its partnership with the BillionE Group as we commence deliveries of our AVTR 55T Electric Tractor and BOSS ICV Electric trucks. We are equally proud that in both BOSS and AVTR electric platforms, we have packed the most advanced and premium features making these products way superior in performance and TCO.  BOSS Electric is India’s first and only electric truck in the ICV range, and AVTR 55T Electric Tractor is the first 4x2 tractor to be commercially offered by an Indian CV manufacturer. Ashok Leyland remains committed in pushing the boundaries of innovation to lead the shift to green mobility, offering cutting-edge technologies and outstanding customer experience."