Montra Electric Opens Its Electric Truck Range to Delhi-NCR Fleet Operators Replacing Old Diesel Trucks Under the Government's NCR PARIVARTAN Scheme
~ Following itsMoUs with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Montra Electric'se-MHCV and e-SCV businesses are supporting eligible fleet operators with theRhino 5538 EV 4x2 Tractor Trailer and the EVIATOR as replacements for ageing,polluting commercial vehicles in the National Capital Region ~
New Delhi, [insert release date]: Montra Electric, India’sfull-spectrum electric commercial vehicle brand, is now supporting fleetoperators and customers across Delhi-NCR who are replacing old trucks under theGovernment of India’s Scheme for support to the National Capital RegionPlanning Board (NCRPB) policy for the replacement of old trucks and buses inthe National Capital Region. The support follows two Memoranda of Understandingsigned with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) in New Delhion 6 July 2026, one byMontra Electric’s e-MHCV business and one by its e-SCV business.
The NCRPB policy is designed to facilitate the replacement of ageing,polluting commercial vehicles operating in the region. Early adoption ofelectric commercial vehicles under it aims to improve air quality through zerovehicular emissions and support India’s broader decarbonisation objectives.Under the MoUs, both Montra Electric entities will support eligible fleetoperators and customers by offering their electric mobility solutions, helpingaccelerate the transition towards cleaner freight movement across the region.
The scheme namedPARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of VehicleAssets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) has a totaloutlay of ₹9,585 crore, which includes ₹5,041 crore from the CentralGovernment, and is open to owners of trucks and buses registered in Delhi,Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh that comply with BS-IV or earlier emissionnorms. MoRTH implements the scheme, with funding routed through the NCRPB. Ownerswho replace an eligible vehicle with an electric one receive a comprehensivepackage of incentives, including Motor Vehicle Tax concessions, full waiver ofregistration fees, along with 5% interest subvention on vehicle loans. Ownerscan register, check eligibility and apply for incentives on the ParivahanPARIVARTAN portal.
For a fleet operator in Delhi-NCR, the practical meaning is that thereplacement decision now has an electric answer at both ends of the weightrange. Heavy haulage into and out of the region can move to the Rhino 5538 EV4x2 Tractor Trailer, and intra-city and last-mile distribution can move to theEVIATOR, with Montra Electric supporting route planning, charging placement anduptime for both.
Mr. Navneet Sethi, CEO, eM&HCV, MontraElectric said, "Replacing an ageing diesel truck is a business decision as much asan environmental one and the ask from the fleet operator would be whether anelectric truck will really earn its keep on their routes. With the Rhino 5538EV, a fleet operator in Delhi-NCR gets a 55-tonne heavy-haulage vehicle backedby 95%+ assured uptime, financing of up to 10 years, and our support on routeplanning and charging placement. We want every operator who makes this move tofind that going electric works for their business, not just for the air theyoperate in."
The Montra Electric Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 Tractor Trailer is a heavy-dutyelectric tractor trailer available with a 55-tonne (55t) Gross CombinationWeight option, purpose-built for demanding long-haul duty in applications suchas cement, coal and clinker, steel, mining, infrastructure and port haulage. Itis powered by a 282 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery paired with aPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) that delivers 280 kW (380 HP) and2,000 Nm of torque, with 18% continuous gradeability and a 6-speed AutomatedManual Transmission (AMT) to handle sustained heavy loads. The vehicle offers arange of 198* km and charges from 20-100% SOC (State of Charge) in 60 minutes,and is supported by 95%+ assured uptime.
Over its operating life,the Rhino 5538 EV delivers a Total Cost of Ownership that is [70]% lower than acomparable ICE tractor trailer, based on defined operatingassumptions, including daily vehicle utilisation, lifetime kilometres,electricity and diesel prices, energy consumption, maintenance costs,financing, battery life and residual value.
Operators buying the Rhino 5538 EV can alsobenefit from the PM E-DRIVE scheme, with a demand incentive of up to ₹9.6 lacper vehicle, which brings the upfront acquisition cost.
Fleet operators replacing heavy trucks can draw on Montra Electric’stailor-made finance facility, with long-term lease and loan tenures of up to 10years, operating and finance lease options, and a project funding facility thatcan include charging infrastructure, arranged with public sector and leadingprivate banks, NBFCs and public sector energy finance companies. Approximately2.07 lakh (1.91 lakh trucks and 16,329 buses) owners in Delhi-NCR (comprisingDelhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP) stand to benefit from this scheme.
Mr. Saju Nair, CEO, e-SCV, Montra Electricsaid, "For most fleets in Delhi-NCR, daily operations involve frequent,short-distance trips, and the EVIATOR is purpose-built to meet theserequirements. With three battery options, an operator can choose the range thatbest suits their routes, avoiding unnecessary costs for unused capacity, whilereal-time telematics provides visibility into each vehicle’s performance.Having rolled out our 1,000th EVIATOR in May this year, we know it earns itsplace on daily city routes, and we are ready to help more operators make theswitchover."
TheEVIATOR is a 3.5-tonne electric small commercial vehicle with a payloadcapacity of 1.7 tonnes and a 10.3 ft loading deck. Delivering a real-worldrange of over 200 km at full rated load, the EVIATOR is backed by an extended7-year warranty on both the battery and the vehicle, reinforcing MontraElectric’s commitment to reliability, performance and long-term ownershipconfidence. Available in three battery configurations of 32 kWh, 40 kWh and 50kWh, the EVIATOR enables operators to select the configuration best suited totheir duty cycles, from high-frequency urban routes to intercity operations.Powered by a liquid-cooled LFP battery, it supports CCS2 DC fast charging to80% in approximately 60 minutes, while integrated telematics enable 95%+ fleetuptime through real-time tracking and proactive support. Montra Electric rolledout its 1,000th EVIATOR in May 2026. EVIATOR has cumulatively clocked over 2 crore kilometres, reflecting the trust customers place in the vehicle, with over 1,250 vehicles sold to date. With a presence across 25+ applications, Montra Electric EVIATOR is the only Vehicle in its segment to offer multiple variants tailored to diverse business and application needs.
The Government’s replacement scheme is expected to play a pivotal rolein reducing emissions from ICE commercial vehicles operating in one of India’smost polluted regions, while creating a conducive ecosystem for faster adoptionof electric trucks. Across its heavy-duty electric deployments in India, Montra Electric has 600+ vehicles onthe road, 30 million+ km covered and 6 million CO₂ saved.
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Montra Electric (company name: TI Clean Mobility Private Limited) is aclean mobility brand from the Murugappa Group, one of India’s oldest and mostrespected business conglomerates, with a legacy spanning 125 years. Drawing ondeep expertise in converting metal to mobility, earned over decades ofmanufacturing high-precision automotive and industrial components for India andglobal markets, and on a track record of building strong brands, MontraElectric has set out on a vision of clean mobility. The company operates underfour business verticals: Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Mid and Small CommercialVehicles, Last Mile Three Wheelers and Electric Tractors, including through itssubsidiaries. Its fast-expanding portfolio includes India’s first 55-tonne electrictruck trailer RHINO, the 3.5-tonne small commercial vehicle EVIATOR, the lastmile passenger vehicle SUPER AUTO, the last mile delivery solution SUPER CARGOand India’s first electric tractor E-27.
To know more, visit www.montraelectric.com
A126-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR1,056 billion (₹105,582 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses inagriculture, engineering, financial services and more.
The Group has 10listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & IndustrialSolutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, CholamandalamInvestment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited,E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACLIndustries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, TubeInvestments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companiesinclude Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry AgroIndustries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric,Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, CG Semi, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor,Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.
Abrasives,technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans,transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar,tea, and several other products make up the Group’s businessinterests.
Guided by the Fivelights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and aculture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 1,06,224 employees.
For more information, see www.murugappa.com
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