Maha CM Inaugurates India’s First Electric Highway Corridor, Backs Blue Energy EV Manufacturing Plant

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating India’s first Electric Highway Corridor between Mumbai and Pune, an initiative expected to drive the electrification of major national highways within three years.

The Mumbai–Pune Electric Corridor is touted as a cornerstone of Maharashtra’s green mobility roadmap and a precursor to national highway electrification. At the launch event, CM Fadnavis remarked, “This corridor is the first step toward electrifying all major national highway routes within the next three years. It’s a landmark moment in building a cleaner, more efficient freight ecosystem that advances India’s Net Zero Goal.”

Fadnavis emphasised the state’s commitment to fostering long-term EV and clean fuel strategies, adding that Maharashtra would replicate the corridor model across other transit routes and partner with Blue Energy Motors to strengthen EV charging and battery-swapping networks.

Blue Energy’s Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Launch

At the same event, Fadnavis unveiled Blue Energy Motors’ first heavy-duty electric truck, equipped with fast battery-swapping technology. The feature eliminates long charging times and enhances operational uptime, making electric freight viable for large-scale logistics.

Blue Energy Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to invest INR 3,500 crore in setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Chakan, Pune. The plant will produce up to 30,000 electric and LNG-powered heavy-duty trucks in its initial phase, marking a major milestone in India’s transition toward sustainable freight mobility.

“This launch showcases Maharashtra’s leadership in sustainable innovation,” Fadnavis said. “Blue Energy Motors’ Made-in-India electric truck with battery-swapping technology, along with the Mumbai-Pune corridor, aligns with our vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat and a greener, self-reliant future.”

He added that rapid advancements in battery technology could soon extend electric truck range to 400 km per charge, enabling nationwide adoption of emission-free freight systems.

INR 3,500-Crore Facility and Localization Plans

Blue Energy Motors’ upcoming Chakan facility will feature a comprehensive setup including R&D centers, a 1.7 GWh battery-pack production line, motor manufacturing units, and EV charging and swapping station networks. The company aims to localize critical EV components currently imported from China.

Founder and Managing Director Anirudh Bhuwalka said, “We believe this marks the beginning of India’s EV revolution in heavy-duty trucking. Our electric models deliver the highest payload and reliability with battery-swapping convenience.”

He outlined the company’s Energy-as-a-Service model, which integrates electricity, battery costs, and operations into a single per-kilometre rate, predicting electric truck operations at approximately INR 25 per kilometre, nearly half the cost of diesel trucks. Each swap station will cost around USD 0.5 million, with 1,200 stations planned nationwide.

Blue Energy Motors has already invested USD 50 million toward its EV roadmap and targets selling 30,000 electric trucks within five years to generate USD 3 billion in revenue. Over 1,000 LNG trucks are already operational.

CM Fadnavis reiterated Maharashtra’s parallel efforts to boost renewable power generation, aiming for 70 percent solar energy consumption by 2035.