VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jio‑bp pulse to expand and streamline charging access for VECV’s electric commercial vehicle customers.
Through this collaboration, all Eicher Trucks and Buses’ EV customers will gain access to Jio‑bp’s network of over 6000+ charging points, India’s largest DC fast‑charging footprint, across urban centers, highways, and purpose-built EV hubs capable of accommodating all types of commercial vehicles. Jio-bp, fuel retail joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp, operates under the brand name of Jio-bp pulse in the Electric Mobility space, has established one of the largest and fastest growing EV charging network in India.
More details on the MoU
Under this MoU, both companies will collaborate on multiple fronts to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and buses. While Jio-bp pulse will leverage its extensive EV charging infrastructure and expertise in providing customized charging solutions, VECV will contribute its deep knowledge in electric trucks technology, ensuring that these vehicles meet the demanding and diverse needs of end-user applications.
Together, they will actively engage with Eicher Trucks and Buses customers to promote the transition to electric mobility, enabling a cleaner, more sustainable future for India’s transport sector. A cornerstone of the agreement is the first‑ever integration of public charging network discoverability directly into the My Eicher fleet management app.
Fleet operators will now have real‑time visibility of charger locations, and availability on My Eicher app. This digital innovation addresses one of the biggest concerns in EV adoption, charging accessibility and provides data‑driven insights that help optimize vehicle utilization and productivity.
Official quote
Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director and CEO, VECV, said, “The MoU with Jio‑bp pulse represents a major milestone in our journey to electrify trucking in India. By integrating Jio-bp pulse’s extensive charging network into our My Eicher app, we are resolving a critical barrier to electric fleet adoption by facilitating seamless access to high‑power chargers wherever our vehicles operate. The collaboration between VECV and Jio-bp pulse will accelerate the transition to zero‑emission logistics, ensuring our customers can confidently embrace electric mobility at scale.”
Sarthak Behuria, Chairman, Jio-bp, said, “Collaboration between Jio-bp and VECV represents a significant step forward in our vision to transform India’s mobility landscape. Electric mobility is a cornerstone of this transformation, and this partnership plays a pivotal role in electrifying the critical trucking sector and driving EV adoption among fleet operators. Every such alliance brings us closer to realizing the Government’s ambitious goal of widespread electric vehicle adoption across the country.”
Beyond this MoU, VECV and Jio‑bp pulse will jointly evaluate depot‑level charging solutions and bespoke infrastructure projects to support large EV fleets and bus operations, with separate agreements to follow based on customer requirements.
