India, May 14 -- Heavy-duty electric trucks in India are on the verge of achieving commercial cost parity with diesel vehicles, according to a report released on Thursday that positions battery electric trucks (BETs) as a viable option for the country's long-haul freight sector. Electrification of trucks is key to decarbonising India's transport sector in line with India's broader net-zero ambitions as trucks contribute to around 50% of emissions.

The report, Electrifying Indian Highways: A Guidance Framework for Zero-Emission Freight, developed by C40 Cities and The Climate Pledge, found that 55-tonne electric trucks currently have a total cost of ownership (TCO) only 3-4% higher than comparable diesel vehicles and are expected to achie...