JSW Electric Trucks Secure 100-Vehicle Order for Cement Freight Corridor

Summary

JSW Greentech has secured its first commercial order for 100 AMPSTAR electric tractor trucks for JSW Cement’s industrial logistics. The vehicles will move clinker and slag between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, supported by four planned battery-swapping stations and a long-term transport arrangement involving logistics operator Paradeep Parivahan.

Fleet to serve Nandyal–Vijayanagar route

JSW electric trucks will enter heavy industrial freight operations through an order for 100 AMPSTAR 4×2, 55-tonne tractor trucks, announced on 28 October 2026. The order marks the first commercial sale under the brand, introduced just over a month earlier.

The prime movers will transport clinker and slag between Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh and Vijayanagar in Karnataka. The approximately 330-km corridor is expected to handle 1.25 lakh tonnes of material monthly.

Paradeep Parivahan will act as the logistics partner, while JSW Eco-Mobility will supply batteries through a Battery-as-a-Service arrangement. Together, the vehicles, energy infrastructure and transport operations form an integrated approach to electrifying the industrial route.

Ten-year agreement underpins the operation

An earlier stock exchange disclosure by Paradeep Parivahan, dated 24 October, established that the transport agreement runs for 10 years.

The agreement involves Paradeep Parivahan, JSW Cement and JSW Eco-Mobility, covering the deployment of 100 electric trucks for clinker and slag transportation. Commercial terms beyond the expected cargo quantity were withheld because of confidentiality obligations.

The duration provides an important commercial foundation for the project. Dedicated electric fleets require coordination between vehicle availability, energy supply and cargo schedules. A long-term transport commitment can help the parties plan these investments around an established industrial requirement.

For the logistics operator, the assignment also creates an opportunity to build experience in managing electric heavy-duty vehicles over an inter-state route.

Battery swapping supports the operating model

JSW Eco-Mobility plans to establish four battery-swapping stations along the corridor. Under the proposed arrangement, batteries will be provided separately through the Battery-as-a-Service model.

The AMPSTAR 4×2 truck delivers peak power of 430 kW and peak torque of 2,600 Nm. Both the brand’s 4×2 and 6×4 tractor trucks have received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules from the Automotive Research Association of India.

Battery swapping is intended to limit time spent waiting for vehicles to recharge. Its effectiveness will depend on charged battery availability, station reliability and how closely swapping operations match truck arrival patterns.

For cement logistics, these factors matter because interruptions in raw-material transport can affect production schedules. The operating model therefore brings energy infrastructure into the same planning framework as fleet deployment and cargo handling.

Earlier pilot provides relevant experience

The new order follows earlier electric-truck operations on the same industrial connection.

A 2025 study available through the e-FAST India platform documented a JSW Cement pilot that began in November 2023 with five 55-tonne electric trucks between Nandyal and Vijayanagara.

Those vehicles carried clinker on the outward journey and slag on the return, providing loads in both directions. The pilot used charging infrastructure at four locations, rather than the battery-swapping arrangement planned for the new fleet.

The study identified assured return cargo as an important advantage for vehicle utilisation. It also recorded the importance of maintenance support and spare-parts availability in keeping electric trucks operational.

This experience provides practical background to the larger deployment, while the new vehicles and energy model will require their own operational assessment.

AMPSTAR expands beyond its launch

JSW Greentech introduced AMPSTAR on 22 September 2026 as its electric commercial vehicle brand for buses and trucks.

The company outlined an offering extending beyond vehicle sales to charging infrastructure, financing, operating solutions and after-sales support. Customers would be offered outright purchase, leasing and Battery-as-a-Service options, alongside power configurations ranging from 150 kW to 500 kW.

The cement order gives that strategy a defined industrial application. Rather than relying solely on individual vehicle purchases, the project combines a manufacturer, cargo owner, transport operator and battery provider around recurring freight demand.

For India’s logistics sector, the development illustrates how heavy-truck electrification can progress through dedicated corridors. Its wider relevance will depend on operating costs, fleet availability and consistent cargo movement once the planned deployment is established.

FAQs

What has JSW Greentech announced?

Its first commercial order for 100 AMPSTAR 4×2, 55-tonne electric tractor trucks.

Where will the trucks operate?

Between Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh and Vijayanagar in Karnataka, transporting clinker and slag.

Who is the logistics partner?

Paradeep Parivahan, under a 10-year agreement involving JSW Cement and JSW Eco-Mobility.

How will the trucks obtain batteries?

JSW Eco-Mobility will provide Battery-as-a-Service support and develop four battery-swapping stations.

How much cargo is expected to move?

Approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes per month.