Cargo Matters, a leading technology-driven logistics and sustainable infrastructure firm, announced a Rs 66 Crore investment to build and operate a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network across South India. To execute this large-scale infrastructure rollout, Cargo Matters has entered into a strategic partnership with TRYK Charge Services LLP, a veteran EV charging infrastructure provider.
The Rs 66 Crore capital expenditure, fully invested by Cargo Matters, will fund the installation of over 550 smart grid-enabled and solar-integrated charging stations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Umesh Padala, Founder & Chairman, Cargo Matters:"The bottleneck to scaling electric logistics in India is no longer the vehicles; it is the absence of reliable, heavy-duty charging infrastructure on our freight corridors. By fully investing Rs 66 Crore into this network, Cargo Matters is helping secure India's operational future and accelerating the electrification of commercial transport. We aren't just moving freight; we are building the intelligent grid required to move it sustainably."
By fully investing Rs 66 Crore into this network, Cargo Matters is helping secure India's operational future and accelerating the electrification of commercial transport.
Aimed at solving the infrastructure bottleneck for both commercial logistics and passenger mobility, the network will introduce 360 kW DC fast chargers—marking a first-of-its-kind deployment of this capacity in South India. The stations will support universal global standards, including CCS2 and CHAdeMO, alongside standard AC charging options.
Kulbhushan Gawande, CEO, TRYK Charge Services, added: “We will combine advanced charging technology, smart platform integration, and robust field execution to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-centric EV charging solutions for Cargo Matters. Since launching our first highway fast-chargers in 2021, TRYK Charge has focused on accessible and resilient networks. This partnership with Cargo Matters allows us to deploy top-tier technology, including ultra-fast 360 kW DC chargers, at an unprecedented scale. Together, we are building a unified ecosystem that serves both high-tonnage commercial fleets and everyday EV drivers with a single, seamless platform."
Crucially for the logistics sector, the partnership will collaborate with leading electric bus and truck OEMs to establish charging hubs at fleet depots, bus terminals, and major freight corridors.
The infrastructure will be managed via a complete Charge Point Operator (CPO) platform, providing real-time analytics, remote monitoring, and compliance with OCPP 1.6, OCPP 2.1, and OCPI protocols. In a move to unify the fragmented charging market, Cargo Matters will also onboard existing unmanaged third-party chargers onto its platform, optimizing operations and unlocking new revenue streams for independent charger owners.
To streamline user experience across the network, the companies are jointly launching an RFID-based charging card for single-tap access to all stations.