Blue Energy Motors signs strategic agreement with HPCL

Blue Energy Motors (BEM) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have announced a collaboration to jointly set up Battery Swapping Stations (BSS) at HPCL fuel retail outlets across select markets. Under the agreement, BEM will leverage HPCL’s fuel station network to establish battery swapping infrastructure for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicles, creating convenient and accessible energy touchpoints for fleet operations.

The collaboration aims to support the operational needs of commercial EV fleets by reducing charging time and vehicle downtime, accelerating the adoption of electric mobility, and strengthening the long-term development of BEM and HP e-Charge brands in India.

Blue Energy Motors is a pioneer in alternate fuel heavy-duty trucks in India, focused on enabling low-emission and zero-emission freight solutions. The company has been at the forefront of electric freight adoption, including the launch of India’s first electric freight corridor between Mumbai and Pune.

HPCL is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 Retail Outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations under HP e-Charge brand.

The agreement holds strategic significance as India accelerates its transition toward green transportation. HPCL’s existing Retail Outlet footprint provides a strong platform for accelerated deployment of battery swapping infrastructure and seamless expansion across key freight markets.

Battery swapping enables energy replenishment in under five minutes, significantly reducing idle time compared to conventional charging. For fleet operators, this translates into higher vehicle utilisation, improved productivity, and more predictable operations. A growing network of swap stations also helps eliminate range anxiety, allowing electric heavy-duty trucks to operate across longer routes and multiple shifts with confidence.

By integrating battery swapping infrastructure within existing energy retail networks, the collaboration focuses on making electric mobility practical and scalable for India’s freight and logistics sector.