Flytta Launches India’s First Retrofitted Electric Truck for Medium and Heavy Duty Transport

Flytta rolled out India’s first retrofitted 13 ton payload electric truck, specifically built for hauling cement bags over tricky ghat roads and rough industrial terrain. Kalyani Powertrain Limited, the electric mobility wing of the Kalyani Group, custom developed the truck and it’s already hitting the roads with Dalmia Cement along the Yadwad to Goa corridor.

This is more than just a flashy new vehicle. It’s a convergence of Flytta’s focus on sustainable logistics, Kalyani’s engineering chops in EV retrofits and Dalmia Cement’s push for greener operations. Together, they are kind of rewriting the playbook for industrial decarbonization in India.

The initial fleet is up and running, and Flytta isn’t stopping there. Nearly 200 of these retrofitted EV trucks are slated for deployment in the next few months. This move positions Flytta as a serious player in the medium and heavy duty electric trucking space. Their platform now covers trucks, dumpers and trailers with payload capacities ranging from 13 tons to 40 tons. Industries like cement, steel, coal, metals, and minerals are all in the mix.

Rahul Kanuganti, CEO of Flytta, said:

“This launch is a defining moment for Flytta and for the logistics sector. By collaborating with Kalyani Powertrain and Dalmia Cement, we are showing how industrial transport can rapidly shift to sustainable solutions without compromising efficiency. Our vision is to build a green logistics backbone for India’s growth, and this is a major step toward that goal.”

Pankaj Sonalkar, Managing Director of Kalyani Powertrain Limited, added:

“We are proud to partner with Flytta and Dalmia Cement on this industry first initiative. At KPTL, we have engineered a rugged, high performance retrofitted EV truck that can handle the heavy payloads and demanding conditions of the cement sector. This project demonstrates how advanced retrofitting can accelerate India’s transition to clean mobility.”

Srawan Agarwal, Assistant Executive Director of Logistics at Dalmia Cement, said:

“At Dalmia Cement, sustainability is at the core of our operations. Working with Flytta and Kalyani Powertrain, we are excited to be among the first in the country to adopt retrofitted EV trucks for our logistics. At Dalmia Cement, sustainability is central to our operations, and the adoption of EVs in industrial logistics is not only crucial for reducing carbon emissions but also for advancing India’s mission of energy self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on external resources. For this transition to accelerate, we need stronger infrastructure, better road connectivity and more proactive government initiatives in establishing EV charging stations, rather than depending solely on private firms.”

What’s really striking is how this project feels like a sneak peek into the near future. Electric trucks aren’t just about saving fuel or reducing emissions; they are about reshaping supply chains, testing what’s possible on real industrial roads and pushing companies to rethink how heavy duty transport works in India.

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