By: Express News ServiceUpdated: October 16, 2025 09:55 PM IST 3 min read“The state is also accelerating solar energy generation, and by 2035, 70 per cent of energy consumption is expected to be sourced from solar,” he said. (Image: Devendra Fadnavis/X)Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated India’s first electric corridor between Mumbai and Pune, India’s first highway to go electric. “This corridor is the first step in the plan to electrify all major national highway corridors over the next three years. It marks a significant milestone in building a cleaner, more efficient freight ecosystem and advancing India’s Net Zero Goal,” he said.Fadnavis also unveiled the first electric heavy duty truck of Blue Energy Motors (BEM) at its state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Pune district. The truck is equipped with battery-swapping technology.“This launch showcases Maharashtra’s leadership in sustainable innovation. Blue Energy Motors’ Made-in-India electric truck with battery swapping technology, along with the Mumbai-Pune corridor, India’s first highway to go electric, aligns seamlessly with the nation’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and for a greener, self-reliant future. I applaud their efforts in advancing both environmental sustainability and industrial growth,” the CM said while launching the truck.Fadnavis said the Maharashtra government has adopted long-term policies for promoting Electric Vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuels, aiming to benefit related industries and protect the environment.He said the state government will fully support the development of other corridors similar to the Mumbai-Pune electric corridor. “The government will collaborate with Blue Energy for battery-swapping and charging corridors like the Mumbai-Pune electric corridor and beyond. The truck’s price competitiveness with diesel vehicles is expected to generate positive market response,” he said.The CM said the swappable battery technology will be a game-changer in the EV sector. Battery costs are decreasing, while efficiency and lifespan are improving. In the near future, trucks may be able to travel 400 kilometres instead of 200 kilometres on a single battery, he added.“The state is also accelerating solar energy generation, and by 2035, 70 per cent of energy consumption is expected to be sourced from solar,” he said.Story continues below this adKeeping in mind the strong demand for EV trucks, BEM has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to set up a new facility with a capacity of 30,000 trucks, backed by an investment of Rs 3,500 crore.Speaking at the launch, Anirudh Bhuwalka, Founder and Managing Director, Blue Energy Motors, said, “We believe this is the beginning of the EV Revolution in India for heavy-duty trucks. Our electric truck delivers unlimited range through battery swapping, highest payload in its category and Advanced Mobility Intelligence for fleet reliability. The Mumbai-Pune corridor is the first step in building a nationwide network of sustainable logistics, driving India’s green freight future forward. With our Energy-as-a-Service model, we’re redefining fleet economics offering reduced upfront capital cost, lowest TCO with highest payload, minimal charging downtime and making it well-to-wheel green with renewable energy.”Click here to join Express Pune WhatsApp channel and get a curated list of our stories© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Devendra Fadnavis