Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India

The report identifies the necessity of a high-capacity charging network—comprising private depot charging, public charging, and grid upgrades—to enable the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India. It argues that a combination of public and private finance, including blended finance and government intervention, is required to unlock capital and mitigate risks for distribution companies (DISCOMs) and charging point operators (CPOs) to meet India's 2070 net-zero goals.

• The adoption of zero-emission trucks in India requires a three-pronged infrastructure approach: private depot charging for fleet needs, public charging stations along freight corridors, and strategic grid upgrades to ensure power reliability.
• Mobilizing the necessary capital requires coordinated action between government entities, financiers, distribution companies (DISCOMs), and charging point operators (CPOs), utilizing a mix of debt, equity, and blended finance.
• Public finance is identified as a catalytic tool to crowd in private capital for depot charging and to reduce lending risks for DISCOMs performing grid upgrades, while private investment is essential for scaling depot charging and supporting CPOs.

APA

RMI (2025). Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India. https://rmi.org/resources/financing-zero-emissions-trucking-infrastructure/

Chicago

RMI. Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India. 2025. https://rmi.org/resources/financing-zero-emissions-trucking-infrastructure/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=RMI |title=Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India |date=14 July 2025 |url=https://rmi.org/resources/financing-zero-emissions-trucking-infrastructure/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2025financing, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2025}, month = jul, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/financing-zero-emissions-trucking-infrastructure/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }