Financing Zero-Emission Trucking Infrastructure in India

This report outlines financing strategies and implementation pathways to develop the charging and grid infrastructure necessary for the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, emphasizing the need for coordinated action between public and private stakeholders to meet net-zero goals by 2070.

• The adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India requires a comprehensive charging network consisting of private depot charging for fleet needs, public charging along freight corridors, and strategic grid upgrades to ensure power reliability.
• Mobilizing the necessary capital for ZET infrastructure requires a coordinated effort among government entities, financiers, distribution companies (DISCOMs), and charging point operators (CPOs), utilizing a mix of debt, equity, blended finance, and government intervention.
• Public finance is identified as a critical tool for unlocking investment in public charging, crowding in private capital for depot charging via blended finance, and mitigating risks for DISCOMs during 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

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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} }