Bigbasket, the Tata Digital-backed digital grocer, is putting sustainability at the heart of its delivery playbook—rolling out electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in as many as 50 cities nationwide. For India’s largest online grocer, moving cargo cleanly isn’t just a PR move; it’s shaping up as a core part of its long-term logistics and climate strategy.
Kazam Partnership
Powering this big electric leap is a partnership with homegrown EV-tech startup Kazam, whose recent $6.2 million raise from IFC, Vertex Ventures, and Avaana Capital—signals surging investor confidence in the green shift. Together, Bigbasket and Kazam have juiced up more than 4,000 charging points across nearly 800 sites, all tightly monitored and optimized with live fleet and energy analytics. Features like round-the-clock monitoring, LEVAC compliance, and “never down” charge protocols are part of what both teams see as the new normal for efficient, emission-free logistics.
The goal: Make going electric seamless, not a hassle, for fleets and partners alike. “Building green logistics at scale is only possible when real-time data and open infrastructure come together,” says Kazam’s Akshay Shekhar—highlighting a bigger switch from theory to practical, everyday sustainability.
Real-World Impact
These efforts aren’t just about future aspirations; they’re already paying off big on the ground. Bigbasket says its EVs have clocked up over 64 million delivery kilometres and consumed upwards of 3.2 GWh of green energy so far. That translates to more than 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions avoided—a stat they’re now sharing with consumers right at busy metro bus stops via plant-powered billboards and live Green Reports.
And the momentum is only building—from EVs now handling roughly a third of all orders, Bigbasket is targeting 60% electric deliveries by 2030. The knock-on effect? Not just a cleaner planet, but sharper delivery efficiency and lower operational costs too.
Kazam’s Surge
This whole ecosystem play is amplified by Kazam’s own rapid progress. Beyond the fresh funding, the startup has seen revenue jump from $1.5 million last year to $6 million now and is eyeing $12 million next. With a footprint spanning 68,000+ chargers in 80 cities and partnerships with names like Bajaj, Zypp, and Mahindra, Kazam is quickly becoming a backbone for India’s last-mile EV revolution.
Setting the Pace for Cleaner Commerce
For Indian consumers and logistics watchers, this isn’t just about fresh groceries dropped at the doorstep. It’s about seeing a scaled, tech-enabled clean movement taking root—one that balances climate goals, business viability, and customer trust. As more e-grocers and delivery players eye similar EV pivots, Bigbasket and Kazam’s real-world partnership feels like a live template for what modern, green-first urban logistics could look like.
