Eicher forays into small commercial vehicles segment

By OEM Update Editorial February 5, 2024 6:20 pm IST

EV-First Eicher Truck is set to revolutionise city and near-city distribution and transform last-mile logistics.

Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, entered into the Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment with the Global Unveil of its EV-First Eicher Truck at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Carrying forward Eicher’s proud tradition of delivering innovative, sustainable, and economically viable transportation solutions, this Pro Business Pro Planet range spans from 2T to 3.5T GVW. The product has been meticulously designed to revolutionize city and near-city distribution and transform last-mile logistics.

Commenting at the Global Unveil, Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, said, “As India grows in the Amrit Kaal, the SCV segment will be driven by rapid urbanization, booming e-commerce, increased personal consumption, and the rise of the hub-and-spoke distribution. Our upcoming range will play a pivotal role in this transformation with its Pro Business, Pro Planet approach. Eicher has a track record of delivering energy-efficient trucks and with this announcement, we reaffirm our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions crucial for India’s sustainable growth in the coming years.”

Eicher’s SCV vehicle is scheduled for customer trials in April 2024, with commercial rollout expected in the first quarter of 2025. With an enhanced focus on its commitment to sustainability and promoting clean mobility solutions, Eicher will be introducing the electric variant first, progressively moving towards clean CNG and diesel variants. The product has been designed and developed in India and will be manufactured at the state-of-the-art facility in Bhopal, standing as a proud example of the government’s Make in India initiative. 

To ensure a best-in-class aftermarket experience, all Eicher vehicles feature 100% connectivity through the innovative Uptime Centre, leveraging AI for remote diagnostics and minimizing downtime. Integrated with ‘My Eicher’ fleet management, trucks deliver valuable performance insights. The extensive network comprises 850+ touchpoints, including 425+ authorized service centers and 8000+ retail centers, complemented by ‘Eicher Site Support’ at 240+ locations, offering seamless assistance. Committed to comprehensive truck support, Eicher provides training, ensures prompt parts delivery, and facilitates convenient annual maintenance contracts.