ELECTRIC VEHICLE LOGISTICS CHALLENGES IN INDIA: THE CASE OF TESLA

Abstract

The article analysed the future of electric vehicle (EV) logistics in India with a special focus on Tesla’s contributions. Accordingly, assessed the challenges of EV logistics in India, Tesla’s contributions to EV logistics in the Indian context along with evaluating the future of EV logistics in India through the lens of Tesla’s innovations. Aim of the article - to evaluate the future of EV logistics in India through the lens of Tesla's innovations and recommend strategies for sustainable logistics transformation. The article utilised a qualitative research approach, case study analysis and the research sources include government reports, policy documents, academic journals, and industry case studies. The article found that the transition to electric vehicle (EV) logistics in India faces significant challenges, including inadequate charging infrastructure, high initial investment costs, policy inconsistencies, and battery performance issues. Moreover, it highlighted Tesla’s advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure, autonomous logistics solutions, high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries and advanced thermal management systems offered solutions to India’s climate-induced battery degradation challenges. Likewise, the findings of the article also concluded that localised battery production, expansion of fast-charging networks, and AI-driven fleet management could drive India’s EV logistics transformation in the future.