Zomato Rolls Out EV Rental Fleet in Delhi to Power Green Deliveries

For its delivery partners in Delhi-NCR, Zomato is testing a fleet of electric vehicle (EV) bikes for rent. The foodtech giant is renting out two-wheeler EVs to its delivery partners as part of the green initiative.

The business stated in a statement that, depending on partner uptake, it will extend the programme to other regions of India. Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Eternal's chief sustainability officer, told the media that meeting the needs of food delivery requires an ecosystem in which all delivery partners have easy access to electric bikes.

Zomato is making sure delivery partners can prosper and help create a greener future by introducing these specially made, effective electric bikes for hire.

The business stated that the purpose of the June 5 pilot programme is to assist delivery partners in realising the advantages of employing electric vehicles (EVs) for deliveries as opposed to bikes with internal combustion engines (ICEs).

Zomato Aiming to Secure 100% EV Based Food Delivery Status

According to the corporation, the project aligns with its overarching objective of enabling food deliveries that are entirely powered by electric vehicles by 2030.

Zomato stated that it had more than 37,000 active EV-based meal delivery partners as of March 2025. This is consistent with similar announcements made a few weeks ago by its competitor Swiggy.

 The firm, run by Sriharsha Majety, also declared at the time that it will electrify its entire fleet by 2030. Additionally, it recently joined forces with SUN Mobility to electrify more than 15,000 e-bikes.

Affordability, convenient app-based access, high vehicle uptime because of fast battery changes, and safety features like ergonomic seats and puncture-resistant tyres are the primary drivers propelling the adoption of EVs among gig workers.

The drive for EVs coincides with the Indian government's ambitious goal of 30% EV adoption by 2030, which is anticipated to be mostly driven by consumers moving to electric alternatives and online aggregators switching to EVs.

More Cost-Effective Than Conventional Delivery System

In addition to their environmental benefits, electric vehicles are a smart investment for Zomato and Swiggy since they lower delivery costs per km and improve last-mile efficiency.

The Centre has also been providing incentives and subsidies to promote the nation's EV adoption. Additionally, the push for EVs coincides with a slowdown in the larger food delivery market.

In Q4 FY25, adjusted revenue from Eternal's primary food delivery business increased just 17.5% year over year to INR 2,409 Cr. In Q4 FY25, Eternal's consolidated net profit decreased by 77.8% to INR 39 Cr from INR 175 Cr in the same quarter last year.