{"id":3353,"date":"2026-04-27T12:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3353"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:58:10","slug":"montra-electric-brings-new-eviator-350-and-350l-plus-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/montra-electric-brings-new-eviator-350-and-350l-plus-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Montra Electric Brings New EVIATOR 350 and 350L Plus trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has announced a significant expansion in its electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) lineup. To address the diverse logistics demands across India, the company has introduced two new models: the <strong>EVIATOR 350 (32 kWh)<\/strong> and <strong>EVIATOR 350L+ (50 kWh)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Variants for Specific Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVIATOR 350 (32 kWh): Urban Logistics Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> 140 km (real-world)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal For:<\/strong> Last-mile urban delivery and daily logistics operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVIATOR 350L+ (50 kWh): Intercity and Demanding Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> 200+ km (real-world), 300+ km (certified)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal For:<\/strong> Intercity logistics, refrigerated transport, municipal services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These variants are a result of extensive operational research, with over 600 vehicles and 6.5 million kilometers of testing. This ensures the new models match the real needs of logistics operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Flexible Battery Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>EVIATOR platform<\/strong> now offers three battery choices to suit various operational demands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>32 kWh<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>40 kWh<\/strong> (existing model)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50 kWh<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This variety allows fleet operators to select the best configuration for their specific duty cycles, moving beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Benefits for Fleet Operators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Montra Electric\u2019s duty cycle-based strategy offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased Vehicle Uptime<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Operational Efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Confidence in Logistics Operations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong Market Reception and Growth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the <strong>EVIATOR 350L<\/strong> debut in January 2025, the model has captured over 30% of the 3.5-tonne segment in just 11 months\u2014a clear sign of growing demand for electric commercial vehicles in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leadership Perspectives<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director:<\/strong><br>Highlights the role of data-driven insights in improving efficiency, uptime, and ROI for fleet operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saju Nair, CEO (e-SCV Division):<\/strong><br>Emphasizes that the EVIATOR platform sets new standards in performance and uptime, allowing Montra Electric to serve a wider range of logistical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s First Application-Specific eSCV Platform<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With three battery options, the EVIATOR platform stands out as the only electric small commercial vehicle platform in India designed to meet application-specific energy needs. This creates a new benchmark for flexibility and precision in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing and Availability<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The new EVIATOR models are competitively priced to cater to different business needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EVIATOR 350 (32 kWh):<\/strong> Rs. 14.58 lakh (Introductory Price)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EVIATOR 350L+ (50 kWh):<\/strong> Rs. 16.86 lakh (Introductory Price)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both will soon be available at all Montra Electric dealerships. Comprehensive comparative tools at dealerships will help customers choose the most suitable variant for their operational and financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Accelerating EV Adoption in Indian Logistics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Montra Electric\u2019s latest expansion highlights a pragmatic and application-driven approach to electric mobility. By focusing on real-world use cases and offering a range of battery options, the company is making electric trucks more usable, efficient, and cost-effective for businesses. This is poised to accelerate EV adoption in India\u2019s logistics sector, helping operators reduce costs while boosting performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has announced a significant expansion in its electric small commercial [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[419],"tags":[1133,1137,1136,1135,1134],"class_list":["post-3353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-truck-news","tag-electric-truck-india-2026","tag-eviator-350l-plus-price-india","tag-montra-electric-eviator-launch-india","tag-montra-electric-truck-price","tag-montra-eviator-50kwh-range"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3353"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3355,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353\/revisions\/3355"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/commercialbhp.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}