Keralam Plans India’s First Electric Truck Corridor Along 622-Km NH-66

Keralam plans India’s first electric truck corridor along the 622-km NH-66 from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, with ₹19 crore initial investment proposed.

Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam is preparing to take a major step towards making freight transportation more environmentally friendly. The state is planning to develop the 622-kilometre National Highway-66 stretch from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram as the country’s first electric truck corridor.

A study conducted by the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has assessed the charging infrastructure required to operate electric trucks along the corridor. According to the study, around 1,939 chargers may be required across the entire corridor by 2050.

Kochi, Kozhikode and Kollam May Become Major Charging Hubs

The proposed electric truck corridor will run from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram. The study has identifie

The study used data related to FASTag, GPS and truck movement to assess the charging requirements. During the initial phase, a charging network with a capacity of around 12.5 MW has been proposed for electric trucks.

Initial Investment Estimated at Around ₹19 Crore

According to the study, the project will require an initial investment of approximately ₹19 crore. The report was released at the India Clean Transport Summit 2026 held in Delhi.

The project will not be limited to setting up charging stations. With the expected growth in battery-powered heavy-duty trucks in the future, Kerala’s electricity network will also need to be strengthened and upgraded to support the additional demand.

First Such Study for a Freight Transport Corridor in India

According to KSEBL and ICCT, this is the first study of its kind in India focusing on a freight transport corridor. It assesses the number of chargers required for electric trucks, the types of chargers that should be installed and the locations where they would be most suitable.

The Kerala government’s initiative is being viewed as an important step towards accelerating the electrification of heavy vehicles in the state and reducing pollution generated by the transport sector.