Electric mobility startup Lilypad has announced an aggressive fleet expansion plan to deploy 1,000 electric two-wheelers for last-mile delivery operations across Noida by mid-2026. The scale-up is supported by high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), private investors, and strategic partnerships across the EV ecosystem—most notably with Battery Smart, leading OEMs, and major delivery aggregators.
The company has committed ₹50 lakh of internal capital for the initial phase, alongside a ₹2.5 crore funding pipeline expected to be utilized over the next 7–8 months. The rollout kicks off this month with 150 EVs, followed by a phased addition of 250 vehicles every quarter, ensuring steady scale and reliable supply for delivery platforms.
Boost to Last-Mile EV Logistics
Prateek Darolia, B2B Lead at Lilypad, said: Last-mile delivery has been one of the strongest drivers of India’s EV adoption over the last five years. This deployment is a major step in our journey to empower gig workers and build a cleaner, more efficient urban mobility ecosystem across NCR.
Lilypad’s planned deployment covers the entire Noida region, supported by an extensive servicing, maintenance, and 24×7 roadside assistance network. The company also aims to expand its fleet to Delhi and Gurgaon, building an integrated NCR-wide EV logistics network.
Tech-Enabled, Rider-First EV Fleet
Each vehicle is equipped with:
- IoT-enabled tracking
- Real-time telematics
- Geofencing
- Remote immobilization
- Fleet intelligence systems
These features are designed to ensure high uptime, increased safety, and enhanced operational visibility for enterprise and delivery partners.
Strong Environmental & Economic Impact
The EV deployment is projected to:
- Cut up to 1,000 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually
- Reduce gig riders’ operating costs by up to 30% compared to 125cc petrol two-wheelers
- Create 150+ direct jobs across operations, service, and logistics
- Enable 1,000+ gig workers to earn sustainably through EV-supported delivery roles
With one of the region’s most ambitious electric two-wheeler rollouts, Lilypad aims to emerge as a key EV logistics player in NCR while accelerating India’s clean mobility transition.
