Swiggy Launches XL EV Fleet for Bulk Orders in Gurugram

Swiggy, one of India's leading on-demand convenience platforms, has officially launched its bulk order service, the Swiggy XL EV fleet. This fleet, which consists of electric vehicles (EVs), is designed to handle large food orders in a single trip, enhancing the efficiency of food delivery. After running a pilot in recent weeks, the service was formally introduced in Gurugram on the day of the Haryana elections.

To mark the launch, the Swiggy XL EV fleet delivered 3,500 meals to electoral officials at over 580 polling booths across the Gurugram and Badshahpur constituencies. The delivery service was provided free of charge to the District Administration, supporting the election process.

Sidharth Bhakoo, National Business Head of Swiggy Food Marketplace said, “The food delivery services are helping in the overall growth of the F&B sector in India by driving new consumption occasions, promoting supply proliferation, and enabling expansion of the consumer base. The festival season is perhaps the best time to launch this service... Swiggy XL will ensure that there is no interruption in parties and gatherings and no delay in large orders.”

Bhakoo also highlighted the environmental benefits of the service, stating that the entire fleet is electric, reducing the need for multiple delivery trips and minimizing the environmental footprint. The service’s temperature-controlled compartments ensure that large orders arrive fresh and on time.

In the coming weeks, the Swiggy XL EV fleet will expand to more cities, catering to growing demand for bulk orders. The fleet's inaugural delivery during the Haryana state elections is a significant milestone, serving meals to officials in the two largest constituencies by voter count. 

Dinker Vashisht, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Swiggy said, “It is a privilege for us to assist in the election process. We have previously run awareness campaigns with the Election Commission of India in the Lok Sabha election. But this is the first time we are offering our food delivery services... Our services, which offer consumers a wide spectrum of alternatives with the right information, are a tribute to the spirit of Indian democracy.”

On the first day, a fleet of 20 Swiggy XL EVs delivered three meals—dinner on October 4, and breakfast and lunch on October 5—to polling officials.

Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav praised Swiggy's efforts said, “More than 1,507 polling stations were set up in the four constituencies in the Gurugram district. It is heartening to see young homegrown tech start-up companies such as Swiggy recognize their citizen responsibility and support the electoral process in their way. I hope they continue to work in the same spirit in times to come.”

Swiggy’s initiative not only highlights its technological advancements but also showcases its commitment to sustainability and civic responsibility.