By News18
AutoNxt, a tech-driven company leading the electric mobility space, has officially launched India鈥檚 first indigenously built electric tractor.
The vehicle was formally registered today at the Thane RTO, making history as the first of its kind in the country.
Maharashtra鈥檚 Transport Minister, Shri Pratap Sarnaik, called the electric tractor a 鈥渂oon鈥 for the agriculture and industrial sectors. He noted it could spark a significant green shift nationwide. The tractor was originally unveiled by former CM Shri Eknath Shinde last year and has already drawn attention from across India.
Performance
AutoNxt鈥檚 electric tractor has been successfully tested across multiple Indian states. It has delivered excellent results in local government projects, cow shelters, biomass plants, dairy farms, and sugar factories. Known for its fuel efficiency and low maintenance, the tractor is also a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional diesel models.
The Diesel Alternative Farmers Needed
With no electric alternative available until now, farmers and institutions had little choice but to rely on diesel tractors. AutoNxt鈥檚 innovation is expected to change that rapidly. It promises reduced fuel expenses, lower servicing costs, and less pollution鈥攂enefiting both pockets and the planet.
Here鈥檚 What The Leaders Say
Kaustubh Dhonde, Founder & CEO of AutoNxt, said, 鈥淭his moment marks the beginning of a transformative shift in agricultural technology. Our indigenously developed electric tractor is a testament to India鈥檚 engineering capabilities and our commitment to sustainable solutions. In addition to this Mr. Pankaj Goyal, Co-founder and COO, AutoNXT said 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just a product鈥攊t鈥檚 a movement toward a cleaner, more cost-effective, and future-ready India.鈥
Electric vehicles are being widely recognised as a solution to reduce fossil fuel dependence and greenhouse gas emissions. Both central and state governments are actively encouraging EV adoption, including through policies like the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, which aims for 20% EV registrations by 2025.