Ashok Leyland Partners with Drivn to Offer Financing Solutions for EV Buyers

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn to provide customised financing options for its electric vehicle customers. Under the partnership, Drivn will offer end-to-end financing, leasing and fleet ownership solutions to fleet operators and businesses adopting electric commercial vehicles, helping reduce upfront capital expenditure and simplify EV adoption.

The agreement was signed by Niruban M, Head of Alternate Energy at Ashok Leyland, and Alpna Jain, Chief Business Officer and Co-founder of Drivn. The partnership will focus on providing flexible payment models for electric trucks and buses, with the aim of accelerating the deployment of zero-emission commercial transport across India.

Sudip Dhali, Head of Marketing at Ashok Leyland, said the strategic partnership will help make the company’s electric commercial vehicle range more accessible to businesses across the country. He added that Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles are designed with advanced technology and an industry-leading total cost of ownership (TCO) to help maximise customer profitability.

Alpna Jain, CBO and Co-founder of Drivn, said the collaboration strengthens the company’s commitment to providing businesses with accessible and tailored financial solutions. She added that Drivn aims to make electric commercial vehicle ownership simpler, more accessible and more rewarding for customers.