Not-So-Common Common Sense

EVs and Drones Are Taking Over Delivery: Insights From Aalap Pandya


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Can electric vehicles and drones really revolutionize last-mile delivery, or is it all just hype?

Aalap Pandya, co-founder and CEO of Drop On Delivery, thinks the answer is clear. His EV-first logistics startup has already completed over 3.6 lakh green deliveries in just 10 months — and he's just getting started.

In this episode, Aalap shares the untold story behind that growth: trading a stable banking job for startup chaos, building EV infrastructure from scratch, and navigating everything from rider hesitation to charging challenges. But he’s not stopping at electric two-wheelers — his team is already looking ahead to drone logistics, hydrogen vehicles, and smarter, cleaner ways to move goods across India.

This is a candid conversation about the real challenges of sustainable tech, the future of e-mobility, and what it takes to build for scale in a country as complex as India.

If you're interested in climate tech, logistics innovation, or the grind behind green startups, this one’s for you.

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Not-So-Common Common SenseBy Exitfund