Montra Electric Opens New e-SCV Manufacturing Plant in Ponneri, Chennai

Key Highlights:

• Montra Electric opened a new manufacturing facility for electric small commercial vehicles.
• The plant has a production capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year.
• It will primarily manufacture the EVIATOR electric small commercial vehicle.
• The EVIATOR features advanced telematics for over 95% fleet uptime.
• Montra Electric is expanding its presence across various electric mobility segments in India.

Montra Electric, a part of TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, has opened a new manufacturing plant for electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCV) in Ponneri, Chennai. The plant, run by its e-SCV division, Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, will help to increase production capacity and meet the rising demand for electric commercial vehicles in India.

Manufacturing Plant details and Location

The new manufacturing unit covers around 5 lakh square feet. It has a production capacity of 50,000 vehicles per year. The plant is located near the Kolkata highway, just 35 kilometers from Chennai. This facility is expected to improve Montra Electric’s presence in the small and light commercial vehicle market.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), along with Saju Nair, CEO of Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, and Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility).

With the opening of this facility, Montra Electric aims to speed up the adoption of electric commercial vehicles in India. The plant is expected to support the country’s growing EV ecosystem by promoting sustainable mobility solutions.

EVIATOR: The Latest Electric Small Commercial Vehicle

The plant will mainly produce EVIATOR, Montra Electric’s latest electric small commercial vehicle. The EVIATOR offers an industry-certified range of 245 km and a real-world range of 170 km. It delivers 80 kW of power and 300 Nm of torque. With advanced telematics integrated into the vehicle, EVIATOR is expected to achieve over 95% fleet uptime. The vehicle also comes with an extended warranty of up to seven years or 2.5 lakh kilometers.

About Montra Electric

Montra Electric operates in several electric mobility segments, including heavy commercial vehicles, small commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, and tractors. The Murugappa Group is a 125-year-old conglomerate. It has a wide range of business interests in agriculture, engineering, and financial services, with a revenue of Rs 77,881 crore. It owns nine listed companies. The group also operates Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company and Parry Agro Industries.

The Group’s portfolio includes well-known brands like Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, and Parry’s. It operates in various sectors such as abrasives, technical ceramics, electro minerals, auto components, fans, transformers, railway signaling equipment, bicycles, fertilizers, sugar, and tea. With a workforce of over 83,500 people, the Group follows core values of integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility.

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CMV360 Says

The new facility will help Montra Electric strengthen its position in the growing electric vehicle market. With the EVIATOR offering solid performance and features like advanced telematics, it’s well-positioned to cater to the demand for efficient, sustainable commercial vehicles in India.