Tata Elxsi–Infineon to advance EV tech for Indian market

By Staff Report June 20, 2025 1:00 pm IST

Tata Elxsi and Infineon Technologies have partnered to develop scalable, safety-compliant EV solutions for the Indian market.

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Infineon Technologies, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on application-ready electric vehicle (EV) solutions customised for the Indian market.

This strategic alliance comes as India is experiencing a strong push towards electrification, with EV sales expected to expand by 25-30% year on year in 2024, including a 28% growth in electric two- and three-wheeler sales.

Tata Elxsi’s design, system integration, and validation capabilities will be combined with Infineon’s advanced semiconductor technologies, which include silicon carbide (SiC) components, microcontrollers, and integrated circuits, to deliver cost-effective, automotive-grade, and safety-compliant subsystems. A main focus is on establishing ASIL-D compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety criteria.

Both companies will collaborate to provide high-voltage inverters for traction and auxiliary systems, scalable battery management systems (BMS), bi-directional onboard chargers, and high-voltage thermal management solutions. These technologies will serve India’s rapidly changing two-wheeler, three-wheeler, passenger vehicle (PV), and commercial vehicle (CV) markets, with potential applications in eVTOL, energy, and off-highway segments.

Nambi Ganesh, Head of Automotive at Tata Elxsi, stated, “Several of our EV solutions are already constructed using Infineon SoCs and components. This MoU deepens our cooperation by providing us with a clearer scope and stronger system-level alignment, allowing for faster turnaround times to meet Indian market requirements.” As EV adoption grows, our focus remains on delivering production-ready, automotive standards-compliant platforms and solutions.”

Kenneth Lim, Senior Vice President, Automotive at Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, stated, “At Infineon, we are dedicated to advancing EV innovation and supporting India’s electrification objectives.” This collaboration with Tata Elxsi improves the development of safe, high-performance EV systems by combining our semiconductor expertise with their design capabilities, accelerating adoption across all vehicle segments.”

This programme is consistent with NITI Aayog’s national targets of electrifying 80% of two- and three-wheelers and 70% of commercial vehicles by 2030, hence assisting India’s larger transition to sustainable transportation.