Montra Electric to unveil eHCV manufacturing facility in Manesar

By Staff Report September 24, 2025 4:30 pm IST

The facility will feature India’s first all-women battery production unit, highlighting Montra Electric’s commitment to gender inclusivity and women’s empowerment in the EV sector.

Montra Electric HCV, the clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group, will unveil its advanced eHCV (electric heavy commercial) manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana. Key highlights of the facility include India’s first all-women, fully automated battery production unit and the introduction of new Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) integrated with conveyor lines to support the production of eHCV.

Spread across 255,000 square feet of land with a built-up area of 150,000 square feet, the facility will have an installed production capacity of 6,000 units per annum on a two-shift basis, scalable up to 7,500 units per annum with additional shifts. It will be designed for flexibility, with the ability to manufacture multiple product variants, including the Rhino EV series and future introductions.

The plant will incorporate advanced automation with 60 percent robotics integration and full Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing practices. It will be equipped with in-house battery pack assembly capability of 1.7 GWh and extensive testing infrastructure, including E&E (Electricals & Electronics) labs, QA labs, battery pack cyclers, roll and brake testers, wheel alignment systems, headlamp aiming, and shower testing facilities. The facility will also host R&D and prototype workshops to accelerate product development. Montra Electric will source 74 percent of components locally, excluding imported cells, underlining its focus on localisation and supply chain resilience.

The Manesar facility is designed with sustainability at its core. In addition to battery recycling and waste management initiatives, the plant will include charging infrastructure within its premises. Future expansion phases are expected to integrate renewable energy. Montra Electric will also initiate local community engagement through skilling programs and environmental drives such as tree plantation campaigns.

The company will apply for benefits under the PM E-Drive Scheme and will explore additional state-level incentives to support its manufacturing expansion.