CHENNAI, Mar 12: Montra Electric’s e-SCV division, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited on Wednesday inaugurated a dedicated manufacturing plant for electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCV) in the northern Chennai suburb of Ponneri.
The facility was inaugurated by Mr. Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman, Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), in the presence of Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, TI Clean Mobility Private Limited (Montra Electric (TICMPL), and Mr. Saju Nair, CEO, Tivolt Electric vehicles Private Limited (SCV division of Montra Electric).
The new plant to power the next generation of e-SCVs and revolutionizing Mid to last-mile transport.
This cutting-edge facility, spread across approximately five lakh sqft, has an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles, catering to the Small and Light Commercial Vehicle (SCV/LCV) segments.
Strategically located near the Kolkata highway, just 35 km from Chennai city, the plant is designed
to efficiently serve the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in India.
The integrated workplace fosters a collaborative ‘one team’ culture to drive innovation and operational excellence, according to a press release.
Mr. Arun Murugappan said, “TICMPL is proud to inaugurate its first dedicated e-SCV plant in Tamil Nadu. We remain committed to innovative and sustainable clean mobility solutions.”
“Montra Electric has been at the forefront of India’s EV transformation, and this plant marks a significant step forward in our journey. As we prepare for the future, we are determined to contribute meaningfully to India’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070”, he said.
Mr. Jalaj Gupta said this state-of-the-art facility is a testament to our vision of delivering cutting-edge, high performance e-SCV.
“The launch of this plant not only strengthens our production capabilities, but also reinforces our commitment to providing industry-leading EV solutions”, he said.
The newly inaugurated plant will primarily manufacture EVIATOR, Montra Electric’s latest breakthrough in the e-SCV segment.
EVIATOR sets new benchmarks with an industry-leading certified range of 245 km and a real-life range of 170 km. It boasts the highest power output in its category at 80 kW and an impressive torque of 300 Nm.
The vehicle comes with an extended warranty of up to 7 years or 2.5 lakh kms, ensuring reliability and longevity.
The Ponneri plant is set to play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of electric commercial vehicles and strengthening the country’s EV ecosystem. (UNI)
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