Challenge

India’s electric vehicle ambitions depend on more than putting new models on the road. Behind every vehicle sits a web of batteries, motors, electronics, charging systems and skilled people. When those components come largely from overseas, manufacturers face fragmented supply chains, higher costs and greater exposure to disruption.

There is also a human bottleneck. Electric vehicles demand different expertise from conventional cars, yet many students, technicians and engineers have limited opportunities for hands-on training. Without localised technology and an EV-ready workforce advancing together, the transition risks losing momentum.

Solution

Tata AutoComp Systems is building both sides of that ecosystem.

Through its EV component business, TACO EV Component Solutions, and partnerships with global technology specialists, the company manufactures critical EV components in India. These include battery packs, battery management systems, power electronics, electric drivetrains, motors, thermal management systems and chargers.

Local production gives vehicle manufacturers access to more of what they need within India. It also lets systems be designed for local conditions, including extreme temperatures and varied driving patterns. Tata AutoComp produces battery cooling systems through joint ventures and utilises management algorithms designed to support battery safety, efficiency and longevity. It also produces fast chargers locally, ranging from 3kW to 360kW.

Alongside its factories, the company is investing in people. Working with academic institutions, technical institutes, non-governmental organisations and communities, it supports practical training in EV systems, diagnostics and manufacturing. The programmes particularly target young people from financially disadvantaged and marginalised communities, helping them prepare for work in a rapidly changing industry.

This combination is deliberate: expanding EV manufacturing capabilities needs to go hand-in-hand with developing people who can build, test and maintain these technologies. By treating skills as infrastructure, Tata AutoComp is working to make India’s EV transition more resilient from the inside out.

The commercial case is strengthening too. Revenue from the initiative grew by approximately 300 per cent between January 2024 and January 2026, reflecting rising demand for locally manufactured EV systems.