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 domestic 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 wholly owned TACO EV Component Solutions business and partnerships with global technology specialists, the company manufactures critical EV systems 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 allows systems to be designed for local conditions, including demanding temperatures and varied driving patterns. Tata AutoComp has developed battery cooling systems and management algorithms intended to improve safety, efficiency and battery life, as well as locally designed fast chargers 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 offers 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: local components are of limited value without people who can build, test, maintain and improve them. 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.