Tsuyo has established India’s inaugural production line dedicated to high-wattage EV powertrains, targeting trucks, e-buses, and construction machinery.
Tsuyo, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) technology industry, has announced the creation of India’s first homegrown production line for high-wattage EV powertrains aimed at commercial vehicles. Scheduled to begin operations by the third quarter of 2024, this development is set to enhance India’s automotive sector by facilitating the manufacture of components for trucks, e-buses, e-trailers, and electric construction equipment. This move allows vehicle manufacturers to leverage the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The facility will produce motors with capacities ranging from 30 kW to 350 kW to meet the needs of heavy-duty commercial vehicles. With an initial investment of USD 8.0 million and an additional USD 2.0 million allocated for research and development, the facility will feature six types of powertrain systems, including Direct-drive Motor and Continuous Hybrid Drive, among others.
Spanning 85,000 square feet, the facility is poised to create around 150 new jobs within its first 18 months, with expectations for further expansion as operations scale up. By localizing production, Tsuyo aims to offer comprehensive integration solutions for commercial vehicle manufacturers and off-road EV Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), timely supply chains, and enhanced support services while ensuring easier compliance with local regulations.
Tsuyo has also received approvals for its N1/N2 category platforms, encompassing powertrains with capabilities from 15 kW to 250 kW. This strategy of local production is designed to cut costs, reduce risks associated with part obsolescence, streamline inventory management, and diminish reliance on imports for OEMs.
Vijay Kumar, CEO of Tsuyo, stated that providing advanced local powertrain solutions enables manufacturers to utilize PLI incentives, supporting India’s aim for self-reliance in the EV sector.
Moreover, Tsuyo has formed a technology partnership with LvKon, a Chinese firm known for supplying over 55% of China’s heavy-duty powertrains. This partnership will enhance Tsuyo’s ability to offer premier powertrain solutions in India’s commercial EV market. Kumar expressed enthusiasm about this development, noting it not only augments Tsuyo’s production capabilities but also advances its goal to pioneer the commercial EV transformation.
This localisation of critical EV components is set to substantially benefit the Indian EV ecosystem by reducing OEM costs, ensuring quality control, and boosting after-sales services, thereby speeding up the growth of the electric vehicle market in India. It promises a more resilient, efficient, and robust EV market by streamlining compliance and cutting down on import dependencies.
Tsuyo is also the sole Indian EV powertrain manufacturer exporting to markets like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is working towards securing approvals from various US and European OEMs to enhance its international footprint.
This new facility signifies a major advancement in transforming India’s commercial EV sector into a sustainable and self-sufficient industry, aligning with the broader national vision for an EV revolution.
