Montra Electric opens e-SCV manufacturing plant in Chennai
Montra Electric has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Ponneri, Chennai, dedicated to producing electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCVs). Operated by its e-SCV unit, Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, the plant is designed to enhance production capacity and meet India’s rising demand for sustainable commercial transportation.
Spanning approximately 5 lakh square feet, the new plant is strategically positioned near the Kolkata highway, just 35 kilometers from Chennai, to facilitate efficient logistics and distribution. With an annual capacity to manufacture 50,000 vehicles, the facility will play a crucial role in scaling up Montra Electric’s footprint in the small and light commercial vehicle segment.
The launch event was attended by key industry leaders, including Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility), and Saju Nair, CEO of Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited.