Hyundai Positions Tamil Nadu As India’s Flagship EV Hub, Expands Localisation And Skills Push

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has outlined plans to position Tamil Nadu as its flagship electric vehicle hub for India, alongside announcing new investments in localisation, supply chain expansion and workforce development initiatives in the state.

The company said it will introduce two new models from its Chennai facility, including its first mass-market dedicated EV, later this year, as part of efforts to expand its electric mobility portfolio and support domestic EV adoption.

“Alongside advancing EV localisation, we are equally focused on developing a future-ready skilled workforce, enabling talent to support future automotive technologies,” said Tarun Garg, MD and CEO, HMIL.

The company has already established a battery sub-assembly facility for EV powertrains in Tamil Nadu and said it is increasing localisation efforts across power electronics and other key EV components. HMIL currently sources around 82 per cent locally and plans to raise this figure to 90 per cent over the next five to six years.

As part of its supplier ecosystem expansion, Hyundai said it aims to increase procurement value from Tamil Nadu-based suppliers by about ₹4,000 crore over the next five to six years, a move expected to generate around 2,000 additional jobs in the state.

The automaker also announced an expanded collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu focused on skill development. The initiative, expected to begin operations in December 2027, will work with industrial training institutes, polytechnics and engineering institutions to provide training in areas such as EVs, hydrogen mobility, robotics, automation, AI-enabled manufacturing and smart manufacturing technologies.

On charging infrastructure, HMIL said it currently operates 39 DC fast charging stations with 78 charging points across Tamil Nadu and plans to expand network coverage across major cities and highways over the next two to three years.

The company reiterated its previously announced investment commitment of over ₹26,000 crore in Tamil Nadu between 2023 and 2032 as part of its broader ₹45,000 crore investment plan for India, with focus areas spanning manufacturing expansion, localisation and mobility technologies.