Montra Electric Opens e-SCV Manufacturing Plant in Chennai

Montra Electric, a division of TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, has inaugurated a dedicated manufacturing facility for electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCV) in Ponneri, Chennai. The facility, operated by its e-SCV division, Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, aims to enhance production capacity and support the growing demand for electric commercial vehicles in India.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), along with Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility), and Saju Nair, CEO of Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited. 

The new manufacturing unit spans approximately 5 lakh square feet and has an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles. Strategically located near the Kolkata highway, 35 kilometers from Chennai, the facility is expected to strengthen Montra Electric’s presence in the small and light commercial vehicle segment. 

The plant will primarily manufacture EVIATOR, Montra Electric’s latest electric small commercial vehicle. The model features an industry-certified range of 245 km and a real-world range of 170 km. It delivers 80 kW of power with a torque output of 300 Nm. EVIATOR also comes with an extended warranty of up to seven years or 2.5 lakh kilometers. Advanced telematics integrated into the vehicle is expected to ensure over 95% fleet uptime.

With the launch of this facility, Montra Electric aims to accelerate the adoption of electric commercial vehicles in India. The plant is expected to contribute to the country’s growing EV ecosystem by supporting sustainable mobility solutions.

Montra Electric operates across multiple electric mobility segments, including heavy commercial vehicles, small commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, and tractors. 

The Murugappa Group, a 125-year-old conglomerate, has diverse business interests in agriculture, engineering, and financial services, generating revenue of Rs 77,881 crore. It owns nine listed companies, including Carborundum Universal, CG Power & Industrial Solutions, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance, Coromandel International, EID Parry, Shanthi Gears, Tube Investments of India, and Wendt India. Other businesses under the group include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company and Parry Agro Industries. 

The Group’s portfolio includes brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, and Parry’s. It is involved in sectors such as abrasives, technical ceramics, electro minerals, auto components, fans, transformers, railway signaling equipment, bicycles, fertilizers, sugar, and tea. The Group employs over 83,500 people and operates under core values of integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility.