TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) is preparing its Hosur facility to meet increased demand for Ather Energy electric vehicles during the festive season, with plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and optimize battery manufacturing operations.
The Hosur facility houses Ather's largest EV manufacturing center in India, built on a Built-To-Suit model. The facility enables Ather to achieve a production rate of one vehicle every 0.46 seconds. TVS ILP will increase EV charging infrastructure, optimize space at the battery manufacturing plant, and provide inventory management services during peak festive demand.
The two-wheeler electric vehicle segment is expected to benefit from strong consumer demand during the festive season, particularly in Tier II and III cities. Ather Energy recorded the second-highest EV sales in August within the competitive electric motorbike market.
"At TVS ILP, our focus has always been on enabling our clients to scale efficiently during critical periods like the festive season. Every brand has unique operational needs, and we work closely with them to design and deliver infrastructure that supports their increased inventory requirement, surge in manufacturing demand, and streamlined distribution," said Ramnath Subramaniam, Joint Managing Director, TVS ILP.
"The festive season has always been a period of strong momentum for the auto industry, and we're seeing the same play out for EVs as well. At Ather, TVS ILP's infrastructural and tech-enabled solutions have enabled timely, cost-effective expansion. Their phase wise model for us aligns well with our focus on sustainable manufacturing and operational efficiency, especially at a time when demand is at its peak," said Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Ather Energy.
TVS ILP's strategically located Hosur facility helps Ather streamline pan-India distribution. The upcoming GST 2.0 reform is expected to further support the electric vehicle segment.
Founded in 2005, TVS ILP provides tech-enabled infrastructure solutions and operates as part of the TVS Mobility group through a joint venture between TVS SCS and Ravikumar Swaminathan & Family.