Tata Motors is exploring to make Tamil Nadu its EV hub for its upcoming electric cars from JLR
Tata Motors is aamong India’s leading carmaker, and is exploring to boost its electric vehicle lineup with a new production facility for future JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) EVs. The Indian auto giant which owns Jaguar Land Rover is currently exploring plans for a new facility in Tamil Nadu for its flagship electric cars. With the increasing demands in the EV sector, the automaker eyes on gaining dominance in both mid-segment and premium electric cars in India.
The new EV facility will offer annual capacity of 2,00,000 units
Tata previously signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu for pledging to invest over Rs. 9,000 Crore to build an EV facility in the state. The new production facility will offer a minimum capacity of 2,00,000 units per annum. According to several reports, the new EV production facility will be built in Ranipet.
Popular auto magazine and media company, Autocar reported Tata-owned JLR’s new manufacturing facility of 2,00,000 units will be based on the EMA architecture. This architecture is supported for both Tata cars and JLR cars. With the increase in sales, this new EV facility is also capable of expanding production capacity. It is also states that out of the whole production, one third of it will be for Tata cars while the other two third will be for Jaguar Land Rover cars which the automaker will export in the international markets.
Not just a partnership but a commitment towards sustainable mobility
Tata Motors will invest over Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore in Jaguar Land Rover in the next decade to further solidifying its position in the industry. This huge investment also accounts for its shift towards electrification and by 2026, the brand will offer a lineup of all-electric cars for the first time ever in the history of it. This new roadmap ensures Tata’s commitment in the English brand after it achieved the highest ever sales of over 4,33,000 units with over 22% growth.
This new initiative also strengthens Tata’s partnership with JLR further to the line when both companies with also join hands for their new EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) that will support both Tata cars and Jaguar Land Rover cars in the future. Not just that, the company has also developed its new SOTA and Level 2+ autonomous ability with superfast DC charging abilities that further extends both company’s commitment to offer vehicles with state-of-the-art tech and innovative design.
Conclusion
Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover with their new partnership will help boost its presence in both India and the international market with a new EV facility in Tamil Nadu. It also shows their commitment for a sustainable future powered by clean energy and cleaner cars, offering a sustainable mobility altogether. This new venture will also make average car buyer accessible to EVs.
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