Montra Electric has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility for electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCVs) in Ponneri, Chennai. Operated by its e-SCV division, Tivolt Electric Vehicles Private Limited, the plant has an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles.
The facility spans approximately 500,000 square feet and is located near the Kolkata highway, 35 kilometers from Chennai. It will manufacture Montra Electric’s latest e-SCV model, EVIATOR, which has a certified range of 245 kilometers, a real-world range of 170 kilometers, and a power output of 80 kW with 300 Nm torque. The vehicle also features advanced telematics and an extended warranty of up to seven years or 250,000 kilometers.
The company stated that the plant will strengthen its production capabilities and support the expansion of electric commercial vehicles. The inauguration event was attended by Arun Murugappan, Executive Chairman of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII); Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director of Montra Electric; and Saju Nair, CEO of Tivolt Electric Vehicles.
The new plant is expected to contribute to the growing demand for electric commercial vehicles in India.