Bosch Limited inaugurated a new CharCon assembly line at its Naganathapura manufacturing plant in Bengaluru last week, expanding its capabilities in electrified powertrain components. The new line is intended to support higher production volumes and localisation requirements for electric vehicle programmes supplied to automotive and farm equipment manufacturers.
The CharCon assembly line is designed to improve manufacturing efficiency and enable scalable production of components used in electric powertrains. The company said the investment strengthens its ability to deliver locally manufactured solutions in line with customer requirements for electrification and sustainability.
The assembly line was inaugurated in the presence of senior leadership from Bosch and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. Attendees included Harish Chavan, Chief Purchase Officer – Auto and Farm Sectors and Member of the Group Executive Board at Mahindra & Mahindra, Prakash Rao Malathkar, Senior Vice President and Principal Chief Engineer – Powertrain Development at Mahindra & Mahindra, and Sandeep N, President, Bosch Mobility India.
The CharCon, or charge controller, is a power electronics unit that manages the flow of electricity from an external power source to an electric vehicle battery. It regulates voltage and current during charging, ensures protection against electrical faults, and enables communication with the vehicle’s battery management system, making it a critical safety and performance component in electric powertrains.
Bosch stated that the new CharCon line reflects its approach of working closely with customers to develop and industrialise components for emerging electric mobility applications. The company highlighted collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra’s automotive and farm equipment businesses as a key factor in bringing the assembly line into operation.
The facility is aligned with its broader efforts to support electrification through domestic manufacturing and integrated supply chains.
Bosch Limited operates multiple manufacturing plants in India supplying automotive components, mobility solutions, and industrial technology products. The Naganathapura plant is part of Bosch’s mobility manufacturing footprint and supports powertrain, electrification, and related automotive programmes for domestic and export markets.