Ashok Leyland inaugurates greenfield EV plant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Ashok Leyland opened its most advanced commercial vehicle plant in Lucknow, dedicated to electric vehicle production.
- 5,000 vehicles
- 70 acres
What Happened
Ashok Leyland inaugurated a new greenfield factory at Sarojini Nagar Industrial near Lucknow Airport on January 9, 2026. Spanning 70 acres, the plant is the company's most advanced and sustainable facility globally, with a primary focus on electric vehicle production. It has an annual capacity of 5,000 vehicles and employs a significant percentage of women, most from Uttar Pradesh.
“The inauguration of this new plant marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Ashok Leyland in the vibrant state of Uttar Pradesh. Our Group remains deeply committed to unlocking further opportunities that drive economic growth, create meaningful employment, and foster long-term prosperity in the region.”
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The plant is designed to produce up to 5,000 vehicles annually.
Why this matters
The plant boosts India's EV manufacturing capacity, creates local jobs, and supports Ashok Leyland's Net Zero by 2048 goal.
Terms in This Story
- Greenfield factory
- A new factory built on a previously undeveloped site.
- Net Zero
- Balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.
- Electric vehicle (EV)
- A vehicle powered by an electric motor using energy stored in batteries.
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