Mahindra’s Chakan Plant Reaches 3 Million Vehicles, Led by BE 6 Electric SUV
Mahindra & Mahindra's Chakan manufacturing facility has rolled out its three-millionth vehicle—the BE 6 electric SUV—producing the latest million in just 27 months.
- 3 million
- 27 months
- 657 acres
- 98%
What Happened
Mahindra & Mahindra announced that its Chakan manufacturing facility has achieved a cumulative production milestone of three million vehicles. The landmark vehicle is the BE 6, the company's flagship electric SUV, symbolizing the plant's role in both internal combustion and electric vehicle manufacturing. The facility started production in December 2009 and has evolved into a 657-acre integrated hub producing 19 models and over 450 variants.
First vehicle rolls off the line
First million vehicles produced
Latest million vehicles produced (total 3 million)
- 107 months
- 27 months
“The acceleration from 107 months for our first million vehicles to just 27 months for the latest million reflects the growing trust of our customers and the unwavering commitment of our people, partners, and suppliers. Chakan combines Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, IoT, 5G connectivity, advanced robotics, digital traceability, and flexible multi-model manufacturing, underpinned by Lean and”
- Industry 4.0, AI, IoT, 5G connectivity, and digital traceability
- Approximately 1,500 robots, over 98% automation in body shop
- Robotic painting and sealer application
- 3D component scanning and real-time weld integrity monitoring
- Seven multi-model assembly lines and autonomous mobile robots
- AI-enabled safety monitoring of PPE compliance
The Chakan facility emphasizes sustainability: more than 50% of its energy comes from renewable sources, with electric vehicle manufacturing using 100% renewable energy. It is water positive, returning 131% of water used, supported by annual rainwater recharge of about 9.91 lakh kilolitres, and is certified Zero Waste to Landfill. Nearly all vehicle models built there support Mahindra's international operations, with exports to South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Previously from Mahindra & Mahindra
In June 2026, Mahindra Auto reported a 37% year-on-year increase in total vehicle sales to 106,207 units, driven by strong SUV and commercial vehicle demand. The Chakan facility's accelerated production milestone aligns with this rising demand.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Mahindra & Mahindra's official releases.
Why this matters
This milestone highlights Mahindra's rapid production scaling at its largest plant, reflecting strong demand for its vehicles, including electric models. The facility's efficiency supports both domestic sales and exports to global markets, affecting buyers, suppliers, and the regional economy.
Terms in This Story
- Industry 4.0
- The fourth industrial revolution, characterized by smart factories using IoT, AI, and automation to improve manufacturing.
- TPM
- Total Productive Maintenance, a system for maximizing equipment effectiveness through proactive maintenance.
- Water positive
- A status where an organization puts more water back into the environment than it consumes.
- Zero Waste to Landfill
- A certification that no waste from the facility is sent to landfill; waste is reused, recycled, or recovered.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.