MAHLE begins domestic EV e-compressor assembly with 7 million euro Coimbatore plant
Automotive supplier MAHLE has commenced commercial electric compressor manufacturing at its Coimbatore facility after completing a €7 million investment.
- €7 million
- Rs 65 crore
- 300,000 units
What Happened
The industrial project represents an outlay of €7 million (approximately Rs 65 crore) to create India's first dedicated electric compressor production hub. The assembly lines are calibrated for an annual output exceeding 300,000 units at maximum utilisation, supplying both domestic vehicle makers and foreign export destinations.
€7 million
Equivalent to approximately Rs 65 crore
300,000 units
Annual installed capacity at full line utilisation
The manufactured hardware provides thermal control across battery electric powertrains. Beyond cabin climate regulation, e-compressors actively control battery pack temperature thresholds to safeguard fast-charging speeds, usable vehicle range, and long-term cell life.
“This facility strengthens our presence in one of the world's most dynamic automotive markets and reinforces our commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.”
Why this matters
Setting up the country's first specialized e-compressor factory deepens domestic value creation for electric vehicle thermal systems. A 300,000-unit peak capacity enables MAHLE to supply Indian EV programs and international markets.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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