New Plant to Supply Lightweight Aluminium Battery Enclosures for India’s Growing Electric Vehicle Market
Pune, April 25 – Hindalco Industries India’s leading aluminium manufacturer has inaugurated its ₹500 crore EV component facility in Chakan, Pune, marking its strategic entry into the electric vehicle supply chain. The 5-acre plant will produce lightweight aluminium battery enclosures addressing critical needs for crash safety and thermal management in EVs.
Key Highlights of the New Facility
✅ Investment: ₹500 crore
✅ Location: Chakan Industrial Park, Pune (5-acre campus)
✅ Capacity: Supplied 10,000 enclosures to Mahindra already
✅ Sustainability: Uses low-carbon aluminium (Novelis Advantage™)
✅ Employment: Creates 1,000+ jobs
Strategic Impact on India’s EV Ecosystem
🔹 Import Substitution: Reduces reliance on foreign battery components
🔹 Performance Boost:
- 40% lighter vs steel enclosures
- 8-10% improved driving range
- Enhanced crash safety & thermal management
🔹 Make in India Alignment: Supports PLI goals for local EV manufacturing
Leadership Insights
Satish Pai, MD, Hindalco:
“This facility shifts India’s EV ecosystem from import dependence to high-performance, localized solutions. Our aluminium tech enables safer, longer-range EVs.”
Rajesh Jejurikar, M&M:
“Hindalco’s engineering expertise was pivotal in developing sustainable battery enclosures for our EVs.”
Why Aluminium for EV Batteries?
✔ Weight Reduction: Critical for EV efficiency
✔ Thermal Conductivity: Better heat dissipation vs steel
✔ Corrosion Resistance: Longer battery life
✔ Recyclability: Aluminium is 95% recyclable
Market Potential
- India’s EV battery market to hit $30B+ by 2030 (CEEW-CEF)
- Hindalco’s first-mover advantage in localized EV-grade aluminium
- Scaling partnerships with OEMs beyond Mahindra
Looking Ahead
- Ramp-up production for other automakers
- R&D in advanced alloys for next-gen batteries
- Export potential to global EV makers
