Yogi govt’s 500-acre Kanpur EV park to manufacture batteries, motors & components, creating 10,000+ jobs under UP’s clean mobility push.
Key Highlights of Kanpur’s EV Park Initiative
Strategic Infrastructure Development
✔ 500-acre dedicated EV manufacturing zone near Bhimsen along Dedicated Freight Corridor
✔ ₹700 crore investment under PPP model to boost local EV supply chain
✔ Prime connectivity via road/rail networks and DFCC logistics advantage
Core Manufacturing Facilities
🔋 Battery Ecosystem
- Lithium-ion cell manufacturing
- Battery assembly units
- Charger & controller production
⚡ EV Components Hub
- Electric motor production
- Chassis & steel parts fabrication
- Electronics manufacturing cluster
🔬 Innovation Center
- Dedicated R&D facility for next-gen EV tech
- Collaboration platform for startups/MSMEs
Economic & Environmental Impact
👷 Employment generation for 10,000+ skilled workers
🏭 MSME boost through component manufacturing clusters
🌱 Carbon reduction via accelerated EV adoption in North India
Why Kanpur? Strategic Advantages
- Existing industrial base with engineering expertise
- Proximity to auto hubs (NCR, Pune, Chennai)
- Dedicated Freight Corridor access for pan-India distribution
- UP EV Policy 2022 incentives including capital subsidies
Project Timeline & Next Steps
📅 2024-25: Land acquisition & masterplan finalization
🛠️ 2025-26: Infrastructure development begins
🚗 2027-28: First manufacturing units operational
Government Vision
“This EV park will make Kanpur the Detroit of e-mobility in India while advancing our net-zero commitments”
- Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Minister
Industry Opportunities
- Component suppliers for motors/batteries
- EV startups seeking manufacturing base
- Global automakers exploring India partnerships