The Indian government has released a list of 20 EV components it aims to produce through domestic manufacturing. According to the list, which was published by the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on its website, India will be producing electric vehicles (EVs) with at least one battery pack made from The move forms part of a plan to decrease production costs and reduce India's reliance on imports, but critics have claimed the domestic sector is not yet ready to support the additional demand.
The Indian government has released a list of 20 EV components it aims to produce through domestic manufacturing. The country's department of heavy industries said parts including control units, chargers and alternating current units would need to be constructed locally for companies to qualify for government subsidies. The move forms part of a plan to decrease production costs and reduce India's reliance on imports, but critics have claimed the domestic sector is not yet ready to support the additional demand.