Ather Energy To set up Third Manufacturing Plant in Maharashtra

Ather Energy announced plans to open its third manufacturing facility in Bidkin, AURIC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The new facility boasts that it produces battery packs and electric two-wheelers.

At present, Ather operates two manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, one of which focuses on battery production and the other on vehicle assembly, which will continue its functioning. The new plant in Maharashtra will assist firm to expand its market in the nation, save money on logistics, and expedite the delivery of finished goods to customers.  

Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra, said, “Maharashtra offers a conducive business environment and continues to be a top destination for investments. This is in line with our honourable PM Shri. Narendra Modiji’s vision to strengthen India’s startup and manufacturing ecosystem, aiming to match or surpass global counterparts. We are happy to have Ather in Maharashtra, solidifying the state’s position as India’s leading automotive and manufacturing hub.”

Mr. Swapnil Jain, Co-founder & CTO at Ather Energy, said, “Since 2021, our facilities in Hosur have been serving as our national manufacturing hub, catering to the demand across the country. With the support of the Tamil Nadu government and a strong supplier base, the existing facilities remain crucial for Ather. With our expanding product portfolio and the increasing consumer demand for our scooters, we decided to strategically diversify our production capabilities to an additional location that will be closer to more markets in the country. We are thankful to the Maharashtra government and its policies that foster EV manufacturing and growth.”