Komaki Electric Vehicles has inaugurated a second lithium battery manufacturing plant in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon, India, with a capital investment of Rs. 300 million (US$ 3.65 million).

The facility spans 40,000 square feet and is designed to produce 10,000 LiFePO4 batteries per month, equating to 120,000 units annually. The company describes it as the largest integrated EV battery manufacturing unit in North India.

The opening of the plant expands Komaki's in-house production capabilities at a time when domestic battery manufacturing has become a priority for Indian EV companies seeking to reduce reliance on imported cells. The facility is expected to support Komaki's electric vehicle portfolio and provide greater control over a component central to vehicle performance, cost, and reliability.

The facility will manufacture exclusively using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cell technologies. Both chemistries offer higher thermal stability and fire resistance compared with other lithium-ion variants such as NMC (nickel manganese cobalt), which have been linked to fire incidents under Indian conditions. LFP and LMFP batteries also provide longer cycle life and faster charging, attributes the company states are suited to Indian road conditions, climate, and usage patterns.

Komaki's battery systems are rated for up to 2,500 charge cycles, a figure that, under typical daily usage, can translate to several years of operation before significant capacity degradation occurs. Warranty coverage is set at three years for LFP cells and five years for LMFP cells. The company states that this reduces the total cost of ownership for end customers over time.

The plant has been designed with resource-efficiency measures intended to reduce material wastage during manufacturing. These processes align with Komaki's objective of producing mobility solutions with lower environmental impact across their lifecycle.

At the inauguration, Gunjan Malhotra, Co-founder of Komaki Electric Vehicles, stated that the new facility marked a step in the company's plans to expand its EV ecosystem. He noted that the focus on LFP and LMFP technologies was intended to prioritise safety, durability, and long-term value for customers, while also strengthening the domestic manufacturing base.

The inauguration coincides with ongoing activity in India's electric two- and three-wheeler segment. Government incentives under successive phases of the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) scheme, along with state-level subsidies and rising petrol prices, have contributed to increased EV adoption in recent years. According to industry data, electric two-wheeler sales in India have exceeded 1 million units annually, with several manufacturers expanding operations to meet demand.

A persistent challenge for many companies in this segment has been battery procurement. The majority of lithium cells used in Indian EVs are imported, primarily from China, leaving manufacturers exposed to supply chain disruptions and currency fluctuations. In response, the Indian government has introduced production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for advanced chemistry cell manufacturing to encourage domestic production, a policy environment that companies such as Komaki may benefit from.

Founded in 2019, Komaki operates in the electric scooter and motorcycle segment and has expanded its product range. The Gurgaon plant is its second battery manufacturing facility and follows the company's strategy of integrating more of its supply chain in-house as production scales. With an annual output target of 120,000 units, the facility is expected to operate at consistent capacity to support the company's vehicle volumes.