New Delhi — In a move that’s set to jolt the electric three-wheeler space with a surge of innovation, Ergon Labs, the Bangalore-based wizard of EV powertrains, has teamed up with Omega Seiki Pvt. Ltd. (OSPL), one of India’s fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturers, for a strategic partnership that’s equal parts engineering and ambition.
As the first fruits of this high-voltage handshake, OSPL has placed a juicy ₹50 crore order for Ergon’s Integrated Power Converter (IPC) — a single unit that cheekily replaces both the on-board charger and motor controller. It’s compact, it’s clever, and it’s about to become the brain and brawn of OSPL’s upcoming electric three-wheeler fleet.
But that’s not all — in a plot twist worthy of a tech-startup biopic, Omega’s chairman Uday Narang isn’t just writing cheques for hardware. He’s also investing directly into Ergon Labs and pulling up a chair on their advisory board. When asked why, he essentially said: “Because the future of EVs shouldn’t look like a spaghetti junction of wires.”
A Compact Powerhouse in a Class of Its Own
Ergon’s IPC isn’t just a space-saver — it’s a performance overachiever. How much overachiever, you ask? Try:
- 30% gradeability with torque that keeps flexing for up to five minutes (not the wimpy one-minute standard),
- 50% faster charging — 50 km in under an hour on a good old 15A wall socket,
- And a 30% cost saving on system architecture by eliminating redundant parts and wire-tangling drama.
It’s been tested across 50,000 km, which is longer than most family WhatsApp groups last, and full certification is expected within a month.
Gearing Up for Deployment — and Disruption
The first 2,000 IPC-powered vehicles will hit the streets in FY26, targeting the L5 Passenger segment — a space where Ola, Uber, and Rapido are practically screaming for more dependable EVs.
But wait, there’s cargo. The duo is also cooking up a new L5 Cargo variant with muscle to haul over 500 kg and climb 30% inclines, which is perfect for Kerala’s hilly hustle or the twisty roads of the Northeast.
The Dream Team Speaks
Ashwin Ramanujam, CEO of Ergon Labs, couldn’t contain his excitement:
“Three years of obsessive engineering, and now this! We’re thrilled to partner with Omega Seiki to bring serious, system-level innovation to the streets — this IPC is just the beginning.”
Uday Narang, never one for understatement, added:
“This isn’t just about vehicles — it’s about a movement. A movement toward cleaner air, smarter tech, and Indian engineering that doesn’t just follow the global trend — it leads it.”
Bottom Line?
With IPC tech under the hood and two ambitious players behind the wheel, India’s three-wheeler sector is about to go from rickety to revolutionary. And if you listen closely, you might just hear the old diesel tuk-tuks muttering, “We’re in trouble.”
