Mumbai: India’s electric vehicle ecosystem received another boost as L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS) announced a strategic partnership with global electric propulsion specialist EVR Motors to jointly develop, manufacture and deploy next-generation electric vehicle traction motors tailored for the Indian market.
In a move that could quietly become one of the most important pieces of India’s EV puzzle, the collaboration aims to combine LTEPS’ manufacturing and engineering capabilities with EVR Motors’ advanced traction motor technology. While flashy EV launches often grab headlines, it’s the motor beneath the bodywork that does the heavy lifting—and this partnership intends to make that heart stronger, smarter and more local.
The alliance aligns closely with the Government of India’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, with both companies focusing on creating highly efficient, compact and cost-effective traction motor solutions that reduce dependence on rare-earth materials.
The jointly developed motors are expected to serve a wide spectrum of electric vehicles, ranging from two-wheelers and three-wheelers to passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The goal is to help automotive manufacturers meet rising expectations around performance, localisation and affordability while accelerating India’s transition toward cleaner mobility.
A key highlight of the partnership is the proposed manufacturing of these traction motors at LTEPS’ advanced facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The company also plans to integrate indigenously developed Motor Control Units (MCUs), enabling it to offer OEMs a complete electric drivetrain solution rather than just standalone components.
Industry experts believe such vertically integrated solutions could help reduce development timelines and costs for automakers while strengthening the domestic EV supply chain.
Speaking about the collaboration, Prashant Jain, Head of L&T Electronic Products & Systems, said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to developing indigenous, high-performance technologies that support India’s clean mobility ambitions. He noted that combining advanced motor innovation with locally developed motor control units would help bridge the gap between cutting-edge engineering and real-world deployment across India’s EV landscape.
Opher Doron, CEO of EVR Motors, highlighted the strategic importance of the alliance, stating that working with LTEPS would enable the company to scale its innovation responsibly while delivering traction motor solutions that are technologically advanced, reliable and specifically adapted to Indian operating conditions.
Echoing the sentiment, Sajal Kishore, Managing Director of EVR India, said that India’s electric mobility revolution requires deep localisation and system-level powertrain integration. According to him, the partnership will play a crucial role in bringing next-generation electric powertrain solutions to multiple vehicle segments.
LTEPS, a relatively new business unit of Larsen & Toubro, focuses on designing and manufacturing advanced electronic systems for sectors such as defence, aerospace, industrial automation and energy. EVR Motors, meanwhile, has built a reputation globally for its patented electric propulsion technologies that promise high power density, reduced material usage and scalable deployment across mobility applications.
As India’s EV market continues to evolve rapidly, partnerships like this could prove pivotal in ensuring that the country doesn’t just assemble electric vehicles—but also develops the critical technologies that drive them. After all, in the EV race, batteries may grab the spotlight, but motors are the ones doing the running.
