Deciphering the EV battery supply chain

The Chinese domination of EV cells poses a huge challenge to ambitious manufacturers in India. Can they overcome it?

“It’s all about fixing the cell supply chain. That is the big challenge that anyone in mobility going electric needs to fix soon.”

This is A. He has spent the better part of the last decade developing electric two-wheelers for the Indian market. In the course of his projects, he has developed battery packs and worked in assembly lines manufacturing electric vehicles in India. 

EVs are gaining popularity in India, and even more so globally. A slew of companies are setting up manufacturing plants and investors in mobility are increasingly excited by EV pitches. 

A, however, offers a word of …

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Nikhil Varma

Nikhil used to a writer at The Morning Context. He is a graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, and has worked with several publications including the Deccan Herald, The Hindu and The Indian Express. He has reported on a wide range of topics, from technology to automotives to books.

nikhil@mailtmc.com