Ashok Leyland commences construction of EV battery plant
Ashok Leyland has broken ground on a ₹400–500 crore battery-pack facility in Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, to localise EV battery production for commercial vehicles, support supply-chain resilience and align with state and national electrification policies.
Ashok Leyland opens EV manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh
Ashok Leyland opened an EV plant in Lucknow on 9 January 2026 with initial capacity up to 5,000 vehicles and expected to create 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs.
Ashok Leyland to Invest ₹5,000 Crore in Battery Manufacturing
Ashok Leyland will invest ₹5,000 crore over 7–10 years with China's CALB to develop a local battery manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing EV production and energy storage capabilities.
Ashok Leyland Starts Construction of Electric Bus Plant in India
Ashok Leyland is building a new plant in Lucknow to produce electric buses, aiming to capture a share of India's growing market for electric vehicles amid government initiatives to reduce diesel bus fleets.
Ashok Leyland Increases Investment in EV Arm Switch Mobility
Ashok Leyland has announced a further investment of ₹537 crore in its electric vehicle (EV) arm Switch Mobility, following a previous investment of ₹1,200 crore in November 2023. The company's shareholding in Switch Mobility's holding company, Optare, has increased to 92.59%. The funds will be used for capital investment, research and development, and meeting operational obligations in the UK and India. Switch Mobility aims to extend its presence in India and other emerging regions while offering e-mobility solutions worldwide.