EKA Mobility, one of India’s leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturers, has achieved a major production milestone with the rollout of its 1,000th Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) from its advanced manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
This achievement marks an important chapter in the company’s growth journey and underlines its contribution in accelerating the adoption of sustainable, zero-emission transportation solutions in the urban logistics sector. This milestone also reflects the growing demand for electric commercial vehicles as businesses look for cleaner and more efficient last-mile mobility options.
Recognized as a Champion OEM under the Auto Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Government of India, EKA Mobility is strengthening its position in the country’s emerging electric mobility scenario. The company is backed by a strong consortium of global and domestic investors, including VDL Group of the Netherlands, Mitsui & Co of Japan, NIIF India-Japan Fund and Enam Holdings. The rollout of the 1,000th SCV reinforces EKA Mobility’s commitment to supporting India’s transition towards green transportation and sustainable urban logistics.
The 1,000th vehicle – EKA 6S was formally handed over to the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Trust, one of Pune’s most prestigious charitable institutions renowned for its extensive humanitarian and civic activities. The EKA 6S is India’s first steering-wheel passenger electric three-wheeler with driver + 6 seating capacity. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Trust will deploy the EKA 6s as part of its community service operations, making it a fitting symbol of the union of faith, service and sustainable progress.
In a highlight that brought an international dimension to the day’s celebrations, EKA Mobility handed over its EKA 3S electric three-wheeler to Her Excellency Marisa Gerards, Honorable Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to India. This milestone reflects EKA Mobility’s growing global partnership and the shared vision of India and the Netherlands to accelerate the transition towards green and sustainable urban mobility. The Netherlands has long been a global leader in sustainable mobility policies and is also home to EKA Mobility’s strategic partner, VDL Group. This symbolic handover reflects the natural alignment of values and a shared vision for a zero-emissions future.
The Chakan plant, which serves as EKA Mobility’s dedicated center for SCV and truck manufacturing, has rapidly expanded its operations since its inception. With an installed capacity of 24,000 commercial vehicles per year, the facility employs over 1,000 people and has a state-of-the-art R&D center with over 400 engineers and designers. Under its EvolutioNARI initiative, EKA Mobility has established an all-female-led assembly line for its SCVs, reflecting the company’s commitment to empowering women and building a more inclusive manufacturing workforce. The milestone comes amid the growing adoption of electric commercial vehicles in passenger mobility, e-commerce, FMCG distribution and last-mile logistics in India.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sudhir Mehta, Founder and Chairman, EKA Mobility, said, “The 1,000th SCV of our Chakan facility is not just a production number; it is a testament to what Indian engineering, innovation and determination can achieve. It reflects years of perseverance and a shared belief that India can emerge as a global leader in sustainable mobility through world-class products designed and manufactured at home. As we celebrate this achievement on World Environment Day We are reminded that our purpose goes beyond manufacturing vehicles. We are creating solutions that help businesses operate more sustainably, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a cleaner future for future generations.
Dr. Mehta said, “All our manufacturing plants are smart, lean and technology-driven facilities built to scale rapidly. As India’s electric commercial vehicle market accelerates, EKA is well-positioned to become the partner of choice for operators looking for reliable, zero-emission vehicles.”
EKA is the only OEM to offer a strong, full-stack ecosystem of commercial electric vehicles, from 3-wheelers and SCVs to buses and trucks, that are designed, engineered and manufactured in India, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The company operates 3 manufacturing facilities – bus plant at Koregaon Bhima and truck and SCV facility at Chakan, Pune. Its upcoming 47-acre Pithampur plant will further expand capacity. Once fully operational, these facilities will support an annual production capacity of 15,000 buses, 24,000 SCVs and 4,000 trucks.
