Valeo has inaugurated a new production line for electric powertrain systems at its Pune plant. The production line was inaugurated on March 28. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Velusamy R, President of Mahindra & Mahindra Automotive Business and Mr. Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo Power Division.
The new plant will produce Valeo’s advanced 3-in-1 electronic axle, which integrates an electric motor, inverter and reducer into a compact system. Mahindra has selected e-Axle for its upcoming Born Electric platform, underscoring the two companies’ growing collaboration in the field of electric vehicles.
The integrated e-axle is developed and manufactured in India to deliver high efficiency, improved performance and enhanced reliability – key requirements for next-generation electric vehicles. The system uses Valeo’s latest motor technology and is designed to support the evolving needs of the Indian electric vehicle market.
The Pune plant at Lonikand has advanced manufacturing capabilities including automated production lines for stator assembly using U-pin or hairpin winding technology, inverter production, reducer assembly and final e-axle integration. The factory is equipped with high levels of automation, precision engineering processes and digital systems to ensure end-to-end traceability and strict quality control.
Mr. Dupont pointed out that under Valeo’s “Elevate 2028” strategy, India remains a key market and the localization of advanced technologies plays a central role. Jayakumar G, President of Valeo India, added that the new production line marks an important milestone in the company’s growth in India, bringing cutting-edge solutions closer to customers.