Tata Motors plans to source battery packs for its electric vehicles from China's Octillion Power Systems, replacing Tata AutoComp Systems. This strategy aims at boosting performance and supply chain diversity, combining advanced foreign technology with local sourcing. While India faces challenges with lithium-ion cell production, this move supports scaled-up production and aligns with gradual local manufacturing efforts.Tata Motors turns to Chinese vendor for EV batteries: Is it bad or not?
August 28, 2024
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Tata Motors plans to source battery packs for its electric vehicles from China's Octillion Power Systems, replacing Tata AutoComp Systems. This strategy aims at boosting performance and supply chain diversity, combining advanced foreign technology with local sourcing. While India faces challenges with lithium-ion cell production, this move supports scaled-up production and aligns with gradual local manufacturing efforts.
