A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tata Elxsi, a world leader in design and technology services, and Infineon Technologies, a world leader in semiconductor solutions, to collaborate on the development of application-ready EV solutions specifically for the Indian market.
This strategic partnership is in line with India’s swift electrification, which is expected to see a 25–30% annual growth in EV sales in 2024, including a 28% surge in sales of electric two- and three-wheelers.
Faster adoption of automotive-grade, cost-effective, and safety-compliant subsystems across important mobility sectors is made possible by the partnership’s strategic use of design and integration skills. According to ISO 26262 (Functional Safety of Road Vehicles) standards, it covers essential safety requirements such ASIL-D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) compliance.
Infineon will give early access to its newest semiconductor technologies, including integrated circuits (ICs), microcontrollers, and silicon carbide (SiC)-based components, while Tata Elxsi contributes its design, system integration, and validation skills.
Through this partnership, Tata Elxsi and Infineon will collaborate closely to create scalable battery management systems (BMS), bi-directional onboard chargers, high-voltage thermal management solutions, and high-voltage inverters for traction and auxiliary systems for the Indian market. With future routes to handle eVTOL, energy, and off-highway sectors, this will service India’s rapidly changing 2W, 3W, PV, and CV segments.
“Currently, several of our EV solutions are already built on Infineon SoCs and components. This MoU further strengthens our partnership by giving us a clearer scope and tighter system-level alignment, enabling shorter turnaround times to address Indian market requirements. As EV adoption scales, our focus remains on delivering production-ready, automotive standards-compliant platforms and solutions,” stated Nambi Ganesh, Head of Automotive, Tata Elxsi.
“At Infineon, we are committed to driving innovation in the electric vehicle sector and empowering our partners to bring cutting-edge technologies to market. This partnership with Tata Elxsi is a significant step in our journey to support India’s ambitious electrification goals. By combining Tata Elxsi’s design and integration expertise with our advanced semiconductor solutions, we are not only enhancing the development of ready-to-deploy EV systems but also ensuring that they meet the highest safety and performance standards. Together, we aim to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility across various segments, from two-wheelers to commercial vehicles, and contribute to a more sustainable future for India,” stated Kenneth Lim, Senior Vice President, Automotive, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific.
This initiative supports national targets outlined by NITI Aayog, including 80% electrification of 2W and 3W and 70% of CVs by 2030.
