Further west, in Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur is undergoing a transformation. A ₹700-crore initiative will build an expansive EV manufacturing hub on a sprawling 500-acre site near Bhimsen. Under guidance from UPSIDA, this PPP project includes factories for chassis, lithium‑ion batteries, motor systems, charging units, and even a cutting-edge R&D wing
The plan goes beyond production: an adjacent components cluster will nurture SMEs producing EV parts. Entrepreneurs are taking note, jobs are being generated, and clean energy goals are being advanced. Secure logistics via the Dedicated Freight Corridor ensure seamless connectivity. Strategically, this positions Kanpur as a linchpin in India’s EV asp
