State Governments are implementing several policy measures to encourage the establishment of a domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem, incentivising investments from both global and domestic players, a report by CBRE South Asia noted.
On a pan-India basis, total cumulative investment in EVs during the 2020-H1 2023 stood at $28.8 billion. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu emerged as leaders in EV investments, each capturing a 15% share – equivalent to $4.3 billion.
Further, Karnataka captured an 11% share, amounting to investments worth $3.2 billion; Gujarat attracted $2.3 billion with an 8% share of the total cumulative investment, while Uttar Pradesh and Telangana had a 7% share each.
Investments In Charging Infra
The report also mentioned that Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh dominated investment announcements in the charging infrastructure manufacturing sector. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu collectively led planned investments related to research and development activities for EVs. Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh captured the highest share in EV equipment manufacturing investment announcements. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Haryana led EV manufacturing investments.
A significant chunk of battery manufacturing investments were made in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. However, Uttar Pradesh held the highest share in investments planned for EV Fleet as Service operations (EFaS).
According to the report, the real estate requirement for manufacturing facilities of 4W & 3W EVs is estimated to be around 13 million sq ft by 2030 due to the Government's EV adoption targets. In addition, EV battery manufacturing facilities would also increase exponentially and require 2,400 acres of land to accommodate the production of 200 GWh of batteries by 2030.
As per the report’s estimates, by 2030, this real estate requirement will allow a production capacity of approximately four million units of 4Ws and 23 million units of 2Ws. Built-to-suit (BTS) and leased facilities are largely preferred by EV manufacturers at present in India due to ease of capital deployment, flexibility in lease terms, speed to market, and location advantages. However, an owned facility provides more scope for customisation, saves monthly rental outgoings, and has better prospects for land price appreciation.
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Announcements Of About $6.2 Billion
In the current year, the EV sector has recorded investment announcements of about $6.2 billion to date. The year 2022 witnessed strong traction, with global and domestic players announcing investments of over $17.1 billion in the EV industry, a Y-o-Y increase of about 287% compared to $4.43 billion in 2021. In the same period, half of the investments were driven by EV component manufacturers.
EV manufacturers and multiple e-mobility start-ups are concentrating their presence in primary automotive clusters in India. Uttar Pradesh took the lead in registered EV annual sales in 2022 with a 16% share, closely followed by Maharashtra with a 13% share and Karnataka with a 9% share. These three States together dominated India's EV sales in 2022, accounting for approximately 40% of the overall sales volume.
The Indian EV market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 49% between 2021 - 2030 and cross-annual sales of 17 million units by 2030.
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said, “The rapid growth in EV manufacturing is set to revolutionise the automotive industry, and it will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the real estate market. By 2030, we anticipate a surge in demand for real estate, with a requirement of ~13 million sq ft dedicated to EV manufacturing facilities alone. The cumulative investment value in EVs over the last three years demonstrates this sector's immense financial commitment and confidence. This investment not only signifies the financial potential of EVs but also underscores the transformative power they hold in shaping the future of mobility.”
Ram Chandnani, Managing Director, Advisory & Transactions Services, CBRE India, added, “The future of the EV industry is bright, and real estate will play a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. As demand for EV manufacturing facilities, charging infrastructure, and associated services expands, the real estate sector will need to adapt and provide the necessary infrastructure and spaces to accommodate this growth.”