Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt Ltd (Musashi), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan, has announced the commencement of mass production of electric vehicle (EV) two-wheeler e-axles. The production takes place at Musashi India's facility in Bangalore, with a line-off ceremony held on 5 June marking the start of this new venture.
The capacity is expected to increase with the addition of new production lines starting from the third year onwards. Designed as a compatible drive unit for easy integration into EV two-wheelers, these e-axles are compact, lightweight, and quiet, aiming to enhance performance, range, and overall riding experience for users.
Naoya Nishimura, CEO of Musashi for the India and Africa regions, mentioned 'Our production lines are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, ensuring seamless integration across the assembly line, leading to increased efficiencies and production output. At Musashi, our goal is to contribute to this ecosystem's growth by combining our manufacturing legacy and expertise with our R&D capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, high-performance EV drive units to the burgeoning EV industry in India.'
Musashi has planned an investment of INR 160 crore in its EV business for Phase I. This substantial investment will establish new assembly lines for EV transmission components and upgrade existing facilities. The company's entry into the EV segment in India began in September 2023, with a joint venture with Delta Electronics, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, forming Musashi Delta e-Axle India Private Limited. Musashi holds a 51% stake in this venture and has set up the Bangalore facility to manufacture and sell e-axles for two-wheeler EVs in the Indian, African, and ASEAN markets. The facility includes a motor assembly line and a drive unit assembly line, with plans to achieve a localisation level of two-thirds of the total cost by the end of this financial year.
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