Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has outlined plans to establish Tamil Nadu as its primary electric vehicle hub in India, while announcing new investments in localisation, supply chain expansion and workforce development initiatives in the state.

The company said it will introduce two new models from its Chennai manufacturing facility, including its first mass-market dedicated electric vehicle, later this year as part of efforts to expand its electric mobility portfolio and support EV adoption in India.

''Alongside advancing EV localisation, we are equally focused on developing a future-ready skilled workforce, enabling talent to support future automotive technologies,'' said Tarun Garg, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HMIL.

The company has already established a battery sub-assembly facility for EV powertrains in Tamil Nadu and said it is increasing localisation efforts across power electronics and other key EV components. HMIL currently sources approximately 82% of its components locally and aims to increase this figure to 90% over the next five to six years.

As part of the expansion of its supplier ecosystem, Hyundai said it plans to increase procurement from suppliers based in Tamil Nadu by approximately Rs. 40 billion (US$ 418.1 million) over the next five to six years. The initiative is expected to create around 2,000 additional jobs in the state.

The automaker also announced an expanded collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu focused on skills development. The programme, which is expected to begin operations in December 2027, will work with industrial training institutes, polytechnics and engineering institutions to provide training in areas including electric vehicles, hydrogen mobility, robotics, automation, AI-enabled manufacturing and smart manufacturing technologies.

Regarding charging infrastructure, HMIL said it currently operates 39 DC fast-charging stations with 78 charging points across Tamil Nadu and plans to expand coverage across major cities and highways over the next two to three years.

The company also reiterated its previously announced investment commitment of more than Rs. 260 billion in Tamil Nadu between 2023 and 2032. This forms part of its broader Rs. 450 billion investment plan for India, with a focus on manufacturing expansion, localisation and mobility technologies.