Mercury EV-Tech Limited has commissioned a 3.2 GW lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility at its Vadodara campus through its wholly owned subsidiary, PowerMetz Energy.

The facility is designed to produce multiple battery chemistries, including LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate), NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt), Sodium-Ion Cells, and Supercapacitor Modules.

These batteries will support applications ranging from EV charging infrastructure to grid-scale storage for renewable energy.

Mercury EV-Tech has ordered a fully robotic production line from a Chinese equipment provider, with machinery expected to arrive by the end of April. Pilot production is scheduled to begin in mid-May 2025.

The facility will be equipped with automation and an integrated laboratory designed to meet global safety and performance standards.

The development of the facility is aligned with India's evolving policy landscape, which has seen over 30 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) auctioned in the past six months.

A recent regulatory mandate requires a minimum two-hour BESS integration with all government renewable projects.

The company is also planning to initiate work on an additional 3.2 GW battery plant in South India. The Vadodara facility's performance and order pipeline will form the foundation for this expansion.

Mercury EV-Tech is currently evaluating locations for the second facility, with the final site selection to be based on operational momentum and order strength in the coming quarters. Mercury EV-Tech is an electric vehicle solutions provider with end-to-end capabilities across the EV manufacturing spectrum.

Its facilities include an 72,843.4 square metre R&D centre near Vadodara and another R&D centre in Hyderabad focused on high-range vehicles.