Hindalco Delivers 10,000 Aluminium Battery Enclosures to Mahindra from Chakan EV Facility

Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has taken a significant step into the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by delivering 10,000 aluminium battery enclosures for Mahindra’s next-generation electric SUVs – the BE 6 and XUV 9e. This milestone coincides with the unveiling of Hindalco’s advanced EV component manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, a key automotive hub in India.

The share price of Hindalco Industries was down by 1.17% as of 12:36 PM. 

A Strategic ₹500-Crore Investment in Chakan

The Chakan facility represents Hindalco’s strategic entry into EV component manufacturing. With a capital investment of ₹500 crore, the plant spans 5 acres and currently has an annual production capacity of 80,000 battery enclosures. Plans are underway to double this capacity to 160,000 units. As of now, over 3,000 Mahindra EVs equipped with these enclosures are already on Indian roads.

Designed for Performance and Sustainability

The battery enclosures developed in collaboration with Mahindra offer up to 40% weight reduction compared to conventional steel designs. This translates to an estimated 8–10% improvement in driving range. Additionally, the aluminium used is low-carbon, aligning with global sustainability benchmarks. These enclosures also offer better crash resistance and thermal management, addressing key safety and performance criteria in EV design.

Empowering Women in Manufacturing

One of the notable aspects of the Chakan facility is its commitment to inclusivity. Nearly all machine operators at the plant are women, highlighting Hindalco’s efforts to break gender barriers in the manufacturing sector. The plant is expected to generate up to 1,000 jobs, contributing to both economic development and social inclusion.

Scaling Beyond Mahindra: Targeting Global OEMs

While the current partnership is with Mahindra, Hindalco aims to expand its offerings to other Indian and international automotive manufacturers (OEMs). Future product lines are likely to include structural and crash-relevant aluminium components for both EVs and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Supporting India’s EV Vision and ‘Make in India’ Drive

This development underscores a broader shift in India’s EV landscape towards localisation and import substitution. By establishing indigenous high-performance aluminium component manufacturing, Hindalco is positioning itself at the centre of India’s clean mobility transition. The move also dovetails with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, further strengthening the domestic EV value chain.

Conclusion

Hindalco, a $26 billion global metals major, continues to expand its footprint across the aluminium and copper value chain. The company has been ranked the world’s most sustainable aluminium company by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 5 consecutive years. This latest move into EV components reinforces its long-term focus on sustainable, innovative solutions.

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