Ashok Leyland to Roll Out EV Buses from Lucknow Plant by August

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, is set to begin electric bus production at its new plant in Lucknow within two months, marking a major step forward in India’s EV manufacturing landscape. The facility, built on the premises of the former Scooters India site, was completed in a record 18 months and is poised to roll out its first electric bus by August 2025.

Initially, the plant will have a production capacity of 2,500 e-buses annually, with a planned scale-up to 5,000 units per year. This move is in line with Ashok Leyland’s broader push to electrify public transportation and strengthen its position in the commercial EV sector.

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During a high-level meeting with Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Secretary, the Hinduja Group outlined a series of strategic investments across EVs, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure in the state. These include setting up EV charging stations through Gulf Oil, renewable energy projects up to 4 GW, and connectivity solutions via NXTDIGITAL.

The company has also requested additional land to support future expansions, underscoring its long-term commitment to building a robust EV manufacturing ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The state government has extended strong support, aligning the initiative with its vision of creating a green, future-ready industrial economy.

With this development, Ashok Leyland is not only boosting domestic EV production but also contributing to India’s transition toward cleaner, sustainable public mobility solutions.