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Electric vehicle startup iGo announced on August 12 a manufacturing partnership with Pune-based Sun Electro Devices, marking a departure from the EV industry’s trend of building in-house production facilities. Under the collaboration, the focus will be on scaling up production of iGo’s electric 2.5-wheeler vehicles.
The companies aim to achieve monthly production of 1,000 vehicles within the next seven months, with initial launches planned in Pune, Panjim, and Mumbai. iGo’s approach differs from many EV companies that follow vertical integration models under government schemes such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI).
“In hardware, building new technology is extremely hard. Creating a lovable product isn’t easy, getting it certified is a big challenge, and bringing it to manufacturing is an entirely different battle. Many startups, even with a great product, get stuck at this last stage. This partnership solves that problem for us,” said Sravan Kumar Appana, CEO of iGo.
Sun Electro Devices operates a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, with expertise in automotive production and OEM manufacturing. The company also has a strong supplier network and established production capabilities.
iGo’s 2.5-wheeler vehicles sit between traditional scooters and electric rickshaws, featuring anti-topple stabilization technology, self-balancing capabilities, and a triple-disc combined braking system. They are designed for urban mobility needs.
Operating under iGowise Mobility, iGo focuses on electric platforms for both urban and rural markets. Through this partnership, the company plans to leverage existing manufacturing infrastructure to boost production, rather than investing in building new facilities from scratch.
