Mercury EV-Tech Limited, through its fully owned subsidiary PowerMetz Energy, has launched a 3.2 gigawatt lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility at its campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. The new plant is equipped to produce a wide range of battery technologies, including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), Sodium-Ion cells, and Supercapacitor modules. These products are intended to serve sectors such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure and grid-scale energy storage linked to renewable power.
The company has procured a state-of-the-art robotic assembly line from a Chinese equipment supplier, with machinery expected to be delivered by the end of April. Pilot production is set to commence by mid-May 2025.
“This facility is set to become one of the most advanced battery manufacturing lines in the country,” said Darshal Shah of Mercury EV-Tech Limited. “It features fully automated operations and an integrated testing lab built to meet global benchmarks for safety and performance. This launch highlights our focus on innovation and scalable technology.”
The project aligns with India’s growing focus on energy storage, particularly in light of recent government policies mandating at least two hours of battery storage integration in renewable energy projects. Over 30 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have been auctioned in the past six months alone.
“This is not just about building capacity—it’s about building long-term energy security,” Shah added. “We are already planning a second 3.2 GW battery unit in South India. The performance and demand pipeline from the Vadodara plant will shape our next steps.”
Mercury EV-Tech is in the process of finalizing a site for its next facility, with the decision expected to depend on upcoming operational progress and customer orders. The company operates as a comprehensive electric mobility solutions provider with a presence across the full EV value chain. It runs an 18-acre R&D campus near Vadodara and another innovation center in Hyderabad, focusing on the development of long-range electric vehicles.
