• Highlights growing adoption of eSCVs across logistics and e-commerce sectors

Chennai, 13 May, 2026 — Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand of the diversified Murugappa Group, today announced the rollout of its 1,000th EVIATOR electric small commercial vehicle (eSCV) from its manufacturing facility in Ponneri, Chennai, marking a key milestone in its journey to scale electric cargo mobility in India.

The milestone comes amid a steady shift towards electrification in the commercial vehicle ecosystem, with growing adoption across e-commerce, FMCG, and last-mile delivery operations. It also follows the recent expansion of the EVIATOR portfolio with the launch of EVIATOR 350 (32 kWh) and EVIATOR 350L+ (50 kWh) variants, further strengthening Montra Electric’s presence in the fast-growing eSCV segment.

Engineered for high-utilisation urban logistics, the EVIATOR platform is built to deliver consistent performance, higher uptime, and improved operating economics. The vehicle offers a payload capacity of 1.7 tonnes and a 10.3 ft loading deck, enabling efficient movement of high-volume cargo across intra-city routes.

Powered by a liquid-cooled Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, the EVIATOR delivers a real-world driving range of over 170+ km, making it suitable for intensive daily operations. It supports CCS2 DC fast charging, enabling up to 80% charge in approximately 60 minutes. With a top speed of 80 kmph, the vehicle is optimized for time-sensitive logistics use cases.

Mr. Jalaj Gupta, Managing Director, Montra Electric (TICMPL), said, “The rollout of our 1,000th EVIATOR marks a significant milestone in our scale-up journey and reflects the growing confidence in electric small commercial vehicles within mainstream logistics. What makes this achievement meaningful is its foundation in real-world deployment across diverse duty cycles. This reinforces our focus on building solutions that combine robust technology with practical operational relevance, enabling higher uptime and stronger returns for our customers.”

Mr. Saju Nair, CEO, Montra Electric (e-SCV), added, “The 1,000-vehicle milestone is a strong validation of the EVIATOR platform’s reliability and performance in demanding logistics environments. With our expanded product range, we are well-positioned to address varied customer needs while supporting fleet operators with solutions that enhance utilisation, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.”

With a starting price of ₹14.58 lakh (Introductory ex-showroom price), the Montra Electric EVIATOR offers a technology-led, scalable solution for businesses transitioning towards electric fleets.

About Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, Murugappa Group)

Montra Electric, (Company Name: TI Clean Mobility Private Limited), is a pioneering clean mobility brand from the Murugappa Group, one of India’s oldest and most respected business conglomerates with a legacy spanning 125 years. Drawing in deep expertise of converting ‘Metal to Mobility’ earnt with decades of manufacturing high precision automotive and industrial components for India and Global needs; coupled with the track record of creating strong brands, Montra Electric has set on the vision of clean mobility. The Company operates under 4 business verticals – Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Mid & Small Commercial Vehicles, Last Mile Three wheelers and Electric Tractors including through its subsidiaries. The fast-expanding portfolio of Montra Electric consists of the India’s first 55 Ton Electric Truck Trailer RHINO, 3.5 Ton Small Commercial Vehicle EVIATOR, Last Mile Passenger Vehicle SUPER AUTO, Last Mile Delivery solution SUPER CARGO and India’s first Electric Tractor E-27.

About Murugappa Group

A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.

Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.

Guided by the Five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 94,041employees.