Sona Comstar to produce Make in India EV powertrains for cars, CVs with Equipmake

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd (Sona Comstar) today signed a technology licensing agreement with Equipmake, a UK-based technology company that has developed high-performance electric powertrains.

Under this agreement, Equipmake will license certain patented spoke motor and inverter technology in the power range of 100kW to 440 kW to Sona Comstar to manufacture and sell EV Powertrains, subsystems, and components for electric cars, buses, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles, states the media release.

According to the official statement, Sona Comstar will lead the business development and customer sales in India, Thailand and select South Asian countries, while Equipmake will lead the sales in the rest of the world. Sona Comstar will exclusively manufacture EV powertrains, sub-systems, and components, based on Equipmake's patented technology, for the target applications exclusively in India and other select markets.

In addition, Sona Comstar will also manufacture and sell EV powertrains, sub-systems, and components for the target applications to Equipmake and its global customers in other overseas markets. The companies expect the serial production of these systems to commence in 2025, said the release.


Equipmake specialises in ultra-high performance electric motors, complete EV drivetrains and ultra-fast power electronic systems.

Sona Comstar offers a wide range of traction motors and controllers for India's electric two- and three-wheeler segments. The company has sold more than 180,000 EV traction motors since starting production of these traction motors at its Chennai plant in November 2020. Under the partnership with Equipmake, Sona Comstar will expand its offerings to include high-voltage motors and inverters for passenger cars, electric buses, commercial vehicles and offroad vehicles, says the official release.
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