Bengaluru to get dedicated electric vehicle city; 80 acres identified near city

Karnataka is stepping closer to building its own electric vehicle city by identifying nearly 80 acres of land for a dedicated EV ecosystem. The project aims to create a single hub for testing, validation, research and development, helping the state strengthen its leadership in India’s fast-growing EV sector. ​

Land parcels are being explored within a 100km radius of Bengaluru, with Tumakuru, Ramanagara and Chikkaballapur emerging as key contenders. Officials say space constraints inside the city make peripheral locations ideal for large testing tracks, labs and manufacturing support facilities. (AI image)

A consultation meeting brought together major EV players and IT-BT department officials to shape the project. An industry consortium will submit recommendations to build a complete EV ecosystem covering design, testing, certification and production before vehicles reach the market. (AI image)

The EV city is being planned to serve companies of all sizes. Startups need basic infrastructure, mid-sized firms require research backing, while large players look for advanced R&D support, ensuring the ecosystem benefits every stage of EV development. (AI image)

The project envisions testing tracks, charging infrastructure, labs, certification centres and R&D hubs in one integrated campus. This plug-and-play environment will help manufacturers move seamlessly from concept to certified vehicle under one roof. (AI image)

Once operational, Karnataka’s EV city could redefine how electric vehicles are built and tested in India. By combining policy support with infrastructure, the state aims to accelerate clean mobility while creating jobs and strengthening industrial growth. (AI image)

With the largest concentration of EV startups in the country, Karnataka already leads in electric mobility innovation. The proposed EV city is expected to reinforce Bengaluru’s image as India’s electric vehicle capital and attract global investors and technology partners.

By enabling local testing and validation, the EV city will cut logistics expenses for manufacturers. Faster certification means quicker market entry, helping Karnataka-based companies remain competitive in India’s rapidly evolving electric mobility landscape. (AI image)