Ather Energy plans to set up its 2nd manufacturing facility at Hosur in Tamil Nadu

Hero MotoCorp-backed electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Monday said its plans to set up its second manufacturing facility, which once commissioned in 2022, will expand its capacity to 4-lakh vehicles per year from 1.20 lakh units at present.

The new facility will come up at Hosur, in Tamil Nadu to cater to the growing demand for its e-two-wheelers — 450 X and 450 Plus — the company said in a release.

The Bengaluru-based Ather Energy had set up its first manufacturing facility at Hosur earlier this year.

Apart from EV manufacturing, the new manufacturing unit will also focus on lithium-ion batteries, which is a key focus area for Ather Energy, the company said.