Musashi, a Japanese car component manufacturer, has announced its debut into the Indian electric mobility sector in partnership with BNC Motors. The corporation has claimed that it intends to invest Rs 70 crore in the startup's initial phase. Musashi India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, manufactures gearbox components for two and four-wheel drive vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
Musashi wishes to use its design and technological expertise to the development of an electric vehicle (EV) unit comprised of a motor, power control unit (PCU), and gearbox. This e-Axle will be manufactured at the company's Bengaluru plant beginning in October. Musashi would invest Rs 70 crore in the first phase to develop a product assembly line at its Bengaluru manufacturing facility.
Musashi Seimitsu Industries CEO Toshihisa Otsuka underlined the company's commitment to introducing Musashi's sophisticated technology and expertise to the Indian electric transportation market. He emphasised their commitment to delivering critical components that will aid in the growth and success of electric vehicles.
Musashi's entry into the e-mobility sector is made possible through a strategic partnership with Bharat New-Energy Company (BNC) Motors in India. Furthermore, the company has signed preliminary partnerships with Strom in Thailand, EV Go in Vietnam, and Arc Ride in Kenya. These collaborations involve the provision of e-Axles made in India.
Musashi hopes to make a substantial influence on India's expanding electric mobility landscape with this endeavour. The company hopes to contribute to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in many markets by combining its technical prowess with strategic relationships. Musashi's commitment to establishing a solid manufacturing ecosystem for electric mobility components in India is shown in the Rs 70 crore investment in the first phase.
Musashi is prepared to play a critical role in driving the growth and success of the electric mobility sector in India and other foreign markets as a result of this expansion.