JSW Motors Teams Up with Tata Elxsi to Set Up EV Tech Hub in Pune

Pune, Apr 24 (New Delhi): JSW Motors has signed an agreement with Tata Elxsi to set up an EV technology centre in Pune, signalling its push to build software capabilities alongside vehicle manufacturing.

EV Tech Hub In Pune

JSW Motors and Tata Elxsi will jointly establish the JNEXT – JSW NextGen Technology Centre in Pune. The facility will focus on developing connected platforms for electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles that JSW Motors plans to introduce in the coming years.
Tata Elxsi will lead the development of the connected vehicle platform and a unified customer-facing application for future models. The work will cover the full development cycle, including system design, integration, production readiness, and post-sales support.

Shift Toward Software-Led Vehicle Systems

The move reflects the wider shift in the automotive sector toward software-defined vehicles, where features such as remote diagnostics, performance monitoring, and over-the-air updates are becoming standard. The proposed centre will work closely with JSW Motors’ research and manufacturing teams to build systems linked to connectivity, cybersecurity, location-based services, and AI-led analytics.
The partnership will also support testing, validation, and functional safety processes required for vehicles that rely heavily on digital systems.

Linked To Upcoming Manufacturing Plans

JSW Motors is currently setting up a manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to support its planned electric vehicle rollout. The technology centre is expected to complement these manufacturing efforts by strengthening in-house software and digital engineering capabilities. The collaboration also includes work on predictive maintenance tools, cloud-based vehicle platforms, and digital systems designed to support future vehicle programmes.