Zelio E-Mobility opens Coimbatore plant, lifts annual capacity to 2.4 lakh units

The electric two-wheeler maker inaugurated a 39,000 sq ft Coimbatore facility adding 60,000 units of annual capacity across four plants. Backed by 81.8% YoY revenue growth to Rs 313.68 crore in FY26, Zelio is chasing south India dealer penetration with a 550-dealership target across 25 states.

— Source publishedMon, 13 Jul, 2026, 13:28 IST·First seen Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 13:37 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Zelio E-Mobility opened a Coimbatore electric two-wheeler plant, raising total capacity to 2.4 lakh units across four facilities, targeting south India dealer

Key facts

  • 60,000 units annual capacity
  • 2.4 lakh units total capacity
  • Rs 1 crore investment
  • 39,000 sq ft
  • 24,000-30,000 units initial
  • Rs 313.68 crore FY26 revenue
  • 81.8% YoY growth
  • 400+ dealers
  • 25 states
  • 550 dealerships target

Why this matters

Zelio's four-plant footprint and 25-state dealer ambition make it a rising EV two-wheeler consolidation or partnership candidate in south India.

What to watch

  • Monthly plant utilization vs 2.4 lakh capacity
  • Actual dealer count trajectory toward 550
  • FY27 revenue growth deceleration vs 81.8% base
  • FAME/state EV subsidy policy changes affecting low-speed segment
  • Competitor price actions in sub-Rs 1 lakh two-wheeler segment
  • Accelerate dealer signings in Tamil Nadu/Kerala/Karnataka to hit 550 within 12-18 months
  • Tie up EV retail financing partners to convert footfall to sales
  • Introduce higher-speed / L2 category models to broaden addressable market
  • Build local component sourcing near Coimbatore to protect margins