LML To Manufacture EVs At Former Harley-Davidson Manufacturing Plant

LML Electric has announced a strategic partnership with Saera Electric Auto, one of the largest two-wheeler producers, a firm that used to formerly manufacture motorcycles in India for Harley-Davidson. Saera's state-of-the-art facility strategically located in the auto hub of Bawal in Haryana is now set to produce the most disruptive range of the upcoming LML Electric vehicles. The highly advanced and innovative infrastructure of Saera, backed by its historical competence in manufacturing will now be leveraged to develop the upcoming EV range of products from the LML electric stable.

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Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Yogesh Bhatia, CEO of LML, said, "We are very pleased to announce this important collaboration with one of the most reputed manufacturing names in the two-wheeler and auto segment. Saera was our first choice because the company holds unparalleled expertise and reputation with some of the world's premier auto brands. At LML, we hold a strong vision with this alliance as we aspire to create a brand that is 100% localised and has an impeccable quality assurance that is world-class."

"We foresee an immediate need for automakers to reduce their dependence on imports and build an infrastructure that is designed and capable to address the rapidly growing demand in India and the world over. We are confident that this partnership will be a stepping stone in our vision to redefine and reimagine the future of EV manufacturing in India to bring the country at par with global manufacturing standards," he further added.

LML began manufacturing 100 cc scooters in 1983. The LML Vespa T5 and Select models were quite popular two-stroke scooters with a 150 cc engine in the 1980s and early '90s.

LML intends to build a future-ready manufacturing facility using Saera's cutting-edge technology and processes, the company said in a statement. This is the first of many steps for LML to transition into a 100 per cent 'Make in India' company by the end of 2025. The manufacturing plant, which spans 2,17,800 square feet and has a capacity of 18,000 units per month, is equipped with best-in-class infrastructure. Its prior excellence in manufacturing for global behemoths would offer a distinct edge in streamlining, scaling up and providing world-class quality assurance to LML, making this a very promising collaboration, the statement added. LML adds that as the company gears up to enter the EV industry, it is being approached by several design and engineering firms from Europe and Japan.

Incorporated in 1972, LML is best-known for its range of scooters in the 1980s, starting with manufacturing the Vespa XE in 1983. Later scooter models were introduced under the LML-Vespa and LML brand names. The company also introduced a couple of motorcycle models in the 1990s.