Electric mobility startup iGo has announced a strategic partnership with Pune-based automotive manufacturer Sun Electro Devices to accelerate production of its 2.5-wheeler smart electric vehicles. The collaboration marks a shift from the traditional giga-factory vertical integration model toward an ecosystem-driven manufacturing approach.
Unlike earlier EV industry trends, which focused on in-house production supported by schemes such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI), iGo will leverage India’s existing manufacturing ecosystem to deliver innovation at scale.
Sun Electro Devices, based in Chakan, Pune, brings decades of experience in high-volume, high-precision automotive production, backed by a seasoned workforce and a robust supplier network. This expertise will support iGo’s plan to disrupt urban mobility with connected EVs equipped with safety features such as anti-topple stabilization, on-demand self-balancing, and a triple-disc CBS braking system.
“With this partnership, we aim to overcome the last-mile challenge of taking a certified product into mass manufacturing,” said Sravan Appana, CEO of iGo. “Our focus is to create a product customers love by blending deep-tech innovation with proven manufacturing excellence.”
The company targets scaling production to 1,000 vehicles per month within seven months, with launches planned in Pune, Panjim, and Mumbai. The platform’s “twin-wheel” design is positioned as a new category between conventional scooters and e-rickshaws.
Industry observers note that the partnership reflects a broader shift in EV manufacturing philosophy — one that emphasizes collaboration with India’s established manufacturing base to bring next-generation mobility solutions to both domestic and global markets.
