Ather-Infineon partnership to supercharge India’s electric 2W market

Ather Energy, a prominent electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a global leader in semiconductor solutions. The agreement, signed in Seoul, South Korea, marks a strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation in India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector.

The partnership will focus on the advancement of semiconductor technologies to support light electric vehicles (LEVs), enhance charging infrastructure, and improve safety systems. Both companies aim to contribute to the rapidly growing EV ecosystem in India by combining Ather’s expertise in LEV design with Infineon’s cutting-edge semiconductor solutions, including microcontrollers and automotive-related sensors.

Speaking on the occasion, Swapnil Jain, Executive Director and CTO, Ather Energy, said: “At Ather, we’ve always believed that building great EVs starts with getting the fundamentals right – performance, efficiency, reliability. Our approach has always been grounded in first-principles thinking and deep engineering, questioning how every system can be made better, faster, and more efficient. That’s where semiconductor innovation becomes critical. Infineon’s leadership in semiconductors and system solutions brings deep expertise that aligns with our engineering-first approach. Our partnership with Infineon gives us access to advanced technologies that can help us improve key systems, from charging to safety and explore ways to reduce system complexity and cost. We’re looking forward to seeing how this collaboration can help us push the boundaries, not just for our products, but for the larger EV ecosystem in India.”

Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Automotive at Infineon, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, stating: “India is one of the fastest-growing EV markets globally, and electric two-wheelers are at the heart of this transformation. We are thrilled to partner with Ather Energy to enable the next generation of sustainable mobility solutions. Our advanced SiC and GaN technologies will help drive energy-efficient and high-performance electric vehicles. This partnership will foster innovation that contributes meaningfully to India’s ambitious objective to reach a 30 percent sales share for EVs by 2030.”

The collaboration will explore innovations in sensing and safety to enhance vehicle performance and user experience. By delivering improvements in energy efficiency, charging speed, and overall system reliability, the partnership aims to make EVs more accessible, sustainable, and appealing to Indian consumers.