Musashi India Pvt Ltd has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)
with Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited, Pune, for the supply
of integrated electric powertrain systems for Kinetic Green’s upcoming
two-wheeler platforms. The agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to
advancing electric mobility solutions in India.
Under the partnership, Musashi India will supply a
side-mounted e-Axle, an integrated complete powertrain solution comprising a
motor, gearbox and controller (VCU & MCU), for Kinetic Green’s
next-generation electric two-wheelers. Pilot batch supplies will commence in
December 2026, followed by start of production (SOP) at Musashi Delta e-Axle
India’s existing facility in Bengaluru.
The powertrain solution will feature a 4.7 kW IPM motor
integrated with a gearbox in a side-mounted e-Axle configuration, designed to
deliver improved performance, efficiency and reliability for the two-wheeler
segment. Musashi has developed the two-wheeler side-mounted e-Axle by
leveraging its expertise in integrating the gearbox, motor and controller into
a single compact unit.
The advanced solution is designed to deliver higher range,
which may help customers optimise battery costs through size reduction, while
ensuring high durability and lower service and maintenance requirements
compared to centre- and hub-mounted drive systems. The side-mounted
configuration also allows for increased luggage space compared to conventional
centre-mounted designs.
“This LOI marks an important milestone in our journey to
support India’s transition to electric mobility. Our integrated powertrain
solution reflects Musashi’s focus on innovation, efficiency, and reliability.
We are pleased to partner with Kinetic Green and look forward to building a
long-term collaboration that brings advanced mobility technologies to the
market,” said Naoya Nishimura, CEO, Musashi India & Africa region.
Dr Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green,
said, “At Kinetic Green, we believe the future of mobility is electric,
intelligent, and sustainable — and every partnership we forge must be anchored
in that conviction. Our collaboration with Musashi India is a powerful step
forward in that direction. Through this collaboration, we are making
world-class powertrain technology accessible to the everyday Indian consumer —
without compromise on performance, reliability, or value. At Kinetic Green, we
remain deeply committed to accelerating India's green mobility transition, and
partnerships like this one are at the heart of how we will get there.”
The collaboration is envisioned as a long-term strategic
partnership, with Kinetic Green also aligning to adopt Musashi’s
next-generation technologies in future phases of the programme, including
advancements under its upcoming platforms.
Musashi India continues to strengthen its position in the
electric mobility ecosystem by delivering advanced, integrated powertrain
solutions tailored to evolving market needs, while supporting OEMs in
accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry is a global technology
manufacturer with mobility at its core, with business operations also extending
into fields such as energy and biotechnology. Drawing on the precision
processing technology and integrated production system developed since its
founding in 1938, along with a global network spanning 14 countries, Musashi’s
core business is the development, manufacture and sale of components for four-wheel
and two-wheel vehicles.
While accelerating its commitment to next-generation
mobility, including EVs and autonomous driving, Musashi is also focused on new
businesses beyond its traditional domains. These include Smart Industry, which
automates and improves the efficiency of manufacturing operations, and Energy
Solution, which supports the energy infrastructure of next-generation society,
including AI data centres and electric mobility.