Building an electric vehicle ecosystem takes more than putting new vehicles on the road.

It also requires battery research, specialised engineering talent, testing facilities and a manufacturing base that can support the industry as it grows.

As Karnataka looks to strengthen its position in the EV sector, Minister for Home, Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, and E-Governance Priyank Kharge has asked industry players to help shape a roadmap for the state's electric mobility ecosystem.

Ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, Kharge held a roundtable with companies and stakeholders from Karnataka's EV industry to understand their priorities, identify areas for collaboration and discuss ways to accelerate the sector's growth.

The meeting brought together representatives from Exponent Energy, Ultraviolette, Simple Energy, Sun Mobility, Moonrider and Multiplex EV, alongside other manufacturers, technology companies, battery and energy solutions providers and startups.

The discussions covered several areas that could strengthen Karnataka's EV ecosystem, including industry-led research and development, advanced testing and certification facilities, specialised skilling programmes, incubation support and manufacturing infrastructure.

Priyank Kharge emphasised that government support should be shaped by the actual requirements of companies operating across the EV value chain.

“The government is committed to supporting the growth of the EV sector in Karnataka. However, our interventions must be guided by what the industry actually needs,” he said.

He urged companies to come together, identify common priorities and submit a consolidated roadmap to the government. This would help determine which infrastructure and support measures need to be taken forward.

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