Hyundai Motor Group Joins Hands with IITs to Boost Battery and Electrification Research

Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to advance research in batteries and electrification. The collaboration includes IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras, aiming to create a robust research system tailored to the Indian market.

A key initiative under this partnership is the establishment of the Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Delhi. Funded by Hyundai Motor Group, the CoE will drive innovation in battery technology and electrification. The Group plans to invest approximately USD 7 million over five years, starting in 2025, to support joint research initiatives with the IITs. Areas of focus include software development, hydrogen fuel cells, and the creation of a sustainable electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

Hyundai Motor Group and representatives from IITs, including Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, Dean Sachin C. Patwardhan of IIT Bombay, and Dean Manu Santhanam of IIT Madras, formalized the partnership during a signing ceremony held at IIT Delhi.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the IITs, institutions recognized for their excellence in engineering and research,” said Naksup Sung, Head of Hyundai Motor Group R&D Planning & Coordination Center. “Through the Hyundai CoE, we aim to nurture talent and foster innovation that aligns with India’s evolving automotive needs.”

The collaboration aligns with the Indian government’s policies to expand EV adoption and leverages the expertise of IIT Delhi’s Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART), India’s premier EV research institute. The Hyundai CoE will facilitate technical and academic exchanges between Indian and Korean experts, host lectures by industry leaders, and organize training programs in Korea.

This initiative is also expected to strengthen Hyundai’s commitment to India, following the successful IPO of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL). The Group views the Hyundai CoE as instrumental in developing advanced technologies and India-specific products while fostering long-term employment opportunities and innovation in the Indian EV sector.

With this collaboration, Hyundai Motor Group reaffirms its dedication to driving mutual growth and innovation in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets.