Funding · Mobility & Logistics
RoadGrid secures Rs 13 crore grant for manufacturing facility
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- RoadGrid
- What it does
- EV charging hardware developer
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- Rs 13 crore
- Stage
- grant
- Based in
- Indore
- Founded
- 2020
- Sector
- Mobility & Logistics
What they do
RoadGrid builds patented universal EV chargers and energy management software
What happened
The company received Rs 13 crore from the Technology Development Board to build a factory
Why it matters
Production starts in March 2027 with capacity for 2,000 chargers annually
The details
- RoadGrid received Rs 13 crore in financial assistance from the Technology Development Board.
- The grant supports a total project cost of Rs 27.5 crore for a new facility.
- Funds will establish a manufacturing plant for its patented Universal EV Charger.
- Commercial production is expected to begin in March 2027.
- The facility will have an annual production capacity of 2,000 chargers.
- The project aims to create more than 100 direct jobs.
- This follows an earlier pre-Series A round of Rs 12 crore led by Venture Catalysts.
- The government support strengthens India's domestic manufacturing capabilities for EV equipment.
The bigger picture
- The funding reduces dependence on imported technologies for advanced charging hardware.
- The facility will use locally manufactured components for assembly.
- RoadGrid already serves six enterprise customers across multiple sectors.
- The grant aligns with national goals for indigenous technology development.
About the business
- RoadGrid develops indigenous charging hardware and intelligent software platforms.
- Its Universal EV Charger integrates a 140 kW dual DC charging system.
- The charger supports CCS2 and Type 6 connectors plus AC charging.
- A single platform enables seamless charging for two-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
- The company manages end-to-end manufacturing of power electronics and software.
- It operates facilities in Indore, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
- RoadGrid has deployed over 100 EV chargers so far.
- The company currently employs over 40 people.
- Expected annual revenue is around Rs 100 crore at full initial production.
What happens next
- RoadGrid plans to start commercial production in March 2027.
- The company intends to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.
The deal
- Type
- Grant
Investors
- Venture Catalysts (Lead) — Led the pre-Series A round earlier this year.
Founders
- Deepesh Shrinath, Co-founder
- Shashank Narayan, Co-founder and CTO
- Chandraprakash Akotkar, Co-founder
- Bharat Joshi, Co-founder
About RoadGrid
- Product
- EV charging startup
- Customers
- EV charging network operators, commercial property owners, and electric fleet managers
- How it makes money
- Generates revenue through the sale and deployment of proprietary EV charging hardware, embedded software, and energy management platforms
- What sets it apart
- Patented Universal EV Charger platform providing 140 kW dual DC charging compatible with multiple connector standards and vehicle segments
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