Building Regional Supply Chain Resilience in The EV Industry: The Case of India's Kanpur EV Manufacturing Park

Abstract

The electric vehicle (EV) industry globally faces frequent supply chain disruptions due to raw material shortages, geopolitical tensions, and heavy reliance on imported components. In response, regional manufacturing clusters are emerging as effective strategies to enhance supply chain resilience. India's Kanpur EV Manufacturing Park, with an investment of ₹700 crore[1], exemplifies this approach by integrating EV component production, dedicated SME clusters, and strategic logistics infrastructure linked to India's Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). Using a qualitative analysis based entirely on secondary data sources, including industry reports, government publications, and reputable academic analyses, this paper evaluates the structural design, resilience strategies, and expected outcomes of the Kanpur initiative. It also briefly compares similar EV supply chain developments in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to underline shared strategic approaches. The findings indicate regionalized manufacturing ecosystems significantly mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, reduce external dependencies, and stimulate local economic growth. This paper concludes by highlighting best practices applicable to other regions aiming for enhanced EV industry resilience.