Ford Reportedly Weighs Restarting Idled Indian Plant for EV Production

Ford is reportedly considering a return to manufacturing in India by converting its dormant facility near Chennai into an electric vehicle production hub. According to a Fortune India report, the automaker is working on plans to resume operations at the plant in Tamil Nadu, roughly four years after it halted production there.

The move would mark a significant shift for Ford in a market where it previously struggled to gain traction. Rather than focusing on conventional vehicles, the company appears to be evaluating the site specifically for EV manufacturing, though no timeline or investment details have been confirmed.

Ford has not publicly commented on the report, and it remains unclear whether the plan will move beyond the exploratory stage. If realized, the Chennai plant could become a key node in Ford’s broader electric vehicle strategy, potentially serving both domestic demand and export markets.

The story is still developing, and further details about the project’s scope or scale have not been disclosed.