New electric tractor with 3.5 hours fast charging launched by ITL, maker of Sonalika tractors

International Tractors Limited (ITL), maker of well-known Sonalika tractors has announced plans to double its global sales in the next three years. In alignment with its ambition, ITL has launched five new tractors, including an all-electric model called the SV Series. The SV Series electric tractor has been developed under ITL’s Solis brand of tractors, it is designed for international markets such as Europe, USA, Africa and South America.

ITL launched the Solis SV Series electric tractor, Series S, Series C, Series H and Series N tractor at an event in Gurugram on October 14. The SV Series electric tractor produces high torque and also supports fast-charging of 0-100 percent in just 3 to 3.5 hours. Regular charging takes 8 hours for a zero to full charge. While Series H, Series S, and Solis SV models are launched globally, Series C will be available for European markets and Series N will cater to markets including Europe, USA, Africa and South America Regions.
Sushant Sagar Mittal, Executive Director of ITL reports that the company has invested Rs 850 crore in technology and a new manufacturing plant. An additional Rs 150 crore have been invested towards research and development of the new tractors as well.

At the launch, Rahul Mittal, Executive Director of ITL said, “We have found a winning formula by combining European styling and Japanese quality at Indian manufacturing costs. The special ingredient in this formula is our constant growth mindset with biggest network of channel partners who dream big, are willing to take up new challenges and are ready to reinvent. This formula is shaking up the global tractor industry. Our aim is to help farmers all across the globe to increase their productivity and make a difference in their life. We aim to achieve that through innovation.”