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National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project

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NATRAX in Pithampur (run by NATRiP) is Asia's longest high-speed test track and the homologation backbone for Indian-built EVs. Used by every major OEM for high-speed durability, vehicle dynamics and EV-specific validation.

research institute Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, IN Founded 2009 Website0 alumni

Affiliated with Ministry of Heavy Industries

MoHI-promotedNABL accredited

Research overview

Research pillar score: 82/100 on the emobility.careers institution-ranking rubric. See full rankings →

OEM collaborations (4)

  • Tata Motors EV

    researchsince 2012
  • Mahindra Electric

    researchsince 2014
  • Bajaj Auto EV

    researchsince 2019
  • Hyundai India EV R&D

    researchsince 2020

Major facilities & labs

  • 11.3 km high-speed track (longest in Asia)
  • Wet-grip handling track
  • Crash test facility
  • Climatic chamber
  • EMC chamber

Industry & government partnerships

NATRiP consortium (7 testing centres)MoHIMoRTHARAIICATGARC