Location
Kovalam, Kerala
Year Founded
2020
Sector
Electric Vehicles
Seafund Entry
December 2025
SUBSector
Deep Tech EV Powertrain
Coinvestors
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Company Overview
C Electric Automotives is a Kerala-based deep technology company developing India’s next-generation intelligent electric powertrain systems. The company builds a fully indigenous powertrain intelligence stack, integrating motor control and vehicle control with proprietary firmware, algorithms, safety logic, diagnostics, and system-level optimization. C Electric’s solutions are designed specifically for real-world Indian operating conditions and have already been validated with more than 150,000 units deployed on Indian roads.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
India’s EV adoption is accelerating, but most domestic solutions rely on licensed or imported powertrain technologies. There is a critical gap in indigenous development of core EV intelligence – from motor control to system-level optimization – which limits customization, cost-efficiency, and long-term innovation in the domestic EV sector.
C Electric addresses this challenge by creating an in-house motor and vehicle control IP stack that allows OEMs to deliver high-performance, reliable, and intelligent EVs without dependency on foreign technology.
investment rationalE
Seafund’s investment in C Electric reflects a strategic shift from assembly-led EV ventures to companies that own the core powertrain intelligence.
- First-mover advantage: Fully indigenous powertrain stack with proven on-road deployment.
- Strong technical moat: Proprietary firmware, control algorithms, and vehicle-level optimization IP.
- Industrial relevance: Platform already validated with OEMs and real-world Indian operating conditions.
- Alignment with policy trends: Supports India’s push for EV indigenization and technology ownership.
C Electric’s approach positions it as a critical player in enabling high-performance, locally-engineered EVs and driving innovation in India’s electric mobility ecosystem.
FOUNDER BACKGROUND
Bavil Varghese
Co-Founder & CEO
Bavil brings deep expertise in EV technology and product strategy, having led multiple automotive technology projects in India. His vision is to build fully indigenous solutions that empower OEMs to deliver intelligent EV platforms domestically.
Ratheesh Nair
Co-Founder & CTO
Ratheesh is an expert in motor control systems and embedded firmware, with hands-on experience in designing high-performance EV powertrain systems. He leads the company’s IP and technology development, ensuring end-to-end system integration.