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EV & EV Infra Hiring Shifts Toward Execution as Reliability Becomes Priority: TeamLease Report
Nov 22, 2025
India’s EV and EV infrastructure hiring trends are moving from expansion-focused recruitment to execution-driven roles, with companies emphasising reliability, compliance, and specialised skills, according to the latest TeamLease Employment Outlook Report.
Hiring across India’s electric vehicle and EV infrastructure ecosystem is undergoing a strategic shift, with the sector pivoting from rapid expansion to disciplined execution. TeamLease’s latest Employment Outlook Report reveals a Net Employment Change of +6.4% in HY2, reflecting steady yet more measured growth compared to +7.1% in HY1.
Based on a survey of 1,251 employers across 23 industries and 20 cities, the report shows that 66% of employers anticipate expanding their workforce, 25% expect no change, and 9% foresee reductions. The shift signals companies’ growing focus on operational efficiency, ROI-driven hiring, and readiness for large-scale deployment rather than aggressive build-outs.
The EV market’s 12-month sales run rate of nearly 2 million units continues to support consistent consumer demand, strengthened further by improvements in post-sales infrastructure. As financing mechanisms, pricing dynamics, and governance models evolve, organisations are prioritising safety, certification, compliance, and robust quality frameworks to ensure long-term reliability.
The report notes selective hiring cuts—especially among pilot vendors and niche SKUs—accounting for the 9% reduction in certain employer cohorts. However, overall hiring remains stable and execution-led, with companies seeking talent that can deliver consistency, uptime, and dependable service across the EV value chain.
Demand remains strongest for roles in engineering (61%), sales & marketing (57%), and IT technology (50%). Bengaluru (24%), Delhi (21%), and Chennai (18%) continue to be the top hiring locations. Skills most in demand include battery and BMS expertise, compliance, cell and pack testing, uptime management, and field technicians for installation and maintenance.
Commenting on the trends, Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President at TeamLease Services, said the sector’s movement toward execution is driven by the need for specialised skill sets and a sharp focus on operational reliability, service excellence, and sustained performance.