Global automotive technology giant ZF Group has announced the start of production (SOP) of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India, marking a key milestone in the company’s localisation and e-mobility push. This is the first time ZF’s EPB technology has been manufactured for and integrated into a passenger vehicle in the Indian market.
The EPB system will be featured in a recently launched electric vehicle developed by a leading Indian passenger car manufacturer. Though the company has not officially named the OEM, there are strong indications that the receiver is Mahindra.
Designed to reduce drag and improve fuel economy while limiting noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), the EPB also adds significant safety and performance enhancements. It enables emergency anti-lock braking, dynamic actuation, and includes smart brake pad wear detection—functions previously unavailable in traditional mechanical parking brakes.
“This SOP of ZF’s first Electric Park Brake in India represents our commitment to supporting Indian OEMs with best-in-class mobility solutions,” said Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India.
The modular EPB architecture allows for scalability across vehicle types—from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles—giving automakers greater design flexibility. ZF has already delivered over 250 million EPB callipers globally and is investing heavily in software-defined braking, steering, and damping systems.
