Gore targets India’s EV future with high-reliability venting solutions

Gore, a global leader in advanced materials science, is preparing for strategic expansion into India as the country accelerates its electric mobility ambitions. With passenger and commercial vehicle electrification gaining momentum, the demand for high-reliability components, particularly those protecting sensitive EV electronics, is rising rapidly. Leveraging over 35 years of automotive venting expertise, Gore’s proprietary expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane technology positions the company as a high-value solutions provider for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers seeking durability and world-class performance.

Core Competencies and Product Portfolio

Gore’s innovations revolve around its ePTFE membrane technology, which offers microporous breathability while providing exceptional resistance to water, dust, and contaminants. These attributes enable reliable protection for critical electronic systems. Over the decades, Gore has pioneered industry-leading venting solutions, including welded and adhesive vents, as well as advanced venting technologies for EV electronics, ADAS sensors, and e-Axle systems. This deep application expertise and technological edge set Gore apart from existing market solutions, particularly in the rapidly evolving EV segment.

India’s EV Ecosystem and Market Potential

India’s comprehensive E-Vehicle Policy, which encourages local EV manufacturing with minimum investments of US$500 million, reflects the nation’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2070. With Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) as primary powertrains, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims for EV30@2030 targets: 30% of new passenger cars, 70% of commercial passenger vehicles, and 80% of two-wheelers to be electric by 2030. Gore’s venting solutions are well-suited to meet these requirements, offering reliability under India’s harsh operating conditions of heat, humidity, dust, and rough terrain.

Target Applications and Market Strategy

Gore’s venting solutions integrate into critical EV systems, including battery enclosures, power electronics, electric drive units, and control modules. The company plans to serve the Indian market through direct sales, supported by an APAC-based application engineering team, while exploring strategic partnerships and distribution collaborations to strengthen local support.

Over the next five years, Gore aims to become a trusted technology partner in India’s automotive industry, focusing on segments such as EV power electronics, battery systems, and next-generation propulsion technologies, which are expected to drive its growth and contribute to India’s electric mobility transformation.