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In a significant leap for India’s electric mobility and automotive safety segment, ZF Group, a global technology leader in driveline and chassis systems, has commenced the Start of Production (SOP) of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India. This marks ZF’s first-ever EPB SOP in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
The EPB system will be integrated into a recently launched electric vehicle by a leading Indian passenger car OEM, signaling a new era of advanced braking solutions tailored for India’s growing EV landscape. Over the next several years, several thousand units of the EPB system are scheduled for delivery.
Key Features and Benefits of ZF’s EPB System:
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🔹 Improved Fuel Efficiency through low drag design
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🔹 Reduced Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH)
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🔹 Enhanced Driver Safety with anti-lock emergency braking on two wheels
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🔹 Simple One-Touch Operation for parking activation
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🔹 Integrated Brake System with dynamic actuation and brake pad wear sensing
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🔹 Scalable Architecture for various vehicle types including passenger cars, LCVs, and light trucks
This development underscores ZF’s “Make in India for India and the World” strategy and aligns with the country’s transition toward next-generation vehicle technologies, including electrification and software-defined mobility.
Akash Passey, President, ZF Group India, commented:
“The SOP of ZF’s first Electric Park Brake in India, on a product like the all-new EV platform, embodies our commitment to offering world-class mobility solutions tailored for the Indian market. With systems like the EPB, we are not just enhancing safety and performance — we’re empowering Indian automakers to deliver globally competitive products.”
As a pioneer in brake technology, ZF has already deployed over 250 million EPB callipers on roads worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive suite of electronic brake, steering, and damping systems, placing it at the forefront of innovation for software-defined vehicles.
About ZF’s EPB Technology:
The EPB goes beyond traditional mechanical parking brakes by offering:
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Full electronic control
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Modular design suited to diverse platforms
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Integration with ADAS and other intelligent vehicle systems
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A key stepping stone in the transition to fully digital, intelligent braking systems
Impact on Indian Automotive Industry:
This move solidifies ZF’s commitment to India’s evolving mobility landscape by introducing globally benchmarked technologies tailored for local manufacturing and application. It positions ZF as a long-term strategic partner for Indian OEMs in their EV and safety technology roadmap.
