ZF Group has begun supply of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India marking the first time the company has localised this technology for the country’s passenger vehicle market. The system will be supplied to a leading Indian carmaker for its newly launched electric vehicle platform. This development highlights ZF’s growing role in supporting India’s transition towards electric mobility and safer, software-defined vehicle systems.
Until now the company’s EPB systems had primarily been deployed in international markets. The localisation of this braking solution for India reflects both growing demand for advanced systems in the country and ZF’s strategic push to align its global technologies with regional needs.
ZF’s EPB is designed not just as a parking brake but as a fully integrated component of the overall braking system. It supports features such as two-wheel anti-lock emergency braking and electronic brake pad wear monitoring. It uses a low-drag design to improve vehicle efficiency and has been engineered to reduce noise and vibration during operation. These features contribute to both performance and refinement, and reflect how braking systems are being transformed alongside drivetrain technologies.
According to ZF, the EPB system will be delivered in several thousand units over the coming years suggesting a long-term supply contract and the likelihood of broader adoption among Indian vehicle programmes. Its modular architecture allows it to scale across vehicle categories, from compact passenger cars to light commercial vehicles. This flexibility is likely to appeal to manufacturers looking for adaptable systems that meet multiple platform requirements without excessive re-engineering.
Akash Passey, President, ZF Group in India, stated that advanced systems like the EPB not only support safety and comfort but help Indian automakers meet international quality expectations. The technology also fits ZF’s broader plan of offering solutions that serve both Indian and global markets.
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