EV Hiring Moderates as Battery Tech, Charging Infra, and Software Integration Shape Demand in HY1: TeamLease Employment Outlook Report

As per the latest TeamLease Employment Outlook Report, hiring in the EV and EV Infrastructure sector remains steady, with Net Employment Change (NEC) at 4.9% in HY1 FY 2026–27, moderating from 6.4% in the previous half-year, reflecting a shift from rapid expansion to more calibrated, capability-led growth. The outlook is driven by continued investments in EV manufacturing, battery technology, and charging infrastructure, alongside policy support through PLI schemes and EV adoption incentives. While 64% of employers expect hiring to increase, 27% expect no change, and 9% anticipate reductions as the sector balances expansion with efficiency. These findings are based on a survey of 1,268 employers across 23 industries and 20 cities, conducted between November 2025 and January 2026.

Battery Technology and Charging Infrastructure Drive New Roles: Demand is rising for battery engineers, power electronics specialists, EV software developers, and charging infrastructure experts, as the ecosystem evolves toward integrated, technology-driven mobility solutions.

Selective Hiring Reflects Maturing Growth Cycle: Around 9% of employers expect hiring reductions, particularly as automation, process optimisation, and stabilising capacity reduce the need for rapid workforce expansion across certain operational roles.

Sector Moves Toward Deep-Tech and Engineering-Led Talent: The talent landscape is shifting toward specialised, high-skill roles across advanced manufacturing, embedded systems, and EV platforms, marking a transition from scale-led growth to capability depth and innovation-driven hiring.

Top Job Functions: Percentage of Employers Interested in Hiring:

Engineering – 53%

Information Technology – 47%

Sales and Marketing – 43%

Top Job Locations: The major hubs attracting EV talent are:

Bengaluru – 23%

Delhi- 20%

Pune – 18%

The projected yearly salary increment for the calendar year 2026 for the EV and EV Infrastructure is 10.5%.

Reflecting on the findings, Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services, said, “The moderation in NEC to +4.9% indicates that the EV sector is entering a more structured phase of growth. As investments in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and EV platforms mature, hiring is becoming increasingly focused on specialised engineering and software capabilities. The sector’s future will be defined by a more agile, innovation-led, and technology-driven workforce.”