New Delhi, Mar 19: MATTER, the Ahmedabad-based electric mobility and energy technology company, emerged as a key voice at a closed-door leadership roundtable in New Delhi. The event was themed around “Managing Digital Transformation in the Evolving Tech Era.” The gathering brought together founders, CTOs and senior technology leaders from across the automotive and mobility ecosystem to discuss the shift toward software-defined vehicles, digitally integrated engineering platforms and next-generation manufacturing systems.
Representing MATTER, Founder and Group CEO Mohal Lalbhai shared insights on how emerging electric mobility platforms are reshaping product architecture, engineering approaches and the overall riding experience.
Commenting on the transformation underway in the automotive sector, Mohal Lalbhai said,
“The automotive industry is moving from mechanically defined vehicles to electrically defined platforms and now toward software-defined mobility. What this really means is that intelligence is moving to centralized compute, where the vehicle itself becomes a connected, continuously evolving system rather than a fixed mechanical product.”
Lalbhai also outlined MATTER’s vision for what he describes as AI-Defined Vehicles (AI.DV), where software, sensors and onboard intelligence operate on a centralised compute architecture to continuously evolve the vehicle experience. According to Lalbhai, such an approach can significantly simplify hardware complexity while enabling over-the-air upgrades, data-led services and new post-purchase value streams. Over time, he noted, this model could allow mobility companies to optimise cost structures while unlocking higher margins through software-driven capabilities.
During the discussion, MATTER’s innovation-led approach to electric mobility drew considerable interest from industry participants, particularly in the context of its flagship product AERA, India’s first geared electric motorcycle. As the sector undergoes a fundamental shift from conventional mechanical vehicles to digitally integrated mobility platforms, MATTER’s emphasis on building deeply engineered electric products with proprietary technologies stood out as an example of how new-age mobility companies are approaching the future of vehicle design.
Participants discussed how the convergence of advanced powertrain technologies, software intelligence and connected ecosystems is redefining both vehicle capabilities and user expectations.
Reflecting on MATTER’s approach to electric motorcycling, Lalbhai added,
“For us, the starting point is always first-principles engineering. Hardware must be robust, because that is the foundation on which all software innovation sits. With AERA, our goal was to combine that engineering depth with a new generation of intelligent features while still preserving the rider engagement that defines motorcycling.”
The roundtable also examined the broader transformation underway across the automotive value chain, including the growing role of digital engineering platforms, model-based design and industrial IoT in enabling faster product development cycles. Within this evolving landscape, MATTER’s vertically integrated technology stack, spanning proprietary motors, transmission systems, battery management platforms and connected vehicle interfaces, reflects a shift toward building mobility platforms that combine performance engineering with digital intelligence.
The company’s introduction of a geared electric motorcycle further demonstrates how traditional motorcycling dynamics can be reimagined through the lens of electric technology and modern vehicle architecture.
Speaking about the role of data and intelligent systems in shaping the future of mobility, Lalbhai said,
“Vehicles are becoming increasingly intelligent systems. When software, sensors and data begin to work together, the vehicle can understand how it is being used, adapt its performance and even anticipate maintenance needs. That shift will redefine how mobility platforms evolve over the next decade.”
This roundtable served as a platform for senior industry leaders to explore how automotive organisations can navigate the ongoing shift toward digital-first mobility ecosystems. MATTER’s participation highlighted the growing role of technology-driven mobility companies in shaping the future of the industry, where engineering innovation, software integration and rider-centric design are increasingly coming together to define the next era of electric motorcycling.
