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Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has crossed access to over 30,000 EV charging points across India through its myHyundai app. The app provides integrated charging networks accessible via a single platform set up in partnership with leading CPOs (Charge Point Operators) and service providers, the company said in a statement. "Through the integration of over 30,000 charging points on the myHyundai app, we are empowering EV users with one of India's largest charging networks accessible through a single platform," HMIL MD & CEO, Tarun Garg said, reiterating the company will more than triple its proprietary DC fast public charging network from 183 stations today to 600 stations by 2030.
The Goa government plans to offer up to 50 per cent subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and autorickshaw operators to accelerate the state's transition to clean mobility, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said. Chairing a high-level meeting on Sustainable Transport Strategy, Sawant on Friday directed the Department of New and Renewable Energy to finalise the subsidy scheme and draft a policy to transition industrial establishments to cleaner energy alternatives. According to an official statement, the chief minister asked the department to draft a policy for the phased replacement of diesel generator (DG) sets installed in industrial and commercial establishments. The proposed policy will encourage the use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar photovoltaic systems integrated with battery storage, gas-based systems wherever feasible, and other sustainable energy technologies. Sawant said the policy should include a clear implementation roadmap, ...
With the West Asia war accelerating demand for new electric vehicles, JSW MG Motor India is cashing in on the opportunity and expects to end the year with new energy vehicles contributing up to 80 per cent of its overall sales this year, its MD Anurag Mehrotra said on Thursday. The company, which unveiled its ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology) -- a platform for multiple new energy vehicles (NEVs) -- will soon launch an electric vehicle, based on the platform, followed by a plug-in hybrid later this year, Mehrotra told PTI in an interview. "After March, once the West Asia crisis hit, we are actually seeing a better traction on NEVs, and that is clearly visible by the penetration going up," he said, when asked about the impact on vehicle demand due to fuel price hikes after the West Asia war broke out. The passenger vehicle industry EV penetration was only 3.8 per cent in January and in June, it was over 8 per cent, Mehrotra noted. "So it tells you that consumers
: Electric mobility firm Zelio E-Mobility on Monday announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with an annual production capacity of 60,000 units, as part of its expansion strategy in south India and parts of Maharashtra. With the commissioning of the new plant, the company's total installed manufacturing capacity has increased to 2.4 lakh units per annum across its four facilities. Established with a capital investment of up to Rs 1 crore, the new facility spans approximately 39,000 sq ft and will support electric scooter assembly, storage, logistics, and allied business operations, the company said. The plant will manufacture and assemble electric two-wheeler models from Zelio E-Mobility's product portfolio to begin with, it added. The Coimbatore plant will primarily cater to southern markets, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and south Maharashtra. During its initial phase of operations, Zelio said the
Mandates under the newly announced electric vehicle policy should not be imposed, a transport union said in a letter written to LG TS Sandhu. In the letter, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, a taxi and auto union, opposed the mandatory registration of new electric-only autos starting next year. "At present, there are not enough EV charging stations, battery-swapping facilities, easy financial assistance, affordable loans, practical transition plans, or a clear policy for the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. "Making EVs mandatory without these basic arrangements would place an unbearable financial burden on lakhs of drivers, small transport businesses and individual vehicle owners," Shyam Sunder, general secretary, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, said in the letter dated July 9. Sunder further said, "Our organisation supports a clean environment and modern technology. However, it is neither fair nor justified to enforce any policy without adequate preparation, ...
India's electric vehicle (EV) components market is expected to expand eightfold to around Rs 3.55 lakh crore over the next seven years, from Rs 41,000 crore in 2025, according to an industry report. This forecast comes from the newly released 'India Electric Vehicle & Components Market Overview Report' by India Energy Storage Alliance and Customized Energy Solutions (CES), released at the India Energy Storage Week 2026 event in New Delhi. The report pointed to the emergence of a dynamic domestic opportunity, as the EV component value chain becomes a central pillar in India's industrial and clean mobility ambitions, a statement said. Vinayak Walimbe, Managing Director, Customized Energy Solutions, said, "India's EV momentum is unmatched, powered by innovation and collaboration. Strengthening domestic supply chains will be central to our clean mobility success." The culmination of this week's industry dialogue took place at India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 on Friday. The ...
The International Road Federation (IRF) on Thursday urged the Delhi Chief Minister to remove the price ceiling on incentives under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, stating that all EVs, regardless of their price, play an equal role in reducing pollution. At present, to qualify for the 100 per cent road tax and registration fee waiver, the vehicle's ex-showroom price must be Rs 30 lakh or below; electric cars priced above this cap receive no tax breaks, IRF said in a statement. In a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, IRF president emeritus KK Kapila commended the Delhi government for its proactive efforts in promoting electric mobility through attractive incentives and the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. Kapila, however, emphasised that restricting incentives to vehicles below a specified price limit may discourage the adoption of electric vehicles in several segments of the market. He suggested that the government extend EV incentives without any price ceiling s
JSW MG Motor India is looking to increase localisation level of its flagship electric vehicle Windsor to over 70 per cent to reduce supply chain risks as it eyes a double-digit overall sales growth in 2026, according to company Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra. The Windsor EV, which has crossed cumulative wholesales of 75,000 units in 21 months since launch in October 2024, has become the company's growth driver. "As demand for Windsor continues to grow, we are focusing on increasing the localisation levels to over 70 per cent to reduce supply chain risks. The MG Windsor will continue to be one of our flagship products, enabling us to target a double digit growth by the end of this calendar year," Mehrotra told PTI. In 2025, JSW MG Motor India clocked total sales of 70,554 across its models. In June this year, Windsor clocked sales of 4,056 units. In the past 21 months it has clocked an average monthly sales of 3,700 units per, thus becoming a growth driver for the company. It is
The new electric vehicle (EV) policy will be implemented entirely through an online portal with real-time monitoring, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Thursday. Singh held a review meeting with transport department officials and finalised the operational guidelines of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 approved earlier this week. "Through the dedicated online portal, approvals of vehicle models, processing of purchase and scrapping incentives, and exemptions for eligible vehicles will be handled in a completely digital and time-bound manner with clearly defined responsibilities and accountability," Singh said in a statement. Singh asked the officials to adhere to prescribed timelines so that approvals, incentives and exemptions are processed transparently and in a time-bound manner. The operational guidelines include a single-window portal for approval of eligible EV models, submission and processing of purchase and scrapping incentive applications, exemption from no-ent
Adoption of electric mobility has become the most essential task for India as the West Asia crisis has shown how vulnerable the country is to external forces as far as energy is concerned, Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, said on Thursday. The country also needs to focus on localisation and reduce imports from China for critical parts while pushing for electric mobility, Kapoor said while addressing a conference on 'Building India an electric mobility hub for Viksit Bharat' organised by industry body Assocham. The topic has "become even more relevant after the West Asia crisis. Probably, I would say that for our country now getting into electric mobility has become the most essential task, which we all collectively have to accomplish," he noted. He said if India's crude oil imports dropped, it would give a lot more strength to the economy and help the rupee to appreciate. Reflecting on how the share markets behave during the crisis, Kapoor said, "We have become
With India's electric vehicle adoption crossing the 'early adopters' phase, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is turning to majority of customers to drive EV adoption with four new products and over ten refreshes lined up for launch by FY31 to sustain its leadership position. Early Adopters are those consumers who adopt a new idea or technology to gain a competitive edge. The company is preparing for the next phase of growth in its electric vehicles segment, eyeing over 30 per cent EV penetration by FY31, according to an investor presentation. "Currently, EVs are being considered by the early majority; we will enhance products to drive adoption among early and late majority customers," the company said. Early majority consumers are those who need to see successful case studies before buying, while late majority consumers are skeptical individuals who adopt only after the average person has adopted a new idea or technology. EV adoption in India has crossed "from early adopters into th
Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors on Sunday said it has secured orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles (eCV) across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments. The orders comprising around 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, cut across a diverse range of applications from e-commerce, logistics, FMCG and FMCD distribution, and intra-city mobility to demanding sectors like cement, steel, mining, and tarmac operations, alongside inter- and intra-city passenger transport. This wide-ranging deployment reflects growing customer confidence in electric mobility solutions in real-world conditions and signals a decisive shift from pilot programmes to scaled, operational integration of EVs across use cases, Tata Motors said. The company said over the past 12 months, it has significantly strengthened its electric commercial vehicle portfolio, introducing a new generation of eCVs tailored to varied duty cycles and operating conditions.