Electronic Vehicles

Delhi will soon have three new automated vehicle testing stations, with the government planning to make two of them operational by March, officials said. The facilities are coming up at Burari, Nand Nagri and Tehkhand. According to officials, work is nearing completion at the Nand Nagri station, which will be Delhi's first automated vehicle testing centre and will have an annual capacity of around 72,000 vehicles. The fully digital unit will operate without human intervention to ensure transparent and timely efficient fitness certification. The foundation stone of Delhi's second fully automated station, with a capacity of 73,000 vehicles annually, was inaugurated at Tehkhand in November. The government has floated a tender for carrying out electrification work at this station at an estimated cost of Rs 21.28 lakh, they said. Work is likely to begin soon and will be completed in three months, the official added. The existing inspection and certification centre at Burari is being ..

VinFast Auto India on Friday said it has joined hands with State Bank of India to facilitate loans for customers. The agreement aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the electric automaker's first product rollout in the country. The collaboration allows the automaker to leverage State Bank of India's extensive pan-India network of nearly 23,000 branches to reach customers across urban and emerging markets alike, Vinfast Auto said in a statement. "This partnership will not only offer convenient and competitive financing solutions, but also extend the brand's presence to a broader audience, enabling a seamless and holistic EV ownership journey," VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said. VinFast, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Vingroup JSC, is gearing up for the launch of its VF 6 and VF 7 models in India.

The growth of EVs offers some challenges to both the Indian automotive industry and, more broadly, the government

French auto major Renault is looking for the EV ecosystem in India to mature before getting into the space. The company also said it is expecting to complete the acquisition of Nissan stake in the Chennai manufacturing plant "very soon." Earlier, Renault rolled out the all-new, seven-seater Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Triber at a starting price of Rs 6.29 lakh (ex-showroom). "We are doing our analysis. We are looking for the whole ecosystem to mature before we put the product in place," said Venkatram Mamillapalle, Managing Director at Renault India. Currently, what Renault India is looking for is the "maturity of the market, the regulation and the ecosystem. All three together," he added. He said that the company is going to be there in multi-powertrain options, including electric, adding, "We will take an appropriate time to announce the launches, and one at a time. " "CNG and gasoline are already there. So we are talking about other energies. The endeavour to come to that lev

Epsilon Group sets up Everta to manufacture DC chargers with Rs 300 crore plan, starting with a Bengaluru plant and aiming for 15% market share by 2030

Spanning 500 acres, the project will be anchored by the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) as part of the Kanpur Metropolitan Development Vision 2030

The policy framework was discussed at a meeting held here in presence of Usha Padhee, principal secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, principal secretary, Energy

India offers fresh import duty cuts and manufacturing incentives to attract global EV giants like Tesla; but VinFast and BYD face hurdles under the scheme's eligibility criteria

Looking for alternative sourcing for Rare earth magnets and focussing on right level of inventory, Chandra says

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast on Tuesday said it has partnered with Global Assure to strengthen its customer service network across India. Under the partnership, Global Assure will oversee delivery of essential customer care services, including a dedicated 24x7 call centre, nationwide roadside assistance (RSA), mobile charging solutions, and on-demand mobile service operations, the company said in a statement. "As VinFast is gearing up to launch its premium electric SUVs - the VF 7 and VF 6 in India market, this partnership underlines the brand's commitment to ensure prompt, dependable, and customer-focused support across the country," VinFast CEO Asia Pham Sanh Chau said. The company is eyeing a launch in India with its VF7 and VF6 models before the festival season this year. "With Global Assure's extensive expertise in deep understanding of Indian customer needs and pan-India presence, VinFast customers can expect efficient response times and high-quality service...,"

India, the world's third-largest car market, is planning stricter emission norms starting 2027 and wants EVs to form 30% of all car sales by 2030

Quantum Energy Expands Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad to Meet Surging EV Demand

Apart from reducing pollution levels in the city, Delhi's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 is also expected to create up to 20,000 jobs

Electric vehicle maker Omega Seiki Mobility on Thursday said it will provide women drivers with 2,500 specially-designed pink auto rickshaws on lower prices pan-India in a phased manner. The scheme, as part of the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, was rolled out on Wednesday in the national capital, benefitting 500 women drivers. These drivers will also get 1 per cent subsidy on interest on vehicle financing from a leading state-run lender, Omega Seiki Mobility said. The company said it has collaborated with Delhi-based not-for-profit organisation Nari Shakti. "Our partnership with Naari Shakti is more than just a CSR initiative. It's a step toward social transformation. By enabling women to take the driver's seat, literally and metaphorically, we're not just offering them a vehicle, we're offering a path to independence, dignity, and opportunity," said Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki Mobility. In the coming months, the scheme will be ...

The Draft EV Policy 2.0 recommends Delhi could stop new CNG auto permits from Aug 15, 2025. If a private car owner already has two vehicles, any further purchase must be an electric vehicle

Tesla warns Trump's tariffs may backfire, triggering retaliatory duties, raising EV production costs, and making US exports less competitive globally

Minda Corp share: Minda Corp share price has surged 9.1 per cent in two days as against a 1.1 per cent rise in the benchmark BSE Sensex index.

Tata Power Delhi Distribution on Friday said it has joined hands with Baaz Bikes for augmenting and setting up of electric vehicle battery swapping stations across North and Northwest Delhi. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) is a leading power distribution utility that supplies electricity to about 9 million population in North Delhi. According a statement, Tata Power DDL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baaz Bikes (Electorq Technologies Pvt Ltd), a battery-swapping service provider, for augmenting and setting up of electric vehicle battery swapping stations across North and Northwest Delhi. As per the agreement, Tata Power-DDL will allocate dedicated space for setting up battery swapping stations. Baaz Bikes, a battery-swapping service provider, will be responsible for designing, procuring, installing, and maintaining these stations. The MoU was signed between Tata Power-DDL & Baaz Bikes in presence of senior officials from both the organisations,

Nitin Gadkari appealed to the EV manufacturers to expand production capacity while maintaining high-quality standards to meet the fast-growing domestic as well as export demand

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer PURE EV announced plans on Wednesday to expand its dealership network to over 320 outlets across India by mid-2027. The company plans to launch PuREPower in 2025, leveraging its vehicle battery and powertrain platform. Over the next 30 months, we aim to add 250 new dealerships, expanding our network to over 320 across India. This growth will be fueled by increasing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and our entry into the household brand segment, PURE EV Founder and MD Nishanth Dongari said. The company currently operates with 70 dealerships. PURE EV is the first to integrate Nano PCM (Phase Change Material) into its battery systems for efficient thermal management, Dongari said. This innovation eliminates the risk of unsafe thermal incidents, enhancing safety in electric vehicles and boosting consumer confidence, he added. PURE EV has focused extensively on electric motorcycles, already launching two models