Electric Vehicles

One size cannot rate India's electric two-wheeler ride, says Siam

Industry body flags Vietnam reference point, seeks India-specific star-rating framework

TVS iQube crosses 1 mn production milestone nearly six years after launch

TVS Motor rolled out the one-millionth iQube electric scooter from its Hosur plant as the company continued to strengthen its lead in India's electric two-wheeler market

Your next e-scooter may come with a BEE star rating for efficiency

BEE proposes voluntary one- to five-star labels for e2Ws based on energy efficiency

Bajaj Auto seeks dues from Maharashtra, explores new investment destination

Automaker seeks clearance of pending subsidies and incentives while evaluating Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for new EV and three-wheeler manufacturing facilities

EV share in total sales may hit 30% soon: BMW India CEO Hardeep Singh Brar

BMW India sees rising EV demand and growing sales from smaller cities as it expands its footprint and prepares for opportunities under the India-EU FTA

Tata Motors secures orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles

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.

Indian passenger vehicle makers eye opportunity in UK's EV market via FTA

Domestic automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are looking to tap opportunities in the electric car segment in the UK, as India's free trade pact with the country will allow duty-free exports for specified price segments under a quota system. As per the India-UK CETA document, released last week, India will get access to the UK's electric, hybrid/hydrogen passenger cars segment, with duty-free exports to that country from the sixth year in the price segment ranging from under GBP 20,000 to 80,000, with the total quota reaching a peak of 88,000 units from the 15th year and continuing in the subsequent years. The free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, which is expected to help double two-way commerce to USD 100 billion by 2030, will come into force on July 15. "The India-UK FTA is a positive development that could create new opportunities for India-manufactured electric vehicles," M&M Ltd President, Automotive Business, ..

VinFast India ties up with Tata Capital for dealers' financing solutions

VinFast Auto India on Friday said it has partnered with Tata Capital to provide auto and inventory financing for its dealer network. The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose. Under the partnership, VinFast's dealer partners will have access to financing solutions tailored to support working capital requirements, inventory management and network expansion, the company said in a statement. "This partnership will enable us to offer comprehensive financing solutions for our dealer network, thereby supporting greater accessibility, operational ease and long-term growth for the brand," VinFast Asia CEO Tapan Ghosh said. Tata Capital COO - SME Finance Narendra Kamath said, "Through our partnership with VinFast, we aim to empower dealers with tailored financing support that enables business growth and operational efficiency.

e2W makers ramp up capacity as dealers flag shortages of high-demand models

Electric two-wheeler makers are expanding capacity as rising demand and model-specific shortages lead to longer delivery timelines in several markets

Electric two-wheeler price hikes on anvil as PM E-Drive nears target

Electric two-wheeler makers prepare for the end of PM E-Drive incentives as subsidy allocations near exhaustion, raising the prospect of higher scooter prices

Tesla expands India network with fifth experience centre in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad centre will display the 2026 Model Y and Model Y L, while Tesla has also started delivery and after-sales operations from Bollaram

Global demand for EV rises 3% for third straight month in May: BMI data

'Europe really is the driving factor towards this growth at the moment', said BMI data manager Charles Lester

Green SM broadens India goals with airport, corporate mobility push

VinFast-backed Green SM plans to expand beyond ride hailing into airport transfers, corporate mobility and subscription services as it scales in India

Tata Motors to increase prices of cars, SUVs by up to 1.5% from July 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicle portfolio, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV), by up to 1.5 per cent from July 1. "This price revision is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressures," the company said in a regulatory filing. While Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles continues to absorb a significant portion of these increases, a part of the impact is being passed on to customers through this adjustment, the company stated. "The extent of the price increase will vary across models and variants, ensuring that the overall value proposition of each offering is maintained," it added.

Amazon to rely on own charging infra to expand EV delivery fleet in India

Amazon is primarily relying on on-site charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric delivery vehicles in India, while also working with partners to expand charging and transportation options as it pushes towards its sustainability goals, a top company executive said. The US-based e-commerce giant already has plans to introduce over 1,000 electric trucks into its operations in India over the next five years, joining the existing 10,000 electric vehicles fleet. The move is aimed at delivering packages to customers from Amazon fulfilment centres more sustainably. Replying to questions on the limited availability of public EV charging infrastructure in India, Amazon Vice President, Global Engineering and Sustainability, Andreas Marschner said the challenge is not unique to India and exists across markets globally. "The challenge you're describing is actually a challenge everywhere," Marschner said, referring to issues around power availability, grid capacity and charging ..

India needs to deploy e-trucks urgently to win the pollution battle: Kant

The solution is clear: India must rapidly electrify its trucking sector

Bengaluru-based rapid EV charging firm Exponent Energy raises ₹200 crore

The Bengaluru-based energy-tech company will use the fresh capital to expand into new cities and vehicle categories while strengthening research and development capabilities

Salary hikes may moderate in FY27. These sectors will still pay more

While overall pay hikes are set to cool in FY27, demand for specialised skills is expected to keep salary growth strong in EVs, fintech and healthcare

Electric vehicle retail sales up 45% in May; ePVs and e2Ws drove adoption

India's EV sales surged 45% to a record 2.72 lakh units in May, pushing overall EV penetration above 11% for the first time amid rising fuel costs

BMW bets on localisation, Tier-2 expansion to double MINI sales in India

The luxury carmaker plans to drive growth through local assembly of the MINI Countryman, expansion into 10 new cities and a broader product portfolio