Electric Vehicles In India

Delhi draft EV policy: 100% tax exemption on electric cars under ₹30 lakh

Draft policy proposes 50% relief for hybrids, outlines phased shift to electric mobility, including 2027 three-wheeler transition and gradual restrictions on ICE vehicles

EV retail sales in India rise 24.6% to 2.45 million units in FY26: Fada

Total electric vehicle retail sales in India grew by 24.6 per cent at 24.52 lakh units in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal, with every category delivering strong double-digit growth, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. While electric two-wheelers crossed 14 lakh units, electric passenger vehicle retail sales missed the 2 lakh units by a whisker but surged 83.63 per cent in FY26, FADA said in a statement. "FY'26 has been a watershed year for India's electric mobility story. Total EV retail across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles stood at approximately 24.52 lakh units, growing nearly 24.6 per cent YoY, with every category delivering strong double-digit growth," FADA President CS Vigneshwar said. In the electric PV category, total sales were at 1,99,923 units in FY26 as compared to 1,08,873 units in FY25, a growth of 83.63 per cent. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles was the leader in the electric PV segment by ..

JSW MG Motor India to hike prices by up to 2% on select models from April 1

JSW MG Motor India on Monday said it will hike prices of select models by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, to offset rising input costs. The price hike will be on the company's mainline portfolio and will not include premium EV products -- MG M9 and Cyberster -- sold through MG Select channel. "This price revision is aimed at partially offsetting the impact of continuously rising input costs," JSW MG Motor India said in a statement. At present, the company sells a range of internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV vehicles under its MG portfolio, from the Comet EV priced at Rs 4.99 lakh plus Rs 3.2/kmw for battery subscription and Rs 38.33 lakh for the top-end SUV Gloster.

Delhi govt eyes private push to expand EV infra ahead of policy rollout

In a bid to strengthen the EV infrastructure, the Delhi government is likely to urge vehicle manufacturers to set up charging stations under its new EV policy, a senior government official said on Friday. With the existing electric vehicle (EV) policy set to lapse by March-end, the government plans to finalise and notify the revised policy by then, looking to table the policy in the upcoming budget session. "We have asked around 400 venders and vehicle-makers to explore setting up EV charging stations, and the Delhi government will provide all required assistance," an official said. With its pollution-control action plan promoting greater adoption of electric vehicles, the Delhi government plans to add 7,000 EV charging stations across the city. Currently, EV charging stations are mostly situated at Namo Bharat and Delhi Metro stations, and set up by power discoms. Delhi has around 8,800 EV charging stations at present, according to official data. Now, the Delhi government plans t

EV policy boost: Nomura sees gains for Tata Motors, M&M, Ather, Sona BLW

The latest recommendations by the Parliamentary Committee on EV policy reforms (PM E-DRIVE) could boost Tata Motors, M&M, Ather, and Sona BLW, said analysts at Nomura

Numeros Motors ties up with Royal Sundaram for rider insurance cover

With a premium of ₹1,200, the policy targets buyers of the n-First electric scooter, offering accident cover, hospital cash benefits, and a cancer plan for women riders

How India's EV strategy must change: Put customers first, technology next

India's EV slowdown is rooted in weak customer insight and how new ideas are adopted

CAQM panel may set annual EV sales targets for automakers in Delhi-NCR

The CAQM's expert committee is examining mandatory annual EV sales targets for automakers in Delhi-NCR, with thresholds rising each year towards a phased shift to 100 per cent electric vehicle sales

PLI can unlock massive EV export opportunity: Ather CEO at BS Manthan

Tarun Mehta, CEO of Ather Energy, said that India has no competition in the mid-tier EV two-wheeler segment and PLI schemes can help the industry expand its global footprint

EV insurance: Avoid non-OEM chargers to prevent battery-cover exclusions

Older EVs, typically five years and above, may not be eligible for some add-ons and may face higher premiums

Ola Electric plans to cut store count to 550 amid market share slump

Ola Electric reportedly plans to cut its store count to about 550 by March as sales slow, market share falls sharply and the company restructures operations to reduce costs

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme

The car has ​been ‌developed under parent Suzuki Motor's ‌global design and manufacturing partnership with ‌Toyota and is ​built in ​India

JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD

The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed

Euler Motors partners Jio-bp to expand EV charging network across India

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors on Monday said it has tied up with Jio-bp to collaborate on expanding EV charging infrastructure across high-demand logistics hubs in India. The strategic partnership aims to support the growth of electric commercial vehicles by improving charging accessibility for fleet operators and users nationwide. As part of the collaboration, the partners will identify business hubs for commercial EV deployment. "India's transition towards sustainable mobility requires strong collaboration between vehicle innovation and energy infrastructure. Our partnership with Euler Motors represents a shared commitment to accelerating the electrification of commercial logistics, a segment that will play a decisive role in reducing urban emissions and improving freight efficiency," Jio-bp Chairman Sarthak Behuria said in a statement. Ashish Tandon, Global Head of Customer Excellence, Euler Motors, added that the MoU brings together two committed partner

China bans hidden car door handles over rising passenger safety concerns

China has banned hidden car door handles after safety incidents where people were trapped inside vehicles; from 2027, all cars must have mechanical door releases inside and outside

E-trucks reach diesel cost parity in 3-5 years, says Tata Motors CV

Wagh said Tata Motors is targeting hard-to-abate sectors with a full e-truck ecosystem, and added it will participate in the upcoming 6,000-bus tender after missing the 10,900 e-bus order

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

India's electric passenger vehicle registrations have surged over five years, with southern states consistently contributing about one-third of volumes

Ola Electric secures BIS nod for India's first home battery system

Ola Electric on Friday said it has secured the Bureau of Indian Standards certification and licence for Ola Shakti in a 6kW/9.1 kWh battery pack powered by 4680 Bharat Cell. Ola Shakti is the country's first residential BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) solution, which is designed, engineered, and manufactured in India. As part of this certification, Shakti underwent a comprehensive set of electrical and mechanical safety-critical tests, including short-circuit and overload protection, safeguards against fire and thermal hazards and protection from electric shock, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. It also underwent environmental stress testing, sonic pressure hazard evaluation, mechanical hazard assessment, and other applicable tests in accordance with BIS standards, it added. "With the BIS certification of Shakti 9.1kWh, we are ready to deliver our first residential BESS units. This is an important step in our journey as we reimagine how India will store and cons

Kolkata electric 2W users honk most, Bengaluru panic-brakes often: Report

Electric two-wheeler riders in Kolkata honk the most, averaging 131 honks per hour, while their counterparts in Bengaluru panic-brake four times more than those in Mumbai, according to Ather Energy's 2025 year-end riding insights. The electric two-wheeler maker's insights on aggregated data from over five lakh of its electric scooters connected with a wireless network across India found that riders were increasingly relying on connected technology during daily commutes, with city-level riding behaviour revealing how software is shaping real-world mobility. The data showed honking patterns varied sharply across cities. Kolkata recorded the highest honking levels in the country, averaging 131 honks per hour, reflecting dense traffic and aggressive auditory signalling. Bengaluru riders engaged in panic braking nearly four times more often than riders in Mumbai, highlighting higher traffic unpredictability and frequent stop-start conditions in the city, as per the year-end riding insigh

Govt may change EV manufacturing scheme to attract global players

The changes are being planned as the proposed India-EU FTA could reduce import duties on electric vehicles, making the current incentive structure less attractive