Electric Vehicles In India

Electric two-wheeler sales cross 1 million in record seven months for 2026

India's electric two-wheeler market crossed 1 million registrations in a record seven months, putting the industry on track to surpass last year's total within weeks

India's EV penetration surges, but charging stations lag: What data shows

India's EV penetration has risen more than 11-fold since FY20, but the country has just 52,718 public charging stations for over 10 million registered electric vehicles

Electric car race widens as new entrants gain traction in H1 CY26

Maruti, VinFast and Tesla capture 8.1% market, account for 18% of incremental registrations

China's rare earth curbs: Can India's EV ambitions withstand supply risks?

The IEA warns China's rare earth export curbs could disrupt $6.5 trillion worth of global manufacturing. How vulnerable is India's fast-growing EV industry?

Hyundai Motor crosses access to 30k EV charging points on its platform

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.

India wants to make EV batteries at home. Will cars get cheaper?

India wants to build the batteries that power electric vehicles, not just assemble them. But will that eventually make EVs cheaper? Here's what experts say

Goa govt plans up to 50% subsidy on EVs for bike taxi, auto operators

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, ...

JSW MG Motor cashing in on higher demand for EVs after West Asia war: MD

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

Auto deal activity falls to 3-year low; capital flows to EV, mobility firms

India's automotive sector recorded $717 million worth of deals in the April-June quarter, with investors favouring fewer but larger transactions in EVs, mobility and automotive technology

Zelio E-Mobility opens Coimbatore plant, annual capacity up at 240k units

: 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

Delhi EV policy mandates should not be imposed, says transport union

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 EV components market set to surge 8x to ₹3.55 trn by 2032: Report

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 ...

IRF urges Delhi govt to remove price cap for EV policy incentives

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

India's June car sales jump 29%; EVs and hybrids hit record share: Fada

Alternative-fuel vehicles account for a record 40.4% of retail car sales in June as higher petrol and diesel prices boost demand

JSW MG Motor may hike Windsor localisation over 70% to cut supply risks

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

Delhi EV Policy to be implemented entirely via portal: Transport Minister

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

Electric trucks next priority after e-2Ws, says PMO's Tarun Kapoor

Tarun Kapoor says Delhi's move to allow only electric two-wheelers from 2028 sends the right signal; Centre may consider more support for e-trucks if PM E-Drive gains momentum

EV adoption even more relevant after West Asia crisis: PM's Advisor

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

Tata Motors widens electric passenger vehicle lead as competition hots up

Q1 Vahan data show overall PV market share rising to 14.2% from 12.5%, reinforcing Tata Motors' No. 2 position

Delhi EV policy comes into effect: What it covers and what it does not

Delhi's new EV policy aims to attract ₹15,000 crore in investment over four years and accelerate the shift to cleaner transport, with the goal of reducing vehicle pollution by 2030