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Mahindra to set up 250 EV charging stations along highways by 2027

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to set up 250 electric vehicle charging stations, each with 180 kW, by the end of 2027. The network will entail 1,000 charging points across 250 stations aligning with the government's priority of strengthening public EV charging infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in India, the Mumbai-based automaker said in a statement. The company has already inaugurated the first two Charge_IN stations in Hoskote on NH 75, Bengaluru Chennai highway and Murthal on NH44, about 50 km from Delhi, it added. "Electric mobility is about driving a larger shift towards cleaner, sustainable transportation. XEV 9e and BE 6, with their impressive 500 km real-world range, ensure drivers feel confident on long journeys. Meanwhile, with our ultra-fast charging network by Charge_IN we will be creating an open and accessible network for all EV users," Mahindra & Mahindra CEO Automotive Division Nalinikanth Gollagunta stated. The Charge_IN stations will be .

VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data

Norton unveils four new bikes, outlines revival roadmap at EICMA 2025

Norton Motorcycles, backed by TVS Motor, announced its 'Resurgence' strategy and unveiled four all-new models - Manx R, Manx, Atlas, and Atlas GT - at the Milan auto show

Tesla hires ex-Lamborghini chief Sharad Agarwal to lead India operations

Before joining Tesla, Sharad Agarwal led Lamborghini India for nearly a decade, helping the brand dominate the country's super-luxury market

Hinduja Group to invest Rs 20,000 cr in Andhra across energy, EV sectors

Diversified conglomerate Hinduja Group has agreed to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh in phases, following a meeting with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in London, the state government said on Monday. Naidu met Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group India; Prakash Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group Europe; and Shom Hinduja, Founder of Hinduja Renewables, to discuss investment opportunities in the energy and transport sectors. "An agreement of Rs 20,000 crore investment in phases was signed between the Andhra Pradesh government and the Hinduja Group to expand its investments in the state in a phased manner," said a government release. As part of the pact, the Hinduja Group will enhance the capacity of the Visakhapatnam power plant by 1,600 MW and set up solar and wind energy projects in the Rayalaseema region. The group will also establish an electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturing plant at Mallavalli in Krishna district to boost the state's EV ecosyste

Honda unveils electric SUV concept; to debut in Indian market in 2027

Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co., Ltd, on Wednesday unveiled Honda 0 a (alpha), its next-generation EV, which is scheduled to go on sale in India in 2027. The Honda 0 a is being developed as an SUV that will blend with both urban and natural environments, supporting people's lives in every situation, the automaker stated while unveiling the model at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The production model of the Honda 0 a is scheduled to go on sale globally, mainly in Japan and India, in 2027, it added. Honda 0 a would be the first battery electric vehicle model for the company in India. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative, Toshihiro Mibe, said Honda is working toward an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050. Although the market environment surrounding electrification continues to be uncertain, the company believes that, in the long run, the shift toward EVs will continue, he added. Therefore,

China challenges India's EV, auto PLI schemes at WTO over trade rules

China has alleged that certain conditions in India's Production Linked Incentive schemes for advanced chemistry cell battery, automobiles and the policy to promote the manufacturing of electric vehicles violate global trade rules, and has filed a complaint against these measures at the WTO. According to a communication of the Geneva-based WTO, China has sought consultations with India on these measures under WTO's dispute settlement mechanism. Beijing has stated that measures adopted by India are contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods and discriminate against goods of Chinese origin. These measures appear to be inconsistent with India's obligations under the SCM (Subsidies and Countervailing Measures) Agreement, the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) 1994 and the TRIMs (Trade-Related Investment Measures) Agreement. "...as a consequence of the foregoing, the measures at issue appear to nullify or impair benefits accruing to China, directly or indirectly,

Celcius to invest ₹100 cr in 3.5-ton EV reefer fleet with Switch Mobility

Celcius will invest ₹100 crore in refrigerated electric trucks and charging infra; launches 'Celcius Green' vertical to create a zero-emission cold logistics network.

UP to offer EV incentives only to locally manufactured vehicles from Oct 14

Starting October 14, Uttar Pradesh will provide EV incentives only to vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and registered within the state, aiming to boost local production and employment

Can Ola's rare-earth-free motor power India's self-reliant EV revolution?

By replacing rare-earth magnets with ferrite, Ola aims to make EVs cheaper, locally sourced, and less reliant on Chinese supply chains. But key engineering hurdles remain

IPO-bound EV startup Simple Energy plans aggressive expansion by 2029

Bengaluru-headquartered Simple Energy, founded in 2019, opened its first showroom last year and now operates 53 outlets across the country

Aiming to reach Rs 400 crore revenue in FY26: Euler Motors founder

Founder & CEO Saurav Kumar says the firm will expand to 100 cities, launch affordable EVs, and ramp up production as it eyes doubling revenue to Rs 400 crore in FY26

Simple Energy develops India's first heavy rare earth-free EV motor

Simple Energy has started commercial production of heavy-rare-earth free EV motors, achieving 95 per cent localisation as it eyes a $350 million IPO in FY27

Delhi govt set to release Rs 140 crore EV subsidy dues after HC rap

The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues of about Rs 140 crore, officials said on Monday. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the department will verify all subsidy applications to address the backlog, which has accumulated over two years. According to an official, the government is also preparing a portal for clearing the pending dues. The development comes in the aftermath of directions by the Delhi High Court. The court on September 3 ordered the Delhi government to take immediate steps to disburse the subsidies promised to customers for buying electric vehicles and said procedural hurdles cannot be used as a pretext to delay payments. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhayaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that the government cannot hide behind the fact that the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy of 2020 does not prescribe a timeline for disbursing the amount. Officials stated that the order will be followed,

India tests alternate EV motors as China tightens rare earth exports

Seven Indian automakers are reviewing the motors, and if cleared, production could begin within a year, well ahead of an initial 2029 target

Hinduja Group to invest ₹7,500 cr in TN, AstraZeneca to expand GITC

The Hinduja Group will target cell and battery manufacturing for Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem, while AstraZeneca will invest ₹716 crore to expand its Chennai innovation and tech centre

Looking at India for small e-cars as GST rate cuts boost market: VW CEO

German automotive group Volkswagen is looking at India as a potential market for its affordable small electric cars and is working with partners on how to best introduce them in the market, its CEO Oliver Blume said on Sunday. The group, which presented an all-electric small car family in its entirety for the first time at IAA Mobility, feels that the reduction of goods and services tax (GST) on automobiles in India makes the Indian automotive market, already the third largest, more attractive, Blume told PTI here on the sidelines of the event. Under the electric small car family, the VW Group showcased 'ID. CROSS Concept' SUV from Volkswagen brand, Skoda Epiq SUV along with sister models Volkswagen ID. Polo and CUPRA Raval. Blume said the group has been working on the entry level electric mobility across its various brands to offer affordable sustainable mobility under its project called electric urban car family. When asked how the group is looking at India as a market for the ..

VinFast enters India with VF6, VF7 electric SUVs: Check price, specs

Vietnam's VinFast debuts in India with two electric SUVs, VF6 and VF7, while also unveiling plans for e-buses, two-wheelers, charging stations, and smart cities

Delhi HC directs govt to clear pending EV subsidies, raps delay in payments

The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to quickly release pending EV subsidies; buyers have been waiting as procedural delays held back over ₹48 crore in payments

Govt may hike GST on luxury EVs, blow for Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, BYD

The panel recommended raising the GST rate to 18per cent from 5per cent currently for EVs priced between 2 million and 4 million rupees ($23,000-$46,000)