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Nearly 90% of orders in February sales fully paid, says Ola Electric

The clarification follows reports claiming Ola included bookings for yet-to-be-launched vehicles in its Feb sales data, potentially inflating market share amid efforts to regain investor confidence

Revolt Motors aims to double sales outlets by end of current financial year

RattanIndia Enterprises' EV arm Revolt Motors on Tuesday said it plans to double its sales network to 400 dealerships in the country by end of this fiscal. The company said it has expanded its dealership to 200 locations multiplying the network by ten times over the last two years. "By the end of FY26, the company aims to reach 400 dealerships, further strengthening its national footprint," RattanIndia Enterprises said in a regulatory filing. Currently operational in 23 states and Union Territories, Revolt continues to expand its reach in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, the company said. It also plans to expand operations in Chhattisgarh, Delhi, West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Goa, Uttarakhand, Puducherry, Assam, Chandigarh, and Telangana, it added. "Revolt Motors is committed to making electric mobility mainstream. Our rapid expansion from 100 to 200 dealerships in just one y

Draft EV Policy 2.0 recommends phasing out of CNG autorickshaws in Delhi

The draft of electric vehicle (EV) policy 2.0, which is likely to be announced soon by the Delhi government, recommends the phasing out of CNG-driven autorickshaws, officials said on Monday. As per the draft EV Policy 2.0, no CNG autorickshaw registration will be allowed from August 15 this year. The CNG auto permits will not be renewed from August 15 this year and all such permits will be substituted or re-issued with only e-auto permits. The draft of policy also recommends phasing out fossil fuel-driven vehicles carrying solid waste deployed in large numbers by the civic bodies and city buses. All the CNG auto-rickshaws above 10 years old will be mandatorily replaced or retrofitted to be run on batteries during the policy period. In a strong recommendation, the draft policy also lays down that two wheelers running on petrol, diesel, CNG will not be allowed from 15 August, 2026. Similarly, it recommends that no diesel, petrol, CNG three-wheeler registration will be allowed in ca

GreenLine lines up additional $1 billion to expand its green fleet

GreenLine to raise $275 mn equity to fund green fuel, EV truck push

EV sales to surge, penetration likely to hit 12-13% in 5 years: Hyundai COO

The electric vehicle segment is set for rapid growth as its penetration in the domestic passenger vehicle segment may touch 12-13 per cent over the next 4-5 years amid favourable government policies and mainstream OEMs driving in models to cater to diverse customer needs, Hyundai Motor India Whole Time Director and COO Tarun Garg said. There is now clarity in the industry that electric vehicles are the way forward in the country, he added. "Clarity was lacking earlier whether it would be EVs or hybrid or any other technology. Now, it is clear that all the policies favour the EVs," Garg told PTI in an interaction. Mainstream OEMs like Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata Motors are already there in the sector, and now with Maruti Suzuki entering the vertical, it is now clear that the EV penetration is set to rise, he added. Garg said the EV penetration is now expected to grow steadily till 2030. "We expect that the EV penetration will grow from 2.5 per cent to around 12-13 per cent in the ne

Tesla's entry will boost India EV market, competition not a concern: BMW

BMW Group India is unfazed by the prospect of Tesla entering the electric vehicle market here and feels it will help grow the segment, according to its Managing Director and CEO Vikram Pawah. The group, which sold a total of 1,249 units of electric cars in India across two brands -- BMW and MINI -- has already sold 646 units in the first quarter of 2025 and is keeping its forecast of 15 per cent of its total sales in India coming from EVs, Pawah told PTI in an interview. "I think the market should grow. Anytime there's more competition, we've seen that the market grows," he said when asked how BMW is looking at how the EV market will shape up with Tesla entering India. When asked about competition from the American electric car maker, Pawah said,"In all the markets in the world, we coexist. We all coexist and you can see last year figures worldwide, we were the ones who were growing. We grew in electric sales worldwide." Not many manufacturers can talk about growth in electric

Gujarat committed to becoming EV manufacturing hub, says CM Patel

Gujarat is committed to electric mobility and becoming a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles and ancillary equipment, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Saturday. The state has seen registration of over 2.64 lakh electric vehicles, while 800 e-buses are operating, he added. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the EV manufacturing plant of Matter Energy at Changodar near here, Patel said green growth and EVs are the ways to reduce carbon footprint and face the challenge posed by climate change. "To create green growth environment, the government has encouraged e-mobility and made 800 e-buses operational in Gujarat. Due to encouragement given to EV, its use has increased in Gujarat. The state has seen registration of 2.64 lakh EVs, and we are also increasing EV charging infrastructure," he said. Talking about the EV Policy-2021 and the Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme, the CM expressed his resolve to build a 'Green, Clean, Eco-Friendly Gujarat'. The Gujarat State Electric ..

Opportunity in crisis: Duty on cars, auto parts likely to spur EV push

India's growing auto components industry could step in to fill the gap left by these shifts

Govt backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby: Report

The automakers are lobbying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to delay any cut in EV tariffs until 2029, and then phase in a reduction to 30 per cent from as high as roughly 100 per cent

Delhi govt tightens pollution control measures; announces EV push

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced in the assembly on Wednesday that the Delhi government will introduce a new policy for issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates to vehicles from other states, in a bid to tackle air pollution. The move comes in response to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report titled 'Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi', which flagged lapses in the national capital's pollution control mechanisms. Gupta also announced a significant expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Delhi, stating that by 2026, the city will have 48,000 charging points18,000 government-operated and 30,000 semi-private. Additionally, six new air quality monitoring centres will be set up to improve pollution tracking and enforcement. The chief minister further revealed plans to establish a new eco-park dedicated to processing electronic waste, aiming to curb air pollution caused by improper disposal of e-waste. "These steps are crucial in strengthening

Electric vehicle sales rev up 17%, but fall short of 2 mn milestone

This growth comes despite a challenging first quarter following the expiration of FAME subsidies, among other challenges

Visa blues hit Chinese automaker BYD's India EV manufacturing plans

Chinese auto major likely to review proposal once curbs are eased

Xiaomi car crash kills three, sparks probe over driver assistance tech

Xiaomi set up a special team after the accident took place on Saturday and sent employees on Sunday to the site, Lei wrote. The company submitted the EV data to police on Monday

Maha govt clears road for e-bike taxis, aims to create 10,000 jobs in MMR

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved introduction of electric-bike taxis for cities with at least one lakh population, a move which will benefit single passengers travelling up to 15 km and cover Mumbai besides several other urban centres in the state. The measure will create more than 10,000 jobs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and another 10,000 in the rest of the state, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said. Talking to reporters, he said e-bikes with a proper partition between front and pillion riders and a roof cover for monsoons will be allowed to ferry people. Sarnaik made the announcement after a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Sahaydri guest house approved the proposal to launch electric-bike taxis in major urban areas. He said the cabinet has only approved the policy on launching e-bike taxis, and a revenue model is being finalised and would be announced soon. Security of passengers and affordable tariffs ...

Ola Electric registers 23,430 units in March, showing strong demand

Ola Electric on Tuesday said it registered 23,430 units in March this year, as per the VAHAN portal, reflecting strong demand across urban and rural markets. The shift to in-house vehicle registrations in February led to temporary disruptions. While the transition continues, daily registration volumes and backlog clearance are steadily improving, the company said in a statement. "We have nearly cleared the February backlog and expect to complete the remaining February-March registrations in April 2025," it said, adding the company is scaling up its registration operations and actively coordinating with all external stakeholders to support the exercise. Ola Electric said it has also started deliveries of its Gen 3 portfolio in March 2025 and has ramped up production in March and will continue ramping it up further in April for faster deliveries and better customer experience.

Fall in lithium battery prices will boost EV sector, says Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said reduction in the cost of lithium batteries would significantly lower the price of electric vehicles (EVs), making them more affordable for consumers. Pollution is India's biggest challenge and the transport sector is a major contributor, Gadkari on Monday said, stressing the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. The Union minister for road transport and highways asserted the ongoing advancements in battery technology were key to India's transition to sustainable transport. He said India's dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic burden, as Rs 22 lakh crore is spent annually on fuel imports, and an environmental hazard, making clean energy adoption crucial for the nation's progress. Speaking at the launch of an eco-friendly electric cycle in Thane, the minister said cycling needs to be promoted as a sustainable urban transport option in view of increasing urbanisation. The rapid growth of India's ...

Renault, Nissan further loosen ties to support Japanese firm's turnaround

Nissan will also be released from its commitment to invest in Renault's electric vehicle unit Ampere, for which it had pledged 600 million euros

Govt weighs EV charging expansion across key infra with ₹2,000 crore fund

India aims to increase the number of public EV charging stations from the current 32,500 to 72,300 by the end of 2025-26

India-US BTA: Commerce ministry to begin talks with other departments

Interministerial talks to explore tariff cuts and market access; key sectors under focus include EVs, oil derivatives, plastics, and sensitive farm goods like dairy and almonds

Auto sales see 5% growth in FY25; industry seeks GST cut to drive demand

As of March 30, the total automobile sales for the financial year were seen at 25.9 million units, up from 24.6 million in FY24, and 22.3 million in FY23