Page 5 - Electric Vehicles

Centre plans ₹3,000 cr incentive outlay to boost lithium, nickel processing

Nickel and lithium are critical to India's EV ‌supply chain, especially when it comes to batteries, as New Delhi targets 30 per cent ​electric ‌car penetration and 80 per cent for two-wheelers by 2030

Tata Motors planning to license China's Chery for premium EV push

India's biggest electric carmaker, will use Chery's platform to locally build EVs under ​its premium Avinya brand with plans ‌for at least two ​cars, ‌the first of which will ‌be launched in 2027

Odisha caps official EV costs, weighs centralised vehicle management policy

The state has fixed procurement ceilings for official electric vehicles and is considering a centralised system to manage contractual vehicles and accelerate fleet electrification

The 30 GWh road map: JSW locks in $1.3 billion Li-ion cell plant plan

JSW Group plans a 30 GWh lithium-ion cell plant with a joint venture partner, investing over $1.3 billion to localise battery production for its new energy vehicle business

Fuel price rise drives spike in electric vehicle penetration in May

Rising fuel prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption push EV adoption higher, with electric two-wheeler penetration crossing 9% in May

EV bookings jump 2.5x since West Asia conflict: TaMo MD Shailesh Chandra

Higher ethanol blending beyond E20 may reduce fuel efficiency, increase component wear, he added

Battle of Indian carmakers heats up as JSW Motors plans Diwali debut

JSW Motors plans a Diwali brand launch, targeting India's premium NEV market with multiple models and aggressive localisation plans

How to prevent rejection of EV insurance claim: Key precautions to take

As EV adoption rises, insurers warn that improper charging, unauthorised modifications, and delayed reporting can lead to claim rejection

V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India

Vietnam-based Vingroup's EV charging arm V-Green on Thursday announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with ChargeZone to jointly develop dedicated EV charging infrastructure for VinFast customers across India. The co-branded EV charging network will support VinFast's India expansion. The first 15 charging stations under this collaboration have already been commissioned and made operational. As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months, extending the network's reach to key locations across the country. The collaboration marks VinFast's first co-branded charging partnership with a Charge Point Operator (CPO) in India, and reflects a growing deeper integration between EV manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers. "The co-branded charging network is designed to address one of the most important factors influencing EV adoption today: dependable and accessible charging

India trails peers in electric cars' share of total vehicle sales

Global EV race leaves India trailing despite ambitious 2030 targets

Ola Electric secures regulatory approval for commercial e-scooter launch

Ola Electric has secured regulatory approval for a new electric scooter aimed at India's commercial mobility market, according to a government certification document, signalling the company may be preparing to enter the fast-growing commercial EV two-wheeler segment as early as this quarter. The homologation, granted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in February 2026 under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), covers an L1-category electric scooter powered by a 4-kilowatt motor with a top speed of about 70 kilometres per hour. The vehicle appears to be based on Ola Electric's existing S1 platform but configured for commercial use cases such as food delivery, quick-commerce logistics and urban fleet operations, according to people familiar with the plan. Industry sources said homologation is typically among the final regulatory steps before a product launch, indicating the vehicle could be nearing commercial rollout. The scooter's configuration suggests a focu

Powering transition: India needs resilient electric mobility infrastructure

India had around 29,000 charging stations for the public early this calendar year, a significant improvement from the barely 5,000 a few years ago

Ferrari unveils Luce, its first EV: Check features and public reactions

Ferrari's first all-electric car enters the ultra-luxury EV segment as the Italian brand bets on exclusivity, technology, and performance despite slowing demand for premium EVs

Amara Raja Energy soars 12% in 2 days, stock nears 52-week high; here's why

Although geopolitical developments in key Middle East markets created certain challenges, company continued to demonstrate resilience and adaptability, says ICICI Securities.

Ferrari bets on €500,000 EV Luce amid uncertain sports car demand

Former Apple designer Jony Ive's studio LoveFrom was involved in developing the Luce, which sources describe ‌as a large car with a look distinct from Ferrari's usual models

Ola Electric eyes sharp Q1 rebound as registrations cross Q4 levels

Ola Electric is on track to nearly double quarterly volumes in the June quarter, with registrations in the first quarter of FY27 already surpassing the company's entire Q4 FY26 tally on the VAHAN vehicle registration portal, signalling a sharp recovery in demand after a weak March quarter. According to VAHAN data, Ola Electric has recorded about 22,600 registrations so far in Q1 FY27, exceeding the 22,221 units registered in Q4 FY26 with around 40 days still remaining in the quarter. The rebound follows what the company previously described as a low-volume quarter marked by an operational reset and service stabilisation efforts. Ola Electric has guided for 40,000-45,000 orders and consolidated revenue of Rs 500 crore to Rs 550 crore in Q1 FY27, implying a near doubling from Q4 levels if current registration trends continue through June. Founder and chairman Bhavish Aggarwal said during the company's post-results call that registrations had risen from around 10,000 units in March to

West Asia conflict: EV cost edge sharpens amid rising fuel prices

Petrol, diesel have seen cumulative hike of ₹5 per litre in May

Hero MotoCorp eyes stronger market lead on new launches, e-scooter sales

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is confident of strengthening its leadership with a double-digit growth in FY27, during which it expects to launch over 12 new products, according to its CEO Harshavardhan Chitale. The company sees its scooters, which have witnessed strong demand for both internal combustion and electric versions, as one of the 'growth vectors' and expects over 50 per cent of its overall scooter sales to be electric by 2030, Chitale told PTI in an interview. With low emission powertrains emerging as a trend across the industry, he said, Hero MotoCorp is also working on a variety of options "to stay ahead of the curve" as a market leader. "So far we are leading, and we hope we continue to do so going forward," he said when asked if Hero MotoCorp is ready to defend its leadership position as competition intensifies in the Indian two-wheeler market. While declining to comment on competitors, Chitale said,"We will stay focused on doing what's right for the customer. We s

West Asia war hasn't hit output, demand: Honda Cars India CEO Nakajima

Honda Cars India says West Asia conflict has caused supply-chain and logistics issues but has not affected production or consumer demand in India

Odisha mandates EV purchases for all govt departments from June 1

Odisha government mandates electric vehicle purchases for all departments from June 1 as part of austerity and fuel-conservation measures amid global crude concerns