Electric Vehicles

  • Tesla’s long-awaited entry: What it means for India

    Tesla is finally making concrete moves to enter the Indian market, with plans for local manufacturing, retail presence, and potential Gigafactory sites under evaluation. This long-awaited entry could transform India’s EV landscape, spurring innovation, infrastructure development, and heightened competition in the automotive sector.

    After years of speculation, hope, and negotiation, American electric car manufacturer, Tesla is finally taking concrete steps toward entering the India market. This development holds substantial implications for the Indian automotive industry, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics, technological advancements, and infrastructure development. Tesla’s interest in the Indian market dates back to 2016, when CEO…

    DATE:
    06/06/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Vivek Srivatsa: Ushering in an age of electric mobility with intelligence and intent

    Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., talks about the company’s latest product, the Tata Harrier.ev, highlighting not just its purposeful technology, but also its identity as a performance-driven electric SUV.

    As India’s EV landscape evolves, Tata Motors, is steering the shift with its user-first tech, and performance-driven vehicles. In this conversation, Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., talks to TURN OF SPEED (TOS) about changing user behaviour, the growing appeal of black-coloured SUVs, and why purposeful tech is the future of…

    DATE:
    05/06/2025
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Vayve Mobility: A bold approach to compact EVs

    Vilas Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer, Vayve Mobility, in a conversation with TURN OF SPEED, tells us about the development of EVA, their solar-powered electric car, as well as their company’s outlook regarding urban transportation, while also giving us a sneak peek into what the electrified future holds.

    Vilas Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer of Vayve Mobility, who divides his time between Pune, India, and Cincinnati, USA, reflects on the beginnings of their journey four years ago, when their inaugural concept was first unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo. It was here that they received invaluable insights from attendees, gaining a deeper understanding of…

    DATE:
    23/04/2025
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Raptee.HV T30: ARAI-Certified CCS2 electric bike gets 8000+ registrations

    Certified by ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the T30 is the first electric motorcycle in the country to support the globally accepted CCS2 DC fast-charging standard—commonly used in electric cars.

    In 2019, Raptee.HV was founded by Dinesh Arjun, a former Tesla executive, and a team of passionate co-founders with a singular mission—to lead the electric mobility revolution. With a vision to deliver a seamless, no-compromise experience for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) users, Raptee.HV has become a standout player in the world of electric motorcycles. Their…

    DATE:
    16/03/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Ultraviolette Shockwave: Everything you need to know

    Combining cutting-edge electric technology with the excitement of lightweight, agile bikes, the Shockwave promises to deliver the same iconic thrill that defined the golden era of 2-stroke motorcycling and is all set to become a true game-changer.

    For motorcycle enthusiasts and electric vehicle (EV) aficionados, Ultraviolette (UV) is changing the game. Known for producing the ‘Fastest Indian Motorcycle,’ the brand has always been synonymous with cutting-edge innovation, particularly in the realm of electric motorcycles and advanced battery technology. Founded in 2016 by visionary engineers Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan, Ultraviolette blends aviation-inspired…

    DATE:
    16/03/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • VinFast VF 7: Where innovation meets emotion in automotive design

    VinFast and Torino Design crafted the VF 7 via a collaboration involving over 80,000 hours of combined effort to resonate on a personal level.

    The design philosophy behind the VinFast VF 7 is centered on creating a deep, emotional connection between the vehicle and its driver. Understanding that cars are more than just a mode of transportation, but an extension of one’s identity and lifestyle, VinFast and Torino Design crafted the VF 7 to resonate on a personal level.…

    DATE:
    14/03/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Ultraviolette Tesseract: Where Innovation, R&D, and Design Converge

    The Tesseract, touted to be the world’s most advanced electric scooter is all about unmatched technological sophistication and unique design.

    Ultraviolette, the pioneering force behind India’s fastest electric motorcycle, the F77, is at it again. This time with its game-changing new scooter, the Tesseract, a head-turner from every angle, that is designed for both Indian and global markets, the company sure seems to have hit a home run yet again. The Tesseract, touted to be…

    DATE:
    07/03/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Ajinkya Firodia: Man on a Mission

    Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman, Kinetic Group, talks to TURN OF SPEED about the company’s EV plans, their battery business, and about diversifying into the solar panel business.

    Kinetic Engineering Ltd., recently announced a strategic investment of INR 177 Crore led by the promoters to drive transformation with an aim to achieve INR 1,000 Crore revenue target by 2029. The promoters have already committed to an initial investment of INR 55 Crore by March 2025. With the company gearing itself up for a…

    DATE:
    25/01/2025
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Hyundai Creta Electric: All You Need to Know

    Hyundai Creta Electric is the South-Korean brand’s first mass-market EV for India. However, neither is it a “born-electric” EV, nor does it come with LFP batteries. Will those NMC batteries make it a hit or a miss? Let’s first wait for the price announcement, shall we?

    Finally, the long wait will be over on Jan 17, the inaugural day, of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi, when Hyundai Creta Electric will be launched in the Indian market. It will be the South-Korean brand’s first mass-market EV for India. Though the company has been retailing two electric cars in the…

    DATE:
    15/01/2025
    WORDS:
    TEAM TOS
  • Windsor EV: Do the Math

    The JSW MG Motor Windsor EV is here and it has a new trick up its sleeve to rope in EV buyers. Will it succeed or won’t it… with that avant-garde ownership model? Well, the proof of the pudding is in the driving and wrapping your head around its pioneering buying scheme for a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) called BaaS. (Battery as a Service.) We review the MG Windsor EV and tell you all about it. Read on…

    What JSW MG Motor India are doing with the Windsor EV is offering buyers a mid-sized CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) at the price of a compact SUV with features from a few segments above, and all of this at a price tag of INR 9.99 Lakhs (Base variant, sans the battery) with certain riders which…

    DATE:
    27/12/2024
    WORDS:
    RACHNA TYAGI