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Audi India is beginning its electric journey in India with the much-awaited e-tron which is all about noiseless and emission-free driving. Will India warm up to this luxury EV that costs upwards of a Crore? We took the e-tron 55 quattro variant for a spin and here’s what we think about it.  Look at the e-tron from the outside and you’ll feel as if Audi has gone to great lengths to ensure that there is nothing radical about the e-tron’s outward appearance. Quite f...

1,000 Mahindra Electric Vehicles power Lithium Urban Technologies fleet

Mahindra Electric, part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group and Lithium Urban Technologies, India’s largest zero emission service for employee transportation, today announced that their partnership has crossed the significant milestone of 1,000 Mahindra Electric Vehicles in the Lithium fleet. Having clocked 100 million ekms, with over 500 Mahindra EVs running more than 1 lakh ekms, this partnership is set to transform employee transportation solutions in India and drive ...

MG Motor India launches ZS EV at inaugural price of INR 19.88 lakh

MG (Morris Garages) Motor India has today launched the much-awaited ZS EV, India’s first pure electric internet SUV, at an inaugural price starting at INR 19.88 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), for customers who have booked the car before midnight on 17th January 2020. The ZS EV Excite is now available for INR 20.88 lakh while ZS EV Exclusive is available for INR 23.58 lakh. As part of its commitment to provide the best ownership experience, the carmaker has introduced the MG eShi...

Ampere Electric Vehicles accelerates its presence in India

Ampere Electric Vehicles, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, is accelerating its presence in India with the announcement of opening two new EV dealerships in Delhi-NCR. These new showrooms will strengthen Ampere Electric’s presence in the city. Speaking on this occasion, P Sanjeev, Chief Operating Officer, Ampere Electric Vehicles said, “We are excited to launch two new dealerships in Delhi-NCR. Ampere Electric scooters with a comprehe...

Hero Electric announces special online offer on entire range of E-Scooters

The biggest electric vehicle brand in India, Hero Electric, today announced its exciting online sales scheme on its entire range (excluding Flash lead-acid low speed model). The scheme is limited to all online bookings made starting from 17 April till 15 May 2020. The booking amount is fixed at INR 2,999, irrespective of the model, which is non-refundable except if the national lockdown extends beyond June. Customers can take delivery of vehicles any time after the lockdown opens and up ...

Hero Electric announces a first-of-its-kind 3-Day return offer on its products; extends online offer till 31st May

Hero Electric, a market leader in the electric two wheelers today announced a first-of-its kind 3-day return offer (T&C apply) on all its products (excluding Flash lead-acid low speed model) purchased during the online scheme only. Customers will be refunded the complete amount if they return the product within 3 days of purchasing. The brand also reported an unprecedented response to their online offer of special prices across India. Seeing this, Hero Electric has introduced the second p...

Ampere Electric accelerates EV growth with the launch of Magnus Pro Electric Scooter

Ampere Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., accelerates EV growth with the launch of a new and trendy electric scooter Magnus Pro, designed for discerning commuters in urban and semi-urban regions. The Magnus Pro epitomizes best-in-class performance and comfort with a host of exciting features, making the users live magnified.  With an average range of 75-80 Kms per charge, Magnus Pro comes at an attractive price of INR 73,990/- (Ex-show...

Tata Motors rolls out 1000th Nexon EV

Tata Motors today announced a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) domain by rolling out the 1000th Nexon EV from its plant in Pune. This landmark has been achieved in just over 6-months after the commercial launch of the vehicle portraying the rapid growth in both interest and demand for EVs. Acknowledged as the most preferred electric car in India, the Tata Nexon EV is the best seller in its segment, helping Tata Motors post a market share of 62% in EVs in Q1FY21. Spea...

Ultraviolette Automotive receives Series B investment from TVS Motor Company

Following the successful nationwide unveiling of its high-performance motorcycle - the F77, Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an innovator in sustainable mobility, today announced that it had received an additional investment of INR 30 Crore from TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world. This investment is part of its latest round (Series B) of funding.  To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India, Ultraviolette...

Ampere Electric partners with EV mobility start-up eBikeGO for Performance Electric Scooters

In yet another sequence of bagging orders for B2B last mile mobility, Ampere Electric, the wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., today announced business partnership with eBikeGO, India’s leading electric vehicle subscription platform. Redefining the future of last mile deliveries, there has been considerable rise in demand for home deliveries & this partnership perfectly suits last mile logistics delivery support required by e-commerce players. With this...

Hero Electric launches ‘City Speed’ E Bikes for festive season

India's Largest Electric two-wheeler company, Hero Electric announced the launch of an all-new segment called ‘City Speed’ catering exclusively to the city commuters. City Speed E Bikes offer higher cruising speed and gradeability to easily ride on the flyovers and slopes. Hero's city speed scooters are therefore a perfect combination of performance and price giving the best value for money to a discerning customer. As part of the ‘City Speed’ portfolio, Her...

Okinawa announces festive offers on its electric two wheelers in India

Okinawa, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on “Make in India” has announced attractive offers for its buyers this season. Taking the festivity, a notch up for its buyers Okinawa has unveiled a lucky draw. The draw will get lucky gifts to around 10 buyers with the first one getting a chance to take home the popular Okinawa slow speed scooter –R30 . The offer will be valid during the festive season starting October 24, 2020 to November 15, ...

Hero Electric’s Nyx-HX powers Zypp Electric’s last mile delivery solutions

India's Largest Electric two-wheeler company, Hero Electric today announced its partnership with Gurgaon-based Electric mobility start-up Zypp Electric (Formerly Mobycy), to transform the last mile deliveries from petrol to electric with their expertise in EV technology and tech-enabled operations. Part of a larger association, an initial order of 1000 customised Nyx-HX, Zypp Electric will look at catering to its major business consumer base across major cities in India. Hero Electric&...

Porsche Taycan drifts into the Guinness World Recordsâ„¢ book

The Porsche Taycan has entered the Guinness World Records™ for the longest drift with an electric vehicle. The scene of the world record was the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Hockenheimring. Porsche instructor Dennis Retera did 210 laps on the 200 metre-long drift circle without the front wheels ever pointing in the same direction as the curve: after 55 minutes the sideways expert had covered a total of 42.171 kilometres. By completing this marathon distance, Retera secured the world ...

Ampere Electric appoints Thiruppathy Srinivasan as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Manufacturing

Ampere Electric, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd. has announced that Thiruppathy Srinivasan will be joining as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Manufacturing, with immediate effect. Prior to joining Ampere, he was working with Ather Energy. His expertise lies in technology & organizational strategy, product development and manufacturing operations to enable efficiency in businesses. He is an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Stat...

Odysse Electric Vehicles launches its new low speed scooter

With e-mobility the buzzword and India emerging as the number one producer of two-wheelers, Odysse Electric Vehicles, a home grown electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has launched a new low speed scooter, E2Go for the Indian market.   Available in two models of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries these e-scooters are not only cost effective to run but does not require any registration or license to drive. The cost of entry is also low making them ideal...

Ampere Electric plans investment of INR 700 crores for e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, signs MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu

Two years after its first acquisition in e-mobility, Ampere Electric, the wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, announced phased investment potential of INR 700 crore over 10 years to set up a world class e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by the Company, with the Government of Tamil Nadu, today.  At over 1.4 million square feet, the proposed Ranipet manu...

With rising fuel prices, Hero Electric’s dealerships report record footfalls

Over the last few weeks, rising fuel prices have led to consumers looking for alternative options to fulfil their mobility needs and curb expenses. With no relief in sight and the prices hitting Rs.100, many across the country have resorted to using public transport where possible, to reduce the pinch on their savings. In times like these, India's Largest Electric two-wheeler company, Hero Electric’s “City Speed” bikes have witnessed a significant demand. ...

Atumobile Pvt Ltd. commences delivery of its electric bike Atum 1.0

Atumobile Pvt. Ltd., a Hyderabad-based electric vehicles start-up, commenced delivery of Atum 1.0, a new generation electric bike. The cost-effective, performance-oriented, café-racer styled electric bike was handed over to the first 10 customers by Vamsi Gaddam, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Atumobile Pvt. Ltd. at the manufacturing plant located in Patancheru, Hyderabad.  Launched on 1 September 2020, Atum1.0 e-bike had generated widespread interest in the market. Speci...

BMW offers a glimpse of the first ever all-electric i4 at their Group Annual Conference

At today’s BMW Group Annual Conference the upcoming BMW i4 was revealed. “With its sporty looks, best in class driving dynamics and zero local emissions, the BMW i4 is a true BMW. It makes the heart of the BMW brand now beat fully electric,” said Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales. The BMW i4 is a fully electric 4 door Gran Coupé and will enter the market during the course of 2021, including a BMW M ...

Ola Electric ropes in auto veteran Yongsung Kim to head Global Sales & Distribution

Ola Electric today announced the appointment of Yongsung Kim as Head of Global Sales & Distribution, overseeing India and international markets. A 35-year veteran with Hyundai Motor and Kia, Yongsung brings global automotive sales experience from around the world, including North America, Europe, UK, Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, Asia Pacific and of course India where he spent several years, first with Hyundai Motor and then with Kia, to build their market-leading presence in India. Y...

Ola Electric appoints Wayne Burgess as Head of Vehicle Design

Ola Electric today announced the appointment of Wayne Burgess, as Head of Vehicle Design for its entire product range including scooters, bikes, cars and more. Wayne brings a wealth of international automotive design experience, having worked on some of the most legendary and iconic cars in automotive history including the Bentley Arnage in 1998, Aston Martin’s DB9 in the mid 2000s and more recently, the Jaguar XF, F-Type, F-Pace SUV, XE as well as many others. Commenting on the a...

Ola launches electric category in London as part of its global commitment to greener, more sustainable future

Ola, one of the world’s leading mobility companies, today announced that it is launching a new electric vehicle category on its ride hailing platform, which will allow riders to specifically book rides in a fully electric vehicle. The category, called Ola EV, is a global first for Ola and will be available across London from today and over time will roll out to other cities around the world where Ola is operational. The Ola EV category will cost riders the same as a comfort category on ...

MoEVing partners with Hero Electric to accelerate growth to 1 Million electric delivery vehicles by 2030

New Delhi based tech enabled electric fleet start-up for urban mobility, MoEVing - has partnered with Hero Electric , India’s leading EV two-wheeler manufacturer to accelerate adoption of affordable EVs across India. Both companies aim to work together to increase adoption of EVs via new demand and also focus on existing ICE vehicles to convert to EV. In the financial year 2021-22, MoEVing would deploy 1000 Hero Electric scooters through its technology platform for B2B e-commerce player...

HOP Electric Mobility adds two new e-scooters to its portfolio

HOP has launched two new models -- HOP LEO, priced at Rs. 72,500 onwards and HOP LYF, priced at Rs. 65,500 onwards; and is planning to launch an e-motorbike soon. HOP e-vehicle solutions are based on extensive R&D research. They have distinctive key features that are not so prevalent in the currently available electric two-wheelers in the market-- this includes High Range upto 125 km, 72V architecture, High performance Motor to climb any slope with loading capacity of 180 kg for...

Ampere electric scooters more affordable with FAME II revised subsidy, announces price reduction upto INR 9000

Ampere Vehicles, the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has announced the price cut of upto Rs. 9000 on its electric scooters which is based on the recent FAME II subsidy revision policy by the Government. This price reduction makes Ampere electric scooters more affordable to consumers across the country. Speaking on this, Roy Kurian, COO, E-Mobility Business (2 & 3-Wheeler), Ampere Electric, “With significant subsidy revision in FAME II policy, the scheme m...

Prevail Electric unveils three new Electric Two-Wheelers – Elite, Finesse and Wolfury

One of India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, Prevail Electric, an automotive solution providing startup, is gearing up to launch three premium-model scooters -- Elite, Finesse, and Wolfury. Reforming the booming Indian electric mobility space, the brand aspires to cater to the growing demands of the e-vehicles enthusiast by offering them an all-encompassing solution that seamlessly blends technology with affordable and renewable alterations for a superior riding experience. ...

Ampere Electric Scooters now priced under INR 50,000 in Gujarat

Ampere Vehicles, the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has announced a significant price cut on its electric scooters in Gujarat post EV Policy 2021 announced by the Gujarat state government and FAME-II subsidy revision by the Central government. With the revision in price cut, even the large scooters from Ampere Electric have become much more affordable and now priced under INR 50,000 in Gujarat. This makes it well within the reach of every single person to possess reliable...

One Electric forays into Africa, targets 3000 units for exports

New Delhi-based One Electric has forayed into the African continent announcing that deliveries and registrations of their flagship electric motorcycle, KRIDN®, have commenced in Kenya, with four more African countries to open soon.  CEO, One Electric, Gaurav Uppal said, “We have designed the ‘KRIDN’ for tough road conditions, heavy loading and high temperatures, which answers the needs of African, Indian and South American markets. We are probably the f...

Hero Electric raises growth capital of INR 220 crores from GII and existing investor OAKS; To target 1 Million units

Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., India’s largest electric vehicles maker backed by six decades of the Hero legacy, today announced the first part of their Series B funding of Rs.220 crores. Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) led the round along with participation from OAKS. The company will direct this investment towards the objective of further supporting the EV industry and ecosystem. Avendus Capital was the exclusive financial advisor to Hero Electric on the transactio...

Ola Electric raises US$100 million long term debt

Ola Electric and Bank of Baroda today have signed the largest long-term debt financing agreement in Indian EV industry. This 10-year debt of US$100 million is towards the funding and financial closure of the Phase 1 of the Ola Futurefactory, Ola’s global manufacturing hub for its electric two-wheelers. Ola had earlier announced last December that it will be investing Rs 2,400 crore for setting up the Phase 1 of the factory. “Today’s agreement f...

Mahindra Electric appoints Suman Mishra as CEO

Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, today announced the appointment of Suman Mishra as the Chief Executive – Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. (MEML) as a Whole-time Director with effect from August 14, 2021. She will also be the Chief Executive Designate for the Last Mile Mobility business (LMM). She moves from her current role of Senior Vice President - Business Transformation, Insights and Analytics (BIA) for the Automotive Sector. She will report to Raj...

Bajaj Auto opens booking for Chetak Electric Scooter in Nagpur

Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, opened bookings for the much-awaited Chetak electric scooter in Nagpur from July 16, 2021, 9 a.m. onwards. With the aim of providing a seamless and convenient booking experience, customers can book the vehicle exclusively online on www.chetak.com for INR 2000/- only. Previously, the booking slots available for Pune and Bangalore were fully subscribed to, in less than 48 hours and the same is an...

Ola Scooter gets 100,000 reservations in a day

Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO, OLA Electric tweeted saying, that they had clocked 100,000 bookings for the revolutionary Ola Electric scooter on Day One of opening reservations. "That's 99,999 other people like you who aren't just thinking about sustainability but doing something about it too. Thank you fellow revolutionary. It only gets better from here."  

Consumers to get a choice of 10 colours for the Ola Scooter

Ola Electric today revealed that its much awaited electric scooter will be available in 10 unique and vibrant colours, the widest range of colours available on a two-wheeler. While the exact names of the colours will be announced at the imminent launch, there will be choices in matte and gloss shades from options in blue and black, the vibrant hues of red, pink and yellow, as well as white and silver. Ola Electric revealed the whole palette of colours today on film for the first time in a ...

Ampere Electric enhances footprint across the country with 500 touchpoints

Ampere Electric, a wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., continues to accelerate its growth with more than 500 customers touch points all across the country, expanding its EV presence even in these turbulent times. Currently Ampere electric offers 350 dealerships in e2W and 165 dealerships from ELE e-rickshaw segment.  Due to fast growing Ampere EV base in both retails, institutional and fleet usage the company has seen significant pull from customers and cha...

HOP Electric Mobility presents futuristic e-scooters to Tokyo Olympic medal winner Mirabai Chanu

After facing the hardships and hurdles presented by the global pandemic, Indian sports stars have firmly set their eyes on the Olympic medals. Opening India’s account at the Tokyo Olympics 2021 with a loud bang and winning billion hearts, Mirabai Chanu has ended the country’s 21-year long wait for an Olympic weightlifting medal by scoring a SILVER medal in the 49-kg category. For acknowledging this global achievement, HOP Electric Mobility has emerged as the first Indian electric ...

TKM extends battery warranty on Self-charging Hybrid Electric Models, putting ‘Customers First’

In line with its commitment to encourage the adoption of electrified vehicles, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the extension of battery warranty for its Self-charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEVs) in India. The warranty is extended from the existing three years or 100,000 kilometres to eight years or 160,000 kilometres (whichever comes first) for all its SHEV models – Toyota Camry & Vellfire, sold with effect from August 1, 2021. The announcement also coincides with ...

Komaki's thoughtfully designed EV - XGT X5 - gains momentum with elderly and specially abled people

Komaki has taken the EV market by storm in the last two quarters with a stellar sales performance across models. The growth of the EV division was driven by a nationwide expansion with multiple dealerships coming up in the northern and southern states of India. The growing adoption of EVs is visible among the masses as is indicated by the sales figures in the last two quarters. A total of 21,000 units have already been sold in the first half of 2021 – testimony to the growth pace of the...

‘India Electrified’ with Ampere, achieves milestone of 100,000 EV customers in 400 towns

Ampere Vehicles, the fast growing e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has accelerated India’s journey towards EV by creating a new milestone of 100,000 EV customers base in over 400 towns across the country. Over the last few years, Ampere Vehicles has emerged as one of the leading affordable, reliable electric vehicle brands in the mass mobility segment with increased acceptance from customers (both B2B & B2C) and fast growing channel partners. Ampere Vehicles is acce...

Ola announces the launch of first scooter - Ola S1

Best design It stands out in beautiful colors, iconic twin headlamps, ergonomic and fluidic body, superior alloy wheels, sculpted seating and the largest boot space that fits 2 helmets comfortably. Best performance The scooter inspires range confidence with an industry-leading range of upto 181 Km, acceleration of 0-40 kmph in 3 seconds, and a top speed of 115 kmph respectively.  Hyperdrive motor: Designed and perfected in-house, the 8.5 kW motor is the most powerful i...

Tata Motors drives in All New Tigor EV Sedan with Ziptron technology

Following the recent grand unveil, Tata Motors is all set to excite the electric vehicle market with the launch of the Tigor EV. Starting today, the Tigor EV deliveries will commence for the personal segment. Following the footstep of its ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sibling, the Tigor EV has also been lauded by GNCAP with a 4 star rating for adult (12.00 points out of 17.00) and child (37.24 points out of 49.00) occupant protection. Set to scale new heights in the dynamic world of electr...

Hero Electric enters into strategic partnership with Wheels EMI Pvt Ltd to boost Electric 2W sales

Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two-wheeler company today announced its collaboration with Wheels EMI Private Limited to offer easy financing options for the purchase of electric two-wheelers in India. Hero Electric currently sells over 10,000 two-wheelers every month, of which 40% comes from rural pockets of India. With this partnership, the company expects a rise in sales and is projected to double them over last year by 2021 With rising fuel prices and modification ...

Greaves Electric Mobility announces the launch of ‘AutoEVmart’, a multi-brand EV retail platform

Greaves, one of India’s leading and diversified engineering companies, on the occasion of World EV Day is introducing a multi-brand EV Retail platform under the brand name- ‘AutoEVmart’; bringing together all-electric vehicle-related products such as 2-Wheeler, 3-Wheeler vehicles along with accessories under one roof. With this endeavor, the company will be able to improve customer service and provide them with a unique electric vehicle experience. This comes in line with...

Tata Motors announces commercial launch of the ‘XPRES T EV’ for fleet customers with FAME subsidy pricing

Following a nation-wide introduction of the XPRES brand in July 2021, Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, today announced the commercial launch of its first electric sedan under XPRES brand – the XPRES-T EV, exclusively for fleet customers. Targeted at mobility services, corporate and government fleet customers, the XPRES-T EV will come with an optimal battery size, captive fast charging solution, which will ensure outstandingly low cost of ownership in a...

Catch National Geographic’s new documentary ‘Evolve to Electric with Tata Motors’ about revolutionizing EV Industry

Energy powers the world. But the emissions generated from fossil fuels have deepened the claws of the carbon footprint on our planet. Highlighting the importance of ground-breaking innovation to build a clean-green India, National Geographic in India is all set to bring forth Tata Motors’ mission to mainstream EV technology in India, and its efforts to make the country evolve to electric.  Titled ‘Evolve to Electric with Tata Motors’, the exclusive documentary...

Hero Electric announces expansion of production capacity to over five lakh by March 2022

Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two wheeler maker today announced its commitment  to further expand capacity of  its all new production facility in Ludhiana owing to growing demand being witnessed by the brand. With this initiative, Hero Electric aims to drive growth in the EV two wheeler sector and plans to subsequently add production capacities of one million every year with a target to manufacture over five million EV 2W per year by 2026.  Being market leaders wit...

Tata Motors to raise $1 BN in its Passenger EV business at a valuation of upto $9.1 BN from TPG Rise Climate

Tata Motors Ltd (TML) and TPG Rise Climate have today entered into a binding agreement whereby TPG Rise Climate along with its co-investor ADQ, shall invest in a subsidiary of Tata Motors that will be newly incorporated. TPG Rise Climate along with co-investors shall invest Rs 7,500 Cr in compulsory convertible instruments to secure between 11 % to 15 % stake in this company translating to an equity valuation of up to $9.1 bn. The new company shall leverage all existing...

Ampere Electric launches new e-scooter Magnus EX

Ampere Electric, the e2w brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, has expanded its popular Magnus range with new addition- Magnus EX. This large family e-scooter epitomizes best-in-class comfort and functionally superior performance with host of improved & innovative features. With an extraordinary mileage of 121 Kms per charge as per ARAI, Magnus EX comes at an attractive price of INR 68,999/- (Ex-showroom Pune price). With additional state Government incentiv...

Hero Electric targets stronger sales and network presence with 1000 sales touchpoints by FY2022

Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two-wheeler company, targets the 1000 sales touchpoints mark by the end of FY 2022. Owning to the rising demand for electric two-wheelers, the manufacturer will open 300 new sales touchpoints across the country. The move is fueled by consumer-friendly policies from the central and state governments, better infrastructure, and heightened awareness. Electric two-wheeler manufactures have been expanding rapidly to meet the consumer demand basis the segment...

Komaki Electric Vehicles to soon launch their revolutionary Electric Cruiser Bike

Delhi-based EV manufacturer, Komaki Electric Vehicles, has announced that it is going to launch India’s first electric cruiser bike in January  2022. The launch is poised to shake up the Indian EV motorcycle segment and get more people interested in buying electric vehicles. . This stunning electric bike is going to be affordable for every customer. Indian market lacks quality cruisers and most Indian customers dream of owning a Harley Davidson and an Indian Motorcycle, but they...

Pre-booking is open for the first all-electric MINI in India

MINI India will open pre-booking for the much-awaited all-electric MINI 3-door Cooper SE from 29 October 2021 onwards. The car can be exclusively booked online at shop.mini.in for INR 1,00,000 only.  Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The revolutionary design principle of the classic Mini established the basis for maximum interior space within a minimal footprint. MINI in its new avatar offers a modern re-interpretation of creative space usage and uniq...

Ki Mobility launches Digital Mobility platform for Electric Vehicles

Ki Mobility Solutions, India’s first full-stack O-to-O (online to offline) digital platform that operates myTVS brand - India’s largest integrated multi-brand vehicle service provider - today announced the launch of a comprehensive digital mobility service platform for electric vehicles (EV). Accordingly, Ki Mobility will offer its entire portfolio of solutions and pan India network to help EV manufacturers to jump-start their operations across the country. ...

Komaki to launch its latest high-speed scooter 'Venice' in 10 colors

Delhi-based EV manufacturer, Komaki Electric Vehicles, has announced that it is going to launch its new electric scooter under the moniker of ‘’VENICE’’. This will be the 5th addition to its range of high-speed registration models. It will be made available in 10 poppy colors at an affordable price to please the Indian customers. Equipped with regenerative braking, repair switch, and mobile connectivity, this model is going to be a perfect blend of modern tec...

Bounce is all set to launch its maiden Electric Scooter - Bounce Infinity

Bounce, India's first smart mobility solution company, is all set to launch its first electric scooter – the Bounce Infinity. This advanced ‘Made in India’ scooter will come equipped with enhanced state-of-the-art equipment and intelligent features. Pre-bookings for the Bounce Infinity will begin soon, with deliveries expected to start by January 2022.   The Bounce Infinity boasts a smart, removable Li-ion battery, which customers can take out and charge as ...

Greaves Electric Mobility opens its largest EV production facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu

Greaves Electric Mobility, the E-Mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Limited and one of the market leaders in the E-2W and E-3W segments, inaugurated its largest EV production facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The 35-acre plant built to preserve the green terrain surrounding the site is located in the Industrial Centre of Tamil Nadu and will serve as an electric mobility hub for both domestic and export markets.  The Plant is part of the INR 700 crore investment roadmap announced by the Com...

BYD India strengthens its presence in country; Ropes in 6 dealers covering 8 key cities

BYD India, a subsidiary of the Warren Buffett-backed world's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD, today announced the expansion of dealer network across key strategic EV markets in India. Established in Chennai, BYD India now is in association with six renowned auto dealers to strengthen its presence in India. BYD provides integrated new energy solutions encompassing energy acquisition, storage, and application. In a drive to revolutionize the India EV segment for creatin...

Hero Electric becomes No.1 EV brand in India; launches campaign to celebrate milestone

After leading the baton of the electric revolution of two-wheelers in India, Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company is proud to continue its number 1 position in the segment. As per the latest JMK research findings, Hero Electric is the most preferred brand in the Indian EV market today. To celebrate the same, Hero Electric launched its new campaign - India’s No.1 EV Company. It re-iterates Hero Electric’s 14-year-old legacy of shaping and leadin...

Bounce Infinity E1 Electric Scooter with swappable battery makes its debut

Bounce, India's first smart mobility solution company, reinforced its commitment to support India’s EV potential by unveiling its first consumer electric scooter, the Bounce Infinity E1 today. The Bounce Infinity E1 will be offered with a unique ‘Battery as a service’ option – the first of its kind in the Indian market.  The scooter with battery and charger is INR 68,999 (Delhi Ex-showroom) and the price for Scooters with Battery-as-a-Service is priced at I...

Jio-bp and Mahindra Group sign MoU for EV and low-carbon solutions

Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML), operating under the brand name Jio-bp and The Mahindra Group, today announced a non-binding MoU for exploring creation of EV products and services, alongside identifying synergies in low-carbon and conventional fuels. The MoU also covers evaluating charging solutions by Jio-bp for Mahindra vehicles including electric 3 and 4 wheelers, quadricycles and e-SCV (Small Commercial Vehicles – sub 4 ton). This would include captive fleets and last-mile mobil...

Hero Electric joins hands with Log9 to develop RapidEV variant of its 2W electric scooters capable of charging in less than 15 minutes

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company, has announced its partnership with Bengaluru-based advanced battery technology start-up Log9 Materials, to offer Log9 InstaCharging battery packs for its entire range of EVs. The integration of Log9’s RapidX batteries will fully charge Hero Electric 2W within 15 minutes, thereby delivering an uninterrupted ride experience. Log9 has leveraged its cell-to-pack competency to develop batteries that provide 9x&...

Hero Electric introduces Cruise Control feature in Optima HX for a smooth ride experience

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, rolls out all-new Optima with new features for a smooth riding experience. The city speed scooter will be equipped with a cruise control feature that will reflect in the upgraded speedometer once activated. The cruise control feature on Optima allows the rider to maintain a constant speed for comfortable riding and eliminating inconvenience. The rider can press the cruise control button to activate the scooter’s ...

Bajaj Auto announces a new Electric Vehicle manufacturing unit for India and exports in Pune; vehicles to roll out by June 2022

Bajaj Auto Limited, ‘The World’s Favourite Indian’, today announced an investment of Rs 300 Cr (USD 40 Mn) and commenced work at a brand-new unit at Akurdi for manufacturing Electric Vehicles. This unit will have a production capacity of 500,000 EVs per annum. Akurdi (Pune) is also the site of the original Chetak scooter factory that made Bajaj Auto a household name in India.  Speaking about the new unit, Mr Rajiv Bajaj – Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said...

Hero Electric collaborates with SpareIt to train garages and use their network as EV service hubs

India’s No.1 electric two-wheeler brand Hero Electric, announced its partnership with SpareIt, India’s largest automotive aftermarket multi-sided platform to train and use their garage network as EV service hubs. Moving a step ahead in fostering EV ecosystem and Preferred Garage Owners (PGOs) growth, Hero Electric will provide training to garage owners associated with SpareIt. Furthermore, it will also coach trainers from SpareIt as part of their train-the-trainer p...

TVS Motor Company appoints Professor Venkat Viswanathan as Technical Advisor for Electric Mobility

TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced the appointment of Professor Venkat Viswanathan as Technical Advisor for Electric Mobility at TVS Motor Company. Prof. Viswanathan is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is a global leader in advanced batteries for electric mobility. Prof. Viswanathan is a recipient of numerous awards, including the National Science...

Hero Electric and Mahindra & Mahindra announce strategic partnership in Electric mobility

Hero Electric, India’s No.1 EV company and the Mahindra Group today announced their collaborative intent as part of Hero’s growth and expansion plans to cater to the ever-growing demand for EVs in the country. The strategic partnership will create multiple synergies to help drive adoption across the country. As part of the partnership, Mahindra Group will manufacture Hero Electric’s most popular electric bikes – Optima & NYX at their Pitampur plant to ...

Oben Electric all set to foray into E2W segment with high performance Electric Motorcycle

Oben Electric, one of India’s most awaited E2W (electric two-wheeler) start-up focussing on building indigenous products for India & global markets, announced its entry into the electric 2-wheeler segment with upcoming launches of their products. With 4 vehicles in the pipeline, the company intends to launch a new product every 6 months over the next 2 years. Oben Electric’s first high performance electric motorcycle is all set for its market launch in Q1 of 2022. Oben Elec...

BattRE launches AR-based virtual showroom - Emagine

Following the trends of the changing market post covid, BattRE - a tech-driven EV start-up - has launched its very own AR-based virtual showroom; introducing an era of change in the EV industry. Known as Emagine,  the  platform  uses AR  to allow  customers to experience, customise  and even buy their favourite BattRE scooter, at their convenience.  Talking   about   the  ...

HOP Electric Mobility is the Official in-Stadia Brand Partner for the India Vs. West Indies T-20 Cricket match on 20th Feb at Eden Gardens

Cricket in India as a sport, is more or less synonymous to every breath we take, Or every beat of our hearts. And Eden Gardens, Kolkata is an unmissable venue/ destination for any international and domestic circuit matches, and the popular IPL series. *Hop Electric Mobility*, is the Official *in-Stadia Brand Partner* for the *India Vs. West Indies T-20* Cricket match on 20th February at *Eden Gardens, Kolkata*. The teams of the two countries face each other for the Third and final T-20 mat...

HOP Electric Mobility reveals complete look of HOP OXO during beta-testing program

Ahead of launching it’s highly anticipated electric bike--HOP OXO, HOP Electric Mobility has initiated a closed-loop beta-testing program #OXOSNEAKPEEK with selected dealer partners across the country. The front-running electric vehicle manufacturing company sets up a new precedent by extending the testing program to their dealers and consumers to gain valuable insights. Throughout this trial and testing, HOP's highly-skilled R&D team will closely monitor and incorporate valuabl...

Hero Electric introduces Hero Eddy - a future ready, stylish e2W for a perfect ride

Hero Electric, India's No.1 electric two-wheeler company targets strengthening its portfolio by introducing all-new Hero Eddy for the discerning consumer. The upcoming scooter is an ultra-stylish, easy to manoeuver e2W that strikes a perfect balance between technology and convenient to fulfil the need for short distance commutes to next door coffee shops, golf courses and gymnasium etc. Hero Eddy boasts features like Find My Bike, E-Lock, Large Boot Space, Follow Me Headlamps, and...

NoBroker and ElectricPe partner to set up EV charging points in residential communities

NoBroker, India’s first proptech unicorn, has partnered with ElectricPe, India’s most trusted EV charging platform, to set up 100,000 electric charging points at residential communities this year. India is expected to have over 5 million public charging stations across the country, with multiple players working to address range anxiety by enhancing the density of charging points. The alliance will see charging stations set up across NoBroker residential welfare societies (...

Ola Electric makes strategic investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company with extreme fast charging technology

Ola Electric, India’s leading manufacturer of EVs, has invested in an Israeli battery technology company StoreDot, a pioneer in batteries with extreme fast charging (XFC) technology. The investment in StoreDot is the first of several global strategic investments planned by Ola Electric as it looks to ramp up its core R&D in advanced cell chemistry & manufacturing as well as other battery technologies and new energy systems. As part of the investment in StoreDot, Ola Electr...

Crayon Motors launches low-speed premium Electric Scooter Envy

After the successful launch of Snow Electric Scooter in the Indian Markets, Crayon Motors, an Indian manufacturer of e-mobility solutions, strengthens its product line-up, announces its second low-speed, premium Electric scooter - Envy in the Indian markets. Big, bold, and beautiful, Envy is the answer to the premium budget needs of today’s India. The scooter comes with a spacious boot space and a unique keyless start. The electric scooter is starts at Rs. 6...

Trouve Motor teases its first Global Electric Hyper-Sports Bike

Trouve Motor, an IIT-Delhi incubated startup, teased the launch of its latest electric hyper-sports superbike. The suave looking superbike is claimed to run at a top speed of 200 kmph with an acceleration capability of 0-100 kmph in just 3 seconds.  Trouve Motor, which is one of the first full-fledged premium electric bike manufacturers globally has mentioned that the superbike will be an all-electric powertrain that combines a liquid-cooled AC induction motor gene...

HOP Electric Mobility announces exclusive free accessories in select zones

India's leading electric two-wheeler maker and automotive solution providing company, HOP Electric Mobility, has announced an *exclusive free accessories incentive on its exclusive electric two-wheelers HOP LEO and HOP LYF till March 31st, 2022*. Celebrating the beginning of springtime and festivities, HOP Electric Mobility commenced the special incentive series in mid-February and will be running it till the end of March. Consumers planning to buy eco-friendly, sustainable, and futuristi...

Tata Motors launches All New Tigor EV Sedan with Ziptron technology in Nepal

Tata Motors, in partnership with Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd., is all set to excite the electric vehicle market in Nepal with the launch of the Tigor EV. Starting today, the Tigor EV deliveries will commence across the country. Following in the footsteps of its ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sibling, the Tigor EV has also been lauded by GNCAP with a 4-star rating for adult (12.00 points out of 17.00) and child (37.24 points out of 49.00) occupant protection. Set to scale new heights in the dyn...

Hero Electric and ElectricPe collaborate to expand access to charging infrastructure across India

With 2 million electric vehicles estimated to be plying the roads by 2026, building the charging infrastructure for EVs has become paramount. Addressing the infrastructure demand, Hero Electric, India’s No.1 electric two-wheeler company, announced its partnership with ElectricPe, India's most trusted EV charging platform, to set-up charging points pan-India for its customers. The collaboration entails Hero Electric riders to access ElectricPe’s charging network, as t...

Skill-Lync builds inhouse Electric Vehicle; to help students with first-hand experience in building EVs

Skill-Lync, India's leading engineering EdTech start-up, has announced that it has built an in-house Electric Vehicle to help its students gain insights into the future of the automotive industry. In line with the company’s vision of providing deep expertise to its students, the vehicle has been built by a team of 6 in-house experts at Skill-Lync in collaboration with professionals from leading OEMs in the country. Built over a course of 9 months and at an approximate cost o...

Hero Electric partners with BOLT to set up 50,000 EV Charging Stations across India

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company, has partnered with BOLT, India’s largest EV Charging Network, to set up 50,000 EV charging stations in India in the next one year. As part of the collaboration, BOLT chargers will be installed in more than 750 Hero Electric’s touch points across India benefitting over 4.5 lakh customers. Furthermore, around 2,000 Hero Electric riders will avail free of cost BOLT cha...

Kia secures multiple wins at prestigious iF Design Awards 2022

Kia has secured multiple high-profile accolades at the prestigious iF Design Awards 2022, signaling the strength of the brand’s Opposites United product design ethos, as well as its innovative approach to engaging with current and prospective electric vehicle (EV) customers. The EV6 all-electric crossover played a central role in all four of Kia’s iF Design Award wins. As well as securing the ‘Automobiles/Vehicles’ design award, the EV6 was in the spotligh...

HOP Electric Mobility expands to 100 experience centres in India

This Earth Day, setting unequivocal benchmarks in the electric vehicle segment, HOP Electric, India's fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has added another achievement to its list of ground-breaking accolades. The brand has covered unparalleled geographical expansion in a span of less than one year, reaching up to 100 experience centres across India. In terms of future prospects, HOP Electric Mobility is planning to expand its retail footprint in more than 300 cities by the en...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility proudly showcases its new vision, a concept built on its Pure EV Architecture

Taking a giant stride towards the next generation of electric vehicles, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), today made a smashing debut with the global unveil of the AVINYA Concept – an expression of the Company’s vision of a pure electric vehicle, based on its GEN 3 architecture. Derived from the Sanskrit language, the name AVINYA stands for ‘Innovation’. The AVINYA Concept introduces a new a typology of mobility that liberates enormous roominess and comfort, not...

Tata Motors introduces new Nexon EV MAX

Committed to the rapid electrification of mobility in India, Tata Motors today launched an extension to India’s bestselling EV in the personal mobility segment, the new Nexon EV MAX, at an attractive starting price of INR 17.74 lakh (ex-showroom All India). With this launch, Tata Motors is taking the lead to enhance the appeal of EVs and expand the market with a new offering for customers who are look for longer intercity travel. The new Nexon EV MAX is powered by high voltage state-...

HOP Electric Mobility raises US$ 2.6 mn in strategic round of US$ 10 mn pre-series fundraising

HOP Electric Mobility, India's fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has closed a strategic round of USD 2.6 million as part of an ongoing USD 10 million pre-series fundraiser. The company has achieved the milestone of reaching 105 retail touchpoints with 6200 on-road scooters in 2021, and with this fundraising, HOP Electric Mobility is targeting 10X growth this year.  Ketan Mehta, Founder & CEO – HOP Electric Mobility explained the significance of th...

Volkswagen and Mahindra sign Partnering Agreement for MEB electric components in Chennai

Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) are exploring the use of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new “Born Electric Platform”. Both parties announced today that they have signed a Partnering Agreement on 18th May to evaluate the scope of collaboration. Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. The Partnering Agreement evaluates...

Project Triumph TE-1 Electric Prototype completes final testing phase

Triumph’s TE-1 electric prototype, developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick, has now completed its fourth and final phase of the project – the live testing. More details including the photography and film that showcase the final testing results of the TE-1 project, including the performance, range and charge time of the final prototype, will be revealed on July 12th, 2022.    

Greaves Electric Mobility partners with Abdul Latif Jameel

Abdul Latif Jameel, an independent, family-owned, diversified global investor and operator has announced its commitment to invest in Greaves Electric Mobility, one of India’s leading two-to-three-wheeler mobility players. Abdul Latif Jameel has committed to invest up to $220 million [INR 1700 Crores*] in Greaves Electric Mobility, marking one of the largest investments in the Indian two-to-three-wheeler space to date. Abdul Latif Jameel will initially invest $150 million [INR 1160 Crore...

‘Kia goes electric’ with the launch of EV6 in India

Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, today announced the price of EV6 for India starting at Rs. 59.95 Lakhs. It also stated that Kia India’s parent company, Kia Corporation will be launching 14 BEVs by 2027 across global markets in a big step towards increasing focus on sustainable mobility globally. Kia India is evaluating other EVs for the Indian market and confirmed its plans of developing an India-centric EV in RV body type to be launched by 2025.  ...

Indian Army and Ola Electric collaborate for first ever EV scooter rally to celebrate 75 years of Independence and Swarnim Vijay Varsh

To celebrate 75 years of the Independence, and Swarnim Vijay Varsh, and also to support vision 2030 of clean energy and foster adventure spirit among youths, a total of 15 riders, including 10 Indian Army personnel are taking part in the expedition that will cover 393 kms of distance on Ola S1 Pro scooters. The ride aims to spread awareness amongst the populace on clean energy and will showcase the spirit of adventure.  Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO, Ola said ‘’It’s a p...

Tata Motors bags order for delivering largest EV fleet in India

In yet another step towards accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation, Tata Motors, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering 10,000 XPRES T EVs to the company. This deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will b...

HOP Electric's soon to be launched e-bike HOP OXO receives ARAI Certification

India's premier automotive R&D organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), affiliated with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has certified HOP Electric's soon-to-be-launched high-speed electric motorcycle HOP OXO. Company’s latest flagship e-bike successfully cleared all tests conducted by ARAI, including AIS 156 for batteries. The ARAI Certification is a testament to HOP Electric's orientation towards its vehicles' reliability, performance, qualit...

Ampere rolls out its 50,000th electric two-wheeler from the company’s EV Megasite in Ranipet

Ampere, the electric two-wheeler brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, has rolled out its 50,000th Two Wheeler Electric Scooter off the assembly line at the company’s EV megasite in Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) from its commencement of operations. This remarkable milestone has been fuelled by the conscious shift of consumers towards sustainable and affordable electric mobility, growing product awareness...

Repos announces launch of 'Waste to Power' fuelled 'Mobile Electric Charging Vehicle'

Repos is a pioneer of IOT tech enabled Mobile Energy Distribution in India. Repos today announced the launch of an organic waste-powered 'Mobile Electric charging vehicle' with the vision of moving towards a carbon-neutral future. To roll out this solution to market, Repos has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Mumbai today with a 'waste to power' organisation Urja Biosystem Pvt Ltd and BatX Energies Pvt Ltd for mobile distribution of clean electrical power to EV...

Ola to invest USD 500 million in battery innovation and indigenous cell R&D

Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicles company, today announced the investment of USD 500 million for setting up its state-of-the-art Battery Innovation Center (BIC) in Bangalore. BIC will be one of the world’s largest and most advanced cell R&D facilities with more than 165 unique and cutting-edge lab equipment to cover all aspects of cell related research and development. Ola’s BIC will host Proto lines that can produce all form factors Cylindrical, Pouch, ...

Hero Electric bolsters presence in country with another manufacturing unit in Ludhiana

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company, performed the ground-breaking ceremony of its second plant in Ludhiana, Punjab. The upcoming state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is adjacent to its existing facility and is targeted at ramping up the production capacity. This latest announcement comes at an opportune moment, with a strong need to increase operational efficiency and production capacity to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. Hero Electric has b...

Audi teams up with Netflix on “The Gray Man”

Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man to bring the world of Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) to fans around the world. As the film’s official automotive brand, four Audi vehicles will be featured including the all electric Audi RS e-tron GT* and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron*, as well as the Audi RS 7 Sportback* and Audi R8 Coupe*. The Gray Man opened in select theaters globally on July 15 and will be released worldwide on Netflix on July 22, 2022. The Gray Man is a mo...

BLive expands footprint in Hyderabad; opens fourth experience store in city

India’s fastest growing Multibrand EV platform, BLive, opened its fourth EV Experience store in the city at Malakpet Hyderabad. Hyderabad has three other EV experience stores at Pragathinagar, Hafeezpet and Bapu Nagar, respectively. The store is launched with the franchisee Shalini E-Motors. With this store BLive takes a step further in its plans to set up at least 15 multi-brand stores spread across Hyderabad and other major cities in Telangana. The phenomenal growth of BLive aligns wi...

e-Ashwa Automotive acquires 100% stake in Electric 2W company Stripes Motors

e-Ashwa Automotive Private Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturing brands in the country, has announced 100 per cent acquisition of Stripes Motors Pvt. Ltd. which sells electric 2-Wheelers under the popular Stripes brand in North-East India.  Stripes Motors is one of the fastest growing companies of electric vehicles in Assam & North East India. They deal in Electric Bicycle and Electric Bike. The brand is very popula...

Volvo Car India launches it's Pure Electric XC40 Recharge

Volvo Car India today launched its much-awaited pure electric XC40 Recharge on metaverse which the company named as ‘VolvoVerse’. Volvo XC40 Recharge will be the first locally assembled luxury electric vehicle in India. “The launch of the XC40 Recharge and its assembly at our Bangalore plant further reinforces Volvo Car’s long term vision and commitment to India and the Indian consumer. We are happy that the wait is over for our loyal consumers w...

HOP Electric Mobility's HOP OXO receives 5000 bookings from dealer partners before commercial launch

HOP Electric Mobility, India's fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an astounding response for its flagship high-speed electric bike, HOP OXO. This pioneering product is likely to be launched in August this year. The booking window was opened briefly for HOP Electric Mobility's dealer partners to pre-order the first production batch. And, already 5000 units have been pre-booked even before the commercial launch. For now, the company has closed the booking window...

Hero Electric adds hybrid sales channels to cater to increased demand

Hero Electric, India’s largest Electric two-wheeler brand, announced the commencement of its hybrid sales channel to facilitate the booking of its scooters online and delivery through its showrooms across many cities. Hero had first tried its hybrid sales model during the Covid-19 times successfully but later withdrew due to capacity not being able to catch up to the showroom sales. The current upward booking trend indicates the sales numbers to swell up to 250000 plus units by the end ...

Quantum Energy forays into electric two-wheelers

Hyderabad-based Quantum Energy showcases its upcoming EV high-speed scooters and signed an MOU with MBI Korea to bring advanced technology into India in high-speed scooters. Quantum Energy is an electric mobility company in the design, development, and manufacturing of electric scooters under Make in India. It is backed by the prestigious Kusalava group which has been in the automotive industry for the past 50 years. It has its R&D center in Bengaluru and the manufacturing facility a...

KL EV INDIA Pvt Ltd enters Indian EV market under brand name eRise – Drive Electric

eRise - Drive Electric the automotive arm of KL Group with 50-year legacy in diverse sectors has announced its entry into the Indian markets. eRise manufactures long range, high performance electric two-wheelers built specifically for Indian road conditions. The company intends to launch three low speed electric scooters immediately and two high speed vehicles in the coming 3 months. The company is planning to sell 10,000 vehicles this year. The Made in India, Made for India electric s...

Tata Motors signs Definitive Agreement for acquisition of Ford India’s Sanand plant

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd, and Ford India Private Limited (FIPL), have today signed a Unit Transfer Agreement (UTA) for the acquisition of FIPL’s manufacturing plant situated at Sanand, Gujarat, which inter-alia includes: (i) entire land & buildings; (ii) Vehicle Manufacturing Plant along with machinery and equipment situated therein; and (iii) transfer of all eligible employees of FIPL&r...

JSW Group partners with ElectricPe for EV charging green ecosystem

JSW Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has chosen ElectricPe, India's most trusted EV charging platform, as its charging partner. This partnership has come into effect following the recent green policy introduced by JSW to provide incentives for employees to purchase electric vehicles and provide charging infrastructure within their office and plant premises.  ElectricPe has already enabled the required charging infrastructure at the JSW Mumbai Office headq...

Mahindra inaugurates its state-of-the-art EV design studio in the UK

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today formally inaugurated its new design centre of excellence, Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E), which will serve as the conceptual hotbed for the company’s portfolio of EV products. Physically present at the heart of innovation, M.A.D.E is located at the global automotive and EV hub of Banbury, Oxfordshire. Home to Oxford University, this region is renowned for its high-end research and academic institutions....

Mahindra unveils five Electrifying SUVs under two brands based on the purpose-built INGLO platform

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today unveiled its new state-of-the-art INGLO EV platform and five e-SUVs under two EV brands showcasing its vision for the future of electric mobility. Mahindra's vision is to lead the electric mobility revolution in India by bringing authentic electric SUVs with cutting-edge technology, through the three key strategic pillars of Brand, Design and Technology.  Brand:   Bringing alive the sport in electric...

Hero Electric partners with VoltUp and Adani Electricity to expand charging infrastructure in Mumbai

Hero Electric, the largest and oldest E2W company, in a strategic move to revolutionise battery swapping in Mumbai, announced partnership with one-stop battery swapping start-up VoltUp and Adani Electricity. Committed to developing the EV sector, this is a first wherein an OEM, Infrastructure, Last Mile partners and a battery swapping start-up have come together to boost smart mobility.  The lack of charging infrastructure, high cost of adoption and long charg...

Magna enters micro mobility market: Invests in Yulu and creates Battery-Swapping business

Mobility technology company Magna is expanding into the fast-growing micromobility market by investing $77 million in Yulu, India’s largest electrified shared mobility provider, and creating a battery-swapping service company. Yulu deploys shareable, low-speed, electric two-wheelers to facilitate accessible, sustainable urban mobility in India. As part of the agreement, Magna will have a stake in the company and will hold a seat on Yulu’s board of dir...

HOP Electric Mobility announces exclusive free accessories during Festive season

India's leading electric two-wheeler maker and automotive solution providing company, HOP Electric Mobility has announced an exclusive free accessories (Body Grill) incentive on its electric two-wheelers HOP LEO and HOP LYF till October 29th, 2022.  Celebrating the beginning of festivities, with auspicious period of Navratri followed by Durga Puja and Diwali Festivities, HOP Electric Mobility commenced the special incentive series from today, 26th September and will be r...

Tata Motors launches its first electric hatch - Tiago EV

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV evolution in India, today announced the launch of the newest member of its EV family – The Tiago.ev. Mobilising India towards the future, the Tiago.ev is set to charm the country with its exciting, effortless, eco-friendly and premium EV drive experience. With special introductory prices starting INR 8.49 Lakh (All India - Ex-showroom), for the first 10,000 customers (of which 2000 wil...

Hero MotoCorp charges up its electric ride, Plans to collaborate with Zero Motorcycles

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, is finalizing a collaboration agreement with Zero Motorcycles, the California (USA)-based manufacturer of premium electric motorcycles and powertrains. The collaboration will focus on co-developing Electric motorcycles. The company’s board also approved an equity investment up to US$60 million in Zero Motorcycles. Zero Motorcycles is the global leader in electric motorcycles and pow...

Shared Electric Mobility leader Yulu signs an MoU with Government of Karnataka to invest INR 1200 crores and create 7000 jobs

Yulu, India’s market leader in shared electric 2 wheeler Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) businesses, today entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka re-affirming its commitment to the electric mobility ambition of the State. The MoU was signed by Mr R K Misra, Co-Founder, Yulu, in the presence of the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister for Finance and Cor...

eRise Drive Electric plans aggressive network expansion in India

After its announcement into the Indian markets, eRise – Drive Electric, the automotive arm of KL group, focuses on an aggressive roadmap for expanding its dealer network in India. The company announces its 'eRise Partner' program and has set its goal at 200 dealers across 175 locations in India.  eRise manufactures long-range, high-performance electric two-wheelers explicitly built for Indian road conditions. The company shall launch its three low-speed electric s...

Gogoro Launches Battery Swapping Pilot in India

Gogoro Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced a strategic B2B initiative and partnership with Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV-as-a-Service platform. Together, the companies are focused on accelerating the urban shift of logistics fleets and last mile deliveries to electric using battery swapping. Gogoro and Zypp plan to launch their B2B pilot in December 2022 and it will in...

Tata Motors celebrates its production milestone of 50,000 EVs

India has embraced the EV revolution and this has driven Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand to a key milestone – the rollout of 50,000th EV in the country. The Company today, rolled-out its 50000th EV, from its Pune facility. Favorable policy environment, positive word of mouth from existing customers, practical product options, better ride and handling and attractive cost of ownership have helped the Company achieve this feat ahead of its target. Commentin...

Volvo Car India starts delivery of India’s first locally assembled full-electric luxury SUV – XC40 Recharge

Volvo Car India has commenced the delivery of its full electric XC40 Recharge in the country. The first car was delivered today in Gujarat by Mr. Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director, Volvo Car India. Volvo XC40 Recharge is India’s first Locally Assembled Luxury Electric SUV. The company is assembling the cars in their facility based at Bangalore, Karnataka.  “It is indeed a milestone for all of us at Volvo to have the first of the India assembled pure electric XC40 Recharge ...

Mahindra partners with Jio-bp, Statiq, and Charge Zone for EV infrastructure solutions

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, recently announced partnerships with three EV infrastructure partners - Jio-bp, Statiq, and Charge Zone to offer robust charging solutions for Mahindra’s upcoming range of passenger electric vehicles. With these partnerships, Mahindra EV users will get seamless access to a robust fast charging infrastructure and e-mobility solutions spanning across discovery, availability, navigation and transactions. Mah...

Hyundai to lead EV Revolution in India with its dedicated BEV Platform E-GMP

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced the introduction of its dedicated BEV Platform E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) for India. With the introduction of its dedicated BEV platform, the company will take the lead in driving the BEV revolution for Smart Indians. Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be HMI’s first model to be introduced on the E-GMP Platform and bec...

HOP Electric to kick-start #OXOFeelElectric test ride programs from 25th November

India’s youngest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric's recently launched electric bike, HOP OXO has received an encouraging response from discerning customers and dealer partners. Reinforcing its commitment to the enhanced brand ownership experience, HOP Electric is kick-starting the next leg of its national #oxofeelelectric program for its existing and potential customers. HOP Electric is all set to launch test-drive and pre-booking for customers across 50 locations ...

Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited rolls out Pan-India ‘Ampere Care Camp’ from 14th November 2022

Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has introduced “Ampere Care Camp”, a PAN India initiative offering exciting offers and benefits for its “Ampere” brand customers in after-sales services. The camp will commence from November 14th, 2022, and will extend till November 28th, 2022, covering GEMPL’s service touch points pan India. Customers can take advantage of array of offers & discoun...

PMV Electric unveils its flagship microcar EaS-E

PMV Electric, the Mumbai-based EV startup today unveiled its first flagship microcar called EaS-E: Your Everyday Car !! One of its kind, this electric microcar has been launched under a new category called Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV).  Launched in Mumbai and available in many colour options the EaS-E, your everyday car comes with an option of three choices of range: 120,160, and 200 km (claimed range).  The top speed of the EaS-E is 70 kmph, with an acceleration of 0 to 40...

EV startup EVeium to open 100 plus showrooms pan India by the end of the year 2023

EVeium, a pioneer in the manufacturing of high-speed electric two-wheelers, has announced aggressive plans to open 100-plus showrooms pan India by the end of the year 2023. Since its inception, EVeium has sold 1000 plus EV scooters through its 11 dealerships networks set up across Rajamundhry, Andhra Pradesh; Pune, Maharashtra; Nashik, Maharashtra; Malegaon, Maharashtra; Solapur, Maharashtra; Bengaluru, Karnataka; Hyderabad, Telangana; Calicut, Kerala, and others cities. EVeium Smart Mobil...

Hero Electric launches ‘Ultra Safe’ battery packs in partnership with Battrixx for its electric two-wheeler range

Hero Electric, the largest E2W company in India, inked a partnership with Battrixx, an advanced battery pack manufacturer for developing ‘Made in India’ lithium-ion batteries. Conceptualized and designed in-house by the Hero’s R&D team, these are the latest technology batteries electrifying its entire e-scooter range. This partnership supports battery safety advancements, reliability, and performance and fully supports Hero's aggressive production line...

Tigor.ev now with more Tech and Luxe features

In line with its New Forever philosophy, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today launched the new Tigor.ev sedan with an extended range of 315 km (ARAI certified) and host of premium & technology features. Now available in a new Magnetic Red color option, the Tigor.ev accentuates the feeling of luxury and comfort with new additions like Leatherette upholstery, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Rain Sensing wipers, Auto Headlamps and Cruise Control. It also offers m...

Exicom and Hero Electric seal partnership for advanced BMS solutions

Exicom, a leading EV charger and lithium-ion battery player, today said it has entered into an agreement with Hero Electric to supply Battery Management Systems (BMS) for the latter's electric two-wheelers in India. BMS, often referred to as the 'brain' of an EV, is responsible for monitoring the battery pack performance and safety parameters. Exicom said its BMS would allow Hero Electric to comply with the AIS-156 safety norms applicable from December 2022 and Mar 2023. Hero Elec...

BYD India Inaugurates its first PV showroom in Vizag

The world’s leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD further expanded its sales network today with the addition of its first passenger vehicle showroom in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The showroom is run and managed by PPS Motors. The showroom was inaugurated by Sri A. MalliKarjuna Rao, District Collector, Visakhapatnam, Mr. Rajiv Sanghvi, Managing Director of PPS Motors, and Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD I...

All-Electric SUV - Hyundai IONIQ 5 redefines Future Mobility Lifestyle at Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today launched the much-anticipated Hyundai IONIQ 5 in India at Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023. Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be company’s first dedicated EV model for customers who want to be in charge of a brighter and more sustainable future.  Commenting on the launch of Hyundai IONIQ 5, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said,...

Tata Motors showcases a wide range of Safer, Smarter and Greener mobility solutions at AutoExpo 2023

At the prestigious Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India’s largest auto and mobility solutions company, today unveiled its future ready range of safer, smarter and greener vehicles and concepts, designed to transform personal mobility, people mobility and cargo transport. Building on its fundamental strengths of engineering and innovation, its immense passion for ‘made in India’ and by embracing a human centric, hi-tech approach, Tata Motors is Moving India forward towards new ...

WardWizard unveils High-Speed Electric Scooter ‘MIHOS’ with advanced technology

Taking a leap in the era of sustainability and green mobility, WardWizard, a leading manufacturer of electric two-wheeler Joy ebike, today launched its new high-speed electric scooter ‘MIHOS’ with Poly Dicyclopentadiene Material (PDCPD) to bring high standards of durability for the riders.  Designed and developed by WardWizard’s R&D team in Vadodara, MIHOS, is a retro-style electric scooter. It is equipped with advanced technology, and us...

Mahindra launches its first C-Segment Electric SUV, the fun and fast XUV400

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, today announced pricing for the fun and fast XUV400, its first electric SUV, unveiled on World EV Day in 2022. The XUV400 is designed and engineered for car buyers looking to join the electric revolution. Set to take Mahindra’s electrification journey forward, the all-electric SUV will be priced from INR 15.99 lakh. The introductory prices are applicable on the first 5,000 bookings for each of the two ...

HOP Electric launches All-New HOP Leo

India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric, today launched the High-Speed variant of its best-selling electric scooter, HOP Leo. The launch of the new e-scooter further reinforces HOP Electric’s aim to offer cost effective mobility to customers. All New HOP Leo is priced below 1 lac. Consumers can purchase this electric two-wheeler at their nearest HOP Experience Center and Online.  HOP LEO  All New HOP Leo&nb...

Renault and Nissan renew commitment to Indian operations through new investment and vehicles

Renault and Nissan have announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. From their base in Chennai, the companies will collaborate on six new production vehicles for domestic and international customers, including two new fully electric vehicles, uplifting the Renault-Nissan centre into an international export hub. An initial investment of around $600m USD / â‚...

Okaya EV unveils secure and water resistant E-Scooter Faast F3 with 125Km range

Okaya EV, India’s fastest growing electric vehicle brand, has strengthened its ‘Faast’ series that offers enhanced performance and range-oriented scooters with the launch of its latest scooter Okaya Faast F3. Okaya Faast F3 delivers an exceptional range of 125 Km on a single charge, is waterproof and dust-resistant and has a maximum speed of 70Km based upon loading capacity. With its unique features and safety parameters, Okaya Faast F3 is designed for people who are lo...

Tata Motors and Uber sign an MOU for XPRES-T EVs

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of India’s EV evolution, today signed an MoU with Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app to bring 25,000 XPRES-T EVs into their premium category service. Aligned towards its goal of a clean and green environment, Tata Motors will be aiding Uber in electrifying their services across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The Company will begin the deliveries of the ...

Greaves Cotton announces leadership expansion across retail, finance, and e-mobility businesses, to steer the next phase of growth

Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading diversified engineering companies, announced the expansion of its leadership team across strategic functions. This includes the appointment of Mr. Narasimha Jayakumar as CEO, of Retail Business, Mr. Sandeep Divakaran as CEO, of Greaves Finance, and Mr. Chandrasekar Thyagarajan as CFO, of Greaves Electric Mobility.  Since 2016, Greaves has been on a transformation journey to develop clean mobility solutions, and move closer to the co...

Bengaluru-based EV startup River, launches Indie, the SUV of Scooters

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle (EV) startup River launches Indie, the SUV of scooters. The scooter brings a revolutionary new design offering several never before seen features that expand the ways a scooter can be used. Indie is conceived and designed in the River R&D facility in Bengaluru and will be manufactured at the River Factory in the outskirts of the city.  “River’s mission is to improve the day-to-day lives of people through a design-first ap...

Citroën launches New Ë-C3 All-Electric

Citroën India launched the much-awaited New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric at a special introductory price of INR 11,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). This full BEV B-hatch is from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The New Citroën Ë-C3 All-Electric deliveries to the B2B and B2C segment will start from end-February through the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country. The New Citr...

HOP Electric Mobility sets foot in Mumbai; inaugurates HOP Experience Centre – “Star E Wheels”

HOP Electric, India's fastest growing  electric two-wheeler manufacturer rolled out its flagship electric motorcycle HOP OXO in Mumbai with the inauguration of HOP Experience Centre, ‘Star E Wheels’. The grand opening of the showroom in Panch Pakhdi, Thane was graced by Hon’ble Shri Naresh Mhaske Saheb, Ex-Mayor Thane Municipal Corporation in the presence of HOP management - Nikhil Bhatia, Co-Founder & COO, Rajneesh Singh, CMO, and Ravi ...

Decathlon introduces 150 Electric Cycles in Bengaluru to support active mobility and sports

As the world is leaning towards becoming eco-conscious, Decathlon, a leading sporting goods brand, is unveiling the Rockrider E-ST100, a first ever electric cycle by the company made for flat and steep terrains for the Indian consumers on 25th March. Initially, the company is introducing 150 e-cycles to its existing wide range of cycles in three stores in Bengaluru: Anubhava, Whitefield, and Bannerghatta Road. With this pedal-assisted electric mountain cycle, customers can effortlessly reach ...

Ampere Electric 2 wheelers collaborates with Royal Challengers Bangalore as Official EV Partner for upcoming T20 season

Ampere the flagship electric two-wheeler brand from Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited, (“GEMPL”) has collaborated with Royal Challengers Bangalore as their Official EV Partnerfor the upcoming season of the T20 League. With Royal Challengers Bangalore being the world’s first Carbon Positive Cricket Franchise, this collaboration is in perfect sync with Ampere's commitment to lead India towards smart and sustainable mobility through electric mobility. As a p...

Odysse Electric Vehicles launches VADER, India’s first electric Motorcycle powered by 7” Android Display

Odysse Electric Vehicles, India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced the launch of its new electric motorbike VADER. Odysse VADER is India’s first motorbike to be powered by 7-inch android display and can be controlled by an App and Bluetooth connectivity. VADER motorcycle comes with a range of 125 km on Eco mode and is powered by the Odysse EV App which is available on Android. Odysse VADER, completely made in India, ha...

Ampere, Official EV Partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, launches limited edition RCB-themed Ampere Primus electric scooter

Ampere, the flagship electric two-wheeler brand from Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (“GEMPL”), the official EV partner of Royal Challengers Bangalore are collaborating in the upcoming T20 season with a series of interesting announcements. Ampere is launching a limited edition RCB-themed Ampere Primus electric scooter.    One electrifying RCB player every home game will receive a stunning limited-edition Ampere Primus scooter as an award. RCB themed Amp...

Hero Electric attains 1 lakh unit sales milestone for second year in the row for FY23

Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has achieved another milestone by crossing the 1 lakh unit sales mark for the second consecutive financial year. This achievement is a testament to the company's commitment to offering clean, green, and affordable mobility solutions to the masses. Hero's impressive sales performance can be attributed to its varied and revamped product portfolio by introducing a focused range of 5 platforms (Photon, Optima, NY...

VIDA, Powered by Hero, to charge-up Lucknow Super Giants

VIDA, Powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has partnered with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to become their official electric-mobility partner. As the official electric-mobility partner of the LSG, the VIDA logo will be prominently visible on the player helmets and caps throughout the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Just as helmets provide safety to batters and help them pe...

Volvo Car India celebrates another milestone by delivering 200th Pure Electric XC40 Recharge

Volvo Car India today announced delivery of its two hundredth all electric XC40 Recharge. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is India's first locally assembled luxury electric SUV, assembled in Volvo's Bangalore, Karnataka Facility. The first XC40 Recharge was delivered in November 2022 and has garnered multiple honours in a variety of categories for its great design, innovative technology, and environmental efficiency.  “Delivery of the two hundredth XC40 Recharge is indeed a mile...

MG Motor India ushers in a new era for urban mobility with MG Comet EV—The Smart Electric Vehicle

MG Motor India, a British automobile brand with a 99-year-old legacy, today unveiled its smart electric vehicle, the MG Comet EV, announcing a new chapter in urban mobility solutions for India. The versatile GSEV-platform-based PureEV has a minimalist yet spacious design and possesses an inherent agility that allows smooth, stress-free commuting within the city. The Comet EV is the second EV in MG Motor India’s portfolio and comes with futuristic and user-friendly Smart technologie...

Yulu launches Wynn

Yulu, India’s largest shared electric mobility company, opened the bookings of its 1st personal electric two-wheeler Yulu Wynn – India’s 1st electric 2-wheeler for easy-mobility. Launched at a limited-period introductory price of Rs 55,555, bookings for Yulu Wynn can be made online at just Rs 999 (fully refundable). Deliveries will commence from mid-May. After the introductory period, Wynn will be available at a price of Rs 59,999. Wynn is born out of years of u...

BattRE bags AIS 156-Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR certification for electric scooter Stor:ie

BattREElectric Mobility Private Limited (Batt:RE), an e-mobility company focused on providing sustainable, performance-rich commute experiences for the urban consumer, has received the AIS 156 - Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR Certification for its Stor:ie electric 2-wheeler, affirming the brand's commitment to providing the safest and most efficient electric vehicles to its riders. This certification is one of the most stringent safety and performance standards for electric two-wh...

HOP Electric upgrades OXO electric motorcycle with VCU Firmware Over-The-Air update (FOTA) Ver 4.90

HOP Electric, fastest growing electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has announced the first of many upgrades in the features of its OXO electric bikes with VCU firmware over-the-air update (FOTA) Ver 4.90. Following this update, the OXO bikes will offer improved acceleration in ECO mode, better connectivity, and battery range prediction.   Launched in November 2022, OXO electric bikes are seen as a game changer in the motorcycle industry. The OXO bikes combine sustainabilit...

e-Sprinto’s most anticipated High-Speed Electric Scooter, Amery, hits the streets with unmatched power and style

e-Sprinto, India’s fastest-growing electric two-wheeler brand has proudly unveiled its highly anticipated EV two-wheeler Amery, the second high-speed electric scooter to join the brand’s illustrious lineup. The model with its impressive range of 140 kilometres on a single charge and segment-best features including Remote Control Lock, Anti-theft alarm, Mobile charging socket, Find my vehicle and more, is targeted towards unisex urban riders aged 20 to 35. Amery’s innovati...

Enigma expands its Electric Vehicle footprint with Nepal showroom launch

Enigma, a young Make-in-India EV manufacturer from Madhya Pradesh, is excited to announce the launch of its first showroom in Nepal. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Enigma as it fortifies its foothold in the international market, underscoring the company’s unwavering dedication to expanding its global presence and capitalizing on emerging prospects. Located at Nagpokhri, Naxal, Kathmandu, the Enigma Electric experience centre promises to deliver an immersive and futu...

Premium Electric Motorcycle startup, Raptee opens its first manufacturing plant in Chennai

Premium EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee has opened their first factory for manufacturing EV motorcycles to be rolled out later this year. The factory, which is opened in Chennai, is spread across 3 acres and will house a majority of Raptee’s Research and Development team in the same campus. Raptee plans to invest Rs 85 crore in this plant which will have an annual capacity of 1 Lakh units and will serve as the primary production plant for Raptee for the next 24 months. The Company plan...

HOP Electric becomes Official electrifying partner of Rajasthan Raiders in Women's Kabaddi League

HOP Electric, a leading electric two-wheeler company, has announced its partnership with the esteemed Rajasthan Raiders team, as a “Powered Sponsored” for the upcoming Women's Kabaddi League. This sponsorship is an opportunity for HOP Electric to promote women's sports and foster a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. The sports event will be held from June 16 to 27 in Dubai. By leveraging the visibility and excitement surrounding the Women's Kabaddi League, HOP ...

Uber goes Green at Mumbai International Airport

Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, today announced the launch of its flagship EV product, Uber Green with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) being the first location in Mumbai to offer the service. Accelerating sustainable mobility in India, Uber now offers on-demand electric vehicle (EV) rides with Uber Green, allowing riders to enjoy eco-friendly transportation options with a simple tap on the app. Uber Green will be currently available for pasengers requ...

Ampere leverages Salesforce to delivers personalised experiences to EV customers with data-driven insights

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, has announced its collaboration with Ampere, the flagship electric two-wheeler scooter brand under Greaves Electric Mobility ("GEMPL"), to enhance their stakeholder relationships by delivering customised engagements to create a single source of truth and  strengthen its stakeholder relationships by providing customised engagements. Greaves Electric Mobility will leverage Salesforce to power its sales, service, and dealer management systems ...

Porsche: E-Performance on water

Porsche aims to be a leader in sustainable mobility. And this ambition is not to be limited to racing and road cars alone in the future. Together with the renowned Frauscher Shipyard in Austria, the sports car manufacturer is developing an electric yacht that is also intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance.  The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is set to impress with attributes that already distinguish the fully-electric Taycan sports saloon: im...

Ampere Electric Scooter crosses 2 lakh customers milestone

Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility division of Greaves Cotton Limited, has achieved more than 200,000 secondary sales of its "Ampere" brand electric 2-wheelers as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.  This achievement highlights Ampere's commitment to transforming urban transportation and promoting the adoption of electric 2-wheelers nationwide.  In April, the Company announced surpassing the 100,000 sales milestone of its "Ampe...

HOP Electric Mobility welcomes early monsoons with exclusive offers on its EVs

HOP Electric Mobility, a fast-growing electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has given a good reason for its customers to enjoy the early onset of monsoons with the announcement of limited period discounts. HOP Electric has come with offers up to INR 4,000/- on LEO and LYF e-scooters, and INR 10,000 on the OXO, a high-speed electric motorcycle. In addition to the discounts, HOP Electric is extending 100% financing facility on its highly sought-after OXO e-motorcycle to make sustainable u...

Odysse collaborates with Flipkart; Enters E-commerce World

Odysse Electric Vehicles, India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturer, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce marketplace. This collaboration aims to provide customers across the country with a seamless and hassle-free experience to pre-book and purchase Odysse's range of innovative and cutting-edge electric bikes and scooters bundled with amazing launch offers. The entire range of Odysse products ...

Godawari Electric Motors open bookings for its upcoming e-scooter ‘Eblu Feo’

Godawari Electric Motors, manufacturers of the Eblu range of electric 2 and 3-wheelers, announced the commencement of bookings for the company’s first and upcoming e-scooter, Eblu Feo at the momentous occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day. Godawari Electric Motors is officially foraying into the EV two-wheeler segment with the launch of India’s first family e-scooter.  Customers can walk in at any of the company dealerships across India and pre-book t...

Mahindra takes the covers Off its “Vision Thar.e” – Showcases All-New, Born Electric avatar of the iconic SUV

Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, the pioneer of the SUV segment in India, today unveiled the audacious “Vision Thar.e” at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town, South Africa. The Thar.e is more than an electric evolution of the legendary off-roader; it's a daring, distinct design transformation that continues to embody the spirit of Mahindra’s authentic SUV.   Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive ...

Mahindra collaborates with music maestro AR Rahman for sonic identity & anthem “Le Chalaang” for its New Range of Born Electric Vehicles

Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, a pioneer in the SUV segment in India, today unveiled a ground-breaking sonic identity in collaboration with Padma Bhushan and Academy Award winner AR Rahman, emphasizing meaningful human experiences through sound. This new sonic identity showcases Mahindra's pursuit of sustainability and commitment to caring for the planet, highlighting the brand's connection between its Indian roots and ambitio...

TVS Motor Company sets a new Racing benchmark; Announces debut of India’s first-ever Electric Racing Championship for 2Ws

TVS Motor Company company marks a historic moment by synergising its commitment towards sustainable mobility solutions with TVS Racing, to announce the launch of India's first-ever electric two-wheeler racing championship, today. This pioneering initiative is a significant step forward in motorsports and reaffirms TVS Motor Company's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions as it becomes the first Indian manufacturer to foray into the world of EV moto racing. Wit...

Premium Electric Motorcycle Startup, Raptee raises $3 Million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

Premium EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee has raised $3 Million in a Pre Series A round led by deep-tech VC fund Bluehill Capital. The all-equity funding round saw participation from industry stalwarts including Mr. Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Global (UAE), Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former CEO Cognizant, Ramesh Kannan, Managing Director, Kaynes Technology, Mr. Chandu Nair, Director, Shankara Building Products and other HNIs from India and the UAE. The funds will be allocated ...

Revamp Moto begins production of its first 120 bikes at India’s first microfactory in Nasik

Revamp Moto, one of India’s leading modular electric two-wheeler manufacturers, today announced the launch of commencement of production of the first 120 bikes called the RM Buddie 25 at India’s first microfactory and the company’s facility in Nasik, Maharashtra. Built completely in-house from the ground up, the transformational Buddie is being manufactured keeping in mind the customers looking to purchase a two-wheeler EV with multiple uses allowing the Buddie to ...

Lectrix EV joins forces with Zypp Electric to supercharge E-2W Expansion

In a significant move that promises to reshape the Indian electric two-wheeler landscape, Lectrix EV, a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has forged a strategic partnership with Zypp Electric, a leading provider of electric mobility & delivery solutions. The collaboration is set to play a pivotal role in Zypp's ambitious expansion plan, which aims to increase its electric vehicle fleet by more than 1 lakh EV Fleet size by next year. Lectrix EV, the electric mobili...

HOP Electric Mobility unveils Festival Season Dhamaka with unbeatable EV 2-Wheeler Deals

HOP Electric Mobility, a leading electric two-wheeler company, has announced Festival Season Dhamaka from the auspicious occasion of Navratri, offering customers a reason to celebrate by announcing special discounts during this period. HOP Electric is ushering in the festive season with incredible offers on its electric scooters and motorcycles. The deals will be available from Navratri Festival. Aspiring customers can now own an HOP Electric e-scooter for as low as Rs 69,000, and the deal...

ElectricPe expands offering; Opens EV Mobility Centers to simplify EV ownership

ElectricPe, India’s largest and most trusted Electric Vehicle (EV) solutions player, has announced today the expansion of their offerings by opening virtual and physical mobility centres to simplify EV ownership. At these stores or via the ElectricPe App, customers can identify and test drive E-2Wheelers from a wide variety of OEM brands before purchase, as well as choose charging solutions for their home or work.    Customers can also take advantage of attractive subs...

Bharat Petroleum and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility collaborate to setup 7,000 chargers

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune 500 and a Fully Integrated Maharatna Energy Company and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle revolution, have signed an MOU to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage BPCL's widespread fuel stations network and TPEM's insights from over 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian road, to set up chargers at locations frequently v...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. collaborates with leading Charge Point Operators to setup over 10,000 charging stations by FY25

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), pioneers of India’s EV revolution, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading charge point operators (CPOs), Chargezone, Glida, Statiq, and Zeon, to further develop India’s charging infrastructure. This MoU crucially builds on the significant existing presence of each operator in the charging ecosystem and TPEM’s unique telematics insights basis more than 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads. TPEM will actively a...

JLR'S official waiting list for New Range Rover Electric is now open

Today, Range Rover opens the wait list for its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, ahead of formal orders opening to clients. Geraldine Ingham, Managing Director, Range Rover said, “Since going on sale in 2021 the latest generation Range Rover has set a new benchmark for desirability. Across the globe, we’re seeing the highest levels of client demand in our 53-year history.Because of this unprecedented success story, we’re now opening the official wait list...

HOP Electric Mobility announces Price Hike with 3-5% on all Product Lines, effective January 2024

HOP Electric Mobility, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing brand, has announced a price hike on their products. The company has decided to increase the prices of its products by 3-5% across all models, effective from January 2024. The price hike is being done to cope with the rising material input costs and to maintain the quality standards of its products. "As we continue our journey towards a sustainable future, we find it necessary to make adjustments in response to the ev...

Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition reaches South Pole

Chris and Julie Ramsey, husband and wife adventurers, have completed their all-electric journey to the South Pole in Antarctica. Their 10-month, 30,000 km adventure that started on the frozen Arctic Sea at the 1823 Magnetic North Pole, has seen them drive the varied terrains and conditions of North, Central and South America before carefully traversing the most remote continent on the planet, to reach the South Pole. This is the first time any car, let alone an EV, has completed such a jou...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility inaugurates its exclusive TATA.ev stores in Gurugram

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, today launched its TATA.ev stores, catering solely to EV customers, in the prominent auto hubs of Sector 14 & Sohna Road, Gurugram. These stores will be open to public starting January 07, 2024. As electric vehicles in India continue their growth trajectory, the consumer demographic is rapidly evolving as EV owners expect a seamless blend of advanced technology, sustaina...

Lectrix EV launches India's only 2W EV with 2.3KW Battery

Lectrix EV, one of the top 10 OEM's in the EV segment, launches LXS 2.0 with a range of 98kms@2.3KW battery and unparalleled quality (with more than 1.25L km tested) at the unbelievable price of Rs. 79,999 only (lowest in the category).  LXS 2.0 is the only EV in the 2W category that solves the 3 major problems for the consumers. It combines the right range, the right quality and the right value for money – making it an ideal offer for those wanting to enter the EV category ...

JSW Group to set up a Mega Scale Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) And EV Battery Manufacturing Project in Odisha

In a landmark move set to strengthen Odisha's position in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, JSW Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha for the establishment of an Integrated Electric Vehicles (EV) And EV Battery Manufacturing Project at Cuttack and Paradip. This historic moment marks JSW Group’s strategic entry into Odisha, amidst competitive offers from other states.   The ambitious project, with an invest...

Odysse pledges to strengthen its roots by rolling out Extended Battery Warranty Program on all its Li-ion products

Odysse Electric Vehicles, India’s fastest-growing premium electric vehicle manufacturer, is strengthening its bonds with its customers by introducing of an extended warranty program for the batteries for its popular models. All the customers purchasing the Odysse products from 1 March 2024 can benefit from the extended warranty period of up to 5 years on select models, providing enhanced peace of mind and confidence in their purchase.  Under the terms of the ...

Tata.ev reduces EV prices up to INR 1.2 Lakh

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India’s EV revolution, today announced an exciting reduction in prices of its bestselling EVs - Nexon.ev and Tiago.ev, with the objective of making EVs more accessible to Indian customers.    Key highlights of the price reduction:  India’s most feature rich EV, the Nexon.ev gets a price reduction of up to INR 1.2 Lakh   India’s fa...

Lectrix EV announces the Future of Refuelling with Lectrix Battery Swap Network to eliminate Range Anxiety

Lectrix EV, the electric mobility arm of the legendary SAR Group and a pioneering name in the electric vehicle industry in India, is proud to announce the official launch of the Lectrix Battery Swap Network on December 15th in Delhi. With a groundbreaking solution to address the common challenges of daily charging and range anxiety of EV two wheelers, the company has introduced the Lectrix Battery Swap Network in Delhi. The consumers can now get unlimited range with Lectrix Battery Swap Ne...

Audi accelerates the road to E-Mobility in the Middle East with the launch of Audi EV Information portal

In the fast-evolving landscape of Electric Vehicles (EVs), as the automotive industry ushers in a new era of sustainable mobility, innovation is taking centre stage. Audi is once again set to redefine the digital customer experience with the Audi Electric Mobility Information portal. A comprehensive EV-focused online platform, which can be found at audi-me.com/EVhub is designed to help customers adapt to their new electric mobility lifestyle with Audi, learn more about ele...

VinFast begins construction on its integrated Electric Vehicle facility in India

VinFast, Vietnam's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, officially broke ground on its first integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This landmark project, creating employment opportunities for approximately 3,500 local workers, affirms VinFast's potential and strong determination in the global green transportation strategy. The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by Thiru M. K. Stalin,...

Quantum Energy partners with Battery Smart to enable Swappable Batteries for Last Mile Mobility

Quantum Energy, India's leading electric two-wheeler company, today announced a strategic partnership with Battery Smart, India's largest and fastest-growing battery-swapping network for electric two and three-wheelers. Through this collaboration, Battery Smart's network of 900 swap stations across 25 cities will support battery swapping for Quantum's electric scooters, enabling users to gain seamless access to fully charged batteries within two...

Zypp Electric plans to empower 2000 women riders

In celebration of International Women's Day, Zypp Electric, India's leading tech-enabled EV-as-a-service platform, announced a pioneering initiative to empower women within the green mobility sector. The company plans to deploy more than 2,000 women rider partners in 12 Months, marking a significant step towards fostering gender equality and creating empowering opportunities for women in the EV sector. Zypp Electric also plans to deploy 200K EVs in the next 24 months&nb...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd partner to optimize EV charging infrastructure

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle revolution, has signed an MOU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage HPCL's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.2 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads, to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. Additionally, HPCL will gather insight...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Shell partner to deliver superior EV charging experiences across India

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage Shell's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners...

Is 'Lean' getting 'Mean' for auto?

Yes, of course, and we mean that quite literally. The COVID pandemic has opened doors for auto makers to streamline their supply chains and ready themselves for future mobility to become both, leaner and meaner. The automotive industry is in a transitional phase towards electric mobility and industry experts believe that this is an apt time to review, reflect and redefine supply chain strategies, and get a leaner approach across the product development cycles. They believe that cost and opera...

Chinese investments in India to come under scanner: Sources

Investments from China in the automobile sector are expected to come under the scrutiny of the Indian government, according to reliable sources in the industry. This is in light of the current political situation between India and China, following which the Maharashtra government announced that it has put on hold the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese auto makers Great Wall Motors (GWM) and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions (joint venture with Foton). When contacted, GWM India did...

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Technological Transformation

With a torrent of technological advancements in the 21st Century, it sure is a tremendously exciting time for the auto industry. On National Technology Day, here’s what movers and shakers from the world of auto and tech, both, legacy and new-age, have to say about emerging technologies and the way the future of everything auto is shaping up. All of these point in one direction – that of technological transformation – which is taking over our lives and how!  Rand...

Keep an eye out for the Mantis

  Orxa Energies unveiled India's first fully electric naked sports motorcycle, Mantis, at India Bike Week, in Goa, recently. From building battery packs to designing it, everything has been done in-house by their young team members and the bike sure has turned out to be a headturner.  TOS: Tell us about the Airbus Biz Lab Program and about graduating from it.  Ranjita Ravi: Airbus Bizlabs is the accelerator program of the global Aerospace giant. They...

BATTERYMATE

MG Motor’s parent company, SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, is only the second OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) that has its own battery plant for Electric Vehicles (EVs), a joint venture with CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology), the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer. The batteries are produced on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, where 36 Giga Hour battery plant is being built, and which once completed, will be the biggest EV battery plant in the world.  &ldq...

Anglian Omega Group forays into OEM biz, to target EVs

Anglian Omega Group, a leading Indian supplier of automotive parts, is entering the OEM business as it plans to launch its first electric vehicle, which is reportedly designed, developed and built by the in-house team of the company. Three-years in making, the company will soon launch the vehicle, which was displayed at the 15th Auto Expo held in Noida.  While providing more details on the launch and the go-to-market strategy, Dr. Deb Mukherji, Managing Director, Anglian Omega Gr...

The e-Amby: First by accident then by design

Dilip Chhabria’s latest design of the e-Amby in Pearl Charcoal Grey, has garnered a lot of interest on social media. Take a look at the picture below and you will know exactly what we’re talking about. The e-Amby is Chhabria’s interpretation of the good old, Hindustan Ambassador car, in a brand-new avatar, and it has come out of DC’s design studio, which is now called DC2. If you know anything about DC Design, you will know that every single product that comes out of f...

EVs to have a defining FY21: Sohinder Gill

The Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) market has grown by 20% in FY20 over the last year. Electric scooters have contributed towards 97% of the growth. In a telephonic interview, Sohinder Gill, Director General, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), says that despite the industry expected to lose out six to seven months due to the pandemic, EVs will have a defining FY21 with no de-growth. TOS: A 20% growth in EV sales is promising in FY20. How do you see FY21 panning out conside...

Batting for the battery

Prabhjot Kaur, CEO, Centre for Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles, (C-BEEV), believes that times like these call for innovations, and says that all efforts must be directed towards fighting this pandemic to save society in order to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. Besides delving deep into batteries, she also discusses EVs and various aspects of building a standardised EV ecosystem. Read on… TOS: Will this pandemic slow down the transition proc...

Top Gun

Not many have the distinction of doing what industry veteran, Jeetendra Sharma, Founder & MD, Okinawa Autotech Pvt. Ltd., did. He named his two-wheeler company, Okinawa, after an island in Japan! “When I was working with Honda, I had the opportunity to visit Okinawa island, in Japan. There, I learnt that majority of the island’s inhabitants lived for over 100 years, and this was attributed to the low pollution levels that the island boasted of. This inspired me to return ...

Leap of faith

Is Indian auto industry ready to take the EV leap? A million-dollar question that everyone wants an answer to! While we have witnessed isolated developments on setting up of electric mobility infrastructure in the country and the optimism of the industry to offer a new technology despite the first quarter overall sales of FY2020-21 at the lowest in 12 years due to the pandemic, auto experts believe it is not the time to race behind timelines but a crucial phase to build local capabilitie...

Going into Detel

Detel, the company whose claim to fame has been the launch of affordable and pocket friendly products in the past such as the world’s most economical feature phone at INR 299 and the world’s most economical LED TV at INR 3999 has now forayed into the two-wheeler space with their latest product, Detel Easy, priced competitively at INR 19,999 GST.  With Detel Easy, what you get is an easy to use, low speed, low maintenance EV with contemporary design and quick charging tha...

The future is electric

Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric, tells TURN OF SPEED about its own battery technology, its powertrains, the EV revolution in India being led by two and three wheelers, and how it believes that India has a strong and stable policy in FAME. TOS: Tell us about the MESMA 48 platform. It is all the buzz, and is enabling so much at Mahindra Electric.  MB: Mahindra Electric Scalable Modular Architecture (MESMA) is India’s first electric architecture that has ...

Elegant Quiet Comfort

Mercedes-Benz’s EQ range (which consists of EQ-Boost – Electrified Combustion Vehicles, EQ Power – Plug-In Hybrids, and EQ – Electric Vehicles), represents Intelligent Electric Mobility. Little surprise then that at a time when the Indian government is batting hard for Electric Vehicles (EVs), they decided to bring in the EQC as the first model to launch their electric offensive with, in India.  The EQC 400 4MATIC’s design may not appeal to many who have ...

5 reasons why Electric Vehicles are enticing

In today's day and age, Electric Vehicles, (EVs), are the need of the hour. There is a great deal of interest in EVs and it won't be long before the world makes that crucial transition to them. However, it isn't all talk. Several car manufacturers, like MG Motor India, are taking big steps to ensure that they have at least one EV offering in their product portfolio. What is also interesting is that EVs are no longer boring looking vehicles. On the contrary, not only do t...

Talkin bout a Revolution

‘Space Age,’ ‘Quirky,’ ‘Savvy’ and ‘Intelligent’ are some of the words that best describe Ather Energy’s latest model, the 450X, which is not just a beautiful machine but one that is also big on Tech. What that translates as is a price tag that is slightly on the “steeper” side. But then, the 450X, is such a wild thing and so much fun that you can be assured of a really good time. We tell you why the 450X makes a strong case fo...

Different strokes for different folks

In conversation with Nagesh Basavanhalli, Group CEO & MD, Greaves Cotton Ltd., who talks to us about being encouraged by Tamil Nadu's latest industrial policy, Ampere Electric's plans of manufacturing two wheelers for the affordable mobility bracket and their new manufacturing facility. TOS: Tamil Nadu has attracted a lot of investments in the EV space of late. Why has the state become such an attractive destination? NB:  Let me set a context to our journ...

Race to the Future

It is no secret that electric cars are all the rage, globally. From an upstart EV company becoming the most valuable automotive company in the world to people’s rightful enthusiasm for a cleaner future, electric cars are on the minds of motorists around the world. However, while everyone is talking about EVs, is the picture very different on the streets and are several countries indeed seeing a slower transition? We sit down (virtually, of course), and speak with industry captains, Rama...

2W EVs get a booster shot

Affordability of electric mobility has always remained a pain point for both the manufacturers and buyers. The recent amendment in the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) announced by the Department of Heavy Industry on June 11th, 2021, is expected to fast-track adoption of electric mobility in the two-wheeler space in the country, and provide much needed impetus, in terms of demand, to the segment.  According to the amendment...

OLA

The Ola electric scooter has been testing on Indian roads for quite some time now and the market is abuzz with talk about all that is going to be on offer. In fact, just a few days back, Ola created history by  becoming the most pre-booked scooter in the world! Crazy right? Not really. Afterall, Ola is building the World’s biggest scooter manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. You too can book yours through the company’s official website for a mere INR 499 and with so many b...

The Times They’re A-Changin

In this interview with TURN OF SPEED, Vivek B. Srivatsa, Head, Marketing, Passenger & Electric Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, tells us about the newly launched Tata Tigor EV – their second offering in a market where many car manufacturers are yet to launch a personal EV – and about how Tata Motors is inviting Indians to #EvolveToElectric. Excerpts from the interview…   TOS: Tell us about how the Tata Tigor EV launched today is different from...

METAMORPHOSIS

Just like many in India have lived to tell their great grandchildren the story of how pigeons delivered letters during their days before email became de riguer, many out there, will live to tell the story of how their journey from the days of bullock carts metamorphosed into Electric Vehicles (EVs). For now, let us dive straight in to see what Tata Motors’ latest Electric Vehicle offering is all about. After launching the Tata Nexon EV last year, Tata Motors, is back again with ...

To the Moon and Back

Can there possibly be anything more thrilling than waking up in the morning and flying out to the capital just to slide cars? Well, that’s exactly what we did recently. A few kilometers away from the capital, in Gurugram, we got a taste of not one, not two, but three totally droolworthy mean machines that most speed addicts would kill (metaphorically speaking), to get their hands on. The best part? They were all EVs! We’re talking about BMW’s latest – the i4, their rem...

RORR Away!

Founded by IITians, Dinkar Agrawal and Madhumita Agrawal, Oben Electric Vehicles Private Limited, which is inspired by German automotive engineering and design has started not just developing, designing but also manufacturing electric two-wheelers in-house. Madhumita Agrawal, Co-Founder & CEO Oben Electric Vehicles, Private Limited, tells TURN OF SPEED about their premium performance electric motorcycle, RORR, their choice of LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) battery over the N...

Hop OXO: A new electric motorcycle hits the road

Hop Electric Mobility’s motorcycle, OXO, has arrived and is aimed at both the urban as well as the rural commuters who are aspirational and desirous of switching to a new technology. We spoke with Hop Electric Mobility’s young and dynamic team to learn all about all the time and effort that has gone into designing and building their motorcycle through their 75-week journey and also learnt about their future plans. Hop on to know more… According to Taran Singh Salaria, Le...

Mahindra XUV400: The New Disruptor?

There’s a new arrival on the Indian EV scene – Mahindra XUV400 – and boy is it fast! We drove the XUV400 at MSPT (Mahindra SUV Proving Track), in Chennai, recently and were blown away by its scorching performance. Here’s what we think of Mahindra’s latest EV offering which is here to take on Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV, and Tata Nexon EV… On the outside, one of the first things that you will notice are its dimensions. You’ll see that the XUV40...

Mercedes Benz EQB: Go for Rose Gold

Fads come and go but frankly, one fad that I didn’t really think much of, until only a few years back, when it arrived on the scene, was the colour, Rose Gold. However, this was before I saw an Italian manufacturer of fine writing instruments offering this pen in Rose Gold. Back then, this colour was aimed primarily at the Middle Eastern market. Last year, one of my favourite Japanese watchmakers offered a digital watch in Rose Gold. Fast forward to 2022. Now, the German car m...

Audi Q8 e-tron: Supercharge your Life!

You may remember our review of the e-tron 55 Quattro from July 2021 (If you haven't read it, you can do so by clicking on the link: https://www.turnofspeed.in/review/in-a-league-of-its-own.html) where we called the “intelligent” and “fully connected” SUV a “stellar offering” from Audi. Now, in 2023, the German carmaker has introduced the Q8 e-tron, and while there are only a few changes this time around, Audi, continues to bring something supe...

Man of the Moment - Sanjay Gopalakrishnan

At the launch of BYD Seal, TURN OF SPEED caught up with Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Electric Passenger Vehicle Business, BYD India, where he waxed eloquent on their latest tech-based offering and gave us an insight into the technology-based innovation company that has battery at its core. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: What according to you is the USP of the BYD Seal? SG: The biggest USP of the BYD Seal is the Cell to Body technology which BYD first introduce...

Tata Nexon EV MAX Review

Tata Motors' latest offering, the Tata Nexon EV MAX is here. What do we think of this new #Electric #Vehicle that comes with a bigger battery capacity and an improved driving range? Check out our video on @turnofspeed and let us know what you think of the new Tata Nexon EV in the comments section below.  

MG Comet: Driving The Future

MG Comet gives us a glimpse into the world of #EVs right here, right now. Could this be the beginning of what our cars in the not so distant future will look and drive like? @Rachna_Tyagi from @turnofspeed took it for a spin on the roads of Delhi and she sure thinks so. Watch the video #MG #Comet: Driving the #Future to know more about this #electric #hatch.