Electric Vehicles: News
Global EV sales surge 25% in 2025 led by Europe
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have surged by a whopping 25% in the first eight months of 2025, compared to the same period last year.
Honda working on its 1st EV for Indian market
Honda Cars is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) in India.
India-EU FTA to complete by December-end: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence in the ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU).
Exxon invents new graphite that boosts EV range by 30%
ExxonMobil, the largest oil and gas company in the US, has announced a major breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
Ram cancels plans for its first-ever electric pickup truck
Stellantis has announced the discontinuation of its Ram 1500 REV electric truck. The decision comes in light of declining sales of heavy-duty electric trucks.
China's EV and hybrid sales growth slows to 18-month low
China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales growth has hit a 1.5-year low in August, growing by just 7.5% annually.
US immigration raid at Hyundai sparks crisis for Korean companies
South Korea's top conglomerates are scrambling to deal with the fallout of a major US immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor Co.-LG Energy Solution Ltd. battery joint venture in Georgia.
US: 457 arrested at Hyundai-LG plant, most are South Koreans
In a major immigration operation, United States authorities have arrested 457 people at a Hyundai-LG plant under construction in Georgia.
Musk's new master plan centers on AI creating sustainable abundance
Tesla has released its latest strategic vision, the 'Master Plan Part 4.' The company describes this as a blueprint for achieving "sustainable abundance."
Tata Nexon EV to soon gain Level 2 ADAS
Tata Motors is gearing up to upgrade its popular Nexon EV with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
BYD hits 10,000 EV deliveries in India
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has announced a major milestone in the Indian market.
Luxury car makers seek GST clarity ahead of festive season
Luxury car manufacturers are urging the government to provide clarity on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, ahead of the festive season.
Ather Redux is a scooter, motorbike at the same time
Ather Energy has unveiled its latest innovation, the Redux concept, at the 2025 Community Day event.
This Merecedes EV just drove record 5,480km in one day
Mercedes-AMG's latest super-saloon, the GT XX concept, has set a new record for the longest distance covered by an electric car in 24 hours.
Maharashtra waives toll for EVs on major expressways
In a major move to promote electric vehicles (EVs), the Maharashtra government has announced a toll waiver policy for all types of electric vehicles.
Swiggy will now use Bounce's e-scooters to make deliveries
Swiggy, the popular food and grocery delivery service, has teamed up with Bounce, a full-stack electric mobility company.
EVs to lead 2025 festive launches amid rare earth concerns
India is gearing up for its busiest electric vehicle (EV) festive season in history, with a slew of launches expected between August and November.
No coercive action against owners of old vehicles: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi.
Musk says e-trucks will soon ply on roads, Gates skeptical
The future of electric heavy-duty trucks is a hotly debated topic among industry leaders.
Sony's first EV with Honda inches closer to production
The Afeela 1 electric vehicle (EV), a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has entered pre-production at Honda's East Liberty plant in Ohio.
Tesla leases space in Gurugram for its 2nd Indian showroom
Tesla has leased a 33,475 square feet retail and service center space in Gurugram.
VinFast opens 1st EV plant in India
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has inaugurated its first Indian facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
MG Motor leads EV market with 4,600 sales in July
MG Motor India has emerged as the leader in pure electric vehicle (EV) four-wheeler registrations for July 2025, with its Windsor and Comet models accounting for 4,602 units.
India's EV registrations doubled in July, penetration hits 4.6%
India's electric vehicle (EV) market witnessed a major boom in July, with registrations almost doubling to 15,295 units from the same month last year.
Tata Motors records highest-ever monthly EV sales in July
Tata Motors has posted its highest-ever monthly electric vehicle (EV) sales in July 2025.
EV cab start-up BluSmart has entered insolvency in India
Indian electric cab start-up BluSmart has entered insolvency, according to an order from the company law tribunal in the country.
How Delhi government's new logistics policy will affect you
The Delhi government is all set to unveil its Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2025.
Why foreign carmakers prefer state-level EV schemes to Centre's policy
Foreign automakers are increasingly opting for state-level electric vehicle (EV) schemes over the Indian government's Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
TVS's first adventure-tourer motorcycle, e-bike to be launched in FY26
TVS Motor Company has announced its plans to enter the adventure tourer motorbike and electric bicycle segments in India. The move is part of the company's strategy for fiscal year 2025-26.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast opens its 1st showroom in India
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has opened its first Indian showroom in Surat, Gujarat.
Why EV manufacturing in India may come to a halt
India's electric vehicle (EV) makers are staring at a potential plant shutdown as their critical rare earth magnet stocks are likely to exhaust by July 31.
Why global automakers are uninterested in making EVs in India
A month after the launch of a major policy to promote electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in India, the government has yet to receive any applications.
Lamborghini's 1st electric vehicle might be a hybrid instead
Lamborghini's first electric vehicle (EV), based on the 2023 Lanzador concept, could be a plug-in hybrid instead of a fully electric model.
India-UK sign free trade deal: Here's what gets cheaper
India and the United Kingdom have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to increase their annual bilateral trade by $34 billion.
Delhi government announces 'Innovation Challenge' for vehicles: What is it?
In a bid to tackle vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has launched an 'Innovation Challenge' for retrofitting end-of-life (EOL) and BS4 heavy vehicles.
How Ola, TVS plan to lower dependence on rare-earth metals
Ola Electric and TVS Motor Company are planning to replace rare-earth magnets with ferrite magnets in their electric scooters, Business Standard has reported.
Silver prices in India hit all-time high of ₹1.18 lakh/kg
Silver prices in India have surged to a record high of ₹1.18 lakh per kilogram, according to data from Goodreturns.
Jumping suspension to tank turns—Lesser-known features of BYD Yangwang U9
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled its flagship electric sports car, the Yangwang U9, in 2023. The next year, it went on sale.
China's rare-earth exports surge 158% in June: What's the reason?
China's exports of rare-earth magnets surged by nearly 158% in June, following the country's decision to relax some export restrictions on these vital industrial inputs.
China's rare-earth magnet exports to US surge 660% in June
China's export of rare earth magnets to the US has witnessed a major spike in June, rising by 353 metric tons (over 660%) from May.
China imposes new export controls on EV battery technology
China has imposed new export restrictions on technologies crucial for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
China's rare‑earth exports hit 16‑year high in June
China's exports of rare-earth metals in June reached their highest level since 2009, official data shows.
VinFast plans to open 35 dealerships across India by 2025-end
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is gearing up to enter the Indian market.
Tesla to start deliveries in India from August: Report
Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday, with vehicle deliveries expected to begin as early as next month, Bloomberg reports.
EVs in India will have 'Battery Passport': What is it?
India is gearing up to introduce a "Battery Passport" system for electric vehicles (EVs).
#IESW2025: 300+ product innovations to be showcased in New Delhi
The upcoming India Energy Storage Week (IESW 2025), organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), will be a major platform for over 300 innovative products.
Here's when MG Cyberster EV will launch in India
JSW MG Motor India is gearing up to expand its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with the upcoming launch of premium models like the M9 MPV and Cyberster roadster.
Tata Motors to launch 30 new passenger vehicles by 2030
Tata Motors has announced an aggressive strategy to fill critical product gaps in its portfolio.
Xiaomi's YU7 SUV garners over 240,000 bookings in 18 hours
Xiaomi's latest electric vehicle (EV), the YU7 SUV, has taken the Chinese car market by storm.
ICE vehicles made 90% of sales despite government's EV push
Despite the Indian government's ambitious target of having electric vehicles (EVs) account for 30% of all passenger vehicle sales by 2030, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles continue to dominate the market.
Hyperloop, e-buses: How Modi government plans to revolutionize mass mobility
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform India's mass mobility.
BMW's India sales up 10% in H1 2025
BMW Group has reported a 10% increase in its sales in India for the first half of 2025.