Electric Vehicles: News
Boom Corbett goes official in India at Rs. 87,000
Boom Motors has launched its Corbett moped in India. It is available in two variants, namely 14 and 14 EX, and its price starts at Rs. 86,999.
Prior to debut in India, Bounce electric scooter spied testing
Bengaluru-based EV rental service Bounce is expected to unveil its new scooter in India soon.
Tesla requests Musk-Modi meeting to resolve import duty issues
Following a closed-door meeting with the Indian government officials, American electric car maker Tesla has now requested an in-person meeting of its CEO Elon Musk and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Xiaomi's smart electric car to be launched in 2024
Xiaomi will commence the mass production of its maiden electric car in the first half of 2024, CEO Lei Jun has announced. This means, the unveiling could happen sometime in 2023 or early-2024 and sales should start in H2 2024.
This Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer just launched three new EVs
Taiwanese tech giant and Apple partner Foxconn Technology Group has entered the electric vehicle market. It unveiled its first three prototype electric vehicles in Taipei, Taiwan on Monday.
RGNT No.1 Classic electric motorbike goes official in Europe
Swedish automaker RGNT has launched its No.1 Classic motorbike in Europe. Its debut in India seems unlikely.
Okaya Freedum electric scooter launched in India at Rs. 70,000
Okaya Group has launched its Freedum electric scooter in India. It is the brand's third model and has been manufactured in the country.
BMW CE 02 concept e-scooter, with a 90km range, revealed
German automaker BMW Motorrad has unveiled its CE 02 concept scooter. Its arrival in India seems unlikely.
MG ZS EV records highest-ever sales in August 2021
MG Motor India has sold around 500 units of its ZS EV in the month of August 2021 and has registered 700 bookings.
eBikeGo Rugged scooter goes official in India at Rs. 80,000
Electric two-wheeler mobility platform eBikeGo has launched its 'Rugged' e-scooter in India. Its price starts at Rs. 79,999 and is available in two trims: G1 and G1+.
Opel Rocks-e EV, with 75km range, revealed in three trims
German automaker Opel has revealed the world's first 'Sustainable Urban Mobility' (SUM) vehicle, called the Rocks-e. It is available in three trims: Base, Klub, and TeKno.
Brekr Model B e-moped offers a staggering 160km of range
Dutch EV start-up Brekr has unveiled its first product, the Model B electric moped, in Europe. It is unlikely to arrive in India.
Mahindra eKUV100 appears on official website; launch imminent
Mahindra is expected to launch the eKUV100 model in India in the coming months. In the latest development, the four-wheeler has appeared in a promotional image on the Mahindra Electric website.
Audi's Skysphere is a concept EV that can change shape
Audi has showcased the first of the three concept cars it plans to unveil in the coming months.
Rejecting Tesla's appeal, government says won't slash duties on EVs
Since 2018, American carmaker Tesla has repeatedly expressed interest in entering the Indian market. However, weeks after Tesla appealed to reduce taxes, the Indian government stated that it has no plans to slash import duties for electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz to go all electric by 2030; Vision EQXX teased
In a major announcement, luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed an ambitious electrification strategy.
Renault to launch 10 new electric vehicles by 2025
At its recently-concluded 'Renault eWays' virtual event, French auto giant Renault has revealed its EV strategy to "offer competitive, sustainable and popular Electric Vehicles" in Europe and other markets.
Tata Motors to launch 10 EVs in India by 2025
In a bid to boost sustainability, Tata Motors is planning to launch 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across the commercial and passenger vehicle segments in India by 2025.
#WorldEnvironmentDay: Best electric vehicles you can currently buy in India
With the increasing demand for electric mobility in India and petrol prices reaching sky-high, automakers are also expanding their focus and coming up with new battery-powered vehicles in the country.
Lifan announces E4 electric scooter in the Italian market
Chinese two-wheeler manufacturer Lifan has introduced a new E4 electric scooter in Italy with its main focus toward the young generation.
Tata Nexon EV leads electric car sales in April
Tata Nexon EV continues to be the best selling electric car in India. The battery-powered crossover has topped the sales charts for electric cars in the month of April.
Toyota to launch 15 new electric vehicles by 2025
In line with its goal of carbon neutrality, Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that it will launch 15 new Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2025.
Gordon Murray Group to invest £300 million on EV development
Gordon Murray Group has announced that it is planning to invest £300 million over the next five years to develop electric SUVs and delivery vehicles for carmakers. It will shift toward an all-electric supercar by 2030.
Renault announces EV-focused 'Nouvelle Vague' brand strategy; reveals new logo
Renault has adopted a new 'Nouvelle Vague' brand strategy. Its target is to maximize the number of electrified vehicles (EVs) by 2030.
BLive's journey building EV experiences through tourism and retail
Samarth Kholkar is the co-founder of BLive, India's first electric vehicle (EV) experience platform.
Xiaomi's first EV will be priced under Rs. 35 lakh
Xiaomi had recently announced its plan to make smart electric vehicles, and now we are getting some details about the tech giant's electrified ambitions.
Tesla customers double charged; Forced to seek help from banks
In a strange development, multiple Tesla customers have reported being charged twice for their new electric cars. Christopher Lee is one such customer who documented his ordeal in a YouTube video, where he was billed $56,579 twice for the Tesla Model Y.
Xiaomi to make smart electric vehicles, announces $10 billion investment
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced its entry into the automotive industry. According to an official filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company will set up a "wholly-owned subsidiary" to commence and operate a new smart electric vehicle business.
Volkswagen Group's EV plans push market value toward $150 billion
With a 9% surge in stock prices, Volkswagen's market value is staring at $150 billion as the world's second-largest automaker has shared details about its expansion in electric driving.
Volkswagen to develop six gigafactories, EV charging technology in Europe
At its 'Power Day' event, Volkswagen has shared the roadmap that it will follow to develop batteries and charging technology for electric vehicles.
Ola's factory will produce an electric scooter every two seconds
Not long after Ola Electric showed off teaser photos of its upcoming electric scooter, we have a glimpse of its massive electric vehicle factory. The manufacturing facility dedicated for electric vehicles is spread across 500 acres in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
Flipkart mulls deployment of over 25,000 electric vehicles by 2030
Flipkart has announced that its city logistics fleet will comprise over 25,000 Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2030. They shall be designed and assembled in India.
Ford to sell only all-electric cars in Europe by 2030
In an attempt to beat CO2 emissions targets and circumvent imminent bans on fuel-guzzling vehicles in certain countries, Ford has announced that it will sell only electric cars in Europe by 2030.
Over 1,300 ZS EV cars sold in India in 2020
MG Motor's ZS EV has received an overwhelming market response in India. Since its launch in the country last year, the company has sold over 1,300 units of the battery-powered SUV.
All government cars to be electric in 6 months: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that all cars hired by his government will be electric in the next six months.
Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Switch Delhi' campaign to promote electric vehicles
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, launched the "Switch Delhi" campaign to promote electric vehicles and appealed to people to buy such vehicles to combat pollution in the city.
This made-in-India electric car promises a range of over 500km
Bengaluru-based Pravaig Dynamics has unveiled the 'Extinction MK1' electric car as its maiden offering in India. It is slated to be launched sometime in 2021 and will be initially available in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Indian government to set up 69,000 EV charging stations
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced to set up one e-charging kiosk at around 69,000 petrol stations across India, furthering the government's plan to make India an electric vehicle nation by 2030.
UK to ban sale of petrol, diesel cars from 2030
The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the United Kingdom will be banned within a decade as part of a 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution" in the country.
Evoke Urban Classic electric motorbike spotted in India, launch imminent
Chinese automaker Evoke Motorcycles is gearing up to launch its Urban Classic electric motorcycle in India soon. In the latest development, the battery-powered two-wheeler has been spotted in the country, revealing its key details.