Electric Vehicles: News

30 May 2022

Ducati

Ducati MG-20 goes official as brand's first folding electric cycle

Italian automaker Ducati has unveiled a folding bicycle suitable for city riding, known as the MG-20. It is unclear whether it will arrive in India.

Greta Harper ZX Series-I electric scooter debuts at Rs. 42,000

Homegrown start-up Greta Electric Scooters has introduced the Harper ZX Series-I e-scooter in India.

28 May 2022

Latest automobiles

Ukraine is using this e-bike to take on Russia

To transport aid and weapons during the ongoing Russian invasion, Ukrainian soldiers are using an electric bike, called the Top 3.0 Ebike.

Odysse V2 e-scooter launched in India at Rs. 75,000

Mumbai-based Odysse has launched its V2 and V2+ scooters in India. The price starts at Rs. 75,000.

20 May 2022

Honda

Honda teases its 2024 Prologue electric SUV: Check features

Japanese automaker Honda is expected to introduce its Prologue SUV in North America sometime around 2024.

15 May 2022

Ford

Ford will not make EVs in India; withdraws PLI application

Ford has scrapped its plans to manufacture EVs in India for the global markets. Geopolitical tensions and a difficult business case might have influenced this decision.

11 May 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Prior to unveiling, Mercedes-Benz teases its Vision AMG concept EV

German automaker Mercedes-Benz will showcase the concept version of its Vision AMG car on May 19.

02 May 2022

Drones

This is the world's first airport for flying taxis

Urban-Air Port has set up a demonstration site for its upcoming Air One vertiport—an airport for electric aircraft that land and take off vertically—in Coventry, UK.

30 Apr 2022

Latest automobiles

2022 Horwin SK3 maxi-scooter arrives in Europe with 300km range

Chinese automaker Horwin has introduced the 2022 version of its SK3 maxi-style scooter in Europe. Its arrival on our shores seems unlikely.

29 Apr 2022

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors' AVINYA concept previews electric car coming in 2025

Tata Motors has pulled the wraps off its second EV concept dubbed 'AVINYA.' The production-ready version will be up for grabs in India in 2025.

28 Apr 2022

Indian Government

Centre stops EV makers from launching new vehicles

Recent incidents of EV fires have rocked the industry. Now, the Indian government has asked electric two-wheeler manufacturers to halt the launches of new scooters till the investigation of recent fire incidents is over.

28 Apr 2022

Electric Cars

Wiesmann Project Thunderball e-roadster arrives with 500km range

German automaker Wiesmann has revealed its Project Thunderball roadster. Its arrival on our shores seems improbable, though.

27 Apr 2022

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Motors bags Rs. 5,000cr government tender for electric buses

Tata Motors has emerged as the lowest bidder for a government tender of 5,450 electric buses valued at Rs. 5,000 crore. The contract will be valid for a period of 12 years.

26 Apr 2022

BMW

BMW i7 electric sedan: A look at its top features

German automaker BMW had unveiled its i7 all-electric sedan in the global markets earlier this month. We are unsure whether it will arrive in India.

25 Apr 2022

Latest automobiles

Trinity Uranus RS EV goes official with 100km range

German start-up Trinity has launched the Uranus RS scooter in its home country. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

22 Apr 2022

Nitin Gadkari

Indian government calls for immediate recall of defective EVs

In light of recent mishaps involving electric two-wheelers, the government has asked EV manufacturers to voluntarily recall defective vehicles.

21 Apr 2022

Telangana

Telangana: Electric scooter battery explosion claims 1 life, 4 injured

An 80-year-old man died in Telangana's Nizamabad on Wednesday after the battery of an electric scooter allegedly exploded at his house.

21 Apr 2022

Electric Cars

Lincoln Star SUV concept breaks cover: A preview of future

Ford-owned luxury automaker Lincoln has revealed an all-electric concept SUV dubbed the 'Star.' It is a representation of the brand's future electrification plans.

20 Apr 2022

Audi

Audi urbansphere concept: A look at its best features

German automaker Audi has showcased its urbansphere concept car for traffic-dense megacities. It is unclear whether it will enter production.

EV subsidies explained: What are they and how to avail

Electric two-wheelers are slowly gaining prominence in India because they are environmentally friendly and have lower running costs.

Electric scooter fire incidents in India: Addressing the burning issues

A clutch of electric scooters that caught fire in the recent days have put the spotlight on automakers and sparked safety concerns among customers as well as the government.

Trouve Motor teases the H2, India's first 'hyper-maxi' scooter

IIT-Delhi incubated EV start-up Trouve Motor has teased a new all-electric maxi-scooter dubbed the "H2" in India. The company claims that it will be the country's "first Hyper-Maxi scooter."

13 Apr 2022

Tesla

Fisker establishes headquarters in India; Ocean and PEAR EVs confirmed

American automaker Fisker has established its headquarters in Hyderabad for initial operations in India.

Homegrown Wroley launches three e-scooters with up to 90km range

Noida-based Wroley E-Scooter has launched three electric scooters, namely Mars, Platina, and Posh in India. They have a starting price-tag of Rs. 66,000.

09 Apr 2022

Ola Electric

Ola S1 Pro fire: Government to seek Ola Electric's explanation

The Centre is likely to seek an explanation from Ola Electric regarding the S1 Pro going up in flames in Pune last month.

06 Apr 2022

Tesla Model Y

Norway hits EV adoption record led by Tesla Model Y

Norway, the leading country for electric vehicle (EV) adoption per capita, has set yet another record.

03 Apr 2022

BMW

BMW i3 eDrive35L electric sedan unveiled in China

German automaker BMW has revealed its i3 eDrive35L sedan for the Chinese market. It is unlikely to arrive on our shores.

30 Mar 2022

Electric Cars

Lotus Eletre, with 600km range, goes official: Check top features

British automaker Lotus has revealed its Eletre crossover SUV. Its deliveries will begin in the international markets in 2023.

29 Mar 2022

Lotus

Lotus's first SUV to be called Eletre: Everything we know

British automaker Lotus has announced that its first SUV will be called Eletre and it will be unveiled today.

29 Mar 2022

Honda

Honda e:Ny1 Prototype SUV showcased: Check out its features

Japanese automaker Honda has showcased its e:Ny1 Prototype SUV for the European and North American markets. It is unclear whether it will arrive in India.

Why do EVs catch fire and how to prevent them?

Electric vehicles are prone to catching fire and this is evident from the multiple incidents being reported across India.

28 Mar 2022

Electric Cars

Opel Rocks-e Kargo EV, for last-mile deliveries, goes official

German automaker Opel has revealed its Rocks-e Kargo quadricycle in Europe. Its bookings will commence there later this year.

IIT Delhi-based start-up teases electric sports bike; debut in late-2022

IIT Delhi-incubated start-up Trouve Motor will launch its first hyper-sports superbike in India in the second half of this year.

iVOOMi Energy's Jeet and S1 electric scooters launched in India

Indian electric vehicle manufacturer iVOOMi Energy has launched two electric scooter models, S1 and Jeet, in India. The latter is available in two variants - Jeet and Jeet Pro.

22 Mar 2022

Yamaha

Yamaha E01 electric scooter, with 104km range, breaks cover

Japanese automaker Yamaha has unveiled the E01 scooter in its home country. It is currently available for demonstration purposes.

22 Mar 2022

BMW

BMW teases its iX1 electric crossover: Check what's new

German automaker BMW is tipped to unveil its iX1 electric crossover soon. It is unclear whether it will arrive in India.

18 Mar 2022

Audi

Audi reveals stunning A6 Avant e-tron Concept all-electric wagon

German automaker Audi has unveiled an all-electric wagon, the A6 Avant e-tron Concept. The production model will hit the market in 2024.

13 Mar 2022

Yamaha

Yamaha Neo electric scooter arrives in European market

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched its Neo scooter in Europe. It is unclear whether it would be introduced in our market.

08 Mar 2022

Indian Motorcycle

Indian Motorcycle introduces eFTR Hooligan 1.2 bicycle: Details here

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its eFTR Hooligan 1.2 bicycle in the US. It is built in collaboration with Super 73 and will not be introduced on our shores.

16 Feb 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG EQE electric sedan, with 518km of range, goes official

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed the AMG iteration of its EQE electric sedan. It will be up for grabs in the US early next year.