Author: Amit Singh

Indian manufacturer JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV) has introduced its Ecolife e12 electric bus in Singapore during Singapore Urban Mobility Week, held from November 4 to 6, 2026. The company described the launch as the first introduction of an electric bus in Singapore by an Indian manufacturer. JBM EV Chairman Nishant Arya and India’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Dr. Shilpak Ambule, attended the event. Aluminium Body and Passenger Capacity The Singapore-specification Ecolife e12 features bodywork developed by Malaysian manufacturer Gemilang Coachwork, giving it a different appearance from versions offered in India and European markets. The bus has an aluminium monocoque…

Mercedes-Benz has started assembling the electric GLC at its Chakan manufacturing plant near Pune, Maharashtra, using imported knocked-down kits. The facility is the second location worldwide to assemble the new electric SUV from kits, following Thailand’s Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant, and the model’s fourth production site globally. Mercedes-Benz India is producing only the top-end GLC 400 4MATIC variant locally. The company launched the model following the assembly line’s start-up, offering it in a single AMG Line trim priced at 7.85 million rupees (approximately €73,800). The price excludes registration, insurance and 1% Tax Collected at Source (TCS). Electric GLC Priced Close…

Honda has confirmed Alpha as the final name of its first electric vehicle developed for the Indian market, with the electric SUV scheduled to make its global debut in India on December 2. The model, derived from the 0 α concept presented at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, will enter a competitive segment that includes electric SUVs from Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota. The vehicle will be produced at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan, which is currently the company’s only operational car plant in India. Honda is also considering exports to selected international markets, including Japan…

Hyundai Motor has revealed Ioniq P as the name of its upcoming mass-market electric vehicle for India, a new A-segment model scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027. The vehicle will expand the South Korean automaker’s electric car portfolio with a more affordable offering positioned below models such as the Inster in its global line-up. The announcement follows Hyundai Motor India’s disclosure of plans to introduce a dedicated mass-market electric vehicle during the January-March 2027 quarter. The company’s Indian subsidiary outlined the launch timeline when reporting its third-quarter 2026 financial results on 28 October. Hyundai’s parent company subsequently…

Ampstar, the electric commercial vehicle brand launched by JSW Greentech, has secured its first commercial order for 100 electric heavy-duty trucks from JSW Cement. The vehicles will support the cement producer’s logistics operations in southern India, transporting clinker and slag between facilities in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The trucks will operate on an approximately 330-kilometre route connecting Vijayanagar in Karnataka with Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh. JSW Cement expects the fleet to transport around 125,000 tonnes of cargo each month. According to Ampstar, deploying the electric trucks could reduce diesel consumption across JSW Cement’s transport operations by approximately 45 million litres…

Amazon plans to deploy 3,000 electric trucks supplied by Tata Motors across its middle-mile logistics network in India, beginning in Delhi before expanding to a major highway corridor connecting Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai. The company describes the initiative as the largest electric truck deployment by an e-commerce company in India. The rollout will include light- and medium-duty electric trucks, including Tata Motors’ Ultra E.7. Amazon’s logistics carrier partners will own and operate the vehicles, allowing the company to expand electric freight capacity through its existing transportation network. The next phase will target the approximately 2,800 km Delhi-Bengaluru-Chennai corridor along National…

Volkswagen Group has reportedly put additional investment in its planned electric vehicle program for India on hold while discussions with Indian conglomerate JSW Group continue. According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, the automaker is waiting for greater clarity on a potential partnership before committing further funds. Initial design work for a low-cost electric car is reportedly complete, which could allow development to progress more quickly if an agreement is reached. Volkswagen and Skoda, which leads the group’s operations in India, have not confirmed the reported investment pause. Both brands currently sell internal combustion engine vehicles in the…

Indian steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 heavy-duty electric trucks to transport finished goods, marking the company’s first use of electric trucks for this purpose. The move expands its efforts to reduce logistics emissions, following the introduction of vehicles powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). The electric trucks operate on routes linking Jindal Stainless’ plant in Jajpur, Odisha, with Kharagpur and Kolkata in West Bengal. The journey from Jajpur to Kharagpur covers approximately 227 kilometres, followed by another 131 kilometres to Kolkata. Depending on the destination, the trucks may cover more than 350 kilometres…

Kia India has partnered with Jio-bp to integrate their electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, expanding public charging access for Kia EV owners across India. The agreement adds more than 7,000 Jio-bp charging points to Kia’s K-Charge platform and will also make Kia’s dealership-based fast chargers accessible through Jio-bp’s charging app. The integration will bring the total number of charging points available through K-Charge, which operates within the MyKia app, to more than 23,500. Charging Access Through a Single Platform Jio-bp’s network spans more than 1,100 sites across over 300 cities. Through K-Charge, Kia EV drivers will be able to locate…

Kolkata Police in India’s West Bengal state is adding 183 electric motorcycles to its fleet, with the first 60 units already delivered. The remaining 123 motorcycles are expected to be added as the department completes the procurement. The motorcycles will primarily be used for operations under India’s 112 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), according to Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand. The department is also considering adding electric cars to its fleet. Ultraviolette Supplies Patrol Version of X-47 All 183 motorcycles are based on Ultraviolette Automotive’s X-47 adventure tourer. The Bengaluru-based company has developed a dedicated patrol configuration called Skyforce for…

Charge_iN, Mahindra’s electric vehicle charging subsidiary, has reached 200 live EV charging points across India as the company continues to expand its public charging network. Mahindra plans to scale Charge_iN to 250 stations with approximately 1,000 charging points across India by December 2027. The company has also opened its HP Auto Care Centre in Sajgaon, Pune, on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway as the first Charge_iN station to become operational under its collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). First HPCL Collaboration Site Goes Live Mahindra and HPCL announced their partnership in March 2026 to expand EV charging infrastructure across India by…

Ford is reportedly working on plans to resume operations at its former manufacturing plant near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, four years after production ended at the facility. According to a report by Fortune India, the automaker is considering converting the Maraimalai Nagar plant into an electric vehicle manufacturing hub. EV And Battery Production Under Consideration Industry sources cited in the report said Ford could upgrade the idle facility to support EV assembly as well as production of battery cells, batteries, electric motors and other electric powertrain components. The facility could potentially be developed through a brownfield expansion and positioned as…

Indian EV leasing platform Drivn has signed an agreement with Tata Motors and SwitchLabs to deploy 150 electric heavy-duty trucks in India. The project will use an end-to-end truck-as-a-service model, with Drivn procuring the vehicles from Tata Motors and SwitchLabs operating the fleet. The companies describe the agreement as the largest order for electric heavy-duty trucks in India. Drivn plans to expand the fleet to 1,000 electric trucks under the partnership over the next two years. Three-Way Partnership Targets Fleet Electrification Drivn, based in Gurugram, Haryana, partnered with Delhi-based SwitchLabs to provide electric truck-as-a-service solutions. The three companies have signed…

Octillion Power Systems has opened its third battery manufacturing facility in India, adding more than 3 GWh of annual capacity at a new plant in Halol, Gujarat. The factory will produce battery systems for electric passenger cars, commercial vehicles and buses, increasing Octillion’s total Indian manufacturing capacity to more than 150,000 battery systems, or around 9 GWh, annually. New Gujarat Plant Expands Production The Halol facility covers more than 13,000 square metres and can manufacture more than 48,000 battery systems per year when operating at full capacity. https://evmagz.com/octillion-power-systems-opens-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-reno-nevada/ Octillion said the site was converted from an empty building into a…

EV leasing platform DRIVN has signed an agreement with listed logistics company AVG Logistics to deploy 100 electric trucks across India, with the first 30 vehicles scheduled to enter service in August. The remaining 70 trucks will be introduced in several subsequent phases. The companies have not disclosed the truck models or specific routes for the deployment, saying the vehicles will support AVG Logistics’ operations across a range of commercial requirements. Electric Trucks to Support Freight Operations DRIVN focuses on leasing electric vehicles to heavy commercial fleets, while AVG Logistics operates freight and logistics services in India. https://evmagz.com/jbm-ev-secures-order-for-500-electric-buses-from-drivn/ The agreement…

India has approved 6,562 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points under its PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, although no charging stations had been installed as of July 22, 2026, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries. According to Business Standard, the update was provided in a written reply by the ministry to the Lok Sabha, outlining progress under the government’s flagship EV incentive programme. Charging Network Yet to Be Deployed Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said 6,562 public charging points have been sanctioned nationwide, including 1,571 in Karnataka. Despite the approvals, the ministry confirmed…

Energy In Motion (EIM) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have partnered to deploy charging and battery swapping infrastructure for electric heavy-duty trucks across India, beginning with major freight corridors before expanding the network nationwide. The companies plan to establish a series of swap-and-charge hubs at selected HPCL retail outlets over the next 18 to 24 months, combining EIM’s charging technology and battery management capabilities with HPCL’s nationwide network of fuel stations. https://evmagz.com/eim-secures-order-for-66-electric-heavy-duty-trucks-for-indian-port-operations/ Network to Launch Along Major Freight Corridors The initial rollout will focus on the Mumbai–Pune, Delhi–Jaipur and Chennai–Bangalore freight corridors, with additional locations planned in later phases. The…

GreenLine Mobility Solutions has partnered with Dabur India to deploy liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered heavy commercial trucks across the consumer goods company’s road logistics network as part of efforts to reduce supply chain emissions. LNG Trucks to Support Lower-Emission Logistics The agreement forms part of Dabur India’s broader sustainability strategy, with LNG-powered trucks expected to replace conventional diesel vehicles on selected freight routes. GreenLine Mobility Solutions, an Essar venture, operates a fleet of more than 1,000 LNG- and electric-powered heavy commercial vehicles across India’s major freight corridors. The company serves customers in sectors including steel, cement, mining, consumer goods and…

Hyundai Motor India has integrated access to more than 30,000 public electric vehicle charging points into its myHyundai mobile application, expanding charging availability through a single digital platform. The company said the integrated network provides charging facilities within an average radius of 25 kilometres, allowing EV drivers to locate and access chargers across much of India. Unified Charging Platform The expanded charging ecosystem has been developed through partnerships with multiple charging point operators (CPOs) and service providers, bringing their networks together with Hyundai’s own charging infrastructure. According to Hyundai Motor India, the myHyundai app now enables users to locate and…

Kia has unveiled the Syros EV, a compact electric SUV developed primarily for the Indian market, and has opened pre-orders with a refundable booking amount of 25,000 rupees (approximately €227). The automaker has not announced plans to introduce the model in other markets. Two Battery Options The Syros EV is based on the internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Syros and retains much of the original design, with revisions including a redesigned front bumper, a smaller grille area and a charging port integrated into the front left fender. https://evmagz.com/kia-ev2-long-range-qualifies-for-uks-maximum-electric-car-grant/ The vehicle also features a 16-liter front storage compartment and…