Author: Amit Singh

BMW Group India plans to launch three new battery-electric vehicle models this year as part of a broader product expansion and retail push, building on strong sales momentum and rising demand for luxury electric cars in the country. The company, which operates the BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad brands in India, recorded combined sales of 18,001 vehicles in 2025, marking a double-digit increase from the previous year and narrowing the gap with market leader Mercedes-Benz India. Electric vehicles accounted for about 21% of BMW’s total sales last year, rising to roughly 23% in the final quarter, underscoring the growing role…

India’s electric car market gathered significant momentum in 2025, with sales rising 77% from a year earlier as the country continued to expand its public charging infrastructure, supporting a gradual shift toward electric mobility. Electric car retail sales increased to 176,817 units in 2025, up from 99,875 units in 2024, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). Total passenger vehicle sales reached 4.48 million units, raising the share of electric cars to 3.95% of the market, compared with 2.45% a year earlier. See also: India Unveils $704 Million Incentive Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Tata…

The MG Windsor has emerged as India’s best-selling electric car in 2025, overtaking the long-dominant Tata Nexon.ev, as strong demand for the compact crossover helped JSW MG Motor sharply increase its electric vehicle sales. JSW MG Motor said it shipped 46,735 units of the MG Windsor in 2025, its first full year on sale after the model’s launch in September 2024. Consistent monthly demand propelled the Windsor to the top of India’s electric car sales rankings, marking a significant shift in the country’s fast-evolving EV market. See also: JSW and MG Motors Form Joint Venture to Target One Million Electric…

India’s major metropolitan centres Delhi and Chennai commissioned more than 200 electric buses this week, stepping up efforts to decarbonise public transport and curb air pollution as part of broader urban mobility programmes. In the national capital, state-owned Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) flagged off 100 electric low-floor air-conditioned buses on Thursday. The new vehicles are operating on a 66-kilometre intercity route linking Delhi with Dharuhera, a town in neighbouring Haryana within the National Capital Region. DTC has not disclosed detailed technical specifications, but images from the launch suggest a mix of nine-metre and 12-metre electric buses supplied by PMI Electro…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Skyworth Auto has begun preparations to enter the Indian electric vehicle market, appointing Hyderabad-based Kaly Emotors Pvt. Ltd. as its local partner, the company said. Skyworth said it signed a framework cooperation agreement with Kaly Emotors on Nov. 27, under which the Indian firm will support the planning and launch of a new energy passenger vehicle, as well as localisation, technical adaptation and market development. While Skyworth did not specify the powertrain for its India-bound model, the passenger EV market in India is currently dominated by battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Skyworth has previously entered multiple overseas…

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has introduced 65 new electric buses into service in Hyderabad, advancing efforts to reduce emissions and modernize public transport in one of South India’s largest metropolitan areas. The buses were manufactured by Olectra Greentech Ltd., a subsidiary of Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL), and formally launched on Wednesday. “Aiming to make public transport in the city cleaner,” the corporation said as it flagged off the new units. EveyTrans Pvt. Ltd., another MEIL subsidiary, procured the vehicles from Olectra and is operating them for TGSRTC under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) arrangement. The…

Indian electric two-wheeler startup Ultraviolette has raised $45 million in fresh funding as part of its ongoing Series E round, the company said, as it looks to expand its retail presence and accelerate the rollout of new models. The latest investment was led by Zoho Corporation and Lingotto, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exor, providing additional capital to support both domestic and international growth. Ultraviolette co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Narayan Subramaniam said the new investors align with the company’s long-term ambitions. “Lingotto’s legacy of backing iconic performance and mobility brands, combined with Zoho’s long-term commitment to fostering cutting-edge Indian…

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has confirmed plans to enter India’s electric scooter and electric bus markets, expanding its local manufacturing footprint as the country becomes a core pillar of its global growth strategy. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu to invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing complex in the southern port city of Thoothukudi. The investment marks the second phase of VinFast’s $2 billion commitment to the state, following an earlier $500 million allocation. See also: VinFast Enters India with Budget EVs, Prices Starting at $18,127 As part of the expansion,…