Author: Michael Khan

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles said it has built a network of more than 25,000 public chargers across 150 Indian cities to support its electric small commercial vehicle (SCV) customers, with plans to double the number by September 2026. The network spans major metros including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Customers can locate chargers through the company’s ‘Fleet Edge’ app available on Android and Apple smartphones. “Crossing the 25,000 public charging station mark is a pivotal milestone in our commitment to advancing electric cargo mobility and its enabling ecosystem,” said Pinaki Haldar, Vice President and Business Head for the SCV…

India’s Eicher Trucks and Buses has delivered six Skyline Pro-E 12m electric buses to IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, for passenger transfers at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The low-floor electric buses, designed for tarmac use, can seat 17 passengers and carry 52 standing. Each unit is powered by a 235-kW motor and an IP67-rated battery pack, with a range of up to 300 km per charge and a top speed of 75 kph. The buses also feature air conditioning and dual-end air suspension. “This is the first time we are supplying electric buses for tarmac application,” said Suresh…

JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary of Indian bus maker JBM Auto, has raised $100 million (€85 million) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to accelerate the rollout of electric buses across the country. IFC, part of the World Bank Group, said this is its largest investment in an Indian e-bus deployment project. The funding will support the introduction of air-conditioned electric buses in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Assam, with the latter two deployments awarded under the government’s PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. For the first time, JBM Ecolife Mobility will use the scheme’s Payment Security Mechanism, which provides operators with safeguards against potential…

Suzuki’s first all-electric crossover, the e-Vitara, has been awarded a four-star safety rating following crash tests conducted by Euro NCAP. The model, which debuted in India earlier this year  is still awaiting market launch in several countries. The evaluation covered multiple impact scenarios, including frontal and side collisions. The e-Vitara demonstrated stable body structure and effective airbag deployment, though assessments indicated areas where occupants could face a higher risk of serious injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q_1TBZb7RQ&ab_channel=EuroNCAP Test results showed 77% for adult occupant protection, with a complete airbag system contributing to the score. Child occupant protection performed better at 85%, supported by ISOFIX…

India’s Tata Power inaugurated its largest Tata.ev MegaCharger hub in Mumbai on Wednesday, coinciding with the annual World EV Day. The facility, established in collaboration with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), Tata Motors’ electric car subsidiary, features eight DC chargers capable of delivering up to 120 kW of power. Each charger has dual charging guns, allowing 16 electric vehicles to charge simultaneously. The new hub is located at The Leela Mumbai Hotel, roughly two kilometres from Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, and operates 24/7 entirely on renewable energy. Tata Power said the site is strategically…

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is planning to strengthen its presence in India, with executives set to visit the country and preparations underway to launch new models, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. After five years of remote management, easing of bilateral travel restrictions will allow BYD’s India Managing Director Ketsu Zhang to visit the South Asian nation in the coming months. The company has begun securing visas for senior executives and engineers to restart training programs, maintain machinery, and assess the condition of its southern India factory. BYD is considering the introduction of its…

Tesla said on Tuesday it will open its first Experience Centre in Abu Dhabi, a purpose-built facility on Yas Island that will combine a showroom, delivery hub and service centre, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker steps up its presence in the United Arab Emirates capital. The development, covering more than 53,000 square feet, will be Tesla’s first fully integrated site in Abu Dhabi. The company said the new facility is designed to give customers a seamless brand experience — from browsing and purchasing vehicles to after-sales service — under one roof. It will also feature 20 V4 Supercharger stalls…

Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Hinduja Group, has started deliveries of its EiV12 low-floor electric buses in Delhi, marking the first batch of a 950-unit order placed by the city’s transport department. The EiV12, engineered and built in India by the Ashok Leyland subsidiary, seats 39 passengers and includes accessibility features such as a wheelchair ramp. Safety and monitoring systems onboard include CCTV, panic buttons, GPS tracking and fire detection. Powered by floor-mounted LFP batteries with storage capacity ranging from 189 kWh to 423 kWh, the buses can travel up to 314 km per charge. They are equipped…

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jio-bp Pulse to expand access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for its commercial fleet customers. The partnership will give operators of Eicher trucks and buses access to Jio-bp’s network of more than 6,000 DC fast-charging points across India, including in major urban centres, highways and EV hubs. The chargers will be integrated into VECV’s “My Eicher” fleet management app, enabling fleet managers to view locations and real-time availability. VECV said this marks the first time a public charging network has…

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has launched two electric sport-utility vehicles in India as part of its global expansion, offering introductory prices aimed at undercutting rivals Tesla and BYD in one of the world’s fastest-growing auto markets. The VF6 compact SUV is priced at 1.51 million rupees ($18,127) and the larger VF7 mid-size SUV starts at 1.89 million rupees ($22,659). The introductory pricing applies to the first 1,500 buyers or until Nov. 30, 2025, whichever comes first. Tesla’s Model Y retails for about $68,000 in India, while BYD’s ATTO 3 starts at around $28,400. VinFast, Vietnam’s largest carmaker and an EV-only manufacturer,…

BMW Group said on Friday that its electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in India have surpassed 5,000 units, making it the first luxury carmaker in the country to reach the milestone. To mark the achievement, the German automaker has set up a high-power charging corridor covering 4,000 kilometres from India’s north to south. The corridor, developed in partnership with charging operators Statiq and Zeon, will offer stations with capacities ranging from 120 to 720 kilowatts every 300 kilometres along key routes. BMW has been the top-selling luxury EV brand in India for three consecutive years since 2022. The company maintained its…

Japan’s SoftBank Group has reduced its shareholding in Indian electric scooter maker Ola Electric to 15.68% from 17.83% after selling a 2.15% stake over July and September, according to a stock exchange filing on Thursday. SoftBank, the company’s second-largest shareholder after founder Bhavish Aggarwal, sold a total of 94.9 million shares. The sale price for the shares was not disclosed. Ola Electric, which went public in August 2024, has seen increased trading activity in recent sessions, with its stock closing more than 10% higher in two of the past four sessions. The Bengaluru-based company recently received certification under India’s Production…