EV & Mobility
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BYD Atto 2 India Launch Tipped for 2027, First Details Emerge
The Chinese EV maker's compact electric SUV is expected to reach Indian showrooms in 2027, according to early reports.
BYD Atto 2 Caught Undisguised in India Ahead of Launch
A test mule of BYD's compact electric SUV has been photographed without camouflage, hinting at an imminent India debut.
Goyal Meets Skoda Auto to Talk EV Manufacturing and Localisation in India
The Union commerce and industry minister sat down with the Czech carmaker as New Delhi pushes for more electric vehicle production on Indian soil.
Electric auto rickshaws reshape India's roads, ET Auto reports
A new ET Auto report tracks how battery-powered three-wheelers are changing daily commuting and last-mile transport across Indian cities.
India's EV battery debate moves past range anxiety, says Autocar Professional
A new Autocar Professional report argues that the next generation of batteries must answer questions beyond how far an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge.
Tata Motors, TVS lead India's electric vehicle sales growth in October
The two companies drove electric mobility numbers higher last month, according to a report by HT Auto.
India logs record 354,625 EV sales as two-wheelers lead the charge
Two-wheelers drove India's highest-ever monthly electric vehicle tally, according to NewsBytes, with the bulk of registrations coming from the scooter and bike segment.
UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka Lead India's EV Charge: Financial Express
Three states are pulling ahead of the rest of the country on electric vehicle adoption, according to a Financial Express report.
CHARGEZONE Plans 1,000 EV Charging Stations Across India, Some at 480kW
The charging network operator says the new sites will support high-power charging, though it has not yet named locations, timelines or investment figures.
India vehicle retail sales jump 25pc in October as EV sales hit record high
Retail registrations climbed month-on-month in October, with electric vehicle sales touching an all-time peak, according to Telangana Today.
Electric car registrations jump 76% in October 2026, Tata holds top spot
EV share of India's passenger vehicle market doubled year on year as October registrations climbed 76%, with Tata leading the pack.
Exicom eyes $85 mn from Tritium sale to fund India EV charging push
The Delhi-based charger maker expects to close the Tritium divestment and put the proceeds into its home market, where EV charging demand is climbing.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Sees India as Future Export Hub, Eyes EV Sales Surge
The German automaker's chief executive says India could become a manufacturing and export base as electric vehicle demand picks up, according to Rediff.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Launched in India at Rs 78.50 Lakh
The electric version of Mercedes-Benz's best-selling SUV lands in India with a Rs 78.50 lakh price tag, per CarWale.
Second-gen Mini Cooper Electric to launch in India on November 27
The all-electric hatchback returns to Indian showrooms in its new generation, with the launch date confirmed by HT Auto.
Hyundai trademarks Ioniq P name in India, hinting at a new EV
The filing, first reported by Autocar India, points to another model joining Hyundai's electric Ioniq line-up, though the company hasn't confirmed a launch.
GLC Electric launches in India with luxury EV built at Chakan plant
The Times of India reports the debut of a made-in-Chakan luxury electric vehicle from GLC Electric, marking the brand's entry into India's premium EV market.
Electric car registrations jump 77% to 36,064 in October; Tata leads, MG slips
Tata holds the top spot, Mahindra adds share and MG gives ground as India's electric car market posts its strongest October yet.
Blackbuck EV launches ELON 3X, India's first 15-metre multi-axle electric sleeper coach
The Bengaluru-based electric bus maker has unveiled a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper coach, a first for the Indian market, as the long-distance electric bus segment heats up.
India's EV Sales in October 2026: What EVreporter's Monthly Tracker Shows
EVreporter published its October 2026 roundup of India's electric vehicle sales trend, tracking registrations across segments as the festive season got underway.
Five EVs You Can Buy Under Rs 15 Lakh in India
A quick look at the sub-Rs 15 lakh electric car market, where hatchbacks and compact models now compete on range and price.
India's EV push carries a hidden import bill, and recycling is the way to pay it down
An opinion piece in The Week argues that the country's electric vehicle ambitions rest on imported materials, and that building a domestic recycling chain is the practical answer.
Electric car sales nearly double in October, ET reports
India's electric passenger vehicle sales jumped sharply year on year in October, according to The Economic Times, though the report gives no absolute volumes.
Festive October pushes India's EV sales to a record 3.5 lakh units
The festive season gave electric vehicle sales their strongest month yet, with October volumes touching 3.5 lakh, according to a Times of India report.
Tata Punch EV Becomes First Indian Electric Car to Top 5,000 Monthly Sales
Autopunditz reports the Tata Punch EV has crossed a sales milestone no other electric car in India has reached.
Centre Signs MoU With CESL To Expand EV Charging, Battery Swapping In Rural India
The agreement between the Centre and Convergence Energy Services Limited aims to widen electric vehicle charging and battery swapping access beyond cities.
Centre plans EV charging stations on panchayat land, says New Indian Express
The move would let village councils host charging points on land they control, though details on funding and rollout remain thin.
Panchayats to offer land for rural EV charging stations
Business Standard reports that village councils will provide land for charging points as India looks to push electric vehicles beyond its cities.
Kumaraswamy asks auto industry to put money into EV tech, batteries and hydrogen
The Union minister's call to manufacturers comes as India's clean mobility push looks for private capital beyond subsidies.
India to Mandate EV Sound Alerts From October 2026: New Cars Must Hum at Low Speeds
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems become compulsory for new electric cars in India from October 2026, aimed at warning pedestrians who can't hear near-silent motors coming.
Maruti Suzuki EV Exports Cross 50,000 Units in 2026
The carmaker's overseas electric shipments passed the 50,000 mark this year, according to Serrari Group, as India's EV export story picks up pace.
Maruti Suzuki EV Exports Pass 50,000 Units, Take 93% of India's Electric Car Shipments
The carmaker now accounts for nearly every electric car India sends abroad, according to Autopunditz, though the volumes remain a sliver of its total exports.
VinFast Moves on India's EV Market Before the Charging Network Is Ready
The Vietnamese automaker is pushing into India's electric vehicle space while the country's charging infrastructure and supply chains are still taking shape.
India's next EV policy phase targets rare earths, cyber security and overseas plants
New Delhi is widening its electric-vehicle playbook beyond buyer subsidies to supply-chain chokeholds, software safety and manufacturing abroad, Autocar Professional reports.
Amazon to deploy 3,000 Tata Motors electric trucks across India
The e-commerce major says the Tata Ace EV fleet will handle last-mile deliveries as it pushes to cut transport emissions in the country.
Amazon, Tata Motors to put 3,000 electric trucks on Indian roads
The e-commerce giant and the Pune automaker will focus first on the Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai freight corridor, according to Zee Business.
EV Industry Leaders to Meet in Delhi on 27 October
Autocar Professional reports a gathering of electric-vehicle industry figures in the capital to discuss where India's EV market goes next.
Volkswagen Puts India EV Investment on Hold as JSW Talks Stall
The German carmaker has paused spending on its India electric vehicle plans while a proposed partnership with JSW Group remains unresolved, according to a report.
Volkswagen halts India EV spending while it talks JSW tie-up
The German carmaker has put fresh electric-vehicle investment in India on hold as a possible partnership with JSW Group takes shape.
Tata Punch Leads September 2026 EV Sales, Mahindra XEV 9S Second as Dispatches Jump 62%
Tata's small electric car topped the monthly charts while Mahindra's new XEV 9S slotted into second, with overall electric car dispatches climbing 62% year on year.
Volkswagen Pauses India EV Investment as JSW Talks Continue
The German carmaker has put its India electric vehicle spending on hold while it works out a possible partnership with JSW Group, leaving its local EV roadmap uncertain.
Volkswagen Puts India EV Investment on Hold as JSW Talks Drag On
The German automaker has paused fresh electric-vehicle spending in India while it works out the terms of a partnership with JSW Group, according to a report.
Citroen weighs making India a global production base for the 2CV EV
The French carmaker is studying whether Indian plants could build the electric revival of its iconic 2CV for world markets, Autocar India reports.
BYD to Bring Luxury Brand Denza to India, Launch Timeline Still Unclear
The Chinese automaker's premium marque is headed for Indian showrooms, but the company has not confirmed a date.
Volkswagen Puts India EV Investment on Hold as Partner Talks Drag On
The German carmaker has paused spending on its India electric vehicle plans while negotiations with a local partner continue, Bloomberg reports.
BYD to bring luxury brand Denza to India on November 13
The Chinese automaker's premium line will enter one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets, though pricing, models and local assembly plans remain unconfirmed.
Maruti Suzuki YMC EV: 7 seats, long range, electric power
CarLelo reports on Maruti Suzuki's upcoming seven-seat electric vehicle, the YMC EV, pitched on long range and family-sized seating.
TATA.ev's MegaCharging network passes 1,000 connectors in 200 cities
The Tata Motors electric vehicle arm says its public charging footprint has doubled its city reach, though India's overall charger-to-EV ratio remains thin.
India's EV Sales Are Climbing. The Charging Network Isn't Keeping Up
BW Auto World reports that the gap between electric vehicle adoption and public charging infrastructure remains the sector's central problem.
India's EV Battery Push: What IBEF's Latest Trends Report Shows
A new IBEF overview tracks where India's EV battery sector stands on technology, manufacturing and growth as of October 2026.
Battery reliability, charging gaps still hold back EV buyers in India, Bain survey finds
A Bain survey finds that worries about battery reliability and thin charging networks remain the main reasons Indian buyers hesitate on electric vehicles.
Varroc and Forsee Power Plan Joint Venture to Expand EV Battery Solutions in India
The two auto-component suppliers are teaming up on a joint venture aimed at widening India's electric-vehicle battery offerings.
India's EV charging network is growing. The economics still don't add up
Fortune India examines why charger rollouts lag behind EV sales, from land costs to low utilisation and grid delays.
India's EV push runs into charging gaps, costly loans and uneven policy
A report from EV Infrastructure News says the country's electric vehicle shift depends on chargers, cheaper finance and steadier government support.
Tesla Roadster Reservations Test India's Luxury EV Infrastructure
Urban Acres reports that bookings for Tesla's Roadster are raising hard questions about charging, service and grid readiness for high-end electric cars in India.
Ferrari Luce, the marque's first EV, makes India debut
The Italian supercar maker has shown its first battery-electric model in India, with a launch timeline still to be confirmed.
Electric car share in India seen doubling to over 8% by FY27
A Deccan Herald report says EV penetration among passenger cars is set to climb sharply by FY27, though the base remains small.
India's EV Sales in 2026: A Look at the Companies Leading the Charge
A Business Outreach Magazine report surveys the country's electric vehicle market and the manufacturers at the front of it.
India's EV Sales Are Climbing Faster Than America's — Here's What's Driving It
Cheaper two- and three-wheelers, a young buyer base and a policy push are pulling India's electric vehicle adoption ahead of the US, Business Today reports.
Ferrari brings first EV, the Luce, to India; CEO says true innovation 'never democratic'
The Italian marque used its India debut of the electric Luce to argue that cutting-edge engineering will stay expensive and exclusive, not mass-market.