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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
Stellantis Reshuffle: Belloni Returns to Lead Fiat, Lancia
Stellantis has brought back Arnaud Belloni from Renault to lead Fiat, Abarth and Lancia as Chief Marketing Officer for Europe. The reshuffle could shape the automaker's EV plans for India, where Citroën and Jeep compete in the growing electric market.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Tata Motors CV Sales Jump 33% to 36,619 Units in August
Tata Motors dispatched 36,619 commercial vehicles in August 2026, up 33% year-on-year on strong SCV and MH&ICV demand. The robust CV performance strengthens the EV leader's capacity to fund its electric vehicle expansion.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
BYD to Bring Kei Car Technology to Europe and Beyond
BYD is developing an electric micro car for Europe based on its Japan-only Racco kei car, featuring the new X-Pack battery with an integrated inverter. The move could eventually reshape India's affordable micro EV segment.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Bajaj Auto Domestic Sales Rise 10% to 2.55 Lakh in August
Bajaj Auto's domestic sales rose 10% year-on-year to over 2.55 lakh units in August 2026, with two-wheelers at 2,01,898 units. The strong festive build-up gives the Chetak maker headroom to accelerate its electric scooter push.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Mahindra SUV Sales Jump 50% to 59,257 Units in August
Mahindra's domestic SUV sales surged 50% year-on-year to 59,257 units in August, while total auto sales including exports grew 42% to 1,07,648 vehicles. The strong volumes bolster Mahindra's electric push with the BE 6 and XEV 9e.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
US Sets Record With 20.2 GWh Battery Storage in Q2 2026
The US added a record 20.2 GWh of battery storage in Q2 2026, its biggest quarter ever. Here's why falling global battery costs and grid-scale storage matter for India's EV prices and charging infrastructure.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Mahindra Takes Possession of 800 Acres for Nagpur Mega Plant
Mahindra has moved to take possession of 800 acres in Nagpur for its largest-ever manufacturing facility, with capacity for over 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh tractors annually. The plant could significantly ease EV supply constraints as demand for models like the BE 6 and XEV 9e outpaces production.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Slate Reveals High-Roof Cargo EV, Tim Cook Exits Apple
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has revealed a high-roof cargo variant of its compact electric truck, while Apple CEO Tim Cook works his final day. Here's what these stories mean for India's EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
BYD Denza Z: 1,500HP Electric Supercar Beats a Lamborghini
BYD's Denza Z electric supercar, with over 1,500hp from three motors, has been filmed beating a Lamborghini while costing less than a Porsche 911 Turbo S. Here's what this means for India's performance EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Tesla Model Y Clocks 1.6 Lakh Km: Battery Health Revealed
A three-year-old Tesla Model Y has completed 1.6 lakh km while rarely using DC fast chargers, yet its battery degraded at rates similar to heavily fast-charged Teslas. The finding challenges a common belief among Indian EV buyers that avoiding fast chargers preserves battery health.
13 September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Tesla Autopilot Active in Fatal Florida Highway Crash
A Tesla Model 3 driver died when his car stopped on a Florida highway with Autopilot engaged, according to new reporting. The crash raises fresh questions about driver-assist safety as Indian EV makers rapidly adopt similar ADAS features.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Volkswagen's Electric Tiguan Teased: ID.4 Successor Revealed
Volkswagen has teased its next-generation electric SUV, the electric Tiguan, which will succeed the ID.4 and ID.5 with more than just a new name. The model could reshape India's premium EV segment if priced competitively.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Segway ZT3 Pro Hits $850 in Amazon Labor Day EV Deals
Amazon's Labor Day Sale has cut the Segway ZT3 Pro e-scooter to $850 and the Anker SOLIX S2000 power station by $549. We break down what these deals mean for Indian EV buyers.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Honda and Nissan Team Up to Build the Brains of Future Cars
Honda and Nissan have announced a joint partnership to develop common hardware and software for vehicles launching in 2029 and beyond. The alliance could bring cheaper, feature-rich software-defined EVs to Indian buyers.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
9 Extended-Range EVs Are Coming: What It Means For India
Nine extended-range EVs from Scout, Ford and Hyundai are heading to America, promising 600-800 km range without charging anxiety. Here's why this hybrid-EV formula could reshape India's EV conversation.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
BYD's Denza N8 Electric SUV Promises 1,003 km Range
BYD has confirmed the new Denza N8 luxury electric SUV delivers a claimed 1,003 km CLTC range with a screen-heavy interior. The SUV could redefine range expectations for premium EVs, though Denza has no confirmed India launch yet.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Tesla FSD Pothole Avoidance 'Coming Soon,' Says Musk—Again
Elon Musk claims Tesla FSD pothole avoidance is 'coming soon'—seven years after his first identical promise. The feature could be transformative for Indian roads, if it ever ships.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Nissan and Honda Partner on E/E Architecture for Smart Cars
Nissan and Honda have signed a new development agreement to co-create E/E architecture for software-defined smart cars, despite scrapping their merger in 2025. The partnership could accelerate affordable, connected EVs for the Indian market.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
MHI Brings Electric Truck Refrigeration Units to Europe
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems has launched its TEU series of electric transport refrigeration units in Europe, designed specifically for electric trucks. The modular, battery-powered system could shape India's emerging electric cold chain segment.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm
Chaevi to Expand Fast-Charging Network on Korean Motorways
South Korea's Chaevi will deploy 131 fast chargers, most with NACS connectors, across 29 motorway service areas. The rollout removes the adapter hurdle for Tesla drivers and offers a clear template for India's own highway charging buildout.
13 September 2026 at 4:29 pm