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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
BYD Launches Biggest-Ever UK Sales Event With EV Discounts
BYD has launched its biggest-ever UK sales event, offering over $3,000 (₹2.5 lakh) off select EVs and plug-in hybrids. The move signals an intensifying global EV price war that Indian buyers are watching closely.
4 September 2026 at 9:56 pm
RivianOS 2 Rolls Out: One Software Stack for All Rivian EVs
Rivian has rolled out RivianOS 2, its biggest software overhaul yet, bringing a unified stack, Unreal Engine 5 graphics and AI-powered alerts to all R1 and R2 vehicles. While Rivian is not sold in India, the update sets a new benchmark for software-defined EVs that Indian brands are racing to match.
4 September 2026 at 9:54 pm
EVs Outsell Petrol Cars in Australia for First Time
Electric vehicles outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August 2026, capturing 24.9% of the new-car market. The milestone, driven by Tesla and affordable Chinese brands, offers key lessons for India's rapidly growing EV sector.
4 September 2026 at 9:54 pm
China's Oil Demand Craters as EVs Push World Toward Peak Oil
China's oil consumption collapsed in Q2 2026, dragging national emissions down as EVs dominate new car sales. The drop could mark a global peak in oil, with major implications for India's import bill and EV push.
4 September 2026 at 9:49 pm
China Overseas Guidelines for Automakers: India EV Impact
China's national regulators have issued fresh guidelines controlling marketing, pricing and overseas operations of the country's automakers amid an export boom. The move could shape how BYD and JSW MG Motor price and promote EVs in India.
4 September 2026 at 9:44 pm
PG&E Expands V2X Program With $17K EV Home Backup Incentives
PG&E has expanded its V2X program to include Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan EVs, offering up to $17,000 (~₹14 lakh) in incentives for home backup power. Enrollment is open until June 30, 2027.
4 September 2026 at 9:39 pm
PG&E Expands V2X: $17K Incentives for Tesla, Volvo, Nissan
PG&E has expanded its V2X program to include Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan EVs, offering up to $17,000 (₹14 lakh) in incentives for home backup power. Enrolment is open until June 30, 2027.
4 September 2026 at 9:37 pm
Audi-SAIC Opens Shanghai R&D Centre for New AUDI EV Brand
Audi and SAIC have opened a new innovation and technology centre in Shanghai for their joint AUDI brand, with four new EV models in development. The centre focuses on driving dynamics, AI smart cockpits, and driver assistance systems.
4 September 2026 at 9:35 pm
MAN Commits €700M to European EV Service & Charging Network
MAN Truck & Bus will invest €700 million (~₹6,700 crore) in its European service and charging network by 2030, exceeding earlier plans. The OEM-plus-energy-partner model offers a blueprint relevant to India's emerging e-truck ecosystem.
4 September 2026 at 9:34 pm
Breaking: Wayve, Uber Launch Autonomous Rides in London
Wayve and Uber have launched their autonomous ride-hailing service in London, with safety drivers remaining onboard for now. The milestone signals growing global momentum that could eventually shape India's autonomous and EV mobility future.
4 September 2026 at 9:34 pm
BYD Sealion 08 India: 12,000 Orders in 24 Hours, Launch Outlook & Price
BYD Sealion 08 gets 12,000+ orders in 24 hours of China launch. What it means for a BYD Sealion 08 India launch, expected price and positioning.
4 September 2026 at 9:29 pm
Macfox X1S E-Bike Review: Mini-Moto Styling, Street Legal
Electrek's review finds the Macfox X1S is more mini-moto than bicycle, with pedals serving mostly as a legal formality. We break down what this trend means for Indian buyers and India's 250W/25 km/h e-cycle rules.
4 September 2026 at 9:25 pm
Xiaomi Confirms 2027 Europe EV Launch via 8 German Dealers
Xiaomi Auto has confirmed a 2027 European EV launch, signing MOUs with eight of Germany's largest dealer groups at IFA Berlin. The move sets up a direct clash with Tesla and BYD, with implications for Xiaomi's global — and potentially Indian — EV ambitions.
4 September 2026 at 9:19 pm
Jackery 5,040Wh Power Station $1,000 Off in Labor Day Sale
Jackery's 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus has hit a 2026 low of $2,499 after a $1,000 exclusive discount, headlining Labor Day deals that also slash Segway EVs by up to 50% and Anker eufy cameras by 43%. The sales run through September 7, 2026, with strong implications for India's festive-season power station pricing.
4 September 2026 at 9:16 pm
Xiaomi Takes On Porsche In Europe With SU7 Ultra Push
Xiaomi has signed eight European dealership groups ahead of its 2027 launch, setting up a direct clash with Porsche on home soil. The SU7 Ultra's performance specs and aggressive pricing could shake up the global premium EV segment.
4 September 2026 at 9:13 pm
Hyundai IONIQ 5, Toyota bZ Slashed in Labor Day Sales
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Toyota bZ are seeing steep Labor Day discounts in the US as 2027 models near launch. Here's what the price cuts signal for Indian EV buyers and upcoming festive-season deals.
4 September 2026 at 9:12 pm
Equinor Switches On Its Biggest US Battery in Texas
Equinor has commissioned its largest US battery energy storage project, the 100MW Citrus Flatts Energy Center in South Texas. The milestone highlights the grid-scale storage boom that India's own EV and charging ecosystem is racing to replicate.
4 September 2026 at 9:12 pm
Tesla Model 3, Model Y Battery Range Loss Ranked Near Bottom
A landmark study of nearly 500,000 EVs has placed the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y near the bottom for battery longevity after almost 100,000 miles. Here's what the range-loss findings mean for premium EV buyers in India.
4 September 2026 at 9:08 pm
IONNA Slashes EV Fast Charging Nearly 50% for Labor Day
IONNA is offering $0.20/kWh (about ₹18/kWh) fast charging across its entire US network from September 4-7 for Labor Day weekend. The near-50% discount signals how charging price wars could soon shape India's EV market.
4 September 2026 at 9:04 pm
SIAM President Seeks 5-Year Multi-Powertrain Transition Plan
Newly appointed SIAM President Shenu Agarwal has called for a five-year roadmap to guide India's multi-powertrain transition. He stated diesel will remain relevant for commercial vehicles while CNG, LNG, electric and hydrogen technologies grow segment-wise.
4 September 2026 at 8:56 pm