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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi Goes Live With Paid Rides in Austin
Tesla's Cybercab has begun paid robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, with gold two-seaters going live without Elon Musk at the launch event. The milestone signals what autonomous mobility could eventually mean for India's EV ecosystem.
4 September 2026 at 8:48 pm
Mercedes-Benz Opens First India Studio in Gurugram
Mercedes-Benz has opened its first India Studio in Gurugram, a new retail format separate from its direct sales model. The Studio will test lifestyle-led experiences to deepen engagement with luxury EV buyers.
4 September 2026 at 8:42 pm
BYD's Electric Kei Car Driven in Japan: Tiny EV Impresses
BYD's electric kei car has been driven in Japan, earning praise for its roomy cabin, comfort and clever engineering. The tiny EV could signal a new affordable direction for BYD in markets like India.
4 September 2026 at 8:35 pm
Tesla Cybercab India Impact: Austin Robotaxi Debut, Price & Launch Outlook
Tesla Cybercab robotaxi debuts driverless in Austin. Cybercab India impact: regulation, ride-hailing fit and launch outlook.
4 September 2026 at 8:34 pm
Volkswagen India to Cut 12% Workforce by 2027: Report
Volkswagen India will trim approximately 12% of its workforce by 2027 to save tens of millions of dollars. The restructuring precedes the launch of its next-generation vehicles, including a new electric model.
4 September 2026 at 8:31 pm
China Reduces EV Tax Incentives: What It Means for India
China has activated a consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries from September 2026, with more EV tax benefits ending in 2027. Here's what the rollback means for Indian EV buyers and domestic battery manufacturing.
4 September 2026 at 8:29 pm
Stellantis Now Sells Refurbished High-Voltage EV Batteries
Stellantis' circular economy arm SUSTAINera has started selling refurbished high-voltage batteries for most of its BEV and PHEV models. The move could significantly slash battery replacement costs for Indian EV owners.
4 September 2026 at 8:19 pm
Govt Turns Up Heat on Automakers Over Green Mobility Push
Senior government officials at the SIAM Annual Convention 2026 urged automakers to speed up India's clean mobility transition, warning that tighter regulations and stronger mandates could follow. The move could reshape EV pricing, model availability, and charging infrastructure for Indian buyers.
4 September 2026 at 8:14 pm
New York Port Authority Launches $45M Electric Truck Push
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched a $45 million (₹375 crore) programme with CALSTART to accelerate electric trucks and charging infrastructure. The move offers a replicable playbook for Indian ports like JNPT and Mundra.
4 September 2026 at 8:10 pm
India Mulls New Scheme to Support 100,000 Heavy-Duty EVs
India's Ministry of Heavy Industries is considering a new scheme that could support up to 100,000 heavy-duty electric vehicles, including trucks and buses. The programme would build on a decade of policies including FAME, PM E-Drive and PM E-Bus Sewa.
4 September 2026 at 8:08 pm
Zest Announces Ultra-Fast Charging Partnership in UK
Zest will fund and operate ultra-fast chargers at nine Heart of England Co-op supermarkets in the UK Midlands under a multi-year deal. The zero-capex model offers a clear blueprint for India's retail charging expansion.
4 September 2026 at 8:08 pm
VW to Cut 100,000 Jobs, May Halt EV Output at 4 Plants
Volkswagen may stop vehicle production at four German plants while cutting 50,000 more jobs, taking total planned reductions to 100,000. The restructuring could reshape the brand's EV ambitions, including its India plans.
4 September 2026 at 8:06 pm
Tesla Cybercab Launch, Cybertruck Price Hike: Top EV News
Electrek's latest podcast covers Tesla's Cybercab launch announcement, rising Cybertruck prices, and VW's new electric camper. Here's what these global EV moves mean for India's fast-growing market.
30 August 2026 at 10:42 am
Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV: Most Powerful Porsche Ever Driven
Porsche's Cayenne Turbo EV — the most powerful production Porsche ever at over 1,100 hp — impressed in its first drive across 400km of Colorado mountain roads. Expected to launch in India at ₹2.5-3 crore, it will rival the BMW iX M70 and Lotus Eletre.
30 August 2026 at 10:41 am
Jackery 1000 Plus V2 Debuts; Heybike Mars 2.0 at $749 Low
Jackery has launched its HomePower 1000 Plus V2 portable power station with 1,024Wh capacity from $619, while Heybike's 1,000W Mars 2.0 e-bike hit an exclusive $749 low. Both deals arrive alongside Amazon's Labor Day Sale, with strong implications for India's portable power and e-cycle markets.
30 August 2026 at 10:40 am
Tesla Cybercab Launch: Robotaxi Event Set for September 3
Tesla's Cybercab launch event is scheduled for September 3 in Austin. Analysts predict big robotaxi fleet numbers but expect core autonomy challenges to go unaddressed.
30 August 2026 at 10:39 am
Renewables to Overtake Natural Gas Capacity by 2027: EIA
US EIA data projects renewable energy capacity will surpass natural gas by summer 2027. The milestone signals a cleaner global grid — good news for India's EV charging ecosystem.
30 August 2026 at 10:39 am
VW Unveils ID. California Cruise: First Electric Camper Van
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. California Cruise, its first fully electric camper van based on the ID. Buzz. The van features a fold-out bed, window blinds and integrated camping gear.
30 August 2026 at 10:38 am
BYD Q2 Profit Jumps 30% as Record Exports Offset Weak China Sales
BYD's Q2 net profit rose 29.8% to 8.2 billion yuan as record exports offset weak China sales, ending four quarters of decline. The rebound strengthens BYD's global position, with implications for its premium EV play in India.
30 August 2026 at 10:32 am
US Wind Buyout Scandal: $1M Payment, $900M Taxpayer Payout
Electrek reports an Australian-American billionaire's $1 million payment preceded a $900 million US taxpayer-funded wind buyout tied to a Louisiana methane gas terminal. The scandal underscores why subsidy transparency matters for India's own EV incentive programmes.
30 August 2026 at 10:32 am