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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
Yamaha CEO India Push: Major Investment, New EVs and Products on the Way
Yamaha CEO signals a major India push with new products on the way. Strategy, EVs and what buyers should expect.
13 September 2026 at 4:28 pm
Hubject CEO: Siloed Thinking Blocks EV Charging Growth
Hubject CEO Christian Hahn warns that siloed thinking, not technology, is the real bottleneck for scaling EV charging globally. His Electrive interview ahead of icnc26 covers Plug&Charge, V2G and truck charging — with clear lessons for India's fragmented charging networks.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
SC Dismisses Plea for Ethanol Labelling at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking mandatory ethanol content labelling on petrol pump nozzles. The ruling leaves blend disclosure unmandated, sharpening the cost-predictability case for India's EV buyers.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Lucid Fire Risk Recall Was LED Lights, Fixed in July Update
Lucid's recall of 27,000 vehicles for a 'fire risk' was actually an overheating electronic fuse controlling LED lights. A July software update already fixed the issue, requiring no workshop visit.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Amazon Labor Day Sale 2026: Tech & EV Gear Deals From ₹420
Amazon's 2026 Labor Day Sale is live with thousands of deals on Apple, Android, TVs, and Anker charging gear. Indian EV buyers can expect similar pricing during Amazon India's upcoming festive-season sales.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Slate Confirms High-Roof Cargo Version of Its EV Pickup
Bezos-backed Slate Auto has confirmed a high-roof cargo version of its compact electric pickup, detailed by its fleet team at the Portland ride-along event. The move signals a serious commercial push with clear lessons for India's booming small commercial EV segment.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Ford Fathom vs Slate Auto: Readers Vote in EV Pickup Clash
Electrek's Survey Sunday poll drew nearly 2,700 votes on whether Ford's $30,000 Fathom EV pickup will sink Bezos-backed Slate Auto. Here's what the budget pickup clash means for India's EV market.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Tiger Electric Baggage Tug Hauls 30 Tons, Zero Emissions
Tiger's Li-Ion electric baggage tug hauls up to 30 tons silently with zero emissions, shaking up the airport ground support market. Its arrival bodes well for India's net-zero airport ambitions.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
New Car Launches & Unveils in India February 2026
February 2026 brings multiple new car launches and unveils to India, with electric vehicles taking centre stage. Here's what EV buyers should watch this month.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Pre-Bookings Open at ₹51,000
Volkswagen India has opened pre-bookings for the Tayron R-Line 7-seater SUV at a token amount of ₹51,000. The flagship model strengthens VW's premium line-up ahead of its reported ID.4 EV launch.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Hyundai i20 Now Starts at Rs 5.99 Lakh, 6 Airbags Standard
Hyundai has cut i20 prices to Rs 5.99 lakh ex-showroom and made 6 airbags standard across all variants. The move sharpens competition against affordable EVs like the Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Munich Electrification Unveils Chip-Based HV Disconnector
Munich Electrification has revealed a semiconductor-based HV Disconnector for commercial vehicle batteries at IAA Transportation in Hanover. The chip circuit replaces mechanical and pyrotechnic fuses, with major implications for India's growing electric bus and truck fleets.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
Volvo Delivers 38 Locally-Built Electric Buses to Cape Town
Volvo Buses has delivered 38 BZR Low Entry electric buses to Cape Town, the first in South Africa with locally manufactured bodies. The move offers lessons for India's Make in India e-bus strategy under PM E-DRIVE.
13 September 2026 at 4:27 pm
VW's €20,000 Electric Car Named ID. Up, Launch 2027
Volkswagen has reportedly finalised ID. Up as the name for its €20,000 electric small car launching in 2027. The affordable EV could reshape India's budget electric segment if it arrives locally.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
Chery Lepas L6 EV Opens UK Order Books: India Next?
Chery's Lepas brand has confirmed UK specifications for its first all-electric SUV, the L6 EV, with order books opening early Q4 2026. Offering around 449 km of range, the model could shape Chery's future India entry plans.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
CATL Hungary Plant Halts Work After Nickel Exposure
Hungary's occupational safety authority has suspended work in three areas at CATL's Debrecen battery plant after nine workers showed elevated nickel exposure. The incident compounds delays at the world's largest battery maker's flagship European facility.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
Hubject Teams Up with Plugo to Launch Plug&Charge in Japan
Berlin-based Hubject has partnered with Japanese charging firm Plugo to roll out Plug&Charge technology in Japan, announced on August 28, 2026. The move signals accelerating global adoption of seamless EV charging — with big implications for India's own charging ecosystem.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
EV Battery Recycling Loses €1.90/kg: EU Study Maps Fixes
A new EU Safeloop study finds EV battery recycling loses €1.90 per kilogram despite technically mature processes. Researchers say better business models and efficient processes could fix the economics—key lessons for India's growing recycling sector.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
BYD Hits 10,000 Flash Chargers in China: Halfway to Goal
BYD has reached 10,000 Flash Charger installations in China, halfway to its 20,000-station target for end-2026. Each 1,500kW station is roughly ten times faster than India's best DC chargers.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
Kia EV5 Doubles as Camping Power Station in New Test
The Kia EV5's 81.4-kWh battery powered a full campsite on Poland's Baltic coast via its V2L feature, while towing consumption impressed reviewers. The test highlights why vehicle-to-load could be a key differentiator for Indian EV buyers.
13 September 2026 at 4:26 pm