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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
MG Hector Tomahawk EV Review: A Spacious Family EV With 517 km Claimed Range
BestEV reviews the MG Hector Tomahawk EV, covering its 69.2 kWh battery, 517 km certified range, 5/7-seat cabin, charging, performance, pricing, strengths and weaknesses.
19 September 2026 at 1:11 pm
Odisha Plans 871-Acre 'Silicon Valley' to Power India's EV Push
Odisha is planning an 871-acre 'Silicon Valley' near Naraj, with a SiC chip facility targeting EVs and fast chargers. The SiCSem project, approved under the India Semiconductor Mission, involves ₹3,406.25 crore investment.
18 September 2026 at 8:52 pm
Raptee.HV Starts Electric Bike Deliveries in Bengaluru, Opens HSR Layout Service Centre
Raptee.HV has started handing over its electric motorcycles in Bengaluru, with a four-member service team at HSR Layout supporting new owners.
18 September 2026 at 5:37 pm
Fresh Bus Starts Electric AC Sleeper Service on Bengaluru–Hyderabad Route
Fresh Bus has begun its first long-haul electric service, running premium AC sleeper coaches on the Bengaluru–Hyderabad route with capacity for about 18,000 passengers a month.
18 September 2026 at 1:07 am
Texas Instruments Extends Rupee Payment for Bulk Chip Orders in India
Texas Instruments has expanded rupee-based bulk chip purchasing for Indian manufacturers and is showing software-defined vehicle and safety technology at electronica India 2026 in Bengaluru.
17 September 2026 at 10:52 pm
EKA Mobility Enters Hyderabad Market With New Electric Vehicle Outlet
EKA Mobility has opened its first Hyderabad outlet with partner Sked Ride on Miyapur Main Road. The 3S centre sells electric three-wheelers, buses and the EKA55T truck, with service and spares support for buyers in Telangana.
17 September 2026 at 2:23 pm
Carens Clavis EV: What Kia's Electric MPV Offers Buyers
The Carens Clavis EV offers two battery packs with claimed ranges of 404km and 490km, six- and seven-seat layouts, and pricing from Rs 18.04 lakh. Kia's Battery-as-a-Service and K-Charge network support owners further.
17 September 2026 at 1:07 pm
Electric LCV Sales Double in India as Euler Motors Emerges Strong No. 2
India's e-LCV penetration doubled from 2.88% to 5.91% between September 2025 and August 2026. Tata Motors leads with ~45% share while Euler Motors grew fourteen-fold to become the clear number two.
17 September 2026 at 10:52 am
Flying Flea C6 Electric Motorcycle Reaches Europe and UK Showrooms
Flying Flea's first electric motorcycle, the FF.C6, launched in Europe and the UK on September 16, 2026. Priced from €5,990 in Europe and £5,300 in the UK, deliveries start October 2026.
17 September 2026 at 9:17 am
Solterra to Be Sole India Seller of Sinpro EV Motors and Controllers, Opens Bengaluru R&D Office
Solterra Technologies has won exclusive rights to sell Sinpro's EV motors, motor controllers and DC-DC converters in India, along with a new joint R&D office in Bengaluru.
17 September 2026 at 2:37 am
Kia India Extends Carens Clavis EV Battery Cover to 15 Years
Kia India now gives first private owners of the Carens Clavis EV a 15-year battery warranty with unlimited kilometres. Earlier private buyers can upgrade by paying ₹3,400 once, subject to a vehicle evaluation.
16 September 2026 at 11:22 pm
JSW Motors Electric Off-Roader Design Patented Ahead of India Launch
JSW Motors has patented the India design of its iCaur V23-based electric off-roader. A dual-motor AWD setup and a price near Rs 20 lakh are expected.
16 September 2026 at 8:37 pm
Dalmia Cement Gets Electric Heavy Truck from Tejas Cargo and Blue Energy
Tejas Cargo is running a Blue Energy Motors electric heavy truck for Dalmia Cement's Raniganj transport needs, showing electric freight gaining ground in Indian industry.
16 September 2026 at 7:22 pm
Delhi Tops NITI Aayog's 2025 Electric Mobility Index for States and UTs
The second India Electric Mobility Index by NITI Aayog has placed Delhi at the top, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chandigarh and Goa. Top scores rose from 77 to 84, and 29 of 36 states and UTs now have notified EV policies.
16 September 2026 at 5:19 pm
Solterra Technologies and Sinpro Electronics Join Hands to Bring EV Powertrain Components to India
Ghaziabad-based Solterra Technologies will distribute Sinpro Electronics' EV motors, motor controllers and DC-DC converters in India. The company's new Bengaluru R&D facility opens on September 18, 2026.
15 September 2026 at 6:07 pm
Musashi India to Build E-Axles for Bhago Bhim Electric Three-Wheeler
Musashi Auto Parts India will supply e-Axle powertrains for the fixed-battery version of the Bhago Bhim electric three-wheeler, with manufacturing set to begin in 2027 at its Bangalore plant.
15 September 2026 at 1:52 pm
Bhago Bhim Electric Three-Wheeler to Get Made-in-India Musashi e-Axles From 2027
Musashi Auto Parts India will supply locally made e-Axles for the fixed-battery Bhago Bhim passenger three-wheeler under a new LOI with Bhago Mobility, with production set to begin in 2027.
15 September 2026 at 12:53 pm
India's EV Charging Shift: Demand First, Hardware Later
India's EV charging sector is entering a demand-driven phase. CHARGEZONE's billion-dollar contracts, port projects, state rollouts and a Kerala grid warning point the way forward.
15 September 2026 at 12:37 am
Plan the Route First: An EV Fleet Operator's Guide to Going Electric in Smaller Cities
Route mapping, utilisation and service readiness should come before vehicle purchase when electrifying fleets in smaller Indian cities, says an EV fleet operator whose micro-cluster model reportedly cut dry-run rates from 30-40% to 10-15%.
15 September 2026 at 12:22 am
EV Day Recap: Electric CV Sales Surge, Bounce Joins ONDC, Tesla Expands in Vietnam
India’s electric commercial vehicle market jumped sharply, Bounce joined ONDC’s delivery network, Maruti Suzuki hit a major export milestone, smaller e-two-wheeler brands gained ground, Tesla set up in Vietnam, and BYD outlined plans for electric truck production in Europe.
14 September 2026 at 7:25 pm