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Latest news, launches, and updates from the Indian EV industry
Hyundai Adds Lounge Edition to CRETA, ALCAZAR and CRETA Electric
Hyundai Motor India has introduced Lounge Edition versions of the CRETA, ALCAZAR and CRETA Electric, adding an 11.6-inch rear entertainment system, Golden Bronze paint and upgraded cabins.
24 September 2026 at 3:22 am
Delhi Gets New 120 kW Fast Chargers as Hyundai Marks World EV Day
Hyundai Motor India has rolled out 120 kW DC fast public chargers in New Delhi with partner Statiq to mark World EV Day 2026. Free charging is on offer till September 11, and the company plans a 600-station network by 2030.
24 September 2026 at 3:22 am
Jio-bp Chargers Now Reachable Through myHyundai App
Over 7,000 Jio-bp pulse charging points, including 60-480 kW DC fast chargers, can now be located and used through the myHyundai app, which is open to all EV users regardless of brand.
23 September 2026 at 11:06 pm
Hyundai CRETA Electric Gets 60% Assured Buyback for 3 Years
Hyundai Motor India has announced a 60% assured buyback on the CRETA Electric for 3 years or 45,000 km. The scheme tackles resale value concerns, a major barrier for Indian EV buyers.
23 September 2026 at 10:57 pm
Ola Electric Board to Consider Rights Issue on September 28
Ola Electric Mobility’s board will meet on September 28, 2026, to consider raising fresh capital through a rights issue open to eligible shareholders.
23 September 2026 at 10:34 pm
Tesla Model Y Diwali Delivery Offer: EMI Starts at ₹39,900 With ₹6 Lakh Down Payment
Tesla is promoting the Model Y in India with EMIs starting at ₹39,900 and a ₹6 lakh down payment, urging buyers to order soon for delivery before Diwali. Here is what buyers should verify before booking.
23 September 2026 at 8:41 pm
India's EV Charging Push: Operators Say Public Money Should Go to the Grid
A study says PM E-DRIVE's ₹2,000 crore may support under 2% of the 1.32 million chargers India needs by 2030. Charging firms say the real bottleneck is grid infrastructure, and public money should fund power connections instead of chargers.
23 September 2026 at 5:37 pm
Instamart Teams Up With Yulu And Yuma To Boost EV Access For Riders
Instamart has partnered with Yulu and Yuma Energy to expand EV access for delivery partners in India. The initiative includes battery-swapping stations at dark stores and rental cashback on Yulu electric two-wheelers.
23 September 2026 at 5:22 pm
India’s public EV charging use could exceed 2,500 million units in FY27, Kazam says
Kazam expects electricity use at public EV chargers to rise further in FY27, following more than threefold growth between FY24 and FY26.
23 September 2026 at 4:42 pm
Electric Two-Wheeler Firm Ultraviolette Secures $85 Million for Growth Push
Ultraviolette has raised $85 million led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures. The Bengaluru firm will scale output of the F77 and X-47 and aims to enter the US in 2027.
23 September 2026 at 1:38 pm
JSW's Ampstar Brand to Roll Out Electric Trucks and Buses from Maharashtra Plant
JSW Greentech has launched Ampstar, an electric truck and bus brand, backed by a ₹2,500 crore Maharashtra plant with 15,000 vehicles a year capacity. Production starts within a month, with nearly 10,000 trucks of captive demand de-risking the entry.
23 September 2026 at 1:11 pm
Ultraviolette Secures $85 Million to Grow Its Electric Bike Business
Bengaluru electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has raised $85 million in a round led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures. The funds will go towards higher production, new EV platforms and global expansion, with a US entry planned for 2027.
23 September 2026 at 1:11 pm
JSW's Maharashtra EV Factory to Build 15,000 Electric Trucks and Buses
JSW's new Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant can build 15,000 electric trucks or buses on flexible lines. After-sales services may add ₹2,000-3,000 crore a year, but full capacity use is expected only by FY30-FY32.
22 September 2026 at 10:37 pm
JSW Greentech Outlines Battery and Chassis Thinking for Heavy Electric Trucks
At a media roundtable, JSW Greentech CEO Sumit Mittal spoke about bottom-plate cooling in Indian commercial EVs and the company's PTED chassis coating that seals welds against rust.
22 September 2026 at 10:22 pm
Würth Sets Out Plan to Keep Repair Shops Busy as EVs Change the Game
Würth Group has outlined how repair shops can stay profitable as EVs cut traditional revenue, betting on powertrain-agnostic services and naming India one of its most important and fastest-adapting markets.
22 September 2026 at 7:37 pm
Ampstar: JSW Greentech Unveils Electric Truck and Bus Brand
JSW Greentech has launched Ampstar, its electric truck and bus brand, with a 55-tonne e-tractor-trailer and a bus shown in Mumbai. A 90-acre plant in Maharashtra will build 15,000 EVs a year.
22 September 2026 at 7:07 pm
Honda QC3 Electric Scooter Makes Its India Debut
Honda has introduced the QC3 electric scooter in India. The launch raises the question of whether it can change the brand's EV game in the country.
22 September 2026 at 5:52 pm
JSW Greentech Enters Electric Bus and Truck Market with AMPSTAR Brand
JSW Greentech has introduced AMPSTAR, a new brand for electric buses and trucks, to be produced at a 15,000-unit-a-year plant in Maharashtra. The offering bundles charging, financing and Battery as a Service options.
22 September 2026 at 4:49 pm
JSW MG Motor India Launches EV Savings Calculator Online
JSW MG Motor India has launched an online EV savings calculator that estimates five-year ownership savings of ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh when switching from petrol or diesel. The tool also factors in MG's guaranteed buyback programme for resale protection.
22 September 2026 at 1:07 pm
ChargeIndia App Puts Dozens of EV Charging Networks in One Place
ChargeIndia has rolled out an app that connects over 40 charge point operators in more than 1,200 Indian cities, letting EV drivers locate, start and pay for charging sessions via UPI without juggling multiple wallets.
21 September 2026 at 6:37 pm