Author name: Ananta Kar

Picture an electric vehicle that doesn’t merely substitute petrol with electricity but actively learns from your driving patterns, predicts maintenance needs before breakdowns occur, and optimises battery performance in real time. This isn’t futuristic fantasy—it’s India’s emerging reality, where artificial intelligence is orchestrating a silent revolution beneath the more visible transition to electric mobility. Whilst

India’s automotive landscape is experiencing an unprecedented transformation, one that would have seemed improbable just half a decade ago. In what can only be described as a market revolution, Chinese-backed electric vehicle manufacturers have surged from complete obscurity in 2019 to commanding an impressive 33% market share by volume in 2025. This meteoric rise isn’t

Picture a nation where over 20 lakh electric vehicles silently navigate bustling streets, powered not by fossil fuels but by cutting-edge battery technology that’s rewriting the rules of transportation. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s India’s present reality. As the country’s electric vehicle market surges with unprecedented momentum, one component stands at the absolute centre of

China’s tightening grip on heavy rare earth elements threatens to derail India’s electric vehicle ambitions before they truly accelerate. India imports roughly 65% of rare earths from China, a dependency that’s become alarmingly strategic as Beijing expanded export curbs progressively between April and October 2025. Key elements like samarium, gadolinium, and holmium form the backbone

South India has quietly transformed into India’s electric vehicle laboratory, where brands test bold marketing strategies that could reshape national adoption. Tamil Nadu boasts a 10.26% electric two-wheeler market share, whilst Karnataka pushes ahead with 12.92%, figures that dwarf most regions. Together, southern states captured nearly 46% of India’s electric car sales between January and

Choosing an electric vehicle in India isn’t just about selecting cleaner transport—it’s about defending that choice repeatedly. A revealing survey shows 31% of Indian EV drivers struggle to convince friends and family about their purchase, more than double the global average of 14%. This striking gap exposes how deeply entrenched myths and misinformation plague India’s