EV

India’s electric vehicle revolution faces a fundamental challenge: matching vehicle adoption with charging infrastructure that’s efficient, durable, and scalable. Whilst automotive manufacturers race to launch new electric models and consumers increasingly embrace zero-emission mobility, the charging ecosystem struggles to keep pace. Polycab India, the country’s largest manufacturer of wires and cables, is positioning itself to […]

Five years ago, spotting an electric vehicle on Indian roads required considerable patience and luck. Today, EVs have transitioned from curiosity to commonplace, marking one of the fastest automotive transformations in global history. India’s electric vehicle penetration has exploded from a negligible 0.71% in FY 2019–20 to 7.50% in FY 2024–25—a more than tenfold increase

Imagine driving an electric vehicle across India without the nagging anxiety of running out of charge in unfamiliar territory. For years, this scenario remained a distant dream, with fragmented charging networks and incompatible payment systems deterring potential EV buyers. Now, Maruti Suzuki has unveiled an audacious solution that could fundamentally reshape India’s electric mobility landscape.

After months of breakneck acceleration fuelled by festive fervour, India’s electric vehicle market has pumped the brakes hard. November’s retail figures paint a portrait of dramatic divergence: whilst Ola Electric haemorrhaged nearly half its customer base in a single month, TVS Motor quietly consolidated its position as the segment’s steadiest performer. The numbers from the

When a sleek electric vehicle and a luxury sedan meet with identical fender damage, which costs more to repair? The answer surprises most motorists: the EV, by a considerable margin. India’s motor insurance landscape is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, where traditional assumptions about repair costs are being upended. With electric vehicles recording average repair bills

Every electric vehicle battery tells a story of global supply chains stretching across continents, with India historically playing the role of importer rather than producer. That narrative is about to change dramatically. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $50 million to Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited‘s (GFL) subsidiary, GFCL EV Products Limited, financing India’s first fully

The landscape of India’s electric vehicle market has undergone a seismic shift that few predicted just years ago. Where Tata Motors once reigned virtually unchallenged, a new cohort of Chinese-backed automakers has stormed the gates, seizing a staggering third of the passenger EV segment. JSW MG Motor, BYD, and Volvo—the latter owned by China’s Geely—aren’t

Imagine building a magnificent electric truck capable of zero emissions, only to discover there’s nowhere to refuel it, no infrastructure to support it, and the economics simply don’t stack up for buyers. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s the stark reality confronting India’s electric vehicle ambitions today. Whilst the country celebrates its EV momentum, industry leaders

Picture this: you’re planning a road trip across India in your electric vehicle, and the nagging question of “where will I charge?” no longer haunts you. This scenario is rapidly becoming reality as India witnesses an unprecedented transformation in its clean mobility infrastructure. The country has just achieved a remarkable milestone—39,485 public EV charging stations

Whilst legacy automotive giants cautiously test India’s electric vehicle waters, Vietnamese upstart VinFast is diving in headfirst with audacious conviction. The company’s announcement of a $500 million investment to expand its Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility—adding electric buses and scooters to its existing car production—represents far more than routine capacity expansion. It signals a fundamental bet