News at Glance Launch date confirmed: V3Cars reports the MG Hector Hawk EV is scheduled to launch on August 26. Claimed driving range: Latest spy shots suggest a range in excess of 500 km. Details pending: MG has not publicly released full technical specifications or pricing. MG Hector Hawk EV Set For Late-August Debut, Spy […]
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has moved to scale back local targets for new electric-vehicle (EV) sales, prompting debate among policymakers, industry groups and clean-transport advocates. Overview The decision alters previously stated ambitions for the proportion of new cars sold in the region that would be zero-emission. It comes amid wider national and […]
MG Motor India has opened bookings for a newly named seven-seat electric sport utility vehicle, the Hector Tomahawk. The announcement marks the latest step in the company’s expansion of battery-electric vehicles in the Indian market. Overview MG’s new model carries the Hector nameplate with the additional Tomahawk designation, positioning it as a larger, family-oriented electric […]
Introduction Recent discussion around a possible extension of the PM E-Drive subsidy has drawn attention from prospective electric two-wheeler buyers, manufacturers and dealers. With electric scooters and motorcycles gaining market share, any change to subsidy policy could influence purchase decisions and industry dynamics. This article explains the PM E-Drive framework in general terms, outlines why […]
The Adecco Group report forecasting 40 million new jobs in the electric vehicle (EV) sector by 2030 and a roughly 45% salary premium has intensified debate about how fast labour markets must adapt. The findings underline the scale of workforce change as automakers, suppliers and service providers shift away from internal combustion engine production. Overview […]
Retail sales of electric vehicles in India recorded a sharp year-on-year rise in July 2026, reaching 3.28 lakh units, according to a report in The Hindu. The increase, described as a 66% jump from the same month last year, marks a significant moment for the country’s transition to cleaner mobility. Overview The headline figure of […]
India recorded a sharp rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in fiscal year 2026, with penetration increasing more than elevenfold to 8.26%. A government-backed manufacturing push valued at ₹44,038 crore has been credited with accelerating production and market uptake. Overview The jump to 8.26% EV penetration represents a material shift in vehicle market composition, moving […]
River Mobility, an electric vehicle startup operating in India and backed by Yamaha, has raised $120 million, a financing milestone that attracted attention across the country’s burgeoning clean-transport sector. The injection of capital comes as global and domestic investors continue to target electric mobility companies in emerging markets. Overview The company confirmed the $120 million […]
Introduction Autocar India has spotlighted two developments that underscore rapid change in India’s premium automotive market: a reported strategic comeback by Audi and a first-drive review of the Tata Sierra EV. Both stories reflect shifting manufacturer priorities as electrification, local demand and new retail strategies reshape choices for Indian consumers. Overview The Autocar India report […]
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has unveiled the AVINYA Concept, a next-generation electric vehicle built on the company’s Pure EV Gen 3 architecture. Targeted for a 2027 market launch, AVINYA signals Tata Motors’ most ambitious step yet in redefining what an electric vehicle can be for Indian and global buyers. Platform and Architecture Is Tata […]
In a fresh push to accelerate electric mobility, the Government of Delhi has proposed a full waiver on road tax and registration fees for electric cars priced up to ₹30 lakh under its draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030. The policy aims to build on the capital’s earlier EV momentum by making electric vehicles more affordable […]
