Virendra Sonkaria
Editor, EV Index India
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- NewsTata Motors Acquires 89.42% Stake in Iveco: What Global EV Bus Expansion Means for India's Commercial EV Market in 202614 min read
- NewsHyundai Ioniq P Entry-Level EV Confirmed for India 2026: What Sub-₹15 Lakh Compact SUV Means for Budget EV Buyers13 min read
- NewsAmazon and Tata Motors Deploy 3,000 Electric Trucks in India 2026: What Fleet Electrification Means for Logistics and EV Buyers14 min read
- NewsVinfast VF5 Facelift Design Patent Filed in India 2026: What the Refreshed Electric SUV Means for Budget EV Buyers11 min read
- NewsMaruti's Electric MPV (YMC) Spied in India 2026: What the e-Vitara Platform Means for Family EV Buyers13 min read
- NewsMG M9 Luxury Electric MPV in India 2026: How India's Only All-Electric 7-Seater Redefines Premium EV Ownership12 min read
- LaunchesBYD's Denza Luxury Brand India Debut November 13, 2026: What Z9 GT and D9 MPV Mean for Premium EV Buyers13 min read
- SalesTata Sierra EV Real-World Range Test in India 2026: How Much Distance Does It Actually Deliver?14 min read
- LaunchesUltraviolette X-47 Venom Launch at ₹2.65 Lakh: What India's New Electric Motorcycle Platform Means for Two-Wheeler Buyers in 202613 min read
- NewsVinFast Patents India-Specific Electric Scooter Design in 2026: What It Signals for Two-Wheeler EV Competition12 min read
- RangeMG Hector Tomahawk EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S: Real-World Range Test in India 202617 min read
- SalesMahindra XEV 9S vs MG Hector Tomahawk EV: Which 3-Row Electric SUV Delivers Better Performance in India 2026?14 min read
- NewsMahindra XUV 3XO CNG vs Tata Nexon iCNG vs Maruti Brezza CNG: Which Compact CNG SUV Offers Best Value in India 2026?14 min read
- LaunchesRenault Duster Strong Hybrid Launch in India 2026: How Petrol-Electric Power Reshapes the Mid-Size SUV Market15 min read
- NewsMG Astor Discontinued in India 2026: What the Mid-Size SUV Exit Means for EV Market Competition11 min read
- LaunchesStellantis' 12 New Citroen & Jeep Launches by 2030: How India's EV Market Gets Fresh Competition in 202713 min read
- Buying guideElectric SUVs With Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring11 min read
- NewsHyundai's ₹11,000 Crore Pune Plant Inauguration: What India's Second Major EV Hub Means for Buyers in 202611 min read
- LaunchesMG Windsor EV Indulge Edition Launched at ₹17.89 Lakh in India 2026: What JSW's New CUV Trim Means for Mid-Size EV Buyers13 min read
- Buying guideBest Electric SUV With ADAS and a Fast-Charging Battery in India13 min read
- Buying guideWhich Electric SUV Has the Largest Battery Pack in India?12 min read
- Buying guideWhich electric cars have steering-mounted controls on the base variant?10 min read
- LaunchesHyundai Bayon Launch October 26, 2026: How India's New Mid-Size SUV Challenges Maruti Vitara and Maruti e-Vitara13 min read
- Buying guideSafest Electric SUVs in India (2026)10 min read
- Buying guideBest Electric SUVs With 6 Airbags Under Rs 25 Lakh in India (2026)8 min read
- LaunchesMahindra XUV 3XO CNG Debut October 15, 2026: What India's Newest Mid-Size CNG SUV Means for Fuel-Conscious Buyers13 min read
- RangeMG Hector Tomahawk EV Real-World Range Test in India 2026: How 19.50–23.50 Lakh Pricing Stacks Against Mahindra XEV 9S15 min read
- LaunchesJSW Combat PHEV SUV Debuts December 4, 2026: How India's Newest Plug-in Hybrid Challenges Maruti e-Vitara14 min read
- NewsVinFast's India Two-Wheeler Entry in 2026: What the Design Patent Signals for EV Scooter Competition12 min read
- SalesSeptember 2026 Car Sales in India: Mahindra Beats Tata to Second—What 32% Growth Means for EV Buyers14 min read
- LaunchesMahindra Vision T Prototype Spied: What India's Next Mid-Size Electric SUV Design Reveals in 202613 min read
- NewsWhy TVS and Bajaj Overtook Ola Electric in India's Two-Wheeler EV Race in 202613 min read
- SalesIndia Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Hit 207,385 Units in September 2026: What TVS, Bajaj & Ather's Surge Means for Buyers13 min read
- SalesSeptember 2026 EV Sales in India: Kia Overtakes Maruti—What the 35,995-Unit Record Means for Buyers12 min read
- SalesSeptember 2026 Car Sales in India: Why 4 of Top 5 Makers Slowed—What It Means for EV Buyers11 min read
- NewsTata Motors Subsidiary Acquires 26% Stake in Mateshwari E-Smart Mobility: What It Signals for India's EV Two-Wheeler Consolidation in 202613 min read
- NewsUltraviolette Shockwave's New 100V Architecture: What India's Next-Gen Electric Motorcycle Means for Two-Wheeler Buyers in 202612 min read
- BatteryTata Nexon, Sierra, Harrier & Curvv EVs Now Available With BaaS in India 2026: How Battery-as-a-Service Expands Across Tata's EV Range13 min read
- SalesHyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model Y: Which Premium EV Delivers Better Real-World Range in India 2026?12 min read
- LaunchesTata Aeris Launch September 25, 2026: What India's New Budget EV Sedan Means for Sub-₹10 Lakh Buyers12 min read
- NewsUltraviolette Raises $85 Million in Series E Funding: What It Means for India's Electric Two-Wheeler Scale-Up in 202614 min read
- BatteryWhy Battery Cell Technology Is India's New Energy Security Priority in 2026—What JSW's Push Means for EV Costs14 min read
- NewsMG Hector Tomahawk EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S in India 2026: 3 Reasons to Buy and 3 Reasons Not To13 min read
- LaunchesKia Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG Launched in India 2026: How Factory-Fitted CNG Reshapes the 7-Seater Market12 min read
- NewsHow Ultraviolette's Police Fleet Deal in Kolkata Signals India's Electric Two-Wheeler Momentum in 202612 min read
- BatteryMG Cyberster and M9 Now Available With Battery-as-a-Service in India 2026: How BaaS Pricing Reshapes Premium EV Affordability13 min read
- SalesHonda Reclaims Scooter Sales Lead in August 2026: What India's Two-Wheeler Market Shift Means for EV Buyers12 min read
- NewsMahindra XUV 7XO Earns 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating in India 2026: What It Means for Premium EV SUV Safety14 min read
- NewsAther Konarc vs Top 6 Petrol Scooters in India 2026: Which Family Scooter Offers Better Value?15 min read
- LaunchesBYD's Denza Z9 GT 1000hp+ Luxury EV Launches in India by End-2026: What It Means for Premium Buyers13 min read
- LaunchesJSW Motors' Combat PHEV SUV Launches in India 2026: How Chery's Jetour T2 Platform Reshapes the Plug-in Hybrid Market11 min read
- NewsHow Ultraviolette's New Hosur Factory Will Accelerate India's Electric Scooter Production in 202610 min read
- LaunchesHyundai's New Compact Electric SUV Launches in India by March 2027: What It Means for the Mid-Size EV Market11 min read
- NewsMG Hector Tomahawk EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S, Kia Carens Clavis: Which 7-Seater EV Offers Best Value Under ₹30 Lakh in India 2026?14 min read
- NewsTVS Overtakes Ola Electric as India's Largest Two-Wheeler EV Manufacturer in 2026: What It Means for the Market8 min read
- NewsJaguar's India Repositioning Under Tata Motors: What It Means for Premium EV Buyers in 202613 min read
- LaunchesBYD Sealion 7 Dynamic Trim Launched at ₹41.90 Lakh in India 2026: How Entry-Level Pricing Reshapes Premium EV Competition12 min read
- LaunchesMahindra XEV 9S 6-Seat Option Launched at ₹25.25 Lakh: What India's 3-Row EV Buyers Get in 202612 min read
- SalesKia Syros EV Sets India Record With 150 Units Delivered in One Day: What It Signals for 2026 EV Demand11 min read
- BatteryComplete Guide to Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) EVs in India 2026: Which Models Offer the Lowest Entry Price?14 min read
- LaunchesMahindra BE 07 Spied: What India's Next Mid-Size Electric SUV Design Reveals About 2026 Competition14 min read
- NewsHow Ola Electric's ₹7,240 Crore PLI Incentive Window Shapes India's Two-Wheeler EV Race in 202614 min read
- NewsMahindra BE 6 Sporteq's Triple-Screen Setup: What India's Mid-Size EV Buyers Get in 202615 min read
- NewsVinfast Rasad Electric Maxi-Scooter Design Patent Filed in India 2026: What It Signals for Two-Wheeler EV Competition14 min read
- SalesBYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV6 in India 2026: Which Premium EV Delivers Better Real-World Performance and Range?14 min read
- SalesWhy Ola Electric Is Abandoning Direct Sales for Dealers in India 2026—What It Means for Two-Wheeler Buyers15 min read
- LaunchesBYD's Denza D9 Luxury MPV Launches in India 2026: What It Means for Premium EV Buyers13 min read
- LaunchesAther Konarc Launch August 29, 2026: What India's Next-Gen Electric Scooter Means for Two-Wheeler Buyers14 min read
- NewsJSW-Volkswagen Platform Deal in India 2026: What It Means for EV Buyers and the Chakan Plant14 min read
- LaunchesBYD's Denza Luxury Brand Launches D9 MPV in India 2026: What It Means for Premium EV Buyers14 min read
- NewsHow Hyundai's Fast-Tracked Pune Plant Expansion Will Reshape India's EV Export Strategy in 202611 min read
- NewsHow Indian EV Exports Surged 14-Fold in Q1 FY27: What Maruti, Tata & Mahindra's Global Push Means for Domestic Buyers14 min read
- News2026 Maruti Brezza Facelift: What's New and How It Compares to India's Compact SUV Rivals14 min read
- NewsMahindra XEV 9S vs Kia Carens Clavis EV: Which 3-Row Electric SUV Offers Better Value Under ₹30 Lakh in India 2026?13 min read
- LaunchesWhat Tata's Avinya Platform Testing Reveals About India's Next-Gen EV Architecture in 202613 min read
- SalesH1 2026 EV Sales in India: How Mahindra Overtook MG While Maruti Climbed to Fourth Place15 min read
- SalesMahindra BE6 vs Hyundai Creta Electric 2026: Which Mid-Size EV Delivers Better Real-World Performance in India?13 min read
- NewsHow Maruti Suzuki's ₹35,000 Crore Kharkhoda Plant Will Accelerate EV Production in India by 202714 min read
- BatteryHyundai Creta Electric Now Starts at ₹10.99 Lakh With Battery-as-a-Service in India 202614 min read
- BatteryCitroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV 2026: Which Budget EV Offers Better Value With Battery-as-a-Service?15 min read
- LaunchesCitroen eC3X Launched at ₹11.99 Lakh in India 2026: How Battery-as-a-Service Cuts Entry Price to ₹6.29 Lakh11 min read
- NewsWhy EV Demand Is Surging in India as Fuel Prices Rise—and Why Maruti Can't Keep Up With Orders in 202612 min read
- NewsTata Motors' July 2026 Price Hike: How a 1.5% Increase Will Impact EV Buyers in India13 min read
- LaunchesTata Sierra EV Debut on June 30, 2026: What India's Newest Premium EV SUV Means for Buyers15 min read
- NewsHow Ather's Personalization and Resilience Strategy Will Shape India's EV Market in 202613 min read
- LaunchesBYD Seal U PHEV Launch in India by End-2026: What DM-i Super Hybrid Tech Means for Buyers15 min read
- LaunchesHow Maruti Suzuki's 25% Faster Product Development Will Accelerate EV Launches in India 202613 min read
- NewsWhy Maruti's Market Share Rebound in 2026 Signals a Shift in India's EV-Ready SUV Segment12 min read
- NewsHow Tata Motors' Chery Partnership Will Reshape India's Premium EV Segment in 202712 min read
- LaunchesWhy Maruti e-Vitara Bookings Doubled in May 2026—What It Reveals About India's EV Momentum11 min read
- BatteryWhich EVs Offer Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) in India in 2026? Complete List & Buyer Guide16 min read
- NewsHow Stellantis' Tata Platform Deal Will Reshape Jeep's India EV Strategy in 202614 min read
- NewsWhy Rising Fuel Prices Are Driving 2.5X Growth in Sub-₹15 Lakh EV Demand in India 202614 min read
- NewsHow Hyundai's June 2026 Price Hike Will Impact EV Buyers in India11 min read
- NewsBYD's First PHEV SUV for India: What It Means for the Plug-in Hybrid Market in 202614 min read
- LaunchesWhat Maruti Suzuki's June 5 Flex-Fuel Vehicle Reveal Means for India's EV and Alternative-Fuel Strategy in 202614 min read
- NewsHow Tata Motors Is Tuning ADAS for Indian Roads—What It Means for EV Safety in 202615 min read
- SalesBYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV6: Which Premium EV SUV Delivers Better Real-World Range in India 2026?12 min read
- NewsHow Maruti Suzuki's ₹30,000 Price Hike in June 2026 Will Impact EV Buyers in India13 min read
- NewsHow JSW Motors' ₹8,000 Crore SBI Financing Will Accelerate EV Manufacturing in India by 202712 min read
- LaunchesWhat Tata's Updated Tiago EV Launch on May 28, 2026 Means for India's Budget EV Segment12 min read
- NewsHow India's Oil Crisis Is Accelerating Electric Scooter Adoption in 2026—What Ather Sees Ahead14 min read
- LaunchesWhat Will Tata's Safari EV and 5 Other FY27 Launches Mean for India's EV Market?13 min read
- NewsHow India's Fuel-Saving Push Is Accelerating the EV Transition in 202613 min read
- NewsWhy Hyundai's 22% Q4 Profit Decline Signals Shifting Market Dynamics in India's EV Race12 min read
- LaunchesHow Hyundai's Two New SUV Launches in FY27 Will Challenge Tata and Mahindra in India's EV Market11 min read
- BatteryHow Tata and JSW's $1 Billion EV Battery R&D Push Will Reduce India's China Dependence by 202715 min read
- LaunchesHow Mahindra's 15 New SUV Launches in FY27 Will Reshape India's EV and ICE Portfolio Through 203112 min read
- SalesHow Mahindra Plans to Hit 15% Electric SUV Sales by 2026—What It Means for India's EV Market12 min read
- Buying guideElectric Cars with the Biggest Battery in India Under Rs 25 Lakhs8 min read
- NewsHow Ather's ₹1–1.25 Lakh Low-Cost EL Platform Will Reshape India's Two-Wheeler EV Market in 202612 min read
- Buying guideBest Electric SUVs in India in 202619 min read
- NewsWhy Tata Motors and Mahindra Are Outpacing Hyundai in India's 2026 EV Race12 min read
- SalesWhy SUVs Now Drive 30% of Maruti's Sales in India—and What It Means for EV Buyers in 202611 min read
- NewsWhy India's Auto Industry Surged 27% in April 2026—and What It Means for EV Buyers12 min read
- NewsWhy India's Auto PLI Excludes EV Startups—and What It Means for Buyers in 202611 min read
- LaunchesHow Maruti Suzuki's ₹14,000 Crore FY27 Investment Will Accelerate EV Launches in India10 min read
- ChargingHow Mumbai–Pune Expressway's New Mega Charging Hub Solves Long-Distance EV Travel in India 202610 min read
- Buying guideWhich Electric SUV Has the Best After-Sales Service Network in India?16 min read
- BatteryHow Ola Electric's ₹127.6 Crore Battery Investment Could Lower EV Costs in India by 202611 min read
- NewsHow SAIC Motor's Global EV Push Could Reshape India's SUV Market by 202613 min read
- NewsWhy Maruti's Record ₹50k Crore Revenue Masks a Critical Production Bottleneck for Indian EV Buyers in 202613 min read
- NewsWill JSW Motors' First PHEV Challenge Maruti e Vitara in India's EV Market in 2026?13 min read