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Year: 2026

China, South Korea, Singapore lead Apac in global EV ranking

China, South Korea and Singapore lead the Asia-Pacific when it comes to electric vehicle adoption and readiness, an index shows. Western European nations also ranked highly on the EV-Friendly Countries Index created by Australia-based insurance comparison service Compare The Market….

‘West Asia conflict has shifted India’s EV market from push to pull mode; EV penetration to reach 7-8% in FY27’: Tata Motors PV MD Shailesh Chandra

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has emerged as an unexpected catalyst for India’s electric vehicle (EV) transition, prompting a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour as concerns over fuel prices and energy security make more buyers consider battery-powered cars, according…

Drivn to Lease 200 Electric Trucks from BillionE Mobility

EV leasing platform Drivn on Tuesday said it will lease 200 electric trucks from emobility-as-a-service platform BillionE Mobility for deployment under a strategic partnership. Under this partnership, 22 electric trucks will be deployed for a cement industry offtaker backed by…

India needs ‘UPI for EVs’, says Delhi panel. Digital infrastructure key to electrification

India’s electric vehicle push has mainly depended on policies, subsidies, and pilot programmes. But a new report by the Chintan Research Foundation argues that the next phase of India’s EV transition depends less on subsidies and more on investments and…

China’s EV exports hit record $9.2 billion in May as ASEAN demand surges amid energy security concerns

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports reached a record $9.2 billion in May 2026, rising 49 per cent year on year, as demand from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerated amid concerns over fuel prices and energy security, according…

NeoNiche Executes Green SM’s India Launch Event in New Delhi

NeoNiche Integrated Solutions has executed the India launch event for Green SM in New Delhi, supporting the Vietnamese electric ride-hailing company’s entry into the Indian market. The launch marks Green SM’s fifth international market and its first expansion outside Southeast…

TVS Motor Refreshes Ntorq Lineup With New Colours, Style Updates

TVS Motor Company has introduced new colours and graphics for the TVS NTorq 125 Disc and Race Edition variants, refreshing the scooter lineup ahead of the festive season. The update builds on the earlier launch of the TVS NTorq 150 and last…

Tunwal E-Motors Plans to Expand Dealer Network to Over 1,000 by FY27

Tunwal E-Motors Limited has announced plans to expand its dealership network to more than 1,000 touchpoints across India by FY27, as the electric mobility company looks to strengthen its presence in high-growth, non-metro markets. The company said it sold 69,737…

Tata Power, TPEM Launch High-speed EV Charging Hub in Hyderabad

The Tata Power Company Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEM) have inaugurated Telangana’s first high-speed TATA.ev MegaCharger Hub at iLabs Centre Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad’s Hitech City. The hub is equipped with a total charging capacity of 360…

India’s electric freight market enters next growth phase as Q1 volumes surge

India’s electric freight ecosystem is expanding beyond its early-adoption phase. Retail registrations of electric commercial vehicles reached an estimated 6,600 units in Q1 CY26, up 154 per cent from around 2,600 units in the corresponding period last year, while Tata…