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Year: 2026

Hyundai Motor India and Jio-bp join hands to integrate EV charging network, expanding access to charging points across India Partnership aims to deliver a seamless and convenient public charging experience, enhancing accessibility through an expanded EV charging network

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today announced a partnership with Jio-bp (the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited, a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), a leading provider of EV charging services and solutions, to integrate their respective…

Omega Seiki Mobility Raises ₹50 Crore in Fresh Funding to Accelerate Expansion and Advance Public Listing Plans 

This marks Omega Seiki Mobility’s second fundraise in two months, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s growth plans. The company will use the funds to support research and development, expand production capacity, and meet regular operating expenses.   Omega…

Ola Electric Unveils Full-Stack Energy Storage Portfolio from the Home to the Grid; Launches Shakti Rack and Mahashakti

Indigenous LFP-powered storage spanning residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications India’s only operating Gigafactory, indigenous LFP cells, and nationwide network to deliver reliable, affordable energy storage. Announces entry into commercial and infrastructure energy with Shakti Rack, and industrial and utility-scale…

EKA Mobility Partners with Stellar Mobility to Expand its Full-Range Dealership Network Across Uttar Pradesh

Will strengthen EKA’s retail and service network in Kanpur, bringing India’s largest range of electric commercial vehicles closer to customers across Uttar Pradesh Kanpur, August 12, 2026: EKA Mobility, India’s leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and a Champion OEM under…

BLive signs MoU with Tata Motors for 1,000 electric mini trucks under the PRIME program to drive cargo electrification

BLive, India’s leading integrated commercial EV mobility platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to deploy up to 1,000 Tata electric mini trucks through BLive PRIME, its franchise-owned commercial EV fleet programme. The…

Mahindra introduces the BE 6 SPORTEQ, a bold new expression of sport, technology, and electric performance

Mahindra today introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ, an all-new series that marks the next evolution of its acclaimed electric origin SUV. Bringing together the sporty character and technology leadership that defines the BE 6, the new series gives customers a wider…

Indian EV batteries outrun Tesla and BYD

Indian manufacturers are beating Tesla and BYDi at building energy-efficient electric cars. Tata Motors topped a global ranking of the most efficient battery EVs for 2025, released by the International Council on Clean Transportation. The vehicles in the company’s fleet on average…

TVS VMS puts 57 Montra electric trucks into freight operations

TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS) has entered electric trucking through a strategic collaboration with Montra Electric’s eM&HCV division, deploying its first fleet of electric heavy commercial vehicles for live freight operations. The initial deployment involves 57 Montra Electric Rhino…

BYD India sparks festive EV buying with offers

Ahead of India’s festive season, BYD India has introduced its ‘Celebrate Your Dreams with BYD’ campaign, offering special benefits on selected electric vehicles from August 2026. With more than 17 million New Energy Vehicles sold globally and over 15,000 customers in India,…

India on e-wheels: How electricity began to enter country’s road transport energy mix

Ever wondered just how important the energy transition is for the transport sector? We have heard the new battery electric vehicle registration numbers and the rising electrification percentages, and it is indeed a success story. But a 35 per cent…