Global EV Sales up 35% in October, Propelled by China
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increased 35% in October compared to the same month in 2023, driven by a 54% hike in sales in China, according to market research firm Rho Motion. However, it was a…
Bajaj Finance secures $400 million Loan from IFC to Boost Electric Vehicle Sales
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Bajaj Finance to provide a $400 million loan to the company in order to support women-owned microenterprises and women micro-borrowers, as well as to increase access to climate finance for electric vehicles…
Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Surge To 1.39 Lakh Units In October As Festive Season Fuels 85 Per Cent Growth
The festive season brought a surge in demand for electric two-wheelers, with retail sales reaching 139,031 units in October 2024. This marks an 85 per cent year-on-year growth compared to the previous year’s 75,164 units, as the 32-day festivities across…
Global EV sales up 30.5% in September as China shines, Europe recovers
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5 per cent in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed growth, market research firm Rho Motion said on Tuesday. Gains…
AUTO i CARE Boosts EV Ecosystem with New After-Sales and Roadside Assistance Solutions
AUTO i CARE, a leading player in the Indian roadside assistance industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its after-sales and roadside assistance services to include electric vehicle (EV) two-wheelers from all brands and manufacturers across India. This strategic…
Sales of Electric 2-wheelers in India Slump 18% in August
After July 2024’s 107,000-plus retail sales of electric two-wheelers, up 97% YoY, August didn’t really turn out to be an august or impressive month for EV manufacturers, given the high expectations the sector has set for itself. At 88,451 units,…
Ikea Reaches 100% EV Deliveries in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune
Swedish furniture and homeware retailer Ikea said it has achieved 100% electric vehicle (EV) – powered deliveries of goods to consumers across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, according to a company press release on Tuesday. Its Mumbai operations will soon join…
Electric Vehicles, Hybrids form 50% of China’s Vehicle Sales
Half of all vehicles sold in China in July were either new pure electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrids, industry data showed, a milestone that underscores how far the world’s biggest auto market has leapt ahead of Western counterparts in…
EV Sales in India Jump 53% in July to 179,000 Units, EMPS revs up 2- and 3-wheeler Demand
India’s electric vehicle industry has had a good July 2024 on the retail sales front. At 178,948 units, the year-on-year increase was a strong 53%, with an additional 62,328 EVs being sold (July 2023: 116,620 units) or 5,772 EVs being…
Despite poor infra, electric vehicle sales on the rise
Poor infrastructure for electric vehicles (EV) in the city has failed to dampen the spirit of buyers. Since the implementation of the EV Policy in September 2022, as many as 3,281 electric two-wheelers and 1,785 four-wheelers have been registered in…
