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…
Vidyut Launches in-house Used EV Sale and Financing Platform to Boost Convenience for Customers
Vidyut, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in November 2021, has launched an in-house platform for the sale and financing of used electric vehicles (EVs). This new service aims to make EV ownership more convenient and stress-free by managing the complete process…
Volvo’s U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024
Volvo Cars USA reported that in June, its car sales in the U.S. decreased by 28% year-over-year to 9,304. The company explained that the results were impacted by “third-party IT-related disturbances that affected retailers across the industry.” Volvo’s plug-in car…
EV Sales at 842,000 Units in H1 2024 grow 16% but June Numbers Lowest in 12 Months
As per the comprehensive retail sales data on the government of India’s Vahan website, the 842,217 EVs sold in H1 2024 account for 6.69% of the total 12.58 million (1,25,86,934 units) vehicles sold across all segments and petrol, diesel, CNG,…
