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  Electric vehicles insurance demand surges 16 times in 3 yrs, Delhi-NCR leads with 18.3% market share

  Business | March 22, 2025 14:04 IST

  Electric vehicles in India: The internal insurance sales data of the company suggest that bookings for the insured two-wheeler EVs accounted for 7-8 per cent of all two-wheeler insurance policies under five years.

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  Tesla begins hiring in India after PM Modi-Musk meeting, announces key job openings

  Business | February 18, 2025 8:29 IST

  Tesla has started hiring in India, listing key job openings in Mumbai and Delhi. This move followed Elon Musk's meeting with PM Modi, signaling Tesla's expansion into the Indian market.

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  'Ola toh Ola hai, Chetak shola hai': Bajaj Auto CEO takes dig at Ola Electric as EV rankings shift

  Business | December 09, 2024 13:34 IST

  Bajaj Auto CEO Rajiv Bajaj took a dig at Ola Electric, calling Chetak EV a ‘shola’ as it becomes India’s best-selling electric scooter. New Chetak model launch set for December 20. Know more about the EV market competition and sales rankings.

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  Anant Ambani and BP CEO launch Jio-bp's 500th EV charging station in Mumbai

  Business | September 26, 2024 23:51 IST

  Anant Ambani and BP CEO Murray Auchincloss inaugurated Jio-bp's 500th EV charging station at the Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center in Mumbai. The rapid expansion positions Jio-bp as a key player in India’s EV adoption, with a focus on fast-charging stations and green mobility.

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  Modi govt approves Rs 10,900 crore PM E-Drive Scheme to boost mobility of EVs: Know its key facets

  Business | September 12, 2024 7:41 IST

  The scheme addresses range anxiety of EV buyers by promoting in a big way the installation of electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS). The scheme also promotes mass mobility by supporting means of public transportation.

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  India's EV import tax reduction policy signals victory for Tesla and global automakers

  Auto | March 15, 2024 20:51 IST

  India's decision to lower import taxes on select electric vehicles (EVs) marked a significant triumph for Tesla, aligning with the company's persistent lobbying efforts in New Delhi.

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  Tata Punch EV launched at Rs 10.99 lakh, deliveries to begin on Januray 22

  Business | January 17, 2024 16:26 IST

  The electric vehicle will come in five variants, Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered, and Empowered+, along with two battery pack options, a 25 kWh version with a claimed range of 315 km and a Long Range version with a 35 kWh battery pack offering an MIDC range of 421 km.

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  Delhi: Battery of two-wheeler explodes while charging in CR Park area, no injuries reported

  Delhi | September 20, 2023 11:48 IST

  Delhi news: A senior police said that a call regarding fire was received at CR Park police station at around 11:47 pm on Tuesday (September 19) after which a police team was dispatched to the spot and the fire department was informed.

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  Tata Motors plans separate sales network for electric vehicles as demand surges

  Auto | September 14, 2023 19:40 IST

  The move aims to provide a distinct and tailored experience to customers opting for environmentally friendly models.

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  Only 0.8 per cent EVs in India registered out of over 34 crore electric vehicles

  Business | July 23, 2023 20:02 IST

  Electric vehicles news: As many as 34,00,08,524 vehicles were registered with the transport ministry till July 14. Out of these only 27,44,019 were registered as electrical vehicles. In other words, electric vehicles are only 0.8 per cent of the total vehicles registered in the country.

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  Why market pundits betting on future of electric vehicles in India? Details inside

  Auto | January 06, 2023 12:45 IST

  Electric vehicles in India are on the fast track to a bright future, thanks to strong government support, increasing demand, and a growing range of EV models. Despite the challenges facing the electric vehicle industry in India, there are endless opportunities for growth and innovation.

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  Which car or bike is Rahul Gandhi's favourite? Congress leader reveals the secret

  India | December 29, 2022 13:28 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared some insights about a Chinese electric scooter, which he termed an "interesting concept" as it can be used as a cycle as well as a mountain bike.

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  Why did Elon Musk advise Joe Biden to buy a Tesla?

  Technology | December 05, 2022 16:33 IST

  In the speech, Biden touted the combined $18 billion investments by Ford and GM to build electric vehicles, while Tesla was not mentioned in Biden's address to the nation. Musk commented that no one was watching Biden when the President did not mention Tesla during his State of the Union speech.

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  Centre working on developing electric highways powered by solar energy | Details inside

  India | September 12, 2022 16:49 IST

  An electric highway generally refers to a road which supplies power to vehicles travelling on it, including through overhead power lines.

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  Automakers maneuvering with different gears to shift towards Electric vehicles

  Business | September 04, 2022 13:07 IST

  In India, it is mainly the battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids which are being rolled out by the leading automakers.

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  Government vigilant about EVs safety, experts on job: MoS Krishan Pal Gurjar

  India | August 04, 2022 12:41 IST

  Electric vehicles: The minister informed that out of 6,656 EVs recalled, Okinawa Autotech recalled 3,215 units, PureEV recalled 2,000 EVs and Ola Electric recalled 1,441 units.

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  DDA nod to proposal on EV charging at petrol pumps, CNG stations at lesser licence fee

  India | August 04, 2022 7:36 IST

  To promote green fuel and fight the menace of air pollution, the authority granted approval to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on already allotted sites of DDA for petrol/diesel pump and CNG stations.

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  Electric vehicle sector witnessing significant employment growth: Report

  Business | July 09, 2022 14:33 IST

  Electric vehicle: The survey 'Latest Employment Trends in EV sector 2022' was conducted among 15,200 employees over 52 companies by city-based CIEL HR services Ltd.

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  Nexon EV bursts in flames: Tata Motors says detailed investigation underway

  India | June 23, 2022 15:07 IST

  The recent fire incidents had prompted the government to form a panel to examine and had warned companies of penalties if they were found to be negligent.

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  EV prices to be on par with cost of petrol vehicles within a year, says Nitin Gadkari

  India | June 17, 2022 16:25 IST

  Union Minister Nitin Gadkari added that the government is also promoting ethanol produced from crop residue instead of petrol and diesel.