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  Ola electric scooter bookings begin. Check price, features and more

  Auto | July 15, 2021 20:49 IST

  Consumers can reserve their Ola Scooter on olaelectric.com by paying a refundable deposit of Rs 499, the company said in a statement.

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  Higher incentives on electric 2-wheelers to reduce price gap with conventional vehicles: ICRA

  India | June 14, 2021 16:47 IST

  The enhanced demand incentives for electric two-wheelers under the FAME-II scheme by the government will significantly reduce the upfront price gap with the internal combustion engine (ICE)-based counterparts and thus drive up demand, according to ratings agency ICRA.

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  Kia's first electric car EV6 makes global debut

  Auto | March 15, 2021 10:59 IST

  Kia Corporation, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, on Monday revealed the design of the EV6, its first dedicated all-electric model built on Hyundai Motor Group's EV platform, ahead of its global unveiling later this month.

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  Delhi govt suspends subsidy on Tata Nexon EV

  Auto | March 02, 2021 13:15 IST

  A show cause notice was issued to Tata Motors by the transport department about a complaint from a user of the Nexon EV claiming it did not meet the promised range on full charge.

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  Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Switch Delhi' campaign to promote electric vehicles

  India | February 04, 2021 14:10 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal said tht the Delhi government's electric vehicle policy is considered one of the best in the world and it's high time now to implement it with commitment.

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  Budget 2021: Toyota seeks simplification of laws, policy support for electric vehicles

  Business | January 25, 2021 21:05 IST

  Spelling out its Budget wish-list on Monday, the automaker also sought policy measures to support production of electric and hybrid vehicles (xEVs) in the country.

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  MG Motor India sets up superfast EV charging station in Mangaluru

  Auto | January 14, 2021 17:19 IST

  MG Motor India said on Thursday it has set up a 60-kilowatt superfast public electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Mangaluru in collaboration with Tata Power, which takes the total number of such charging stations to 15 across 10 cities.

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  Is swappable batteries future solution for e-vehicles? Microsoft Azure and SUN Mobility have a plan

  Auto | December 16, 2020 16:26 IST

  Microsoft on Tuesday said that electric vehicles solutions firm SUN Mobility is using its Azure Cloud as well as other solutions in developing Cloud-connected swappable batteries to put the country on the road to the future.

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  Over 3,000 electric vehicles get registered in Delhi

  India | October 29, 2020 14:44 IST

  Over 3,000 electric vehicles have been registered in the national capital since the launch of the Delhi government's new electric vehicle policy. The move is aimed at controlling pollution, and that is bearing results now.

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  Delhi govt exempts electric vehicles from registration fee

  India | October 16, 2020 12:38 IST

  The Delhi government on Friday exempted electric vehicles from registration fee. Earlier on October 11, electric vehicles were also exempted from road tax, following orders by the Delhi government.

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  Delhi govt exempts road tax on electric vehicles

  India | October 12, 2020 18:06 IST

  The Delhi government under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced exempting of road tax on battery operated vehicles fulfilling what was promised as per the Delhi's Electric Vehicle Policy 2020.

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  Centre mulls installing EV charging kiosks at around 69,000 petrol pumps in country

  Business | September 06, 2020 12:51 IST

  In a review meeting on EV charging infrastructure, Power Minister R K Singh suggested oil ministry top officials that "they may issue an order for their oil marketing companies (OMCs) under their administrative control for setting up charging kiosks at all COCO petrol pumps", a source said.

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  Govt-owned EESL switch to electric vehicles, orders 250 Tata Nexon EVs, Hyundai Kona electric

  Auto | September 04, 2020 17:03 IST

  Government owned Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is switching to electric vehicles making a sustainable move and has placed an order for 250 electric vehicles from Tata and Hyundai. EESL has said it has placed an order for 150 Nexon Electric with Tata and 100 Kona Electric with Hyundai Motor India.

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  Flipkart to convert entire fleet to electric vehicles by 2030: All you need to know

  Business | August 25, 2020 17:37 IST

  Moving towards a sustainable future and adopting eco-friendly practices, Flipkart has said it will transform its entire fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) within the decade — by 2030 — joining the non-profit Climate Groups global electric mobility initiative, EV100.

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  Auto Expo 2020: Top 5 electric vehicles that you can buy in 2020

  Auto | February 08, 2020 13:27 IST

  Electric Vehicles and EV infrastructure have been a big talking point in this year's Auto Expo. From Indian carmakers like Tata Motors to global giants like KIA motors, several brands exhibited their latest entries into the EV mainframe. A range of Electric Vehicles were on display at the Auto Expo 2020. Here are the top 5 EVs that you should not miss going forward.

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  Tata Power to set up 50 charging stations for electric vehicles in NCR

  Business | February 04, 2020 21:11 IST

  Tata Power has joined hands with EV cab operator Prakriti E-Mobility to set up 50 art charging stations for electric vehicles in a phased manner. Last month, three Tata Group companies had unveiled a mega plan for the electric mobility space along with group company Tata Motors.

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  What's for Electric Vehicles segment in Budget 2020

  Business | February 01, 2020 17:54 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her second union budget with an aim to revive the economy and speed up growth amid global slowdown. Here's a quick guide as to what Budget has brought for the Electric Vehicles makers and consumers.

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  Fuel subsidies 3 times higher than e-vehicle budget: Report

  Business | July 25, 2019 13:08 IST

  India's subsidies to petrol and diesel between October 2018 and June 2019 amounted to almost three times the three-year government budget for electric vehicle (EV) support, a new study revealed on Thursday.

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  GST Council to decide on tax cut on Electric Vehicles this week

  India | July 21, 2019 17:06 IST

  The 36th meeting of the Council, which will happen through video conferencing, is also likely to decide the valuation of goods and services in solar power generating systems and wind turbine projects for the purposes of levying GST.

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  Budget 2019: Government to provide additional incentives for electric vehicles

  Technology | July 05, 2019 15:07 IST

  With Budget 2019, the government announces new tax benefits to make Electric Vehicles and e-vehicles purchase easier for buyers, by lowering the GST rate on electric vehicles from existing 12 per cent to 5 per cent.