With the automotive universe on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, Amaan believes that the present is the most exciting of times for a motoring enthusiast. Having spent nearly a decade covering the auto sector for several leading publications including BBC TopGear and Firstpost, he is now deeply invested into the electric vehicle space, as the learnings to be made are immense. Amaan also enjoys sport nearly as much as he enjoys cars, bikes, and hopes to be at the Isle of Man TT someday.
Having commenced pilot testing in the Delhi-NCR region, Gogoro has now entered into an ‘Ultra Mega Project’ agreement with the Maharashtra government.
As part of a ‘strategic supply agreement’, the British supercar marque will source key components for its electric vehicles from the California-based start-up.
Caught on test in Poland, the production version of the EVX has a twin-screen layout on the inside; expected to have a range of over 500 km.
The made-in-India Harley-Davidson X440 will be unveiled in full on July 3, and is expected to go on sale in the following weeks.
Following a ‘fantastic’ meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Musk said it is ‘quite likely’ the company will make a ‘significant investment’ in India.
The EV start-up is also contemplating a long-range variant with a third battery pack for its flagship One e-scooter.
The Invicto – based on the Toyota Innova Hycross – will almost certainly be the most expensive Maruti Suzuki passenger vehicle till date.
The Aera’s launch price accounted for a FAME-II subsidy of Rs 60,000, which has now been slashed, but Matter is extending the introductory offer to all 40,000 orders it has received so far.
Having taken well over a year and a half to put its maiden electric scooter into production, the EV start-up only delivered a handful of scooters in Bengaluru on June 6.
Set to become the flagship model in Maruti Suzuki’s passenger vehicle portfolio, the new MPV will be manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Bidadi, Karnataka.
The smallest Volvo SUV till date, the EX30 will be offered with two battery pack options; India launch likely in 2024.
Electric two-wheeler start-up Tork Motors has announced a price increase following the reduction in FAME-II subsidies.
The first compact SUV to wear the Honda badge in India, the Elevate will be offered in petrol and strong hybrid forms.
At present, the Bajaj Chetak is available in the ‘Premium’ variant, but now qualifies for a substantially lower incentive under the FAME-II scheme.
Bookings for the more affordable Ather 450S will open in July; prices will start at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Along with a hike for its flagship model, Greaves Electric Mobility has also increased prices of the Zeal EX and Magnus EX e-scooters.
Along with an increase in prices necessitated by FAME-II subsidy reduction, Ather is now bundling a 700-watt charger as standard with its 450X e-scooter.
At present, TVS produces two variants of the iQube electric scooter – the standard iQube and the iQube S.
Inspired by the original 500, the new Fiat Topolino is expected to carry over the Citroen Ami’s battery and powertrain.
With FAME-II subsidy for electric two-wheelers now capped at 15 per cent of a vehicle’s ex-factory cost, India’s best-selling electric scooter has witnessed a 30 per cent increase in price.
