Cars and Bikes
TVS plans an EV offensive, aims to launch multiple electric two-wheelers over next few months TVS Motor Company aims to expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio over the next one year with an aim to cater to different consumer segments. The homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer has planned to launch a series of electric two-wheelers over the next 12 months at different price points, claimed a PTI report.
Tesla plans to invest up to $2 billion in India but on a condition. Claims report Elon Musk s Tesla Inc is planning to set up a manufacturing factory in India to produce electric cars in the country. The auto company is reportedly mulling the idea of setting up the plant in India with an investment of $2 billion. However, the auto company has proposed a condition for setting up its local manufacturing plant in India. Reuters has reported that Tesla has given a condition that it will invest in the local production facility only if the Indian government approves a concessional duty of 15 per cent on imported vehicles in the first two years.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV sales cross 1,000 units in India Launched at the 2023 Auto Expo in January this year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV arrived amidst much fanfare and over 1,000 units have been sold so far. Tarun Garg, COO - Hyundai Motor India recently confirmed the development, while announcing its new Smart Care Clinic customer connect program. The company hit the new sales milestone about five months after it clocked 500 retail sales of the flagship electric offering. Priced at ₹45.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Ioniq 5 EV is locally assembled in the country.
Mahindra Racing signs Kush Maini as reserve driver for Formula E Season 10 Mahindra Racing announced that it has signed Indian racer Kush Maini as a Reserve Driver for the upcoming season of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Having built his career in single-seater racing, this will be Maini’s first time behind an electric race car and the experience should help the budding racer hone his skills on the track.
Actor Rohit Roy brings home the Ultraviolette F77 Space Edition worth ₹5.60 lakh Actor and avid biker, Rohit Roy has brought a new set of wheels and it’s quite the surprise with the motorcycle being the high-performance Ultraviolette F77 Space Edition. The limited edition version of the electric superbike was introduced earlier this year priced at ₹5.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and production is restricted to only 10 units.
EICMA 2023: Hero rides Vida electric brand into Europe with V1 e-scooter, ICE models to follow Hero MotoCorp has announced the foray of its electric two-wheeler brand Vida into the European market at the EICMA 2023 motorcycle show. The company will introduce the Vida electric brand in Europe starting with Spain and France, while also commencing operations in the UK. Hero will commence sales of the Vida V1 Pro electric scooter by mid-2024, joined by the new V1 Coupe single-seater variant, specifically designed for the European market.
Property developers add residential chargers to keep up with soaring EV sales Sales of electric vehicles accounted for just 2.4% of India s total vehicle sales in the first half of this year, however, they witnessed a tremendous growth of 137% at 48,000 units during the same period, as per research firm Canalys. As the country plans to make EVs account for a third of the total vehicle sales by 2030, the public charging stations are not keeping up with the pace.
Watch: This wooden Tesla Cybertruck beats its real counterpart, comes with a Cyberquad too Making vehicle replicas using wood is nothing new. With the advent of social media platforms, videos of such replicas have been surfacing now and then. The latest in the list of a wooden replica of Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck. A Vietnamese builder has built a detailed prototype of the Tesla Cybertruck, which claims to have taken 100 days to be finished from scratch to a complete replica. Also, the man has revealed his wish in the video that he wants to gift the replica to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Odysse offers benefits up to ₹7,500 across its range of electric two-wheelers Odysse Electric Vehicles has announced festive benefits across its range of electric scooters and bikes. The limited-time scheme till Diwali offers a cash discount of ₹5,000 and free accessories worth ₹2,500 across the range. Further festive discounts of up to ₹20,000 on Odysse electric vehicles can be availed on e-commerce platform Flipkart.
EICMA 2023: Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric breaks cover alongside new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield has pulled the wraps of its first-ever electric motorcycle, the Himalayan Electric, at EICMA 2023. The Royal Enfield Himalayan Electric marks a new chapter in the company s future, taking its legacy and motorcycling electric into a new dimension. The company has showcased a working prototype of the Himalayan Electric at EICMA, alongside the new Himalayan 450 that makes its global debut at the premier motorcycle show.
Matter Aera electric motorcycle deliveries to begin Q1 2024, will rival Oben Rorr Ahmedabad-based electric two-wheeler start-up, Matter, has announced that it commence deliveries of its much anticipated Aera electric motorcycle in the first quarter of next year. The Matter Aera was launched earlier this year as India’s first geared electric motorcycle and will also get an in-house developed liquid cooling system for the motor and battery. The company says it is now ready to roll out the Aera from its Ahmedabad manufacturing facility.
First-ever all-electric Ferrari is coming in sooner than you may have been told Did you know that Ferrari has sold more hybrid models this calendar year than non-hybrid versions? And still, the makers of some of the most iconic sportscars in the world has posted record deliveries, shipping out 10,418 units the world over till September, an increase by 524 units. All eyes now are peeled on an all-electric Ferrari that is in the works and expected to be unveiled sooner than previously thought.
Rolls-Royce will only offer all-electric model from early 2030s onwards Rolls-Royce will become an all-electric ultra luxury car brand from the early parts of the next decade. This was confirmed by BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse during a recent interaction with members of the European press.
Ather Energy forays into international market, launches 450X in Nepal Ather Energy has announced that the EV startup has opened its first international retail outlet in Nepal. The homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer aims to expand its retail presence in the neighbouring country. After opening the first outlet in Kathmandu, the startup plans to open its second experience centre in the same city in the next couple of weeks. Initially, Ather will sell its flagship electric scooter 450X in Nepal.
Tesla may build its most-affordable EV in Germany. But will it ever come to India? Tesla is reportedly planning to build its most affordable electric vehicle (EV) ever at its plant in Germany but all eyes would be on if such a model will also be offered in emerging markets like India and Brazil. At present, Tesla is not available in either India or Brazil even though both are strong vehicle markets for global brands.
Amazon, Flipkart offer big Diwali discount on Hero s Vida V1 electric scooter. Check how much you can save One can save big time on buying a new electric scooter this Diwali. Online shopping portals have announced benefits on purchasing Hero MotoCorp s Vida V1 electric scooter through their portals. Amazon and Flipkart, two of India s most popular e-Commerce sites, are offering up to ₹33,500 benefit on the electric scooter from Hero s EV brand this Diwali. The offer is already on and will be applicable till a day before the Diwali festival on November 12. Here is a look what the benefits will include.
Should cruise control on Ola scooters be chargeable? Watch this stunt & decide With the advent of new technologies, automakers are finding new ways of revenue. Ola Electric s CEO has posted a sarcastic post on his X account, which fuelled the speculation that the EV maker is mulling the idea of charging a subscription fee to its electric scooter owners for using the cruise control feature.
Bhavish Aggarwal reveals a new plan for Ola s electric scooters. Check what it is With the advent of new technologies, automakers are finding new ways of revenue. Ola Electric s CEO has posted a sarcastic post on his X account, which fuelled the speculation that the EV maker is mulling the idea of charging a subscription fee to its electric scooter owners for using the cruise control feature.
Ultraviolette teases new electric bike, slated to debut at EICMA 2023 promising 200 kmph speed Ultraviolette Automotive has teased a new electric bike that will be uncovered at the upcoming EICMA 2023, which is set to begin on November 7 in Milan. The upcoming electric bike is claimed to be capable of running at 200 kmph speed. Ultraviolette Automotive has released a teaser video, where the bike is seen reaching a speed of 195 kmph, giving rise to anticipations of a 200 kmph top speed.
First Zen Micro Pod last-mile cargo EVs delivered to customers Manesar-based electric vehicle startup Zen Mobility has commenced deliveries of its Micro Pod EV to customers. The Zen Micro Pod is an electric three-wheeler cargo delivery vehicle designed and developed in India for last-mile deliveries. The company has garnered over 5,000 orders so far for the electric cargo vehicle and aims to hand over the same to customers in the next few weeks.
