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Tesla s long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a U.S.-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, but the production launch has been delayed, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Tesla has commenced testing the new Model Y on the Indian roads. The electric vehicle was spotted once again while it was driving on a highway. This is the third time that the Model Y has been spotted while it was wearing thick camouflage. Tesla has started hiring in India for multiple operations and it is expected that Tesla is set to launch its inaugural dealership in Mumbai, where it will initially offer fully imported electric vehicles for sale in India.

Audi India has achieved a new milestone with the rollout of over 6,500 charging points across the country for its electric vehicle customers. The company achieved the milestone under Phase II of its ‘Charge My Audi’ initiative. The manufacturer recently added 16 new infrastructure providers, and over 75 per cent of the locations are equipped with DC fast-charging technology.

Mahindra & Mahindra recently commenced deliveries of the BE 6 (formerly BE 6e) and XEV 9e electric SUVs, and the automaker handed over 3,000 vehicles to customers in the last few days. The Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 are witnessing strong demand, and the automaker has confirmed that the waiting period on both models is stretching up to six months in select parts of the country.

Ola Electric has commenced production of the Roadster X electric motorcycle at their FutureFactory. Few dealerships have also started receiving the units, so it is expected that the deliveries might begin soon.

Artificial Intelligence being used for creative work such as creating art has generated an uproar globally as everyone talks about it on social media. Amid all the buzz, a Berlin-based video director uploaded a hyper-realistic advertisement made on the Mini Cooper SE on Instagram.

Kinetic is gearing up to launch the updated version of e-Luna in India in a few months. The automaker has registered the design patent for the upcoming updated version of the electric moped. Kinetic Luna has been one of the popular mopeds in the country, offering last-mile mobility for many riders as well as to the logistics sector. The Kinetic e-Luna comes as a fully electric version of that and the company is now ready to offer an updated model.

The Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo 2025 was filled with electric vehicles. While there were multiple EVs on show during the expo, few of the most engaging ones included the BYD Sealion 7 and the Kia EV6 facelift. While the Sealion 7 was launched earlier in February 2025, the 2025 Kia EV6 was launched recently.

JSW MG Motor India has commenced accepting pre-bookings for the upcoming MG Cyberster electric sportscar. Interested consumers can reserve the EV either through the car manufacturer s new MG Select website or by visiting the MG dealerships. Showcased at the Auto Expo 2025 earlier this year, the MG Cyberster comes as a pure electric roadster, which will be sold through the MG Select premium retail network. It will be sold alongside the MG M9 electric MPV, which was also showcased at the Auto Expo 2025.

It would not be wrong to say that it was the Tata Nexon EV that played a huge role in making electric vehicles popular in the Indian market. With every generation, Tata Motors has improved the Nexon EV, and it is one of the most popular electric vehicles in the Indian market, with the most number of units sold since it was introduced. Last year, the brand added a new version of the Nexon EV that is equipped with a 45 kWh battery pack.

Jaguar is taking a bold new direction, and the first sign of its future EV only serves to prove it. A thoroughly camouflaged test prototype was recently seen being tested, and the pictures from it suggest a bold design unlike anything currently on our roads. Jaguar s new car, due to be launched in 2026, is evidence of Jaguar s entry into ultra-luxury, placing it more alongside Bentley than battling BMW and Mercedes.

The Kia Carens EV was spotted once again, this time in South Korea. The all-electric MPV comes wearing a heavy camouflage, hiding some of the key design elements. However, despite the camouflage, some styling elements of the upcoming Kia EV can be figured out.

Tata Motors is gearing up to launch the much-awaited Sierra SUV in India. The test mule of the upcoming Tata Sierra EV has been spotted doing road tests ahead of nearing launch. Despite wearing heavy camouflage, the prototype has revealed quite a few details to us, giving a fresh perspective.

Ola Electric has announced that they have commenced the deliveries of the S1 Gen 3 electric scooters in the Indian market. At the launch event of the scooters, the brand said that the deliveries would begin in February but it got delayed. The Gen 3 electric scooters were launched on January 31st. A total of eight scooters have been introduced, beginning with the S1 Pro+, followed by the S1 Pro, and then the S1 X and S1 X+. These models will be available with varying battery pack sizes.

Bajaj Auto is working on a new electric scooter, which is likely to come as a more affordable iteration of Chetak. The test mule of the new Bajaj electric scooter has already been spotted testing on public roads, giving us a faint idea of what the new EV would look like despite its heavy camouflage.

The BMW iX3 will be the first production Neue Klasse-based SUV, which willpremiere at the IAA Mobilityshow in Munich in September 2025.Thiselectric-only model willsignal thestart of the automaker smove to its next-gen platform,withitbeinganimportant stepinthe electrificationdrive by BMW.

Ola Electric has announced that they have started accepting registrations for customers who are interested in testing out the MoveOS 5 Beta. The brand revealed this with a post on its social media handles. The beta software is available for Gen 1 and Gen 2 electric scooters. The recently unveiled Gen 3 electric scooters already run on the MoveOS 5. Earlier, Ola Electric had said that the beta testing for the MoveOS 5 would begin from mid-February but it got delayed. As of now, a launch timeline for the stable software has not been unveiled.

OPG Mobility formerly known as Okaya EV has announced a price reduction on the Ferrato range of two-wheelers. Under the Ferrato brand, OPG Mobility sells electric scooters and motorcycles. The brand sells MotoFaast, Faast F3 electric scooters and Disruptor electric motorcycle.

Mahindra and Mahindra have announced that they have decided to make the mandatory charger/installation optional. However, there are certain clauses that the brand has associated. Customers can opt out for mandatory charger if their residence or office lacks provisions for a private charger, if there is already a charger that meets Mahindra s safety standards and for families purchasing two or more Mahindra eSUVs.

Skoda has started assembling the new Enyaq electric SUV at the automaker s key manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic. The Skoda Enyaq comes as the carmaker s second car to adopt the Modern Solid design philosophy, which is incorporated in the Skoda Elroq as well. Interestingly, Skoda Enyaq is expected to launch in India as well. The Czech carmaker under the Volkswagen AG has been gearing up to launch its first electric car in India in September this year. However, Skoda has not confirmed if the upcoming electric car will be the Enyaq.