Electric Vehicles: News

05 Dec 2023

Tesla

Ex-Tesla employee turns whistleblower, raises concerns over self-driving tech

Lucasz Krupski, a former Tesla employee, has voiced concerns about the safety of Tesla's self-driving technology, claiming it is not ready for public roads.

04 Dec 2023

Toyota

Toyota unveils Urban SUV concept aimed at European buyers

Toyota has unveiled the Urban SUV concept at the Kenshiki Forum in Brussels, showcasing a compact electric crossover aimed at the European market.

03 Dec 2023

Lexus

Lexus to focus on new-generation EVs for growth in India

Lexus is gearing up to boost its presence in India's luxury car market with a new lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2026.

02 Dec 2023

Tesla

Tesla Cybertruck or Rivian R1T: Which electric pickup is better

Tesla has introduced the highly anticipated Cybertruck pickup in the US market with a starting price tag of $60,990 (roughly Rs. 50.75 lakh).

01 Dec 2023

Kia Motors

2024 Kia EV6 in the works: What to expect

Kia Motors is planning to unveil an updated version of its popular EV6 electric crossover, with a possible debut slated for sometime in mid-2024.

01 Dec 2023

Tesla

Tesla Cybertruck: Design, tech features, towing prowess of pick-up explained

With the launch of the highly anticipated Cybertruck model, EV maker Tesla has entered the popular pick-up truck segment.

01 Dec 2023

Tesla

After several delays, Tesla Cybertruck goes official: Check features

After being delayed for over two years, Tesla has finally taken the wraps off the long-awaited Cybertruck in the US with a starting price tag of $60,990 (roughly Rs. 50.8 lakh).

30 Nov 2023

Renault

Renault 5 EV teaser reveals key design elements and features

French carmaker Renault has provided a sneak peek at the 2024 Renault 5 electric vehicle (EV).

30 Nov 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

EVs to comprise half of sales by 2030: Tata Motors

Tata Motors, a leading EV maker in India, is on track to achieve a record-breaking sales figure of over 80,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in FY2024.

30 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi to phase out fuel-powered bike taxis by 2030

The Delhi government has announced the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023.

US gets its first-ever wireless charging road: How it works

The city of Detroit in the US has unveiled the country's first wireless charging roadway for the general public.

29 Nov 2023

BMW

Performance-focused EV on the horizon for BMW, iM3 moniker trademarked

BMW seems to be working on an electric performance car, possibly named the iM3, as indicated by trademark filings in Europe.

29 Nov 2023

Tesla

Production challenges for Cybertruck are nightmares for Elon Musk's Tesla

Cybertruck is one of the most ambitious models for Tesla. The EV is already encountering production hurdles before it hits the market.

29 Nov 2023

Nissan

Nissan to go green by dropping 60% petrol-powered engines soon

Japanese automotive giant Nissan is gearing up to cut the variety of engines for cars launching in 2028 and beyond.

28 Nov 2023

Lotus

Lotus unveils 450kW EV charger to take on Tesla

Lotus has unveiled a 450kW electric vehicle (EV) charger that can add over 129km of range in just five minutes, giving Tesla's charging tech a run for its money.

28 Nov 2023

Jeep

Jeep Wrangler EV in the works: What to expect

Jeep is gearing up to launch its next-generation Wrangler in 2028, with plans to include battery-electric and range-extender (REx) powertrains.

27 Nov 2023

Electric Cars

2024 Car of the Year shortlist announced, EVs dominate

The 2024 Car of the Year (COTY) finalists have been announced, and electric SUVs are dominating the list.

26 Nov 2023

Hyundai

Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV surpasses 1,000-unit sales milestone in India

Hyundai has achieved a significant milestone as its flagship electric SUV, the IONIQ 5, surpassed 1,000 units sold in India.

25 Nov 2023

Xiaomi

Everything we know about Xiaomi's first-ever electric car

Chinese technology giant Xiaomi is set to enter the automotive market with its first-ever car, the SU7 EV.

24 Nov 2023

Nissan

Nissan invests £1.12bn to build new EV models in UK

Nissan is investing a whopping £1.12 billion in its Sunderland plant in England to create electric versions of its popular Qashqai and Juke models.

23 Nov 2023

Jaguar

Callum Skye electric off-roader, from ex-Jaguar designer, goes official

UK-based design group Callum, spearheaded by former Jaguar design chief Ian Callum, has unveiled its first self-branded vehicle, called the Callum Skye.

23 Nov 2023

Tesla

What to expect from Tesla Cybertruck arriving on November 30

Tesla is set to kick off Cybertruck deliveries on November 30, hosting a special event at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.

23 Nov 2023

Indian Government

ARAI, ICAT officials under probe for mishandling FAME II subsidy

The Indian government has launched an investigation into officials from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) for allegedly granting FAME II subsidies to a total of seven electric vehicle (EV) makers who violated the norms.

22 Nov 2023

Tesla

Tesla, Elon Musk found guilty of promoting faulty Autopilot systems

Reid Scott, a Florida judge, has ruled that there is "reasonable evidence" suggesting Tesla executives, including CEO Elon Musk, were aware of issues with the Autopilot systems but allowed the vehicles to be driven in unsafe conditions.

22 Nov 2023

Electric Bikes

Orxa Mantis vs Ultraviolette F77: Which electric motorcycle is better

Bengaluru-based EV-maker Orxa Energies has launched its first-ever EV, the Mantis, in India with a price tag of Rs. 3.6 lakh (ex-showroom).

21 Nov 2023

Latest Cars

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives with 412km range

Vauxhall has unveiled the Astra Sports Tourer Electric, a wagon variant of its well-liked hatchback counterpart, with a starting price of £39,995 (around Rs. 41.8 lakh).

20 Nov 2023

VinFast

VinFast to arrive in India by second half of 2024

VinFast, a Vietnam-based global automotive company, is gearing up to launch its electric vehicles (EVs) in India, according to Moneycontrol.

19 Nov 2023

MG Motor

Top 5 fast-charging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in India

In recent years, India has witnessed rapid developments in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This has resulted in a surge in the sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on our shores.

18 Nov 2023

Latest Cars

Lucid Gravity or Tesla Model X: Which is better

Lucid Motors has taken the wraps off the all-new Gravity EV for the US market. The automaker is planning for a sub-$80,000 (roughly Rs. 66.6 lakh) price tag for its first-ever e-SUV model.

17 Nov 2023

Porsche

Porsche is expanding manufacturing capabilities for upcoming Cayman, Boxster EVs

Porsche is gearing up to introduce electric successors for the 718 Boxster and Cayman by 2025. The production of the upcoming EVs is set to occur alongside their petrol-powered counterparts.

17 Nov 2023

Kia Motors

Kia EV3 SUV, EV4 sedan make public debut: Check highlights

At the ongoing LA Auto Show, Kia Motors has officially introduced the EV3 compact SUV and EV4 sedan concepts.

15 Nov 2023

Electric Cars

HiPhi A goes official as a tri-motor electric hypercar

China's luxury electric vehicle manufacturer HiPhi has unveiled the HiPhi A, a formidable four-door, four-seat hypercar set to debut in 2025.

15 Nov 2023

Xiaomi

Xiaomi-branded EVs to enter production in China soon

Beijing-based automaker BAIC Group's subsidiary has submitted an application for the production of two Xiaomi-branded electric vehicles (EVs), as stated on China's industry ministry website.

14 Nov 2023

China

Global EV sales remain strong, China sees record monthly demand

Electric vehicle (EV) sales remain robust worldwide, with China experiencing record-setting monthly sales in October despite the end of subsidies, according to market research company Rho Motion.

14 Nov 2023

Peugeot

Electric Vauxhall Grandland SUV launching in 2024: What to expect

UK-based Vauxhall Motors plans to revamp its Grandland model into an electric SUV by 2024, boasting a range exceeding 644km and a speedy four-wheel-drive variant.

14 Nov 2023

Auto

Lucid Motors's electric pickup truck spotted in clay model form

A sighting of a clay model resembling an electric pickup truck from Lucid Motors, has ignited discussions about the possibility of the start-up venturing into the pickup market.

13 Nov 2023

Hyundai

Hyundai's upcoming $1.5bn EV plant will produce 200,000 cars annually

Hyundai has kicked off the construction of a specialized electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea, investing $1.52 billion in the project.

13 Nov 2023

Tesla

India considers lowering EV import tariffs to attract Tesla

The Indian government is contemplating Tesla's proposal to reduce import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to 15%, potentially accelerating its entry into the nation, the Financial Times has reported.

11 Nov 2023

Ford

Ford Supervan 4.2 EV sets new record at Pikes Peak

Ford has broken the Pikes Peak Hill Climb record in the Open Class category with its monster electric MPV, the Supervan 4.2.

11 Nov 2023

Mahindra

Mahindra XUV400 EV set for subtle interior revamp soon

Mahindra is reportedly set to revamp the interior of its first all-electric model, the XUV400.