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Evera Cabs has raised $4 million from Mufin Green Finance to expand its electric vehicle fleet. The company continues to offer reliable EV taxi services at Delhi Airport with a no-surge pricing and no-cancellation policy.

OPG Mobility has slashed prices for most electric scooters under its Ferrato brand, making EVs more affordable and accessible. This move supports the 'Make in India' initiative while enhancing the company's production capacity and battery technology.

JK Tyre & Industries has launched its rural expansion initiative with the first 'JK Tyre Steel Wheels' center in Farrukhnagar, Haryana, aiming to serve towns with populations under one lakh.

The Karnataka government has revamped its vehicle tax policy, replacing annual taxes with a one-time lifetime tax. Under the new law, EVs priced above ₹25 lakh will now face a 10% tax, ending their previous tax exemption.

Jitendra EV has partnered with Battery Smart to integrate battery-swapping technology, giving users access to 1,400+ swap stations across 40 cities.This collaboration aims to reduce charging downtime and accelerate EV adoption in India

Under Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0, the government plans to install a charging station every five kilometers and build 13,700 charging points by 2030. This initiative aims to accelerate EV adoption and make public transport greener.

Maharashtra government has withdrawn the 6% motor vehicle tax on luxury EVs while increasing the tax on CNG and LPG vehicles by 1%. Meanwhile, India's EV market grew by 20% in 2024,but high prices and limited charging infrastructure remain key challenges.

Under the Indian government's new electric vehicle policy, global automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and others have expressed interest in setting up manufacturing units.

Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India launched eShram portal (eshram.gov.in) on 26th August 2021 for creation of a comprehensive National Database of Unorganised Workers verified and seeded with Aadhaar.

TATA.ev has launched its first 10 high-speed MegaChargers across key highways and cities in India, marking the beginning of its plan to set up 500 such stations.

Magenta Mobility new patent for Plug-and-Play EV Chargers speeds up India's transition to electric mobility. The scalable, user-friendly solution strengthens the company's standing as a significant leader in sustainable transportation.

Montra Electric has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility for electric small commercial vehicles (e-SCV) in Ponneri, Chennai, with an annual capacity of 50,000 units.

PURE EV has signed an MoU with Jio Things Limited to integrate smart digital clusters and 4G telematics into its electric two-wheelers, enhancing connectivity and real-time monitoring.

Kia Corporation has unveiled the PV5, a mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV), at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain. As the first model under Kia’s PBV strategy, the PV5 offers innovative modularization, unmatched flexibility, and cutting-edge EV technology.

BluSmart’s Assure program, which allows partners to lease electric vehicles, surpassed ₹100 crore in book value within a year. With over 25 partners and tenfold monthly financing growth, it is driving India’s EV adoption.