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ZELIO E Mobility has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Bank to offer up to 100% financing and flexible EMI options on its electric scooters, making EV ownership more accessible.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized that falling lithium battery prices will make EVs more affordable, reducing fuel imports and pollution.

Replus, a subsidiary of LNJ Bhilwara Group, is set to expand its battery manufacturing capacity from 1GWh to 6GWh, integrating automation and advanced technologies.

Uno Minda has appointed Ravi Mehra as its new Managing Director as part of a major leadership restructuring. The company has also separated the roles of Chairman and MD, with Nirmal Kumar Minda transitioning to Executive Chairman, alongside four new Board

BHU scientists have developed a sodium-sulfur battery that can provide a range of up to 1300 kilometers for electric vehicles. This battery will be 35% cheaper than existing sodium and lithium-ion batteries and will help address charging issues.

Nissan has unveiled its latest electric vehicle line-up, including the next-gen Leaf and all-new Micra,set to launch in Europe this year. While these EVs won’t come to India, Nissan plans to introduce a new MPV and SUV by 2026.

Refex Green Mobility has withdrawn its proposal to acquire 2,997 EVs from Gensol Engineering due to evolving commitments. Meanwhile, Gensol's shares have plummeted amid financial concerns and allegations of falsified debt servicing documents.

TATA.ev, in partnership with Allied Motors, has launched its EV portfolio in Mauritius, introducing Tiago.ev, Punch.ev, and Nexon.ev. This marks TATA.ev's first expansion beyond the SAARC region, supporting Mauritius' transition to sustainable mobility.

Rajasthan government will launch an EV subsidy portal next month, allowing vehicle owners to apply for financial benefits. The initiative includes state GST reimbursement and grants for EV buyers, benefiting around 1.6 lakh owners.

Numeros Motors has launched its multipurpose e-scooter, Diplos Max, in Pune at ₹1,13,399 (ex-showroom, Pune), expanding into the personal mobility segment.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is confident that Indian EV manufacturers can compete with Tesla, emphasizing their strength in design, quality, and technology.

Chinese EV giant BYD is planning to invest ₹85,000 crore ($10 billion) in Hyderabad to set up a 500-acre manufacturing facility with a capacity to produce 6 lakh EVs and 20 GWh batteries by 2032.

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.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast will begin operations at its Tamil Nadu plant within 3-4 months, starting with VF7 and VF6 electric SUVs for the Indian market.

The Indian government has removed import duties on raw materials used in EV battery and mobile phone manufacturing to boost domestic production and reduce costs.