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Upcoming Jaguar four door GT spied again. Here s what to expect 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.
India-bound Kia Carens EV spied again, gets new design alloy wheels and ADAS 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 Sierra EV undergoing road tests. Everything to expect from this much-awaited electric SUV 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 S1 Gen 3 electric scooter deliveries begin 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 Chetak electric scooter likely to get an affordable variant. Everything you should know about it 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.
BMW iX3 leads Neue Klasse lineup as the carmaker plan 40 new launches by 2027 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 MoveOS 5 Beta sign-up commence. Check out new features 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 announces price reduction on the Ferrato range of 2-wheelers 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.
Thinking of Mahindra XEV 9e or BE 6? Now, you can opt to not have mandatory charger 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 Enyaq EV goes into production, could launch in India in… 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.
Watch: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara goes through crash test Maruti Suzuki India Limited is all-set to launch the e Vitara in the Indian market soon. The brand has released a video in which the e Vitara can be seen going through a crash test. However, the crash test was done internally so we do not know what the safety rating of the e Vitara is. We expected that the e Vitara would score a good safety rating considering that the model will also go on sale in the European market.
New BMW iX3 to get 800V Neue Klasse Gen6 eDrive EV tech, promises over 804 km range and 30% faster charging BMW is working on the Neue Klasse Gen6 eDrive EV technology, which will debut in the iX3. The electric car s 800-volt system is expected to promise more than 804-kilometre range on a full charge. Also, it promises 30 per cent faster charging for the battery pack. Interestingly, besides BMW, the other car brands of the group, Mini and Rolls-Royce will also get the same system. However, it is not clear which models of these two latter brands will get the system.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara teased ahead of launch: Range and features revealed. Check details The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is the first electric vehicle from the stables of the country’s largest four wheeler maker. The company showcased its first EV for the Indian shores during the Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo 2025, while the e Vitara was unveiled earlier in November 2024 in Italy. While Maruti Suzuki had revealed few of the details of the model, now the company revealed the range and tech that the EV will get.
Decoding the e-axle motor technology on the BNC Perfetto electric scooter Coimbatore-based BNC Motors recently announced the launch of its new Perfetto electric scooter. The company, five years young in the electric mobility segment, is aiming to capture the personal electric scooter market with its latest offering. The BNC Perfetto promises quintessential scooter styling, dollops of practicality, and a reliable powertrain sourced from partner Musashi. We recently caught up with Naoya Nishimura, CEO - Musashi India and Africa Region, and Anirudh Ravi Narayanan, CEO - BNC, to understand more about the partnership and the e-axle technology powering the new Perfetto.
AI-driven Volvo ES90 debuts on March 5. Here s what to expect from the EV sedan Volvo has teased its upcoming ES90 sedan in the international market. The Volvo ES90 will make its debut on March 5 integrating advanced core computing and AI-driven safety features. The new all-electric sedan, built on the SPA2 architecture, is designed to evolve through software updates enhancing performance and safety over time.
India-bound BYD Atto 3 facelift revealed globally with revised styling, more safety Chinese automaker BYD has revealed the updated Atto 3 electric SUV for 2025. The company has revealed the BYD Atto 3 facelift for the Chinese market, which includes revised styling, enhanced safety features, and other updates. The carmaker has been promptly updating the Atto 3 since it first arrived in 2022, and the latest model brings a nip-and-tuck update for the new model year.
Kia EV6 recalled again for faulty charging control unit, to get a software update Kia India has announced a voluntary recall for the EV6 luxury electric SUV. The voluntary recall involves 1,380 units of the Kia EV6, which were manufactured between March 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023. The company said that the recall was due to a potential issue in the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), which may affect the performance of the 12-volt auxiliary battery on the vehicle.
Mahindra BE 6 vs Mahindra XEV 9e: Which ₹22 lakh EV suits you best? The Indian vehicle maker, Mahindra and Mahindra took the next step in its electrification journey with the introduction of two new electric vehicles - Mahindra BE 6 and the Mahindra XEV 9e. Both the electric SUVs were launched in November 2024 with a starting price of ₹18.90 lakh, ex-showroom and ₹21.90 lakh.
Kia Concept EV2, Kia PV5 and Kia EV4 teased by manufacturer, to be unveiled at Kia EV Day Kia Corporation is all set to host its 2025 Kia EV Day on February 27th at the esteemed Tarraco Arena located in Tarragona, Spain. This remarkable event builds upon the success of the inaugural Kia EV Day held in Korea in 2023. It will serve as a prominent platform for showcasing the brand s most advanced electric models, innovative concepts and cutting-edge technologies aimed at reinforcing Kia s position as a leader in the global electric vehicle (EV) market particularly in the realm of sustainable mobility.
BYD Sealion 7 reaches dealerships, launch imminent BYD Sealion 7 was one of the key attractions at the Chinese carmaker s pavilion at the Auto Expo 2025 of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The electric car is going to be the fourth model from BYD in India when it is launched in a few weeks. Ahead of that, bookings for the EV have also commenced last month. The automaker is accepting bookings for the Sealion 7 at ₹70,000. Now, the BYD Sealion 7 has started reaching dealerships ahead of its scheduled delivery commencement in March 2025.
