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Yamaha Aerox E Launched in India at ₹2.82 Lakh — Its First Electric Scooter Duo Is Complete

The electric Aerox gets dual removable 3 kWh batteries, 117 km range and a 95 km/h-plus top speed — but premium pricing puts it against the TVS X

Yamaha has launched the Aerox E in India at ₹2.82 lakh (ex-showroom) — the electric version of its Aerox 155 maxi-scooter and its new flagship EV. It packs two removable 1.5 kWh batteries (3 kWh total), a ~13 bhp motor with 48 Nm, a claimed 117 km range and three ride modes plus Boost. Sales start in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. Here's the full spec, price context and how it stacks up.

5 minJul 9, 2026

45% of Indian Homes Need Electrical Upgrades for Safe EV Charging: Kazam–AEEE Report

Home charging already supplies 80–90% of India's daily EV energy, but only about 55% of prospective buyers can plug in at home today

A new report by Kazam and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy, built on 80,000+ real residential charger installations, finds home charging supplies 80–90% of India's daily EV energy — yet nearly 45% of homes need wiring, earthing or load upgrades before they can charge safely. Only ~55% of prospective buyers have feasible home-charging access, and in Delhi just 2% of EV owners have a dedicated EV meter. What the findings mean for buyers and housing societies.

5 minJul 9, 2026

Petrol to Electric Car Conversion in India (2026): Cost, Legality & Is It Worth It?

ARAI-approved kits, RTO rules, real conversion costs and the honest maths against buying an EV

Can you convert a petrol car to electric in India? A 2026 guide to EV conversion kits — what ARAI-approved retrofitting really costs, the RTO re-registration process, the rule that lets old Delhi diesels stay on the road, and when converting beats simply buying an EV.

9 minJul 9, 2026

India's e-Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 1 Million in 2026 — Six Months Faster Than Ever

10,05,279 e-scooters and bikes sold between January 1 and July 6, up 54% — with TVS, Bajaj and Ather holding two-thirds of the market

India's electric two-wheeler market has crossed 10 lakh (1 million) sales in 2026 — 10,05,279 units between January 1 and July 6, per Vahan data, or about 5,375 every day. That's 54% growth over the same period last year. TVS leads with a 26% share, Bajaj holds 22% and Ather 17%, while the top 10 brands control 93% of the market. The industry is now racing towards its first-ever 2-million-unit year. Here's the full scorecard.

5 minJul 8, 2026

EV Battery Warranty in India (2026): Lifetime Cover, What's Included & What Voids It

8-year norms, the new 'lifetime' warranties from Tata, Mahindra & MG, the 70% rule and the fine print that decides your claim

What does an EV battery warranty in India actually cover? The 2026 guide — the standard 8-year/1,60,000 km cover, how Tata, Mahindra and MG's 'lifetime' battery warranties really work, the 70% state-of-health rule, scooter warranties from Ola and Ather, and the fine print that can void your claim.

9 minJul 8, 2026

Best EV Charging Apps in India (2026): Find, Book & Pay for a Charge

Tata Power EZ Charge, Statiq, ChargeZone, Jio-bp Pulse and the aggregators — which apps to install and why

Which are the best EV charging apps in India in 2026? A practical guide to Tata Power EZ Charge, Statiq, ChargeZone, Jio-bp Pulse, Ather Grid and aggregators like ElectricPe — what each does best and which to keep on your phone.

8 minJul 7, 2026

Tata EV Discounts Extended Into July 2026: Up to ₹3.35 Lakh Off

Curvv EV leads with up to ₹3.35 lakh in benefits; Harrier EV gets up to ₹2.75 lakh — even after the July 1 price hike

Tata Motors has carried its big EV offers into July 2026: up to ₹3.35 lakh off the pre-SeriesX Curvv EV, up to ₹2.75 lakh on the Harrier EV, ₹1.45 lakh on the pre-facelift Punch and Tiago EVs and ₹50,000 on the Nexon EV. Here's the model-by-model July breakdown and what to check before you buy.

5 minJul 7, 2026

Revolt RVX Launched at ₹1.30 Lakh — 160 km Range, Removable Battery, ₹94,990 in Delhi

A new mid-drive motor with 5.3 kW peak and 230 Nm at the wheel, plus a Delhi EV Policy price of just ₹94,990

Revolt Motors has launched the RVX electric motorcycle at an introductory ₹1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). It debuts a 4 kW mid-drive PMSM motor with 5.3 kW peak, a 3.24 kWh removable NMC battery claiming 160 km IDC range, 0–80% fast charging in 80 minutes and a 90 kph Boost mode. In Delhi, EV-policy incentives cut the effective price to ₹94,990. Here's the full breakdown.

5 minJul 7, 2026

Hyundai Creta Electric Now Starts at ₹10.99 Lakh With BaaS — ₹7 Lakh Off the Sticker

Battery-as-a-Service splits the car from its battery: pay ₹3.90 per km for the pack and the entry price drops by ₹7.04 lakh

Hyundai has introduced Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) on the Creta Electric, cutting the entry price from ₹18.03 lakh to ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) — you buy the car without the battery and pay ₹3.90 per km for the pack instead. With the Creta Electric joining the MG Windsor, Maruti e Vitara and others, battery rental is fast becoming mainstream in India. Here's how the maths works and who should consider it.

5 minJul 7, 2026

Electric Scooter Licence & RTO Rules in India (2026): Who Needs One?

The 250W/25 km/h exemption, registration, green plates, age limits and penalties — explained

Do you need a licence for an electric scooter in India? The 2026 rules explained — which low-speed e-scooters are exempt from licensing, registration and insurance, which ones need the full RTO treatment, the age limits for riders, and the penalties (including Section 199A for minors) if you get it wrong.

9 minJul 6, 2026

Kia Syros EV Debut Confirmed for Late July — Nexon EV Rival Lands This Month

Kia India has issued a July 23–28 'Block Your Date' invite; market launch expected in August with dual battery packs and Level 2 ADAS

Kia India has confirmed the Syros EV's debut, sending out a 'Block Your Date' invitation for an event window of July 23–28, 2026, with the electric SUV expected to be revealed in the last week of the month ahead of an August market launch. It is tipped to use 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery packs shared with the Creta Electric, offer Level 2 ADAS and an expected price of roughly ₹15–20 lakh — taking the fight to the Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV and MG Windsor.

5 minJul 5, 2026

Ola Electric Registrations Nearly Double to 43,719 in Q1 FY2027 — Is the Turnaround Real?

June's 16,144 units were Ola's best month in quarters, but its share of a booming e-scooter market is still just 8.3%

Ola Electric registered 43,719 electric two-wheelers in April–June 2026, nearly double the 22,252 it managed in the March quarter, per Vahan data. June alone brought 16,144 registrations — its strongest month in recent quarters — and the stock rallied on the news. But in a market that grew 75% in June, Ola's share is still only 8.3%, far from its former #1 perch. Here's what the recovery does (and doesn't) mean.

5 minJul 5, 2026

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Yamaha Aerox E Launched in India at ₹2.82 Lakh — Its First Electric Scooter Duo Is Complete

The electric Aerox gets dual removable 3 kWh batteries, 117 km range and a 95 km/h-plus top speed — but premium pricing puts it against the TVS X

5 minJul 9, 2026

45% of Indian Homes Need Electrical Upgrades for Safe EV Charging: Kazam–AEEE Report

Home charging already supplies 80–90% of India's daily EV energy, but only about 55% of prospective buyers can plug in at home today

5 minJul 9, 2026

India's e-Two-Wheeler Sales Cross 1 Million in 2026 — Six Months Faster Than Ever

10,05,279 e-scooters and bikes sold between January 1 and July 6, up 54% — with TVS, Bajaj and Ather holding two-thirds of the market

5 minJul 8, 2026

Tata EV Discounts Extended Into July 2026: Up to ₹3.35 Lakh Off

Curvv EV leads with up to ₹3.35 lakh in benefits; Harrier EV gets up to ₹2.75 lakh — even after the July 1 price hike

5 minJul 7, 2026

Revolt RVX Launched at ₹1.30 Lakh — 160 km Range, Removable Battery, ₹94,990 in Delhi

A new mid-drive motor with 5.3 kW peak and 230 Nm at the wheel, plus a Delhi EV Policy price of just ₹94,990

5 minJul 7, 2026

Hyundai Creta Electric Now Starts at ₹10.99 Lakh With BaaS — ₹7 Lakh Off the Sticker

Battery-as-a-Service splits the car from its battery: pay ₹3.90 per km for the pack and the entry price drops by ₹7.04 lakh

5 minJul 7, 2026

Kia Syros EV Debut Confirmed for Late July — Nexon EV Rival Lands This Month

Kia India has issued a July 23–28 'Block Your Date' invite; market launch expected in August with dual battery packs and Level 2 ADAS

5 minJul 5, 2026

Ola Electric Registrations Nearly Double to 43,719 in Q1 FY2027 — Is the Turnaround Real?

June's 16,144 units were Ola's best month in quarters, but its share of a booming e-scooter market is still just 8.3%

5 minJul 5, 2026

DERC Order Unblocks PM E-Drive Charging Stations in Delhi: Infra Costs Won't Hit Consumers

Discoms must now bill full upstream infrastructure costs to charge-point operators, with the PM E-Drive subsidy covering the bulk — clearing a bottleneck flagged in May

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a new order, effective July 1, 2026, directing discoms to include the complete cost of upstream electricity infrastructure — transformers, cables and control systems — in demand notes to charge-point operators for EV charging and battery-swapping stations under the PM E-Drive scheme. The cost is met through the scheme's subsidy rather than general electricity consumers, and Delhi Transco will track every project. Here's why it matters for Delhi's charging build-out.

5 minJul 5, 2026

Hero Vida VX2 Launched at ₹59,490 With BaaS — Hero's Most Affordable e-Scooter Is Here

VX2 Go and VX2 Plus go on sale with removable batteries, up to 142 km range and confirmed ex-showroom prices

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Vida VX2 — its most affordable electric scooter yet — on July 1, 2026. Confirmed prices: VX2 Go at ₹99,490 and VX2 Plus at ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom), or ₹59,490 and ₹64,990 respectively on the Battery-as-a-Service plan. Portable removable batteries and up to 142 km of claimed range take the fight to TVS, Bajaj and Ather.

5 minJul 3, 2026

e-Scooter Sales Hit 1.93 Lakh in June 2026 — Second-Highest Month Ever, Up 75%

TVS leads with 24.3% share, Hero Vida nearly triples, and Ola slides to 8.3% as India's e-2W market posts a record first half

India registered 1,93,495 electric two-wheelers in June 2026 — up 75% year-on-year and 12% over May, the second-highest monthly total ever and just 5,891 units short of the March record. TVS led with 46,999 units, Bajaj followed with 43,234, Ather crossed 31,000 again, Hero Vida nearly tripled, and Ola's share fell to 8.3%. Here's the full June scorecard.

5 minJul 3, 2026

India's Passenger-EV Registrations Jump 89% to 82,737 in Q1 FY2027

Tata extends its lead to 39% share, Mahindra crosses 20,000 in a quarter for the first time, and Maruti & VinFast make their debut on the scoreboard

India registered 82,737 electric passenger vehicles between April and June 2026 — up 89% from 43,710 a year earlier, per Vahan data. Tata Motors more than doubled to 32,283 units and stretched its share to 39%, Mahindra nearly doubled to 20,112, JSW MG grew 22% to 16,502, and first-timers Maruti Suzuki (4,894) and VinFast (3,973) entered the rankings. Here's the full quarterly scorecard.

5 minJul 3, 2026

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Electric Car vs Diesel Car in India (2026): Which Should You Buy?

Running cost, GST, the 10-year diesel rule and real-world fit — honestly compared

Electric car vs diesel car is the big-SUV buyer's real dilemma in India. This 2026 guide compares EVs and diesel cars on upfront price, GST, running cost per km, maintenance, highway range, the 10-year diesel rule and resale — so you can pick the right one.

9 minJun 28, 2026

BYD Yangwang: The Ultra-Luxury EV Brand Explained (2026)

The U7, U9 and U8, the e4 quad-motor platform, and what makes it special

What is BYD Yangwang? A clear 2026 explainer of BYD's ultra-luxury EV marque — the U7 sedan, U9 super-coupe and U8 SUV, the e4 quad-motor platform, tank-turns, and whether it's coming to India.

8 minJun 27, 2026

Best Electric SUV in India 2026: Top Picks by Budget, Range & Value

The best electric SUVs from ₹10 lakh to luxury — ranked buyer-first

Which is the best electric SUV in India? A 2026 buyer-first guide to the top electric SUVs across budgets — Tata Punch EV and Nexon EV, Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Harrier EV and premium picks — compared on range, price, safety and value.

10 minJun 27, 2026

BYD Yangwang in India: Launch, Expected Price & Models (2026)

Is the U8/U9/U7 coming to India — and what it might cost

Will BYD Yangwang launch in India? The 2026 reality — it's not officially confirmed, what was shown at the Bharat Mobility Expo, and the speculative ₹2.5–3.5 crore expected prices doing the rounds.

7 minJun 26, 2026

Longest-Range Electric Cars in India (2026)

The EVs that go furthest on a charge — ARAI vs real-world

Which electric cars have the longest range in India in 2026? Ranked by ARAI/claimed range — from mainstream long-range EVs to flagships — with real-world expectations and prices.

7 minJun 22, 2026

Upcoming Electric Cars in India (2026): Launches to Watch

New EVs confirmed and expected through 2026

Which electric cars are launching in India in 2026? The confirmed and expected new EVs — from mass-market to premium — with likely price, range and timing.

7 minJun 21, 2026

Best Electric Scooters Under ₹1 Lakh in India (2026)

Affordable e-scooters that still go the distance

Looking for an electric scooter under ₹1 lakh in India? The best budget e-scooters in 2026 — compared on price, real range, top speed and everyday value.

7 minJun 20, 2026

Longest-Range Electric Scooters in India (2026)

The e-scooters that go furthest per charge

Which electric scooters have the longest range in India in 2026? Ranked by ARAI/IDC range, with real-world numbers, price and who each one suits.

7 minJun 19, 2026

Best Electric Bikes Under ₹2 Lakh in India (2026)

Commuter and performance e-motorcycles on a budget

The best electric bikes (motorcycles) under ₹2 lakh in India in 2026 — ranked on price, range, power and top speed, from value commuters to quick performers.

7 minJun 18, 2026

Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter in India (2026): Which Should You Buy?

Running cost, price, range, charging and maintenance — honestly compared

Electric scooter vs petrol scooter is the real question for most Indian commuters. This 2026 guide compares the two on upfront price, running cost per km, range, charging vs refuelling, maintenance, subsidies and resale — so you can pick the right one for how you actually ride.

9 minJun 18, 2026

Fastest Electric Bikes in India (2026)

The quickest electric motorcycles you can buy

Which are the fastest electric bikes in India in 2026? Ranked by top speed and power — from the Ultraviolette F77 to the Ola Roadster — with range and price.

7 minJun 17, 2026

Buying a Used Electric Car in India (2026): Checklist, Battery Health & Costs

Battery State of Health, warranty transfer and the red flags to walk away from

Thinking of buying a used electric car in India? A 2026 buyer's guide to second-hand EVs — how to check battery State of Health, transfer the 8-year warranty, spot flood damage, and judge whether a used EV is really a bargain.

9 minJun 17, 2026