Kia’s first e-car in India EV6 price similar to BMW EV!

Kia is testing India’s electric vehicle (EV) market with a premium offering, the EV6, but will this strategy work for a car that could carry a price tag of Rs 60 lakh, which is almost close to BMW’s electric i4?

When Hyundai India had rolled out its electric Kona in 2019, Kia did not drive in its sister car, the Niro EV. But now, it wants to test the EV market in India, perhaps with not the best offering in terms of price.

After i4 smart pricing, will BMW become India’s top luxury EV maker soon?

Premium carmaker BMW has launched a new electric car, the BMW i4, in the country, and its smart pricing could make the German car giant India’s top luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker soon.

The range of the BMW i4 is a whopping 590 km and this could be a game-changer in the luxury EV segment.

If new Ambassador EV is launched, will it sell well?

Hindustan Motors (HM), maker of the once-ubiquitous Ambassador that had gone into oblivion, is planning to recharge itself with an electric vehicle (EV) foray, and maybe soon we will see an Ambassador e-car, but the big question is, will it sell well?

HM has tied up with a European auto company in the electric vehicle space. A pact has been inked and due diligence could take around 2-3 months.

When will Tata Nano EV launch, would it be affordable?

There is buzz that Tata Motors may be planning to launch a Nano electric vehicle (EV), and the first questions that come to mind are when will it launch and would it be affordable, or simply the cheapest e-car?

Considering the failure of the Nano petrol variant, Tata Motors has to not only go for a redesign but will have to price it judiciously for it to gain acceptance among the people.

EV charging concerns | 50% of Brits prefer petrol or diesel cars

It seems concerns regarding charging are paramount among Brits and this one reason has resulted in almost 50 per cent of respondents preferring petrol or diesel cars over electric vehicles (EVs), says a study.

The study conducted on 1,000 Brits by insurance firm NFU Mutual saw that 45 per cent of respondents said they would not swap petrol or diesel cars for EVs in the next 10 years.

CAR REVIEW | Tata Nexon Max a winner compared to Standard variant

The Tata Nexon Standard electric vehicle (EV) is a runaway success in the Indian market where Tata Motors has done a clever balancing act so far as space, pricing and premium features go but the new Max is a clear winner.

Those who have made the Tata Nexon a part of their lives have benefitted tremendously, especially during their long drives, where they have saved substantial costs.

Tesla battle | Why did India lose out to Indonesia?

Irked with India, Elon Musk is exploring other nations in Asia — including Indonesia — for setting up a Tesla factory. 

The high import duties and lack of an ecosystem for electric vehicles (EVs) have prompted Musk to shy away from India despite Union minister Nitin Gadkari assuring all help to Tesla. 

Tips to take care of your electric vehicle

In their bid to minimise the carbon footprint, many nations around the world are slowly adopting electric vehicles (EVs) but people who are flocking to buy e-cars are not fully aware on how to care for an electric car.

In the long term, petrol or diesel cars will be a thing of the past and it will be EVs as well as hybrids all the way. And, this will lead to a cleaner environment.

Ford’s PLI scheme withdrawal | Is poor profit-sharing math responsible?

Ford has withdrawn its application from the Centre’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the auto sector and is the poor profit-sharing math responsible for the American auto giant’s exit?

So, what is this profit math? This is something that shows how much profit a car manufacturer can make for every car it sells in India.

Tata Nexon EV Max versus Tata Nexon Standard EV

Tata Motors has finally launched the new long-range Nexon electric vehicle (EV) Max in India and the first question coming to everyone’s mind is how different is it from the Standard Nexon EV?

Tata hasn’t phased out the older Nexon and is offering it along with the Max, which means a wider choice for its prospective customers.

EV two-wheeler fires | Insurance firms not to raise premiums for now

Lately, we have seen many electric vehicles (EVs), especially two-wheelers, catch fire, but insurance companies have said that they will not be raising premiums for this, at least in the near term. 

For a vehicle owner to get a claim on fire, he or she will need comprehensive insurance cover.

What could Tata Altroz EV price be, if launched?

Tata Altroz electric vehicle (EV) was recently seen on camera moving on the road — and if Tata Motors ultimately decides to launch it — what could the price be compared to the petrol variant, which starts from Rs 8 lakh (Rs 800,000) (diesel car starts from Rs 10 lakh or Rs 1 million)?

There is no information on its launch timeline yet but sources in the auto industry are of the opinion that the EV model of the Altroz could hit the roads in the very near future.

With Rs 4,800 crore into EV parts, Toyota plans big India push

Toyota group firms are planning to line up an investment of Rs 4,800 crore (Rs 48 billion) in Karnataka for local production of powertrain parts and other electric vehicle (EV) components, indicating that the Japanese giant could be planning a big India push. 

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP) will pump in Rs 4,100 crore  (Rs 41 billion) along with another Rs 700 crore (Rs 7 billion) by Toyota Industries Engine India, which implies that Toyota may be eyeing to get into the entire EV ecosystem in India. 

Tata Nexon Max EV may have higher range, price could be over Rs 18 lakh

India’s highest-selling electric vehicle (EV) — the Tata Nexon EV — has got a makeover and is coming with a larger battery of 40kWh, which means a higher range but the price of the new Max variant could be somewhat higher.

In a bid to accommodate the larger battery pack, the Nexon Max EV’s floor plan will be modified, which implies that the boot space will be lesser. Moreover, the motor may be a more powerful one, that is, 136PS.

Honda City Hybrid e:HEV launched, prices start from Rs 19.49 lakh

Honda City Hybrid e:HEV has just been launched in India and carries a price tag of Rs 19.49 lakh (ex showroom).

Being the only pure hybrid model in its segment, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a mileage that is commendable — 26.5 km per litre.