JSW MG Motor prices electric SUV Windsor at a game-changing Rs 9.9 lakh and with lifetime battery warranty

JSW MG Motor has made a significant stride in the electric vehicle (EV) market with the introduction of their new electric crossover SUV, the Windsor, by keeping it at a game-changing price and giving with it a lifetime battery warranty.

Priced attractively at approximately Rs 9.99 lakh (Rs 999,000) (ex-showroom), the Windsor is set to make electric vehicles more accessible to a broader audience.

Maruti Suzuki to introduce comprehensive support system with first EV launch

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) in January 2025, and the company is not just focusing on the vehicle itself but plans to create a complete customer support system.

This support system will take care of three major concerns of EV owners — range anxiety, charging infrastructure and resale value.

Why GST on hybrid vehicles is higher in India compared to EVs

In India, the goods and services tax (GST) rates for hybrid vehicles are higher compared to electric vehicles (EVs) and here is why it is so.

This policy reflects the government’s strategy to promote greener technology and reduce pollution. The rate of GST for EVs is 5 per cent and it is 28 per cent for hybrid vehicles. 

Let us explore the logic behind this decision and its broader implications.