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New premium Kinetic electric scooter to launch this year
MG Comet EV Blackstorm Edition launched
Revolt RV BlazeX e-motorcycle debuts
Kia unveils new EV lineup
Electric vehicles production have peaked globally and India is not left out. We are witnessing a massive breakthroughs in the EV market and this week has been no different either. From latest electric two and four wheeler launches to the spy shots of upcoming EVs getting leaked online, the week 9 of 2025 has been quite interesting. Here’s a quick wrap up of the top headlines from the EV industry:
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JSW MG Motor India has added a new variant of its most compact electric car in India. The Comet EV BlackStorm Edition went official this week whose highlight is the all-black Starry Night shade along with red inserts. The Comet EV BlackStorm Edition’s interiors also gets updated with new theme combining the black and red inserts. This special Edition of the Comet EV gets the same underpinnings at the existing models including 41.4bhp RWD electric motor linked with a 17.3 kWh battery. The Comet EV BlackStorm Edition can provide up to 213 km range in a single battery charge. Read More
Revolt Motors have introduced its latest electric motorcycle model in India — the RV BlazeX. The latest offering from the company comes as a affordable daily ride solution with its comfortable seating and modern features. It has a 6-inch digital LCD instrument cluster which displays real-time navigations and supports OTA (over-the-air) updates as well. Backed by a 3.24 kWh battery, the RV BlazeX can reach up to 150 km on a full charge. Read More
New Premium Kinetic Electric Scooter Under Development
Kinetic Green will soon be expanding its profile with the launch of a new electric scooter in India. The upcoming electric scooter which Kinetic is launching in India is the FLX. Arriving as a premium contender in the E2W segment, the Kinetic FLX is expected to compete against the Ather Rizta, Hero Vida, and the Ola S1 Gen 3 e-scooter range. Additionally, Kinetic Green is also working along with Yulu to develop a new battery portable and swappable battery module for the Luna e-Moped. Read More
Toyota is getting ready for a new coupe electric SUV launch. A mystery model is teased sporting sloping roofline, hammerhead LED headlamp design, and rear LED lightbar. The upcoming Toyota EV will be unveiled globally on March 11, 2025 and is said to be based on the bZ3C fastback. Read More
Maruti Suzuki will be launching the eVitara electric SUV this year and have already showcased the final production versions at the EICMA 2024 and the Auto Expo 2025. And now more hype is being created for Maruti’s first EV. A series of snapshots showing the eVitara going through crash tests have gone viral online. However, the leaked images are said to be from an internal crash testing program rather than the external agencies such as BNCAP and GNCAP.
Could be available with multiple battery pack options
Features foldable-bench style rear foldable seats
Kia just got over with its 2025 EV Day event where the South Korean auto giant unveiled its upcoming E4W range. As expected the company has also showcased its smallest electric car — the EV2. Based on Hyundai E-GMP platform, the compact Kia EV’s full will be officially made available to the masses globally in 2026.
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The Kia EV2 concept showcased at the EV Day event sports a bold design despite being the entry-level compact electric car. This EV wears the Kia’s ‘Opposite United’ design which is highlighted by the open lamp claw-like dual headlamp upfront.
It gets a thick plastic cladding on the front bumper and interestingly no door handles and a pillar-less profile. The EV2 concept sits on square-spoke alloy wheels giving it a futuristic appeal. The rear profile of the EV2 Concept houses low-set tail lamps that is familiar to that of the recently launched Syros.
The EV2 Concept gets a modern design take and offers a combined infotainment screen and instrument cluster. The unique LED animation on the dashboard boosts the cabin appeal. There are triangular speaker fitted inside the doors which are also removable as well as portable. The seats of the Kia EV2 are bench style at the front, while at the rear it gets foldable bench-style seats that can also slide back to offer extra leg room.
Kia is said to borrow Hyundai’s E-GMP platform’s 400V version for the EV2. This same architecture is used to drive the Kia EV4 and the Kia EV 3 models. It is speculated to use either a 58.3 or an 81.4 kWh battery pack which will be linked with the front-axle mounted electric motor producing up to 201 hp of peak power. Range figures are yet to be clear, but we can expect over 600 km per charge range with the bigger battery pack version.
e-Vitara yet to go through crash tests from external agencies like Bharat NCAP
Maruti Suzuki is making significant buzz in the EV market for its first e-SUV, the e-Vitara. The final production-spec version of the e-Vitara was unveiled recently at the EICMA 2024 followed by the Bharat Mobility 2025. Maruti started releasing teasers for the e Vitara soon after and is now gearing up for its official India launch. And now the leaked crash test images of the e Vitara leaked online has certainly created more hype. What are the results and how secure and safe e Vitara is for the masses? Let’s find out:
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Well, it’s none of the above. Apparently, the crash test results of the e Vitara doing rounds online are from an internal testing as indicated by the rumor mill. The e Vitara is yet to visit any external agency for safety crash tests and ratings. But certainly, the leaked images of the e Vitara’s crash tests have gone viral on the web attracting audiences attention.
The leaked images shows the e Vitara being put through a series of crash tests including the front, side, and rear collisions. As the tests are apparently conducting internally, no results have been shared officially. It will be difficult to comment yet if the e Vitara emerges out to be one of the most secure four wheelers from Maruti Suzuki achieving a 5 star safety rating.
The e Vitara is amongst the most fully loaded vehicle coming out from Maruti’s mill. It is going to be equipped with advanced range of safety features which we believe will help it bag better safety ratings compared to other Maruti cars. Advanced security features that the e Vitara is bringing to the table will range from Level 2 ADAS suite offering adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking, and rear/side traffic alert, etc. The e Vitara is also expected to feature 360° camera for surveillance, rear parking sensors, seven airbags, TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), and other safety standards.
Toyota is coming up with a new electric four wheeler whose unveiling is set for March 11. A new teaser revealing the silhouette and the debut timeline. The third all-electric car from Toyota will be a coupe-style model and is likely amongst the six EVs that Toyota plans to launch by the end of 2026. Which segment is the new Toyota EV expected to target and is it coming to India as well? Let’s dive into the details below:
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Toyota has released the teasers of its upcoming electric SUV on its social media handles. The image as well the short video shares the glimpse of what looks like a coupe-style electric SUV model. Toyota is yet to reveal the name of its fourth all-electric car but the teaser hints it to be somewhat similar to the bZ3C fastback which was showcased at the Beijing Motor Show last year. And this upcoming model is speculated to be the European variant of the model showcased in China.
In the teaser image, the upcoming Toyota e-SUVs fascia including the extended bonnet and the sloping roofline can be seen. Additionally, the all exclusive Toyota ‘hammerhead’ design is also seen up front, while the rear profile contains a lightbar.
Interestingly, the upcoming Toyota coupe-style electric SUV is said to borrow cabin design and features from the Toyota C-HR hybrid instead of the Urban Crusier EV. The latter is also making its debut this year in the Indian market. That said, the freshly teased electric SUV from Toyota is likely to integrate a big 12.3-inch touch-enabled infotainment screen. It is also expected to feature a panoramic sunroof and JBL sound system in the top trims.
The upcoming Toyota coupe e-SUV is said to be launched with multiple battery size and drivetrain option. Besides the single motor FWD option, it is rumored to be launched with an AWD setup as well. The exact performance metrics is difficult to guess at this point but we expect some details ahead of its March 11 launch.
JSW MG Motor India has launched a new variant of the Comet EV. The latest special edition model is Comet EV Blackstorm which comes with special dark theme for both interiors and exteriors. The Comet EV’s Blackstorm Edition retains the same affordable pricing of Rs. 7.80 lakh. Here’s the breakdown of the updates the Comet EV Blackstorm Edition gets compared to the standard trims.
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MG Comet EV Blackstorm Edition: Exterior, Interior Design Highlights
MG Comet EV Blackstorm Edition comes with new paint scheme which has been introduced with the other Blackstorm models. To recap, MG has also launched the Hector, Astor, and the Gloster SUV’s Blackstorm edition.
The Comet EV’s Blackstorm variant also is painted in the exclusive Starry Night shade along with hints of red across the body including the fog lamps, doors, bumpers, and also the plastic wheel covers. Even the Morris Garages badging on the Comet EV’s Blackstorm edition gets a red paint job.
Interior reworks majorly include the same new black and red inserts. The seats are now black leatherette upholstery featuring red Blackstorm badging inscribed on the headrest. The remaining interiors gets a white-beige color mix. Feature-wise, the cabin gets a large 10.25inch large infotainment display with wireless smartphone compatibility. Additionally, the cabin also features an updated 4-speaker audio system and connected car tech. Keyless ignition, reverse parking camera are some of the extra features the Comet EV Blackstorm Edition offers.
MG Comet EV’s Blackstorm Edition runs on the same RWD electric motor which generates 41.4 bhp peak power and up to 110 Nm torque. Powering it up is the 17.3 kWh battery which will drive this compact EV to a max distance of up to 230 km per charge.
Revolt Motors is making a significant impact in the electric two wheeler industry with the RV e-motorcycle series. A new edition has been added to this collection called the RV Blaze X. The latest offering from Revolt Motors is launched priced under Rs. 1.20 lakh blending both affordability and modern features.
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Revolt RV BlazeX Electric Motorcycle: Key Design Highlights
Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle is a comfortable electric bike sitting on telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers upfront and rear respectively. Its modern design attire gets highlighted by the LED headlamp and tailamp setup. The RV BlazeX e-motorcycle uses CBS (Combi-Braking-System) which offers safe braking and better control.
Extra set of features include a 6-inch digital LCD instrument cluster. This screen has GPS compatibility and supports real-time navigation. The ride stats including the battery level is also displayed on the digital cluster. Additional range of smart features offered by the Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle include Reverse Mode, under-seat charging compartment, three different ride modes, etc.
Revolt has used a 4kW electric motor to power drive the RV BlazeX electric motorcycle. This motor pack is linked with a lithium-ion battery measuring 3.24 kWh in capacity. It’s an IP67 rated battery pack which is claimed to deliver 150 km on a single charge. Revolt Motors further claims the RV BlazeX’s battery can be charged from 0- 80 percent within 80 minutes using the rapid charger. With the standard charger, it will take 3 hours and 30 minutes for the same charging percentage.
Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle is launched at Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex showroom) in India. This electric bike will be available in dual tone shades called and Eclipse Red Black and Sterling Silver Black.
Kinetic Green, the home-grown two wheeler manufacturer is planning an upgrade for its product portfolio in India. After reviving its legendary Luna moped in an all-electric avatar, the company is now planning to add a premium -scooter model to its catalogue. Currently, the brand only caters to the consumers with its low-speed e-scooter models and finally is bringing an option in the premium segment too. Which new Kinetic electric scooter is making its way to the domestic markets and by when it is expected to go official? Let’s dive into the details below:
Premium Kinetic Electric Scooter: India Launch Timeline
Kinetic Green is now working on a high-speed electric scooter which is said to debut soon in the country. The suggested model under development is the FLX which will arrive as the fourth e-scooter from Kinetic in India. Just to recap, there are three other existing Kinetic electric scooter models in India including the e-Luna, E-Zulu electric and the Zing family scooter. The upcoming FLX will be the fourth variant which will be catering to premium category.
The timeline scheduled for the Kinetic FLX India launch is within next eight months. The exact date is yet to be announced. In a statement, Pankaj Sharma, President Kinetic Green two-wheeler business, quoted, “We will launch the FLX in six-eight months. It will be a ground-up Indian product and will compete in the premium commuter segment”. As hinted by the company’s executive, the Kinetic FLX could be a potentially come as a rival to the Hero Vida, Ather Rizta, and the Ola S1 e-scooters.
Kinetic Green launched the e-Luna moped as an affordable commuter and in a strategic move have teamed up with Zomato, Swiggy, and Dominos for last mile commuting solutions. Seperately, the brand is in talks with Yulu where the latter will provide Yulu swappable battery platform for the e-Luna moped.
Asus surely has pioneered all the tech with portable notebooks and laptops and have been designing some of the powerful computing devices for all segments. For every user category be it professionals, gamers, or even students, the company has a dedicated series handling all demanding tasks as directed. A new offering that comes as an all-in-one package for creators and productive masses is the ZenBook S 14 OLED (UX5406S). Priced starting at Rs. 1.34 lakh, the ZenBook S 14 OLED stands out as a Copilot+AI powered laptop topped up with ultra-premium features such as K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED touch display, all-metal ceramic-infused sleek body, latest Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset, and more.
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2. Large and vivid OLED panel with 3K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate
2. Outdoor screen visibility is lower
3. Loud and clear audio output
3. Multi-core performance could have been better
4. Solid battery backup even with extensive usage
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED Design Review: Ultra-Slim, Sturdy
At the first look, you might find the ZenBook S 14 OLED wearing a familiar attire. While it resembles closely to its predecessor, the ZenBook S 13 OLED, it’s Ceraluminum construction (ceramic aluminum) combined with CNC etched silver geometric design on the lid adds to its luxurious appeal. This design stands out in a way that you won’t need additional skins which is the case with usual boring solid laptop lids. Besides, this material isn’t prone to pick up fingerprints or smudges which makes it ideal for extensive daily usage.
And it’s not just the good looks where the ZenBook S 14 OLED’s design stands out. The ultra slim profile of this notebook where the 1.2cm thickness along with just 1.2 kg of weight makes it portable too. Asus has used an all-metal construction for the rest of the ZenBook S 14 OLED which combined with the US MIL-STD 810H certification makes it rugged and durable. This notebook’s hinge is designed to operate smoothly and you wouldn’t find it wobbly at any point. But unlike the S 13 OLED which came with a 180° folding hinge, this one doesn’t lay flat on the table.
Moving on to the ports and keys selection, the ZenBook S14 OLED comes with one HDMI 2.1 port, two USB Type-C port, one USB Type-A port, and one 3.5mm audio jack. All the ports and keys are neatly distributed across the side and rear panel keeping the overall design minimalistic and clean.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED Keyboard And Trackpad User Experience
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED’s keyboard is smooth with the clicks being nimble in operations. While the chiclet keyboard is good to use, an improved key travel would have made it much better. It’s only the slightly lower key cap distance which makes the user experience average. However, we still are impressed how Asus managed to fit this functional keyboard with dedicated Copilot key into an ultra-slim laptop chasis. The keyboard is backlit which allows you to continue with typing in dark light settings.
Coming to the touchpad, the ZenBook S14 OLED integrates a smooth touchpad. It is fast and accurate and also comes with multi-gesture support. You can configure the touchpad settings as well instead of using the default window settings.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED as the name hints packs a 14-inch screen. The OLED panel comes with both touch and non-touch options. Our review unit comes with touchscreen compatibility which is fun to use. The touch response is smooth and accurate. But the use case scenarios might vary considering the overall laptop design is conventional and creative designing could be a task.
That said, the OLED panel supporting 3k resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels is genuinely vibrant. It produces real-life like colors with 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and Pantone Validation. With the 120Hz refresh rate the frame transitions are smooth too and you won’t notice any screen lags while playing graphic-extensive games.
The S 14 OLED’s display comes with 500 nits rated peak brightness which we found to be decent for indoor usage. But the brightness levels might not suffice for outdoor usage and you’ll probably struggle viewing content. Dolby Vision and HDR compatibility refines the overall screen output and you’ll enjoy video streaming online.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED: Performance Handling, Benchmark Scores
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED has the powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset under its hood. And as you would expect with a top-end Asus notebook, it delivers an exceptional performance even if you through some complicated tasks at it. The integrated LPDDR5X RAM of up to 32GB into the SoC allows enhanced multitasking speeds with its improved CPU, NPU, and GPU simultaneous communications. It has the Intel Arc GPU and comes with up to 1TV M.2 NVMe onboard storage. You can easily toggle between the Balanced and Full Performance modes from the Settings which not only will help with the optimized battery usage but also improve the performance as required.
You will find this notebook perform basic tasks quickly with no lags. And it doesn’t disappoint while handling complicated and extensive tasks. While you get the best-in-class experience with basic software usage and web browsing etc., it operates smoothly with heavy apps as well as games. Thankfully, enabling Full Performance mode when the notebook is plugged in to the charger is an option. You can easily install an play some of the best gaming titles and can see this notebook unleash its potential there. At some point you might listen the fan running at top speed to lower down the device thermals. This is only when the usage is heavy and the laptop’s plugged in to a charger.
We also ran some benchmark tests on the ZenBook S 14 OLED to asses its performance metrics. Starting with the PC Mark benchmark test, this ultra-slim notebook logged a total of 6021 points. Remaining breakup of the test results are below:
PC Mark Total Score: 6021 points
Essentials: 8036 points
Productivity- 8786 points
Digital Content Creation: 8118 points
In the CrossMark benchmark test, the ZenBook S 14 OLED logged an overall score of 796 points and performed fairly well in productivity, creativity, and responsiveness measures.
Intel chipset-backed laptops are well known for their performance handling but battery backup has been a slight challenge. Seems like, Asus has cracked the code here and used a larger 72 kWh battery to drive the ZenBook S 14 OLED notebook. With general and basic usage, this laptop lasts easily between 10- 12 hours without the requirement of a second plug-in. But extensive software applications and games can drop down the backup significantly. Asus ships a 65W fast charger with the ZenBook S 14 OLED. This charger quickly refuels the notebook and adds charge from 20- 80 percent in less than an hour. This makes it handy for travel.
Asus has once again set up a new benchmark in the ultra-notebook segment with the ZenBook S 14 OLED. This laptop ticks most the boxes and emerges to be a potent option for the productive and creative masses. It’s new-age processor combined with vibrant display, Copilot AI, and a powerful battery pack which gives it an edge. Besides, you can’t really overlook its ultra-slim design which is also durable and rugged at the same time.
JSW MG Motor India is getting ready for the most exciting EV launch. The company is bringing its most powerful electric four wheeler to the domestic markets — the ZS EV. MG Motor India has given us several glimpse of the two-door electric sports car and even displayed it at the Auto Expo 2025. MG Motor has also been teasing the aggressive design and also the performance and now have put this EV through one extreme test achieving a new milestone. The Cyberster EV has become the quickest EV to zap through the Salt Lake in India setting up a new record.
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JSW MG Motor India took the Cyberster EV in a spin at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan India. The two door sports electric car have logged a new record of being the fastest EV making a sprint from 0- 100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds. What makes this acceleration record special is the all desert terrain of the Sambhar Lake Rajasthan which is extreme and difficult for four wheelers to get a grip on.
The Cyberster EV has become the first ever electric car to achieve this new record which also has been verified by the Asia Book of Records and India Book of records. It’s clear the MG Cyberster EV once launched will be amongst the top high-speed EVs in the domestic market.
The MG Cyberster EV sports electric car will be coming a 77 kWh powerful battery pack. It’s dual motor AWD drivetrain will throw a maximum output of 510 PS and a peak torque of 725 Nm. The Cyberster EV will ride up to 580 km range on a full charge.
Apple certainly has made it all over the headlines for its latest iPhone 16 model — the iPhone 16e. Launched as the most affordable iPhone 16 handset, the SE variant comes equipped promiscuous hardware. It borrows the same A18 bionic chipset from its older siblings combined with vibrant screen and decent camera, and battery. It’s the cheaper price tag that is grabbing all the attention from iPhone fans. And the craze isn’t limited to India but global markets as well. Of course, who wouldn’t want to get their hands on an iPhone that has all the new-age features and is cheaper at the same time?
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It’s the USA where you will need to shell out least to purchase the iPhone 16e. The price difference between Indian and the USA markets is roughly Rs. 7,000 for the base trim and around Rs. 11,000 for the top trim. And if you are planning to buy the iPhone 16e from Dubai, well, be ready to burn a hole in your packet with the price difference being up to Rs. 8,000 (on the higher spectrum).
