Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• GNSS toll collection not getting implemented from May 1
• FASTag to continue
• Confirmation comes from the government

The internet recently got flooded with reports of FATAGs getting replaced with the updated GPS-based toll collection system called GNSS. This new advanced toll collection system was said to come in effect starting May 1, 2025 after a month of delay. However, seems like the internet picked up rumors and missed out on the exact facts. The government in its latest directive have cleared out air surrounding the GNSS toll collection system shunning down rumours of its implementation from next month.

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FASTAg Not Getting Banned?

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have released a statement that confirms FASTag is not getting banned yet in the country. This new development contradicts all the reports that suggested implementation of GNSS GPS-based toll collection system from May 1, 2025.

MoRth (Ministry Of Road Transport And State Highways) in a statement said, “This is to clarify that no such decision has been taken by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling from 1st May 2025”. Seems like the sudden widespread media coverage got the authorities concerned which led to this press confirmation.

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Will GNSS Be. Reality? Or A Different Toll Collection System Is In Works?

Well, there is no clarification from MoRTH or NHAI as of now if GNSS will indeed be implemented and replace FASTag. However, there are reports that indicate an entirely different toll collection system is in works and not GNSS. ANPR (Automatic Number Plater Recognition) technology could rather be installed in the country.

The ANPR tech will be implemented by improving the existing FASTag infrastructure without any requirement of an additional OBU (on-board-unit) GPU device for toll collection. Furthermore, ANPR technology is expected to make traveling seamless by offering barrier-less movements at the toll plazas.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra XUV 3XO electric model spy shot leaked
• Could launch soon in India
• Might come with dual battery pack options
• Could compete against Tata Nexon EV and the MG Windsor EV in the compact SUV segment

Mahindra is aggressively reshaping its EV portfolio modernising it with future-ready EV models. After the BE 6 and the XEV 9e’s success, the brand is now bringing another electric four wheeler. The XUV 3XO’s all electric model could be making its way to the market as spy shots have started emerging online. The 3XO EV has been snapped getting tested recently in the country hinting at its upcoming launch.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Leaked Spy Shots: What All Is Revealed?

The XUV 3XO’s latest test mule has been snapped donning heavy camouflage. While most of the details remains wrapped, the design profile bears resemblance to the current ICE version of the 3XO. The EV has been snapped during testing somewhere around Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway sporting the same exterior design as the ICE version. The facia has been snapped with the fang-sgaped LED DRLs but the front bumper has received an EV-specific makeover.

The XUV 3XO EV’s rear profile snapshots shows the identical C-shaped connected tail lamp setup. The large Mahindra badging is inscribed at the centre of the back panel. It is expected that the XUV 3XO EV could also feature the same copper accents as the XUV 400 electric giving it the EV distinction.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Powertrain And Features

Mahindra could use the same INGLO platform as the BE 6 and the XEV 9e e SUVs. It could come with FWD setup linked with two battery options. The XUV 3XO EV could be launched with a 34.5 kWh and a 39.4 kWh battery pack delivering a range of up to 456 km per charge. Cabin and other features could be same as the ICE model such as a 10.2-inch large infotainment system, a 360-degree camera setup and Level 2 ADAS for safety.

Key Highlights

• Tata Curvv EV Dark edition launched in India
• Is based on the top trim
• Priced at Rs. 22.24 lakh (ex showroom)

Tata Motors has been frequently updating its portfolio with Dark Edition models of its popular ICE and electric SUVs. After the Nexon EV Dark Edition, the Curvv EV Dark Edition has been launched for the car enthusiasts in India. This new variant of the Curvv EV gets the signature all-black theme with red inserts and is priced under Rs. 25 lakh.

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Tata Curvv EV Dark Edition Design Highlights

tata Curvv EV Dark Edition features a special Carbon Black pain scheme. The new color shade wraps the e-SUV’s exteriors boasting its masculine profile. The entire EV sports the all-black theme including the cabin. There’s slight hint of silver in the alloy wheels but the rest is covered in dark black shade. This new Dark Edition model has £Dark badging which is the key distinction from the remaining Curvv EV color variants.

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Features And Performance

The Tata Curvv EV Dark Edition gets the same set of powertrain and mechanics as the regular Curvv EV’s top trim, i.e., Empowered+ 55 kWh battery variant. With this battery underpinned, the Curvv EV Dark Edition will deliver up to 502 km per charge range (as per MIDC). It runs on a front axle mounted electroc motor that produces 167 PS of peak power and up to 215 Nm of peak torque.

The Curvv EV will offer three riding modes including Eco, City, and Sports. The Curvv EV Dark Edition trim will offer an acceleration speed of 0- 100 kmph in just 8.6 seconds.

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch timeline revealed
• Hero Vida V2 series gets discounts
• Tata Motors makes its EV lineup cheaper this month

Indian automotive industry, specifically, the EV market is consistently evolving with the manufacturers bringing advanced E2W and E4Ws. Last week we saw a few new e-scooters and also came across spy shots of some of the upcoming electric cars/ SUVs, and electric scooters. This week too we have seen a few new launches in the E2W segment. Discounts and deals for the month of April has also been announced by Tata Motors and Hero Vida V2 e-scooter series.

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Maruti Suzuki E Vitara India Launch Likely Next Month

Maruti Suzuki could finally launch its first electric SUV in India. The brand is rumored to be launching the E Vitara electric SUV next month, i.e., May 2025 in the country. With a just a month remaining for its launch, Maruti Suzuki is expected to make the delivery related announcements soon. Maruti Suzuki has appranetly started taking pre-bookings for the E Vitara ahead of the launch which is scheduled for next month. Read More

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Ampere Reo80 Low Speed Electric Scooter Launched

Greaves Electric Mobility have expanded its portfolio in India. The Reo80 is the latest model introduced by the brand which is a low-speed electric scooter suitable for daily rides. It is targeted at students and senior citizens as this e-scooter doesn’t need a driving licence or registration. The Ampere Reo80 electric scooter comes with a LFP battery module with 80 km range and 25 kmph top speed. Read More

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Tata Curvv EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV, Tiago EV April 2025 Discounts

Tata Motors has announced rocking deals for its EV lineup making the Curvv EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV, and the Tiago EV more affordable. The leading Indian automotive giant has made its EV lineup cheaper by up to Rs. 1.15 lakh where the Curvv EV and the Punch EV has received up to Rs. 70,000 discount, whereas, the Nexon EV and the Tiago EV have been made cheaper by up to Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 85,000 respectively. The offers have been announced for both MY24 and MY25 stocks. Read More

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Hero Vida V2 Series Gets Affordable By Up To Rs. 15,000

On the Vida V2 electric series, a price cut of up to Rs. 15,000 has been announced by HeroMotoCorp. The two wheeler manufacturer has given a price cut to the Vida V2 Lite and the V2 Plus trims. The former has received a discount of up to Rs. 11,000 with the new prices reflecting at Rs. 74,000. On the other hand, the Vida V2 Plus’s price has been dropped by Rs. 15,000 and it can now be purchased at Rs. 84,800 instead of its previous Rs. 97,800 price tag. Read More

Key Highlights

• 2025 Vida V2 series become cheaper in India
• Discounts announced for V2 Lite, V2 Plus, and V2 Pro models
• Up to Rs. 15,00 price cut for the V2 series announced

Hero MotoCorp launched the 2025 Vida V2 series recently in India. The successor to the company’s family segment e-scooter (Vida V1) comprises three models called V2 Pro, V2 Plus, and the V2 Lite which target the budget as well as premium consumer segment in the country. To make this series more popular, Hero has announced price cuts for all the models making them cheaper by a decent amount. Below are the discounts announced by Hero MotoCorp for its Vida V2 series:

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Hero Vida V2 Lite, V2 Plus, V2 Pro Discount Offers April 2025

Hero Vida V2 Variant	Old Price	New Price
Vida V2 Lite	Rs. 85,000	Rs. 74,000
Vida V2 Plus	Rs. 97,800	Rs. 84,800
Vida V2 Pro	Rs. 1.16 lakh	Rs. 1.20 lakh

Hero MotoCorp is giving hefty discounts on the 2025 V2 e-scooter series. Buyers can avail a maximum price cut deal of up to Rs. 15,000 on the purchase of the updated V2 series. It is worth mentioning that the deals vary depending on the model. Let’s take a look at the breakdown.

The Vida V2 Lite, which is the entry-level model in the 2025 V2 series has become cheaper by Rs. 11,000. Previously, the asking price of Vida V2 Lite was Rs. 85,000. However, with this new discount, its effective price becomes Rs. 74,000 (ex showroom).

The mid-trim, i.e., the Vida V2 Plus which has been retailing with an asking price of Rs. 97,800 price tag has received a discount of up to Rs. 15,000. With this special benefit, the V2 Plus variant can be purchased starting at Rs. 84,800 (ex shoroom).

On the other hand, the top-spec model called the Vida V2 Pro has become expensive with the new price revision. This model was announced with a price tag of Rs. 1.16 lakh (ex showroom). But, the company has given it a price hike of Rs. 4,700. Now, it will be up for grabs with an increased price of Rs. 1.20 lakh (Ex showroom)

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New Hero Vida Electric Scooter Launching Soon?

Hero MotoCorp could soon add a new variant to the Vida e-scooter range. A mystery Vida e-scooter was snapped getting tested recently in India. The upcoming model is rumored to be the Vida Z which is currently available in the international markets and was showcased at the 2024 EICMA and 2025 Auto Expo.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra increases waiting period for BE6 and XEV 9e
• Deliveries commenced earlier on March 20
• Extended waiting period is for Pack Two and pack One models

Mahindra with its new BEV-platform vehicles (BE6 and XEV 9e) gained huge applauds from the Indian consumers. Breaking the old conventional approach, Mahindra introduced the BE6 and the XEV 9e as most futuristic electric four wheelers equipped with advanced features and powertrain. Last month (March 2025), Mahindra commenced deliveries for the Be 6 and the XEV 9e in India. Only the high-end Pack Three trim of both these new e-SUV have been made available to the customers across India. Now, with high demands, waiting period for the remaining two variants of the BE6 and the XEV 9e seems to be delayed. Let’s take a look at the updated delivery timeline and a quick recap of the pricing.

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Mahindra BE6 Variants, Updated Waiting Period, Delivery Timeline

Mahindra BE6 Variants	Battery capacity	Waiting Period	New Delivery Timeline
Pack One	59 kWh	3 months	August 2025
Pack One Above	59 kWh	3 months	August 2025
Pack Two	59 kWH	2 months	July 2025
Pack Three Select	59 kWH	1 month	June 2025

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Mahindra XEV 9e Variants, Updated Waiting Period, Delivery Timeline

Mahindra XEV 9e Variant	Battery capacity	Waiting Period	New Delivery Timeline
XEV 9e Pack One	59 kWh	3 months	August 2025
XEV 9e Pack Two	59 kWh	2 months	July 2025
XEV 93 Pack Three Select	59 kWh	1 month	June 2025

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Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e Prices For The Above Trims

Mahindra BE6 Variants	Price In India
Pack One	Rs. 18.90 lakh
Pack One	Rs. 20.50 lakh
Pack Two	Rs. 21.90 lakh
Pack Three Select	Rs. 24.50 lakh

Mahindra XEV 9e Variant	Price in India
XEV 9e Pack One	Rs. 21.90 lakh
XEV 9e Pack Two	Rs. 24.90 lakh
XEV 93 Pack Three Select	Rs. 26.90 lakh

Key Highlights

• Tata Motors announces discounts EV lineup
• Up to Rs. 1.5 lakh discount on entire EV fleet
• Punch EV, Nexon EV, and Tiago EV becomes cheaper this month

Tata Motors have made its EV cheaper lineup in the month of April 2025. The company has announced discounts on the Punch EV and theTiago EV. Along with these two EV models, the Curvv EV and the Nexon EV have been made cheaper this month. Tata EV’s fleet have become cheaper by up to Rs. 1.5 lakh with the discounts this month.

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Tata Tiago EV April 2025 Discounts

Tata Tiago EV has become cheaper by up to Rs. 85,000 with the discounts in April 2025. The discounts are announced for the MY24 stocks of the Tiago EV. These discounts include green bonus, consumer bonus (up to Rs. 15,000) and additional scrappage and exchange bonus (Rs. 30,000). There are also discounts announced on the MY2025 stocks where consumers can get up to Rs. 40,000 discounts as consumer bonus and up to Rs. 10,000 exchange bonus.

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Tata Punch EV Discounts

Tata Punch EV has also become cheaper by up to Rs. 70,000 in the April 2025. This is the maximum discount that the Punch EV has received this month. The MY2024 stocks of the Punch EV become affordable with the consumer bonus and exchange bonus. For the MY25 stocks, the company is offering up to Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 10,000 consumer and exchange bonus.

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Tata Curvv EV, Nexon EV Discounts

The Curvv EV has received up to Rs. 70,000 discounts. The MY24 discounts have become affordable with this discount, whereas, the MY25 stocks have received up to Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 50,000 discounts as consumer bonus and exchange discounts. The Nexon EV MY24 have become affordable by up to Rs. 40,000 (consumer bonus), up to Rs. 30,000 (green bonus).

Key Highlights

• Greaves Electric launches Ampere Reo 80 e-scooter
• Budget e-scooter priced below Rs. 60,000
• Up to 80 km range delivery
• No driving licence required

Greaves Electric Mobility has added another new budget electric scooter to its portfolio. The new model introduced by the E2W startup is the Ampere Reo 80 which is targeted at students and senior age group. Greaves is targeting the mass market with its product lineup that includes the Ampere e-scooter series. With a price tag under Rs. 60,000, the latest Ampere e-scooter model needs no licence to drive and also no registrations for its ownership.

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Ampere Reo 80 Powertrain And Features

Ampere Reo 80	Powertrain
Battery Type	LFP
Range	80 km
Top Speed	25 kmph
Price	Rs. 59,900

Ampere Reo 80 is launched as an upgraded version of the standard Ampere Reo electric scooter. It’s a lightweight low-speed electric scooter which is suitable for school and college going youngsters. With a top speed of just 25 kmph, it is a safe commute option.

This also means no valid driving licence is required to ride it on the roads and also no registrations is required for the purchase. It is equipped with a LFP battery which as per the brand can deliver up to 80 km of range on a single charge.

The battery capacity is not specified, but the range delivery is ideal for daily city commutes. For braking, this low-speed electric scooter uses disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. It also offers modern set of features such as a colored LCD display for battery stats and ride dynamics. There is also keyless start option available with the Reo 80 e-scooter.

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Ampere Reo 80 Electric Scooter Price In India

Ampere Reo 80 electric scooter is introduced with an asking price of Rs. 59,900 in India. Customers will get black, blue, red, and white color options for the Reo 80 e-scooter. Deliveries will be commencing starting this month itself across all major Indian cities.