Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Tata Tiago EV achives new sales milestones
• Over 50,000 units delivered since official launch
• Is an electric hatchback with a price range starting below Rs. 10 lakh

Tata Motors is actively marking its presence in the EV space in India. The auto giant has already added up five EV models to its catalogue including the Tiago EV, Tigor EV, XPress T, Punch EV, and the newly introduced Curvv EV. The Tiago EV comes as Tata’s bet in the affordable hatchback segment which now has proved to be the brand’s best-selling model. At least, that’s what the new sales milestone reveals.

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Tata Tiago New Sales Milestone

The Tiago EV has become one of the most delivered electric four wheeler from Tata Motors in India. This electric hatchback has achieved a sales milestone of 50,000 units. This astonishing sales figures have been logged by the Tiago EV in a short span. These high delivery figures indicate the massive popularity this electric hatch from Tata has grabbed from the customers all across India.

Just to recap, the Tiago EV was launched back in 2022 in India with its deliveries commencing in 2023. It is introduced in four variants called Tiago EV XE, Taigo EV XT, Tiago EV XZ+, and the Tiago EV XZ+ Lux. The prices for the Tiago EV starts at Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex showroom) in the country with its top model being priced at around Rs. 11.49 lakh (ex showroom). Buyers get to choose the Tiago EV from Daytona Grey, Midnight Plum, Pristine White, Teal Blue, and Tropical Mist color options.

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Tata Tiago EV Top Features

Tata Tiago EV’s lower trims feature a 19.2 kWh battery pack, while the higher trims integrate a bigger 24 kWh battery pack. The low-end models offer a claimed range of 250 km per charge, while the top trims offer 315 km per charge. Peak power and peak torque generated by the low-end and top-trims are 60 bhp and 110 Nm, 74 bhp and 114 Nm respectively.

Key Highlights

• JSW MG Motor India hosts Windsor EV Mega delivery event
• Around 101 units delivered in 24 hours
• First MG EV to be introduced with battery rental services
• Price in India starts at Rs. 9.99 lakh (with BaaS) and Rs. 13.5 lakh (without BaaS)

JSW MG Motor India’s Windsor EV is undeniably creating new milestones since its debut. Added as the third EV model to the brand’s portfolio, the Windsor EV has become one of the most popular electric four wheelers which comes with battery rental options. Soon after its booking commenced, the brand received over 15,000 registrations. And now, the company has set up a new record by delivering the highest numbers of the Windsor EV in a single day.

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MG Windsor EV Mega Delivery Event Bengaluru

JSW MG Motor India’s mega delivery event of the Windsor EV has been a great success. The company has delivered the highest volumes of its first electric Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), i.e., the Windsor EV. The event held in Banglore saw deliveries of 101 Windsor EV’s to the customers who had pre-booked this electric car. To recap, MG had received 15,000 bookings in the first 24 hours of commencing the registrations indicating the massive interests it logged from the Indian masses.

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MG Windsor EV Variants And Prices (With and Without BaaS)

Windsor EV	Price with BaaS	Price without battery rental (BaaS)
Excite	Rs. 9.99 lakh	Rs. 13.49 lakh
Exclusive	Rs 10.99 lakh	Rs. 14.49 lakh
Essence	Rs. 11.99 lakh	Rs. 15.49 lakh

MG Windsor EV is currently the only electric four wheeler in India which has a price range starting under Rs. 15 lakh and is offered with battery rental services called BaaS. With the BaaS services, the Windsor EV prices start at Rs. 9.99 lakh, whereas, without the battery rental it comes with an asking price of Rs. 13.5 lakh (ex showroom).

The cost for battery rental services is set at Rs. 3.5 per km. Variants of the Windsor EV includes Excite, Exclusive, and Essence. In terms of color options, it comes in Clay Beige, Pearl White, Stardust Black, and Pearl White.

Key Highlights

• New Ola e-scooter fire accident reported
• Incident took place in front of Ola showroom in Bengaluru
• CEO faces huge criticism online

Ola did emerge as one of the popular electric scooter brand in India in short span. But it appears the fame’s short lived too. The reason is the numerous customer complaints reported with faulty Ola e-scooters and bad after sales services. But out of all, the frequent fire accidents associated with Ola electric scooters have been raising concerns amongst the customers and now the government too. A show cause notice and an audit on Ola’s service centers have been dictated by the Indian government. Amidst all this fiasco, yet another fire accident related to Ola e-scooter has been reported. And what’s more troubling is the incident being reported right outside from an authorized Ola showroom. What’s the case this time and what response Ola has? Find out below:

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Ola E-Scooter Catches Fire Outside Showroom

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Just another fiery day in the life of ola scooter ownerpic.twitter.com/sKADZBZwRB

— Lavanya Ballal Jain (@LavanyaBallal) October 24, 2024

A new post is doing rounds on microblogging website revealing how an Ola-badged electric scooter caught fire. The incident happened right outside company’s showroom in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The post has been shared by Lavanya Ballal Jain (a Congress Spokesperson) that reads, “Just another fiery day in the life of an Ola scooter owner.”

Soon after the incident made it to the social media platforms, netizens started trolling Ola Electric. The company’s CEO (Bhavish Aggarwal) also have received huge backlashes from the customers and the public for its faulty electric scooters and repeated fire incidents. Some of the users even trolled the brand and the CEO asking if this is the preparation for Diwali or some new Diwali feature being offered with Ola electric scooters.

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Any Response From Ola?

On the specific matter, Ola is yet to share any official response. However, Ola’s CEO earlier claimed over 99 percent of the issues with Ola e-scooters have been resolved for which he received huge backlashes. The company is yet to give a formal response to the CCPA on this matter and it remains to be seen what move it brings to address all these concerns.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra XUV.e9 test mule snap shots leak again
• Will be based on the new INGLO platform
• Expected launch in 2025
• Coupe-styl futuristic e-SUV

Mahindra’s upcoming EV lot comprising the BE and XUV.e series models are constantly making appearances online. After series of BE.05 leaks, the rumor mill has managed to click the XUV.e9 which will be premium range e-SUV with both RWD and AWD options. The freshly leaked snapshots of the XUV.e9’s test mule showcases the exteriors. What else do we know? Read on to find out:

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Mahindra XUV.e9 Test Mule Clicked Ahead Of 2025 Launch

The new spy shots of the XUV.e9 have revealed the exteriors once again with the e-SUV flaunting a curved coupe-styling with a sloping roofline neatly merging with the rear profile. The curves have silhouettes are evident despite the test mule being wrapped heavily in camo.

If we look at its overall design profile, it seems to be taking on the Curvv EV which is also launched recently and is the first coupe-style EV from Tata. But it’s not just the XUV.e9, Mahindra is taking up the same approach with its new EV lineup. The remaining upcoming Mahindra EV’s including the BE.05 and the XUV.e8 follows the same design language.

As seen with the previous spy shots, the XUV.e9 will be featuring a C-shaped angular LED headlamp setup and C-shaped LED DRLs. The turn indicators will also be C-shaped. The same has also been confirmed with one of the design patents that Mahindra had filed recently. The XUV.e9 is further said to feature the new two-spoke electric steering wheel with mounted physical controls and possibly an illuminated logo.

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Mahindra XUV.e9: Details We Know So Far

Besides the aforementioned design highlights, the XUV.e9 is known to be the brand’s first BEV (Born Electric Vehicle) that will be developed on the new INGLO platform. This e-SUV is expected to be launched with multiple battery pack options and is also said to come with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain options(possibly the top spec variant).

Key Highlights

• Royal Enfield e-motorcycle spied
• Mystery retro-style e-scooter spotted while testing
• Discounts announced on multiple electric scooters

Week 43 of 2024 has been all hectic for the EV brands. From festive season discounts to upcoming EV launches, the EV industry has seen it all this week. A recap of the major events from this industry has been complied below. Take a look:

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Royal Enfield’s First Electric Motorcycle Spied

Royal Enfield will soon commence its EV journey in India and has planned a new product launch on November 4. The company has teased a vintage-style electric motorcycle which will likely be called Flying Flea. Ahead of the upcoming launch, the test mule of the suggested Royal Enfield Flying Flea electric motorcycle has surfaced online. The test mule has been snapped undisguised sporting round LED headlamps and ORVMs. Also, sleek tyre profiles compared to RE’s ICE motorcycles have been seen in the spy shots. Read More

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Mystery Retro-style E-Scooter Spotted Testing

Another upcoming electric two wheeler has been spied testing in India. Covered under heavy camo, the mystery electric scooter has been snapped with the Jitendra EV logo and is expected to be flagship offering. There are rumors it could be the Yunik EV whose development has been tipped recently. Read More

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Kia Carens And Hyundai Creta EV Test Mules Spotted Together

Two upcoming popular electric four wheelers from Kia and Hyundai have been snapped parked together. This is the first ever sighting of the Kia Carens electric MPV and the Creta EV electric SUV. The test mule of both vehicles were wrapped in camo but the curves and silhouettes have been captured in the spy shots. These test mule can be seen sporting a similar design as their ICE facelift counterparts while retaining EV-specific elements such as a blanked-off grille and aerodynamically enhanced alloy wheels. Read More

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Two New TVS Electric Two Wheelers In Works

TVS Motor India has confirmed its plans to expand its EV fleet soon. The company is working on two new electric scooters that are said to launch this financial year itself. The model names have not been announced yet and it is not known if the new models will be joining the existing iQube lineup or will be introduced separately. Read More

Diwali Offers E-Scooters

Multiple EV brands have announced festive season offers on their products. In the electric scooter category, the Quantum Energy’s Plasma and Milan e-scooters have got affordable with up to Rs. 29,151 discount. Read More

Likewise, Pure EV has also announced Diwali sale and has made the ecorDryft and the eTryst electric motorcycle range. With up to Rs. 20,000 discount, the Pure EV ecoDryft and the eTryst electric motorcycles can be purchased starting at Rs. 99,999 (ex showroom). Read More

Key Highlights

• New spy shots of the Mahindra BE 05 leaks again
• Side profile snapped
• Test mule wrapped under heavy camo
• Multiple spy shots leaked already

Exclusive snapshots of the upcoming Mahindra electric vehicles have been constantly flooding the web. Models from both BE and XUV lineups are getting snapped consistently in the the form of test mules. Spy shots of these new models have given us insight as what all to expect when it comes to design and overall road presence. Once again, the test mule images of the BE 05 have been snapped and this time the side profile and the overall road presence has been captured.

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Mahindra BE 05: Fresh Details Revealed

Mahindra’a BE 05 has been subject to multiple leaks by now and the latest snapshots of its test mule re-iterates the curvy design along with the sloping roofline. The closer look of the side profile reveals ths use of flush-fitted door handles which has been tipped previously as well.

The BE 05’s real life road stance as seen in the leaked snapshots is robust which we expect will give the newly launched Tata Curvv EV a tough competition. The masculine appeal of the BE 05 is further enhanced with the big 20-inch wheels.

The new spy shots of the BE 05 doesn’t give a clear look of the fascia and the rear profile. But as seen in the previous spy shots, there will be the signature C-shaped LED DRL unit upfront. The rear profile will also include the same DRL design with the bumper flaunting a glossy black finish topped with chrome accents.

Speaking of the interiors, earlier spy shots have shown the new two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated BE logo, dual infotainment screens with touch compatibility for the driver and co-passenger, and a digital driver display.

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Mahindra BE 05 Known Specs And Features

Mahindra BE 05’s leaked spec-sheet hints at battery pack options ranging in between 60 kWh- 70 kWh. This new Mahindra electric SUV will be based on the new INGLO platform and is expected to offer up to 450 km range on a full charge. The BE 05’s official India launch is due on 2025 and it’s expected to be introduced with both single and dual motor options.

Key Highlights

• TVS Motors launching two new electric scooters
• Launch pegged for the ongoing financial year
• Model names yet to be announced

TVS Motor Company has been an active player in the electric two wheeler market. Its iQube electric scooter series has become quite popular amongst the Indian consumers. And now, the brand is aiming to further fortify its position in the E2W market with the launch of more e-scooter models. Two new TVS E2W are said to be under development which will debut this financial year itself. The expected models and the price range are mentioned below:

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Upcoming TVS E2Ws In India: Expected Models

TVS Motor Company is planning to upgrade its product portfolio with two new E2W models. This move will be strengthening brand’s position in the electric two wheeler sector in the country. The timeline suggested for the new TVS electric two wheelers launch is for this financial year. This means the company could introduce the suggested models by the end of this year.

In a statement, TVS Motor Director and CEO KN Radhakrishnan, said, “As you are aware, we are well-planned for the electric mobility product line. You will be witnessing some more launches during this financial year…a new product is going to come to a customer segment. That will come in this financial year.”

Unfortunately, the names of the upcoming TVS electric two wheelers remain a mystery. And it can’t be said if the brand will be adding up electric scooters again or will now introduce an electric motorcycle as well.

Just to recap, the company currently has the iQube e-scooter in its portfolio which is available in different variants. Even if the brand is planning to launch a new electric scooter, whether or not it will be debuting in the iQube series is not known. The same is applicable on the price range which is difficult to guess at this point.

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New TVS Electric Three Wheeler Also In Works?

Besides the upcoming electric two wheelers, TVS Motor India is also said to be working in a new electric three wheeler. However, the TVS electric three wheeler might not be introduced this financial year and could take a while before going commercial in India.

Key Highlights

• Pure EV electric motorcycles receive Festive season discounts
• Up to Rs. 20,000 prices axed
• Offers applicable on ecoDryft and ETryst X models

Buying a new electric scooter has become more affordable this festive season. Deals and offers are raining across dealerships and even on online retailing platforms when you step out to buy a new electric scooter now. After Ola, Ather, TVS, Jitendra EV, Pure EV have just announced the festive season. The Pure EV ecoDryft and the eTryst have got cheaper during the sale. The offers are mentioned below:

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Also Read: Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Spied Undisguised Before November 4 Launch

Pure EV Festive Sale Offers On ecoDryft, eTryst Electric Motorcycles

Pure EV’s ecoDryft is a budget segment electric motorcycle which comes in dual variants including Standard and 350. As a part of the festive sale, both variants have received a price reduction of Rs. 20,000. With the new discount, the standard variant can now be purchased starting at Rs. 99,999 (ex showroom), whereas, the ecoDryft 350 will be available for purchase at Rs. 1.09 (ex showroom). Just for reference, the latter has a price tag of Rs. 1.29 lakh (ex showroom) in India.

As for the PureDryft ecoTryst, this is brand’s premium electric motorcycle carrying a price label of Rs. 1.49 lakh (ex showroom) in India. For the festive season, customers can gran the same Rs. 20,0000 discount following which the price drops to Rs. 1.29 lakh (ex showroom). This festive deal making the Pure EV electric motorcycles affordable in India comes with a limited validity. Hence, interested buyers should rush.

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Pure EV ecoDryft, eTryst Electric Motorcycles Quick Highlights

Pure EV ecoDryft electric motorcycle series equips a 3kWh (Standard) and a 3.5 kWh (350) battery pack respectively. Both these e-motorcycle variants are capable offering up to 151 km and 171 km claimed range on a full charge. The eTryst electric motorcycle model also has a a 3.5 kWh battery pack and can deliver up to 171 km claimed charge. These electric motorcycles get multiple advanced features such as hill-start assist, smart regen, braking, and parking assist.

Key Highlights

• Royal Enfield e-motorcycle spy shots emerge
• First sighting after official debut teaser
• To be launched on November 4 in India

Royal Enfield is all set to embark on ints electric journey with its first electric motorcycle. The middleweight motorcycle manufacturer known for its vintage and retro-styled motorcycles shared a teaser announcing new e-motorcycle launch on November 4. The teasers and the rumors suggests it to be the WWII-inspired Flying Flea’s electric variant. With just a few weeks remaining, the snapshots of the test mules have started making their way online. These are the details we know now:

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Also Read: Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Unveiling On November 4: Official Teaser Released

Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Design Leaked

As expected, Royal Enfield will be sticking to its signature retro styling even with its EV models. At least, that’s what the latest spy shots of the upcoming Royal Enfield electric motorcycles indicates. Thanks to the undisguised snapshots of the RE Flying Flea e-motorcycle, we got to see the classic retro-design highlighted by the round LEDs and ORVMs. Both get chrome finish sticking true to the RE design language.

The new spy shots of the Rolyal Enfield Flying Flea electric motorcycle also shows design similarities in the instrument console which is round in shape as well. Another common design aspect between the electric and ICE RE motorcycles is the teardrop-style fuel tank. The tyre profile is where things gets different entirely.

Unlike the thick and bulky tyre seen with the ICE models, the Royal Enfield Flying Flea mounts slimmer tyres. This is one EV-specific design element which will help with reduced air drag and improve overall range efficiency. It is suprising to see the Flying Flea is equipped with girder folds which is something not common in the two wheeler segment.

Key Highlights

• BYD Seal EV diwali offers announced
• Benefits worth Rs. 2.5 lakhs
• Deal announced for base model

BYD India is pushing hard to reach the top spot in the electric four wheeler market. The company’s diverse portfolio comprises the Seal EV, ATTO 3, and the newly launched eMax 7 MPV which have started making its way to the authorized dealerships. In a but to draw more customers, the company has decided to hop onto the Diwali celebration and have announced huge benefits on the Seal EV. Details are below:

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BYD Seal EV Diwali Sale Offers

BYD India is giving massive benefits on its popular electric sedan, the Seal EV during the Diwali sale. Buyers can avail benefits worth up to Rs. 2.5 lakh on the Seal EV. However, thee’s a catch. The Chinese EV manufacturer is giving these benefits only on the top trim of the Seal EV. For reference, the Seal EV comes in three variants including Dynamic, Premium, And Performance.

The prices have been axed for the flagship variant. The discounts being offered are in the form of cash (Rs. 2 lakh) and additional 3-year service and maintenance package priced worth Rs. 50,000. The diwali offer is also announced for the Premium trim which attracts benefits worth Rs. 1 lakh. This includes up to worth Rs 50,000 cash discount combined with service package worth Rs 50,000 (complimentary).

To recap, the Seal EV prices in India starts at Rs. 41 lakh ( ex showroom) for the Dynamic trim, while the Premium variant carries a price label of Rs. 45.5 lakh (ex showroom). The BYD Performance has Rs. 53 lakh price tag.

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BYD Seal EV Quick Recap

The BYD Seal EV top-of-the-line Performance trim features a dual-motor AWD setup. It produces 523 bhp of power and 670 Nm of peak torque. An 82.6 kWh battery mated with the dual-motor pack produces 580 km range. Its low-end models feature a single motor pack and a smaller battery pack compared to the top model.