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Key Highlights

• Ola Gen 3 e-scooters becomes expensive
• Prices hiked within a week of launch
• Entire lineup gets expensive by up to Rs. 15,000

Bengaluru-based electric two wheeler startup, Ola Electric has revised the prices of the S1 Gen 3 electric scooter lineup. The prices have been hiked for the S1 X, S1 X+, S1 Pro, and the S1 Pro electric scooter models powered by the Gen 3 platform. But why Ola has made the new lineup expensive within a week of its official launch? Let’s find out:

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Ola S1 Gen 3 Electric Scooter: Why The Price Hike?

Ola Electric’s latest electric scooter lineup, the S1 Gen 3 have become expensive within a week of the launch. All the models in the new series including the S1X, S1X+, S1 Pro, and the S1 Pro+ have been revised by up to Rs. 15,000. So, if you haven’t reserved any of the S1 Gen e-scooters in the early lot, you’ll now have to pay slightly extra. This sudden price hike isn’t a surprising move by the brand considering the S1 Gen 3 electric scooters were being sold with introductory prices for a week. With the introductory offers ending, the prices are being revised to original.

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Ola S1 Gen 3 Electric Scooters: New Vs Old Prices

Ola S1X Gen 3 (Battery Variant)	Old Price	Price Hike	New Price
S1X 2kWh	Rs. 79,999	No price hike	Rs. 79,999
S1X 3 kWh	Rs. 89,999	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 93,999
S1X 4 kWh	Rs. 99,999	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 99,999

Ola S1 X+ Gen 3 (Battery Variant)	Old Price	Price Hike	New Price
4 kWh	Rs. 1,07,999	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 1,11,999

Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 (Battery Variant)	Old Prices	Price Hike	New Prices
3 kWh	Rs. 1,14,999	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 1,29,999
4 kWh	Rs. 1,34,999	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 1,44,999

Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3 (Battery Variant)	Old Prices	Price Hike	New Prices
4 kWh	Rs. 1,54,999	No price hike	Rs. 1,54,999
5.3 kWh	Rs. 1,69,999	No Price hike	Rs. 1,54,999

The S1 X e-scooter models have received a maximum price hike of up to Rs. 5,000 which increases to Rs. 15,000 for the S1 Pro. The top-of-the-line S1 Pro+ Gen 3 electric scooter models have not received any new price hike post the introductory offer.

Key Highlights

• Ola forays into e-motorcycle segment
• New Gen 3 Ola S1 e-scooter models launched
• Tata Motors gives hefty discounts to its EV fleet
• Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e full price list out, XUV 400 gets cheaper

Its officially the week 6 of 2025 and the EV market has already flourished with multiple new electric cars and scooter models. And more new E2Ws and E4Ws are all set to hit the Indian shores as we have snapped several test mules of the upcoming EVs. From new product launches to limited period discounts, we are doing a wrap up of the top headlines from the EV industry in week 6 of 2025.

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Ola Roadster X E-Motorcycle Launched

Besides venturing into the electric motorcycle segment, Ola has also revamped its e-scooter portfolio. The Roadster X electric motorcycle range and the Gen 3 S1 e-scooter lineup has been launched in the domestic market targeting both affordable and premium consumer segments.

The Roadster X and the Roadster X+ e-motorcycles come equipped with battery size ranging between 2.5 kWh to 9.1 kWh offering a maximum range of up to 501 km with each charge. Prices for the Roadster X starts at Rs. 74,999 and its top-spec trim is priced at Rs. 1.59 lakh (ex showroom). Read More

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Ola Gen 3 S1 E-Scooter Lineup Launched

On the other hand, the Gen 3 S1 e-scooter lineup comes in four different trims called the S1X, S1X+, S1 Pro, and the S1 Pro+. All four models equip the latest Gen 3 platform which is designed for enhanced performance and ride efficiency . The Ola S1 Gen 3 scooter series features battery size varying between 2 kWh to 5.3 kWh with the maximum claimed riding range of up to 320 km per charge. Read More

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MG M9, Comet EV Black Edition Launch Imminent

JSW MG Motor India is also gearing up for its portfolio expansion in India and has planned one compact EV and one e-MPV. The Comet EV Black Edition and the MG M9 electric limousine are being prepped up for the India launch. The former will be launched with a new skin (all black exteriors with red inserts). Whereas, the latter has been spied exclusively by our sister publication 91Wheels sporting a big profile with sliding doors providing easy access to the second and third rows. Read More

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Discount On Tata Electric Cars And SUVs

Tata Motors have announced massive price cuts for its EV fleet. All of Tata’s electric cars and SUVs except for the Tigor EV have been made affordable for a limited period with the “green bonus” and “exchange/ scrapage” offers. The Tata Curvv EV MY2024 stocks have received benefits worth Rs. 70,000, which comes down to Rs. 40,000 for the Nexon EV MY2024 stocks. Read More

Likewise, the Punch EV attracts a maximum discount of up to Rs. 70,000 on the MY2024 stocks, while the Tiago EV gets cheaper by up to Rs. 85,000. Note that the offers are valid till February 2025 post which the prices will reflect back to original. Read More

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Mahindra XUV 400 Electric Massive Discount Worth Rs. 4 Lakh

Mahindra XUV 400 electric is also made cheaper for the month of February 2025. This electric SUV has bagged a whopping discount worth up to Rs. 4 lakh. The discounts are being provided on the top EL Pro trims of the XUV 400 electric. The prices for the Mahindra XUV 400 Read More.

Key Highlights

• Ola Roadster X launched starting at Rs. 74,999
• New hidden feature teased by Bhavish Aggarwal
• Is priced starting at Rs. 74,999 in India

Ola Electric has recently forayed into the electric motorcycle market by launching the Roadster e-motorcycle lineup. The standard Roadster X and the Roadster X+ have been introduced as the first electric motorcycle models equipped with up to 9.1 kWh battery delivering up to 501 km range per charge. In the latest development, Ola’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has revealed one of the hidden features offered by the Roadster X electric motorcycle promoting its practicality with daily commutes.

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Ola Roadster X Hidden Feature

Ola Electric’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, in a new post on X (formerly Twitter), have revealed a new hidden feature offered by the Roadster X electric motorcycle. The Roadster X comes with a removable seat beneath which the portable charger is integrated.

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Love how the @OlaElectric team has integrated the charger into the boot of the Roadster X! Charger snaps in to become an on board charger, and comes out to become a portable charger and opens up the boot space! Design 🤝🏼Engineering! pic.twitter.com/dGDCm04WVA

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) February 6, 2025

The short video shared on X shows the portable charger once removed leaves out a small boot space. This can be further used by the riders to carry around a variety of items. This is one of kind design approach being offered by any electric bike available in the Indian market. In the video, the one of the key safety features of the Roadster X is also highlighted. When a user charges the bike, the riding modes will automatically get disabled adding to the safety aspects.

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Ola Roadster X E-Motorcycle India Price

Ola Roadster X Variant (battery size)	Price
2.5 kWh battery	Rs. 74,999
3.5 kWh battery	Rs. 84,999
4.5 kWh battery	Rs. 94,999

The standard Ola Roadster X comes with a starting price of Rs. 74,999 and maxes out at Rs. 94,999 for the top trim that packs a 4.5 kWh battery.

Roadster X Variant (battery size)	Price
4.5 kWh battery	Rs. 1.04 lakh
9.1 kWh battery	Rs. 1.54 lakh

The Roadster X which is the long range model has a starting price tag of Rs. 1.04 lakh and the top trim comes with Rs. 1.54 lakh.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra announces hefty discounts on XUV 400 electric
• Gives it a massive price cut of up to Rs. 4 lakh
• Is a limited period discount valid till February 2025

Automobile manufacturers in India are giving out monthly discounts on their ICE and electric car models. Recently, Tata Motors announced some lucrative deals on its entire EV fleet including the newly launched Curvv EV. And now, Mahindra has joined the bandwagon and has dished out some hefty discounts on its top-selling cars and SUVs. The XUV 400 electric SUV is amongst those models that has received massive discounts as a part of February 2025 discounts. Let’s check out the offers:

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Mahindra XUV 400 Electric: February 2025 Discount Details

Mahindra XUV 400 electric is the only EV model whose prices have been axed this month. The company has given a price cut majorly to the ICE models which include the Bolero, XUV 700, Thar, Scorpio, and the Marazzo. For the XUV 400 electric, Mahindra has announced a whopping Rs. 4 lakh discount.

It is worth adding that this offer is applicable only on the top two EL Pro trims of the XUV 400 electric. The combined price reduction on the upper two EL Pro models of the XUV 400 electric is definitely a hard to miss deal.

Do note, there’s a catch to this offer. Mahindra is giving discounts only on the XUV 400 electric’s MY2024 and MY2025 stocks. It’s the MY2024 stocks of the Mahindra XUV 400 electric which gets the maximum price cut of up to Rs. 4 lakh. On the other hand, the MY2025 units of the XUV400 electric are now cheaper by up to Rs. 2.5 lakh.

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Mahindra XUV 400 Electric Price And Variants

Mahindra XUV 400 Electric	Battery Size	Price
EL Pro	34.5 kWh	Rs. 16.74 lakh
EL Pro DT	34.5 kWh	Rs. 16.94 lakh
EL Pro	39.5 kWh	Rs. 17.49 lakh
EL Pro DT	39.4 kWh	Rs. 17.69 lakh

Mahindra XUV 400 electric comes in four trims all names EL Pro and EL Pro DT respectively. All four trims feature either a 34.5 kWh battery or a 39.5 kWh battery pack. The ex showroom prices for the XUV 400 electric starts a Rs. 16.74 lakh where the top trim is priced at Rs. 17.69 lakh (ex showroom).

Key Highlights

• New Volkswagen electric car teased
• Will be the most affordable EV from Volkswagen
• Launch slated for 2027
• Concept to be showcased next month in March 2025

Volkswagen, the German automobile manufacturer known for its performance-centric cars and SUVs is planning a big portfolio upgrade. The company is refreshing its electric four wheeler lineup with an entry-level model which also be the most affordable offering. Details surrounding the budget Volkswagen electric car are kept mystery at this point. However, the rumor mill has already started with the guessing game. Is it the ID.2All concept we are looking at? Let’s dive into the details below:

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Volkswagen Entry-Level Electric Car Global Debut In 2026

Volkswagen has officially teased a new electric car which will be launched next year. The German auto giant will be bringing its most affordable electric car to the global markets including India. The brand will be redefining its portfolio with this most affordable E4W which has been teased online.

Unfortunately, the name of the model is not revealed yet. There have been anticipations that it could be none other than the ID2.All Concept. But there are no concrete reports confirming the same. Some sources also suggests that the ID2.All Concept is entirely different than the upcoming entry-level Volkswagen electric car. There are possibilities that this mystery model will be showcased as a concept next month, i.e., March 2025.

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Entry-Level Volkswagen EV Expected Features, Powertrain

The official teaser shared by Volkswagen gives us a glimpse of the upcoming budget EV. The teaser post shows the EV flaunting a slight masculine stance combined with prominent flared wheel arches. However,, the overall design is expected to be minimalistic and cThe leaked image set also shows the EV sporting small rectangular-shaped LED headlamps along with the signature DRLs and black grille panel upfront.

The teaser also shows the slim DRLs mounted on the front bumper while the remaining area is expected to be blanked-out. It is also being suggested that the upcoming Volkswagen electric car will be more compact than the ID.2All which is also expected to go official in 2026. The platform which the enrty-level Volkswagen EV and the ID.2All concept will be same, i.e., MEB all-electric.

Key Highlights

• Tata Punch EV and Tiago EV becomes cheaper in February 2025
• Up to Rs. 85,000 discounts on Tiago EV
• Punch EV gets affordable by up to Rs. 70,000 discount
• Offers valid on limited stocks

Tata Motors has just made it easier for the consumers to buy a new electric four wheeler. The domestic automobile giant is selling its popular EV models with hefty discounts for the month of February 2025. We previously detailed the offers announced for the company’s electric SUVs including the Curvv EV and the Nexon EV. Here we are listing the offers that you can grab on the Tiago EV ad the Punch EV.

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Tata Punch EV February 2025 Discount Offers

Just like the Curvv and the Nexon EV models, the discounts and deals on the Punch EV varies depending on the models. Buyers will be able to grab “green bonus” discounts along with exchange/ scrap bonus. The collective benefits on the Punch EV goes up to Rs. 70,000.

Tata Motors have announced up to Rs. 40,000 discounts on the Punch EV’s new MY2025 stocks. Whereas, the older MY 2024 units of the Punch EV attracts a discount of up to Rs. 70,000. That’s not it, the Smart and Smart+ variants of the Punch EV have also become affordable by up to Rs. 40,000 this month.

To recap, the Tata Punch EV is available with a price range starting at Rs. 10.99 lakh (Smart variant). There are five different trims of the Punch EV with the top model being priced at Rs. 13.29 lakh (ex showroom).

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Tata Tiago EV February 2025 Deals

The Tiago EV which is the entry level and one of the first E4W introduced by Tata has received the maximum discount in February 2025. The electric hatchback has received a massive price cut of up to Rs. 85,000. However, this price cut is effective only on the My24 stocks of the Tiago EV. Other units don’t attract any special benefits or discounts. Speaking of its prices, the Tiago EV comes with an asking price of Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex showroom) with its top model being priced at Rs. 11.50 lakh (ex showroom).

Key Highlights

• Tata Curvv EV receives February discounts
• Tata Nexon EV also becomes cheaper
• Curvv EV gets benefits worth up to Rs. 70,000
• Nexon EV discounts worth up to Rs. 40,000

Tata Motors, the leading automobile manufacturer in India has announced a range of exciting offers for its electric SUVs. The most popular e-SUVs from the company including the Curvv EV and the Nexon EV are available with lucrative discounts this month. Deals on both Nexon and Curvv EV vary depending on the trims with the benefits going up to Rs. 70,000.

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Tata Curvv EV February 2025 Discount Offers

The limited period February 2025 discounts on Tata Curvv EV makes the e-SUV cheaper by up to Rs. 70,000. This is the maximum discount being offered on the coupe-style electric four wheeler. Tata Curvv EV’s MY 2024 are available for purchase with the aforementioned discount. These benefits on the Curvv EV includes “green bonus” as well as “exchange/ scrapage” benefits. To recap, the Curvv EV was launched with a starting price of Rs. 17.49 lakh (Ex shoowroom) and the top trim is priced at Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex showroom)

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Tata Nexon EV February 2025 Deals And Benefits

For the Nexon EV, Tata Motors have announced a maximum discount of up to Rs. 40,000 during the month of February 2025. The deals are being given on the MY2024 stocks and is are irrespective of the trim and charger type. The remaining stocks of the Nexon EV haven’t received any special discount this month. The Nexo EV model comes with a starting price of Rs. 12.49 lakh (ex showroom) with its top trim priced at Rs. 16.99 lakh (ex showroom).