Omega Seiki Mobility has initiated the development of a specially designed electric vehicle for persons with disabilities, focusing on accessibility, safety, comfort and ease of use.

Kia Carens Clavis EV gets a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty offering 15 years and unlimited-kilometre coverage for eligible first private owners. The new coverage applies to vehicles retailed from August 1, 2026.

Kia has unveiled the PV7 electric van with Passenger and Cargo configurations, seating for up to nine occupants, two battery options and a claimed range exceeding 460km.

BMW India is targeting around 30% EV penetration in H2 2026 after electric vehicles accounted for 26% of its H1 sales. Local production, a wider EV portfolio and rapid premiumisation are expected to drive further growth.

JSW Group and Volkswagen Group have signed a non-binding MoU for a proposed 51:49 joint venture covering Skoda-Volkswagen’s India passenger vehicle operations. The two sides will now begin exclusive valuation and due-diligence talks, with a binding agreement targeted by the end of 2026.

Mahindra & Mahindra is moving ahead with its biggest integrated manufacturing project, taking possession of around 800 acres at Additional Butibori, Nagpur. The ₹15,000 crore, 1,500-acre facility will support ICE vehicles, EVs and tractors, with production scheduled to begin in 2028.

The government has extended PM E-DRIVE incentives for electric two-wheelers till March 31, 2028. The e-2W allocation has increased to ₹2,767 crore, covering up to 45.79 lakh vehicles while retaining a maximum incentive of ₹5,000 per eligible electric two-wheeler.

Tunwal E-Motors Chairman and Managing Director Jhumarmal Tunwal has been appointed Vice President of the SME Chamber of India, with a focus on entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, technology adoption and MSME competitiveness.

Omega Seiki Mobility has raised ₹50 crore in fresh funding co-led by Securocorp Securities and other investors. The capital will support manufacturing expansion, R&D, dealer network growth and next-generation electric mobility solutions.

Hyundai Motor India has expanded EV charging access through the myHyundai app to more than 30,000 charging points nationwide. Hyundai also operates 183 DC fast-charging stations across 105 cities and plans to expand its own network to 600 stations by 2030.

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Zelio E-Mobility has started operations at its new Coimbatore manufacturing plant, adding 60,000 units of annual capacity and increasing total installed capacity to 2.4 lakh units per year.

India's electric two-wheeler market registered a strong 75.5% year-on-year growth in June 2026, reaching 1.94 lakh Vahan registrations. TVS retained the top position, Bajaj narrowed the gap, Hero Vida emerged as the fastest-growing major OEM, while Ola Electric continued to lose market share amid intensifying competition.

Mercedes-Benz India has reported its strongest-ever first-half sales performance, retailing 9,768 vehicles during January–June 2026, marking a 9% year-on-year growth. The luxury carmaker also achieved its best-ever Q2 with 4,637 units sold. Record demand for Top-End Luxury models, a 50% surge in Mercedes-AMG sales, strong momentum for the CLA BEV and EQS SUV, and the continued success of the LWB E-Class were the key growth drivers. Electric vehicles accounted for 14% of Merce

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Zelio E-Mobility is gearing up for its next growth phase with a major workforce expansion plan. The EV maker aims to cross 500 employees in the current FY, supported by hiring across manufacturing, R&D, quality, sales and after-sales functions. With 400+ dealers and a target of 550+ dealerships by FY27, Zelio is strengthening its presence across India’s electric mobility market.

RouteMatic has partnered with Green SM to expand electric vehicle adoption in India’s corporate transportation sector. The collaboration will combine Green SM’s all-electric fleet with RouteMatic’s AI-powered employee mobility platform.

India's largest commercial vehicle maker notches a landmark intellectual property milestone, doubling down on EVs, hydrogen powertrains, and next-gen safety. Tata Motors has officially set a new internal benchmark for research and development, filing a record 144 patent applications in FY26. This milestone represents the highest number of annual patent filings ever achieved by the company’s Commercial Vehicles division: enhanced safety, improved reliability, optimised total c