The development comes after a whistleblower claimed that the companies have been artificially reducing EV prices to stay eligible for FAME-II subsidies According to the FAME scheme, electric two-wheeler OEMs cannot claim subsidies on vehicles with an ex-factory price of over INR 1.50 Lakh These companies have reportedly been billing chargers and software separately from […]
Electric Vehicles
Ola Electric offers buyers to upgrade S1 scooters with new front fork – EQ Mag
New Delhi : Ola Electric on Tuesday said it is giving an option to buyers to upgrade their scooters with new front fork amidst concern among them regarding safety of the part. In a tweet, the company noted that there have been some concerns amongst the community around the safety of the Ola S1’s front […]
WATI enables Pulse Energy to build WhatsApp EV Charger Bot – EQ Mag
WATI’s flow builder provides seamless integration with WhatsApp payments in a few easy clicks BENGALURU, India : WATI (WhatsApp Team Inbox), an end-to-end WhatsApp API solution for SMBs, today announced its partnership with one of the largest aggregators of EV chargers across India, Pulse Energy. WATI has built a custom automated flow for Pulse Energy, […]
Honda Cars India says it has an EV coming up in near future lineup – EQ Mag
CHENNAI: Honda Cars India is lining up new models or product refreshes every year from 2023 onwards even as it looks to integrate its India business with the global target of getting two-thirds of its sales from electric vehicles by 2030. “Our second launch after the new City this year will be an ICE SUV […]
Kia EV9 leaked hours before debut; This is how the electric SUV will look like – EQ Mag
Striking design language with edgy and subtle elements inspired by the Ioniq range Large size similar to a blend of Soul EV and Carens models Launching first in South Korea, North America, and China, followed by Europe and Asian markets. In a major automotive development, Kia Motors’ upcoming electric SUV, the EV9, has become the […]
VW Boosts Spending To Speed Up Electric Car Shift – EQ Mag
Volkswagen said on Tuesday it would invest 122 billion euros ($130 billion) in the shift towards electric vehicles over the coming years, as the battle for dominance in the EV market heats up. The German giant said it was planning overall investments of 180 billion euros between 2023 and 2027, of which 68 percent would […]
Electric two-wheeler makers offer discounts to boost sales – EQ Mag
According to registration data of new vehicles provided by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), electric two-wheeler sales in February stood at 65,700 units No volume growth for three months in a row and declining demand have forced electric two-wheeler makers like Ola and Ather Energy to dish out discounts to entice customers even […]
Best Electric Cars in India: These electrifying EVs are bang for the buck! – EQ Mag
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular in India, with a collective consciousness of moving towards more sustainable mobility options. There are currently a variety of electric cars available in the Indian market like hatchbacks, sub-4M sedans, sub-4M SUVs, crossovers, mid and full-size SUVs, luxurious sedans and sport saloons. EVs are all the rage […]
Non-Tesla EVs Can Access Superchargers, But There’s a Catch – EQ Mag
Non-Tesla EVs Can Access Superchargers, But There’s a Catch Tesla’s Supercharger stations have been a major selling point for the electric carmaker, but the recent decision to open up some of these stations to non-Tesla electric cars has caused some headaches for Tesla owners. YouTuber Marques Brownlee recently took his Rivian R1T to a Tesla […]
Chinese EV comptition hots up as BYD offers discounts – EQ Mag
BEIJING : China’s BYD Co (002594.SZ), the world’s leading seller of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids, on Thursday announced discounts on some models, intensifying competition in the biggest auto market. The discounts will be for buyers who place orders for the Song Plus and Seal models between March 10 and March 31, the […]