On September 16, Royal Enfield’s electric mobility brand Flying Flea launched its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in Europe for EUR 5,990 and in the United Kingdom for GBP 5,300. The motorcycle is now available for bookings in Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin and London, with deliveries scheduled to begi

On August 18, the Government of India amended the AIS-156-2020 to introduce cybersecurity testing requirements for battery management systems (BMS) in L-category electric vehicles with Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy, or other wireless interfaces. The amendment adds a clause on security testing of BMS connect

In Its annual report, Ola Electric Mobility Limited announced that during FY 2025-2 (ending March), it developed and advanced 46-series Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) cell platforms for automotive applications, spanning cell chemistry, cell design, electrolyte formulation, electrode ar

On September 9, BGauss introduced its C12 MaxR electric scooter priced at INR 145,990. The vehicle features an IP67-rated 3.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery delivering an IDC-certified range of 178 km per charge. It is powered by an electric motor with a peak output of 4.2 kW; the scooter achieves a top spe

On September 10, Ultraviolette Automotive announced plans to set up a new manufacturing facility, the BIGGA (Big Global Ambition) Factory, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The plant, located at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Shoolagiri, will initially ramp up to an annual capacity of 250,000 vehicles in a phased manner, with infrastru

On September 8, Kinetic has upgraded its DX and DX+ electric scooters with a 3.1 kWh LFP battery, claiming an IDC range of up to 132 km and a real-world range of 105–110 km. The scooters use a 3.8 kW peak-power hub BLDC motor and offer range and power riding modes. The DX 3 kWh is priced at INR 118,599 and the DX+ 3.

On September 7, TVS Motor Company unveiled the RTX 300, a 299-cc adventure trail motorcycle for the European market, aimed at A2 licence holders and returning riders. The bike will be offered in two variants: Essential at EUR 4,890 and Adventurer at EUR 5,290, with availability from November 2026.
The RTX 300 is buil

On September 4, Royal Enfield launched the Himalayan 440 motorcycle, priced at INR 229 thousand, with bookings opening on September 4, 2026. The motorcycle uses a new 443cc long-stroke single-cylinder engine producing 25.4 bhp at 6,250 rpm and 34 Nm at 4,000 rpm, paired with a six-speed gearbox.
The Himalayan 440 ret

On August 31, Hero MotoCorp allied with VELOSA (Oriental Motors, S.A.) to distribute its motorcycles and scooters in El Salvador. VELOSA has opened a flagship store on Calle El Progreso and two additional outlets at Metrocentro San Salvador and Plaza Mundo Soyapango, and has started operations with more than 30 autho

On September 1, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) announced the proposed integration of Yamaha Motor Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (YEIN) into its operations. The move is intended to streamline operations, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and create a more agile organisational structure. The integration is ex

On September 2, Simple Energy launched the Simple Wave, its first family scooter, with a six-model lineup across three variants, starting at INR 110,000. The range-topping Wave + uses a 5-kWh battery for an IDC range of 243 km and a top speed of 90 km/h; other variants use 3.7-kWh, 2.7-kWh, and 2.2-kWh batteries, wit

On August 28, Ola Electric launched the S1Z electric scooter range with prices starting at INR 80 thousand and going up to INR 100 thousand. The S1Z is the company’s first scooter range to use its indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP battery technology and is developed at its Battery Innovation Centre and manufactu

 On August 28, Ola Electric announced that it has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for INR 958.1 million (INR 958,091,273) under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto). The incentive relates to the demand incentive for FY 2026-27 (ending Mar

On August 28, Ather Energy launched the Konarc electric scooter at its fourth Community Day. Built on the new EL platform, it will be available in six variants across the S and Z product lines, with claimed IDC range options from 100 km to 200 km. It features onboard and combined charging, which can reduce home-charg

On August 27, India Yamaha Motor launched the YZF-R2 motorcycle for a starting price of INR 230,500. The motorcycle is Yamaha’s first model in the 200cc segment. The YZF-R2 is powered by a newly developed 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of peak torque. It uses a high-tensile

On August 20, Omega Seiki Mobility raised INR 500 million in a fresh funding round at an undisclosed valuation. This is the company’s second fundraise in two months. The round was led and managed by Abhishek Misra, SKG Asset Management and Unistone Capital, with participation from the Sanjeev Agarwal Family Office, B

On August 25, 2026, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. announced that Ather Energy has allotted 7,619,047 convertible warrants to the company at INR 1,260 per warrant. The investment is worth 9.6 billion as part of Hero MotoCorp’s plan to invest up to INR 10 billion in Ather.
Hero MotoCorp has paid INR 2.4 billion, or 25% of the tot

Announced on August 25, 2026, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), citing data from the Department of Land Transport, reported that registrations of all types of 100% electric mobility reached 24,171 units in July 2026, up 99.4% YoY.
Registrations of electric vehicles with four wheels or more totaled 21,439 units

On August 25, MATTER Motor Works raised USD 25 million (INR 2.4 billion) in a funding round led by its existing investors, along with working capital financing from Indian Bank. The company plans to use the funds to expand manufacturing and supply-chain capacity, increase distribution, and develop four new electric m

On August 24, Bajaj Auto launched the new Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 125 motorcycles for an introductory price of INR 115,233 and INR 92,900 respectively. The Pulsar 150 uses a 149.5cc engine producing 14 PS and 13.7 Nm, while the Pulsar 125 gets a 124.58cc engine producing 12 PS and 11 Nm. Both motorcycles receive a new