On August 30, 2025, Ather Energy announced the introduction of its EL platform, a next-generation electric scooter architecture which is supported by 2.6 million kilometres of real-world data. It features a redesigned chassis, powertrain, and electronics stack and allows up to 15% faster assembly and 2x quicker perio

On August 28, TVS Motor Company (TVSM) launched the TVS Orbiter, an electric scooter for INR 99,900 (including PM e-Drive scheme, Bengaluru). It features a 3.1 kWh battery and offers a 158 km IDC range
Its features include cruise control, hill hold assist, 34-litre boot space, straight-line footboard, long flatform s

On August 27, 2025, ZELIO E Mobility announced plans to launch two new high-speed electric scooters by the second quarter (April-June) of 2026. The new models are expected to include advanced technology, smart connectivity features, and robust design. This expansion follows the recent introduction of the Mystery mode

Announced on August 26, 2025, V-GREEN Global Charging Station Development JSC (V-Green) and FPT Digital Retail JSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a nationwide network of EV charging stations and VinFast motorbike battery swapping stations at FPT Shop stores across Vietnam in 2025.
Under the agreeme

On August 12, Belrise Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, it had won an order for long members from a leading Indian commercial vehicle OEM. Long members are an integral structural part of the chassis system in a commercial vehicle.
It has signed a

In its annual report for FY 2024-24, Ather Energy provided details on technology absorption. It uses the Scalex System (manufacturing execution system) for comprehensive, end-to-end management of manufacturing processes at both its battery and vehicle facilities. This system enables monitoring, tracking, and full tra

On August 26, 2025, Ola Electric announced that its entire Gen 3 scooter portfolio—including the S1 Pro 3 kWh, S1 Pro 4 kWh, S1 Pro+ 4 kWh, S1 X 2 kWh, S1 X 3 kWh, S1 X 4 kWh, and S1 X+ 4 kWh has received production linked incentive (PLI) certification from the Automotive Research Association of India under the Minis

Announced on August 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported data from the Department of Land Transport that notes all kinds of 100% purely electric mobility registrations of 12,124 units in July 2025, up 45.5% YoY. Registrations of electric private passenger cars and electric motorcycles accounted

On August 21, 2025, Bajaj Auto announced the resumption of deliveries for its electric scooter, the Chetak, across all dealerships after resolving recent constraints related to the global supply of rare earth magnets. The temporary shortages of international components had previously caused a slowdown in deliveries,

On August 23, 2025, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited announced a strategic partnership with Battery Smart. Under the partnership, Battery Smart will deploy its advanced battery-swapping infrastructure across all Joy e-bike dealerships. The collaboration introduces a "battery-as-a-service" model, enabling cus

On August 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announced that motorcycle production in July 2025 reached 201,812 units (165,235 CBUs and 36,577 CKDs), up 12.6% YoY. In the first seven months of 2025, production totaled 1,471,758 motorcycles (1,207,227 CBUs and 264,531 CKDs), a 6.9% increase YoY.
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On August 22, 2025, TVS Motor Company announced that its UK-based step-down subsidiary, The Norton Motorcycle Co. Ltd., had incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary called Norton Motorcycle Private Limited (“Norton India”) in India. The incorporation took effect on August 19, 2025, to facilitate Norton’s business expan

On August 20, RACL Geartech Limited announced that it has won a long-term supply order for transmission gears for premium motorcycles from a globally renowned Indian manufacturer. The business marks a significant milestone for the company, as it steps into the domestic mass market of the motorcycle industry, while ma

 On August 19, 2025, Hero MotoCorp launched the all-new Glamour X 125 motorcycle priced at INR 90,000 (drum variant) and INR 100,000 (disc variant). The motorcycle is powered by an advanced Sprint-EBT engine producing 11.4 BHP at 8,250 RPM.
Its key features include a full LED lighting package, a multi-color LCD instr

On August 15, Ola Electric showcased its ‘India Inside’ vision at its Sankalp 2025 annual event. The highlight was the integration of the 4680 Bharat Cell (indigenously developed lithium-ion cells into its new models: S1 Pro+, S1 Pro Sport (5.2 kWh/4 kWh), and Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh). S1 Pro Sport launches at INR 150 t

On August 14, Ather Energy introduced battery-as-a-service (BaaS), unbundling the battery into a usage-based subscription. With BaaS, the Ather Rizta is priced at INR 76 thousand and the 450 Series at INR 84 thousand. The battery usage is billed at about INR 1 per km on a 48-month plan with a 1,000 km monthly minimum

In an investor update, Hero MotoCorp mentioned that the heavy rare‑earth situation remains “evolving,” but supplies are “normalized” during Q1 FY 2026 ending June and the company is “covered in the short run for both ICE and EV,” specifically through Q2 FY 2026 ending September.
Its management called rare earths an

On August 12, 2025, Greaves Cotton Limited acquired an additional ~10% stake in Excel Controlinkage Private Limited via the secondary route, raising its aggregate shareholding in the material subsidiary to 80%. Greaves had purchased 60% in the first tranche by April 30, 2023, with subsequent tranches planned annually

On August 12, 2025, Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles launched the 2025 Yezdi Roadster at INR 209,000. It is powered by an all-new 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine delivering 29 PS and 30 Nm, paired with a first-in-segment 6-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. It has a 12.5-litre tank and offers a rated range of 350+ km