lamp, map reading, sun visor, and roof lamp; for the Skoda Kushaq facelift covering all tail lamps; and for the Toyota Kirloskar Urban Cruiser Ebella covering headlamp, turn indicator, tail lamp, and lid lamp.   In the two-wheeler segment, it won an order from Suzuki Motorcycles for the E-Access electric scooter for front turning signal lamps and headlamps. On the capacity front, Phase 2 of its Chakan facility, catering to Skoda and Volkswagen...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

VinFast starts pre-orders for Evo, Feliz II, and Viper electric scooters in Indonesia Announced on May 20, 2026, VinFast has launched a pre-order program in Indonesia for three battery-swap electric scooter models, VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, running until June 20, 2026. Customers placing a deposit during this period will receive an IDR 1.6 million discount, with deliveries expected to begin in June 2026. Pricing starts at ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Ola Electric, India receives ICAT certification for 4680 Bharat Cell-Powered S1 X+ 5.2 kWh electric scooter On May 8, 2026, Ola Electric announced that its S1 X+ (5.2 kWh) electric scooter, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has received government certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989, from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar. The certification followed c...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

TVS Motor, India expands iQube portfolio with S 4.7 kWh variant electric scooter On May 6, 2026, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh, a new variant of its iQube electric scooter range, priced at INR 137,142 (effective ex-showroom Delhi, inclusive of central and state subsidies). The new variant offers an IDC-certified range of 175 km, enabled by an upgraded 4.7 kWh battery. The iQube S 4.7 kWh features a larger battery designed to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Ather Energy, India updates about its upcoming electric scooter plant in Maharashtra On May 4, Ather Energy unveiled the details of its Factory 3.0, a new vertically integrated manufacturing facility being set up at AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The facility will have a total annual production capacity of 1 million units, and to be built out in two phases of 500 thousand units each. Its phase-I is sc...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

Zelio E-Mobility, India launches 2026 Gracy electric scooter On April 24, Zelio E-Mobility launched the 2026 variant of its Gracy low-speed electric scooter at RideAsia EV Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, priced from INR 59,999. The scooter is available in four battery configurations: Lead Acid 60V/32AH at INR 59,999, Lead Acid 72V/32AH at INR 62,499, Lithium-ion 60V/32AH at INR 72,999, and Lithium-ion 72V/32AH at INR 76,999. It delivers ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Simple Energy, India launches Simple Ultra electric scooter On April 17, Simple Energy launched the Simple Ultra long-range electric scooter for INR 235 thousand. It is powered by a 6.5 kWh battery. The Ultra delivers an IDC range of 400 km, a top speed of 115 kmph, and accelerates from 0-40 kmph in 2.77 seconds. The scooter comes equipped with four-level traction control and a seven-inch rider display console. The deliveries are already underway...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

Ola Electric, India launches S1 X+ 5.2 kWh electric scooter with 4680 Bharat Cell On April 13, Ola Electric launched the S1 X+ 5.2 kWh electric scooter powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell at an introductory price of INR 130 thousand. The scooter delivers a claimed IDC range of 320 km and a top speed of 125 km/h, powered by an 11 kW mid-drive motor with integrated MCU. It is equipped with Brake-by-Wire and a front disc brake. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

CollarEV, India launches ‘Moon’ electric two-wheeler On March 16, CollarEV launched Moon, a purpose-built electric two-wheeler for the B2B delivery and logistics market, at a starting price of INR 80 thousand. It features a brushless DC motor with 2.2 kW peak and 1.5 kW nominal power, delivering 60 Nm of torque for silent but high-torque urban operations. The scooter offers two lithium-ion battery options, i.e., 1.5 kWh and 2.4 kWh at 58 V. I...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Zelio E-Mobility, India launches upgraded variant of X-Men+ electric scooter On March 16, 2026, Zelio E-Mobility launched the 2026 variant of its low-speed electric scooter X-Men+ at a starting price of INR 60,000. It is powered by a 60/72V BLDC motor that consumes about 1.5 units of electricity per charge. The scooter supports both lithium and lead batteries, with charging times of 4–5 hours for lithium and 8–10 hours for lead.​ The X-Men+...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

TVS Motor, India launches Orbiter V1 electric scooter with Battery-as-a-Service On March 12, 2026, TVS Motor launched the TVS Orbiter V1, a 1.8 kWh variant positioned as its most affordable electric scooter, and rolled out Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) across its EV portfolio. With BaaS, the Orbiter V1 starts at INR 49,999 (inclusive of PM E‑DRIVE), while customers opting to buy the scooter with the battery outright will pay INR 84,500. The Orbit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Zelio E-Mobility, India to open fourth electric scooter plant in Coimbatore On March 11, Zelio E-Mobility announced that it will set up its fourth manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, a 39,000 sq. ft. plant that will handle electric scooter assembly, storage, logistics, and allied activities, with operational setup starting April 2026 and commercial operations targeted for July 2026. The Coimbatore site will complement existing plant...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Kinetic Engineering, India gets INR 400 million in funding for electric two-wheeler, component expansion On March 11, Kinetic Engineering Ltd (KEL) announced that its promoter group has infused an additional INR 400 million into the company via conversion of warrants, taking promoter shareholding to 65% from 49% four years ago. It mentioned that the fresh capital will strengthen its balance sheet and support growth across its electric vehicle and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Zelo Electric, India launches Knight+ Rani electric scooter On March 7, Zelo Electric introduced the Knight+ Rani Edition, a limited-edition electric scooter for INR 69,990. It is based on the Knight+ platform and uses a 1.8 kWh portable LFP battery with a claimed 100 km range, paired with a 1.5 kW motor and a top speed of 55 km/h. The Rani Edition retains the standard Knight+ feature set, including hill hold control, cruise control, follow-me-ho...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Motilal Oswal, India buys 1.65% stake in Zelio E-Mobility, electric two-wheeler manufacturer On March 5, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said it acquired 350 thousand shares of Zelio E‑Mobility, representing a 1.65% stake, via a block deal at INR 280 per share for a total consideration of INR 98 million. Zelio raised INR 783.4 million in its October 2025 IPO. It manufactures a range of low‑speed and high‑speed electric two‑wheelers under...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Greaves Cotton, India details capex plan; EV arm enters Nepal with Ampere Nexus electric scooter In an investor update, Greaves Cotton Limited announced that it has earmarked INR 5–7 billion of capex over the next few years for its core businesses, focused on product development, manufacturing capability, and international expansion. The outlay will cover fuel‑agnostic engines, advanced gensets, rare‑earth‑free motors, automation and digi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Pluto Mobility, India, raises USD 2 million funding for scooter sized last mile vehicles On February 19, EV startup Pluto Mobility raised USD 2 million in seed funding to build purpose‑designed electric vehicles for last‑mile delivery, led by Version One Ventures with participation from gradCapital and operators across logistics and hardware. The company is developing a scooter‑sized, fully covered electric vehicle engineered specifically f...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Greaves Electric Mobility, India to launch software defined Ampere 6th Gen scooter On February 19, Greaves Electric Mobility Limited announced that its Ampere brand will launch the Ampere 6th Gen Electric Scooter in FY 2027, positioning it as an “ICE breaker” aimed directly at India’s high‑volume sub‑INR 100 thousand gasoline scooter segment. The model is being engineered to offer higher torque and better hill‑climb performance, along...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

VinFast signs strategic dealers to launch e-scooters in Indonesia Announced on February 9, 2026, VinFast formally entered Indonesia’s e-scooter market by signing MoUs with its first strategic dealer partners, marking a key step in expanding its electric two-wheeler business in Southeast Asia. The initial partners include K3, Citra Abadi Sedaya, PT Bevos Auto Mandiri, PT Sapta Jaya, MotorArt, PT Sinergies Dua Kawan, and PT HINU. Distribution wil...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Kinetic Watts & Volts, India secures incentive for DX electric scooter scale‑up On February 10, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric-vehicle arm of Kinetic Group and a subsidiary of Kinetic Engineering Limited, received approval for benefits of approximately INR 420 million under the Government of Maharashtra’s Electric Vehicle Policy, to be realised over 10 years. The entitlement is linked to an investment of around INR 700 million...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10