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

SLEEK EV raises USD 8.5 million in KYMCO Capital-led round to scale Thailand e-scooter operations Announced on February 6, 2026, SLEEK EV secured a USD 8.5 million first close in its Series A funding round, led by KYMCO Capital and supported by over 20 supply-chain partners from Taiwan and Mainland China. The funding will support SLEEK EV’s expansion across Thailand, including scaling production at its Eastern Economic Corridor facility, accele...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Omega Seiki Mobility, India launches OSM Vextra electric scooter On February 5, 2026, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) launched its first fast-speed electric two-wheeler, the OSM Vextra, at a price of INR 99,900. The scooter has a top speed of 70 km/h, a range of over 110 km per charge. OSM Vextra is powered by a 3.45 kWh IP67-rated LMFP battery and a 3 kW BLDC hub motor, with a stated gradeability of 12 degrees. It has a charging time of 0–80% in fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

Bcomp, Switzerland and Ather Energy unveil “Redux” 2W Concept using natural fibre composites On February 3, Bcomp partnered with Indian EV maker Ather Energy to explore sustainable two-wheel mobility using natural fibre composite materials. The collaboration led to the “Redux” concept, a futuristic two-wheeler using Bcomp’s ampliTex material. Redux is Bcomp’s latest motor-scooter concept, combining the agility of a scooter with the pe...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Yamaha Motors India launches EC-06 electric scooter On February 2, 2026, India Yamaha Motor launched its first electric scooter, the EC-06, priced at INR 167.6 thousand. The EC-06 features a certified range of 169 kilometres and is powered by an IPMSM (Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) paired with a 4kWh fixed battery. It delivers a top speed of 79 km/h, maximum torque of 26 Nm, and peak power of 6.7 kW. A full charge takes approximate...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

VinFast introduces 4 e-motorbikes, plans 45,000 battery swap stations by Q1 2026 On January 15, 2026, VinFast announced the introduction of four new electric motorbike models to meet diverse mobility needs. Three models, Evo, Feliz II, and Viper, support battery swapping, while the Amio is a compact, pedal-assisted scooter that does not require a driver’s license. To support the rollout, VinFast’s infrastructure arm V-Green has completed the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Ampere, India, launches Magnus G Max electric scooter On January 19, Ampere, the electric two-wheeler brand of Greaves Electric Mobility, launched the Ampere Magnus G Max, developed to address the everyday mobility needs of Indian families. Its introductory price is INR 94,999. The Magnus G Max is powered by a 3 kWh Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) battery. The Magnus G Max delivers a real-world range of over 100 km in Eco mode and offers a charging...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Bajaj Auto Limited, India launches Chetak C25 electric scooter On January 14, Bajaj Auto Ltd. announced the launch of the Chetak C25, an electric scooter for INR 91,399. It is powered by a 2.5 kWh battery, delivering a range of up to 113 km with a top speed of 55 km/h. The scooter achieves 80% charging in 2.25 hours and has a 25-litre boot space.  Its safety and convenience features include hill hold assist, guide me home, and disc brakes. The C...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Yamaha, India launches EC06 electric scooter at River's Hoskote manufacturing facility On January 12, 2026, The Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries (excluding Sugar), Government of Karnataka, rolled out Yamaha's first electric scooter, EC06, at River Mobility's manufacturing facility in Hoskote, Bengaluru Rural district. The project is expected to generate economic value through job creation, a stronger local supply chain and new oppo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12