1. Tata Tiago EV reaches a significant milestone.

Tata Tiago EV, the affordable electric car from Tata Motors, has reached a milestone of 50,000 units sold since its launch in 2022 Q3.

The Tiago EV is one of five electric cars from Tata Motors, which has the Nexon EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV & Curvv EV in its portfolio. The electric hatchback is available in two battery variants: 19.2 kWh (claimed range: 250 km) & 24 kWh (claimed range: 315 km). The car competes with the Citroen eC3 & MG Comet EV.

Prices for the Tiago EV 19.2 kWh battery variant start from Rs 7.99 lakh, and 24 kWh variant start from Rs 9.99 lakh. At present, Tata Motors is offering a cash discount of Rs 40,000 on the car. The company is also offering 6 months of free charging at Tata Power EV charging stations to buyers. This Diwali offer is valid till October 31.

2. CESL floats a tender for EV charging stations in Faridabad (Haryana).

Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has floated a tender inviting CPOs to set-up, operate & maintain EV charging stations at 7 locations in Faridabad (Haryana).

The project will be executed under a BOOM model (Build, Own, Operate & Maintain). The EV charging stations will feature slow chargers, fast chargers (minimum 50 kW) & battery swapping facility. The last date to submit bids is October 30, 2024.

3. MG delivers 101 units of the Windsor EV at an event in Bengaluru.

MG India recently held an event in Bengaluru where it delivered 101 units of its newly launched electric car, the MG Windsor EV, ahead of the auspicious occasion of Diwali. MG received a record 15,000+ bookings of the Windsor within 24 hours of its launch.

The MG Windsor EV is the first electric car in India to come with a ‘Battery-as-a-Service’ (BaaS) option. Under the BaaS model, the Windsor EV is available at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh + battery rental at Rs 3.5 per km. Apart from this, customers have the option of buying the car as a whole (with the battery) at a one-time price starting from Rs 13.50 lakh.

The Windsor features a 38 kWh battery which gives a range of 331 km. The car is fast-charging compatible and can be charged from 10-80% in just 55 minutes at a DC fast EV charging station.

4. Pure EV extends its festive offer till November 10.

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Pure EV had announced festive offers on its electric motorcycles, the ecoDryft & eTryst X. The offer is now available till November 10. The company is offering a discount of Rs 20,000 on both the EVs, bringing the base price of the vehicles to Rs 99,999.

The IIT Hyderabad-incubated EV start-up has achieved decent numbers with over 70,000 units sold till date.

5. Tata Motors announces agreement to promote EVs and solar-based EV charging in Rajasthan.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, and ‘Rajasthan Solar Association’, have signed an agreement to promote EVs & solar energy for EV charging in Rajasthan. People with solar power systems installed at their home or place of business will be eligible for an extra discount on the purchase of a Tata Motors electric car. The Rajasthan Solar Association will be in charge of the verification process, ensuring that only eligible customers can access the extra discount in the state. The association will also promote the benefits of Tata Motors’s EVs across Rajasthan.

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