1. Reports of BYD setting-up a manufacturing unit in India.
There are reports of BYD planning to set-up a manufacturing unit near Hyderabad in Telangana. A big investment of Rs 85,000 crore ($10 billion) has been earmarked for this facility. Despite being present in India for a few years, BYD does not operate a production plant in the country. At present, the company imports its electric cars from China, incurring high import duties that contribute to higher prices. This has limited BYD’s market penetration. Setting-up a manufacturing unit in India would significantly reduce costs, thereby making prices of BYD EVs more competitive.
Since the past 2 years, BYD has been exploring options to set-up a manufacturing unit in India. However, strict regulations on Chinese investments has delayed the company’s plans. In 2023, Government of India had turned down a $1 billion investment proposal from BYD and its Hyderabad-based partner Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) to set-up an EV manufacturing plant. However, with recent policy changes easing restrictions, BYD appears to be moving forward with its investment plans. If the project proceeds as planned, Telangana will secure one of the largest private sector investments in the EV sector.
2. Tata Motors launches its EV portfolio in Mauritius.
Tata Motors has launched its EV offerings in Mauritius. The automaker has jointly launched the electric cars along with its Mauritius-based partner Allied Motors. Mauritius becomes the first country outside the SAARC region where Tata Motors has introduced its electric cars.
Tata Motors will initially offer three electric cars in the country: the Tiago EV, Punch EV & Nexon EV. All three will be offered only with their larger battery pack variants. Tata is also offering a complimentary 7.2 kW EV charger with the cars. Tata's partner Allied Motors will provide sales and after-sales services in Mauritius.
3. MG commences Cyberster & M9 bookings in India.
MG India has officially commenced bookings for two of its upcoming electric cars: the sporty Cyberster EV and the spacious M9 electric MPV. Both these cars were showcased earlier this year at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The MG Cyberster is a two-seater electric convertible that will be retailed exclusively through MG’s premium Select dealerships.
Along with the Cyberster, MG has also started bookings for its M9 electric MPV. The M9 features a boxy design with power-sliding rear doors and three-row seating.
Customers can book these electric cars for a token amount of Rs 51,000 either at MG Select dealerships or via the company’s official website. At present, MG has set-up 13 MG Select dealerships across the country including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai.
4. New Kia EV6 launched in India.
Kia has launched the facelift version of its premium electric car, the EV6. The 2025 Kia EV6 will be offered in a single variant, priced at Rs 65.9 lakh. The car will be powered by a larger 84 kWh battery pack as opposed to the 77.4 kWh battery in the previous EV6. The new Kia EV6 will offer a range of 663 km and compatibility with 350 kW fast charging, promising 10-80% charging in just 18 minutes!
The new Kia EV6 facelift will compete with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Mercedes Benz EQA, Volvo EX40 and BYD Sealion 7.
5. Delhi EV Policy 2.0 to focus on improving EV charging infrastructure.
Delhi Government is set to bring its revamped EV policy. The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 will reportedly prioritize EV charging infrastructure and focus on aligning the national capital’s EV charging standards with global benchmarks, including setting-up 100 kW fast EV charging stations across the city. The Policy is expected to offer subsidies of up to Rs 30 lakh to incentivize private companies to develop these fast chargers. Delhi Government’s Transport Department has also proposed making EV charging points mandatory in all new buildings, with at least 20% of the parking area reserved for EVs.
Apart from this, there are reports of the new policy mandating the third private car purchased in every Delhi household to be an electric car.
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