Kinetic Watts & Volts, the electric vehicle division of the Kinetic Group, has opened its first exclusive 3S dealership in Pune, India.

The new facility is spread across 1,400 sqft, is located at Tingre Nagar, Pune and is owned and operated by Ravindra Sharad Bhelke. Additionally, a dedicated 1,050 sqft service facility, ‘Kinetic Lab,’ has been set up nearby in Dhanori to ensure aftersales support.

Ajinkya Firodia, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Kinetic Watts & Volts, said, “This is a proud and defining moment for Kinetic as we inaugurate our first exclusive EV showroom in India. Pune has always been special to us, it’s where our legacy began and now, where our EV journey takes shape. This launch represents not just a retail milestone, but the beginning of a new chapter in accessible, aspirational, and sustainable electric mobility for India.”

The new Kinetic EV range reimagines the iconic Kinetic DX as a family-friendly electric scooter. The line-up includes two variants: Kinetic DX and Kinetic ZX (formerly DX+).

Both models are powered by a 2.6 kWh Range-X LFP battery, which the company states offers up to four times longer life than NMC-based scooters.

The Kinetic DX is priced at INR 111,499 (ex-showroom, Pune) and Kinetic ZX (formerly DX+) is priced at INR 117,499 (ex-showroom, Pune).

Key features of the scooters include K-Coast regenerative braking, reverse assist and hill-hold assist, along with three ride modes: Range, Power, and Turbo. The ZX variant adds smart connectivity via the Telekinetic app, which provides real-time ride data, geo-fencing and intruder alerts. It also includes My Kiney Voice Alerts and a Kinetic Assist switch for CRM connection.

Ravindra Bhelke, Dealer Principal, Kinetic EV Vishrantwadi, said, “Becoming the first Kinetic EV dealer in India is both an honour and a responsibility. I have grown up seeing the trust people have in the Kinetic name, and now I am proud to bring its electric future to Pune. With this showroom and our dedicated service centre, our goal is to give every customer a premium, transparent and reliable experience, whether they are buying their first EV or upgrading from a traditional scooter.”

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Bijliride, a two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) rental platform, has announced a partnership with BGauss, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to increase its fleet size across India.

Under the agreement, BGauss will supply electric scooters for Bijliride’s rental and enterprise operations. The company intends to add 7,000 units to its current fleet of 3,000, reaching a total of 10,000 EVs by December 2026.

The phase 1 of the expansion will focus on four cities: Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi NCR. These locations were selected for their demand in logistics and urban commuting.

The fleet includes models such as the BGauss C12i Max and Oowah. These vehicles feature: Removable lithium-ion batteries, IoT-enabled management, predictive maintenance via centralised dashboards and connectivity & weather-resistant designs.

Bijliride currently maintains a fleet uptime of over 95 percent through its charging and swapping infrastructure.

Shivam Sisodiya, CEO & Co-Founder, Bijliride, said, “Our objective is clear: to make electric mobility reliable and convenient at scale. BGauss’s focus on engineering quality and rider comfort complements our full-stack mobility platform, enabling us to deliver a seamless EV rental experience across high-impact urban markets.”

Going forward, Bijliride aims to expand its operation in over 10 cities by the end of next year. The company is scaling its business-to-business (B2B) fleet partnerships alongside its business-to-consumer (B2C) rental services. The expansion aims to establish an ecosystem for urban mobility and logistics.

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Marking its 100th day, the monumental Bharat Maha EV Rally, the world's longest electric vehicle rally, concluded a landmark phase of its journey at ICAT in Manesar, Haryana, where it received a celebratory welcome. The rally’s nationwide expedition, organised by the International Federation of Electric Vehicle Association (IFEVA), is a transformative campaign designed to assess and accelerate India's electric mobility landscape. Its core mission is to dismantle prevalent myths, demonstrate the practicality of long-distance EV travel and foster widespread awareness.

Under the leadership of IFEVA President Dr Rajeev Mishra and a dedicated team, the rally has achieved an extraordinary footprint, traversing all 28 states and eight union territories of India, along with international stretches in Bhutan and Nepal. This ambitious journey has garnered unprecedented support, receiving flag-offs and endorsements from a diverse array of leaders including Chief Ministers, Governors, Union and State Ministers and spiritual guides, signifying a broad-based national consensus on electrification.

A pivotal aspect of the rally's outreach has been its deep engagement with the academic community. The convoy has visited hundreds of institutions, including premier establishments like IITs and IIMs, facilitating direct interactions where students and faculty experienced EVs firsthand, participated in dynamic discussions and had their queries addressed by experts. This initiative has successfully ignited enthusiasm and curiosity among the nation's youth.

By actively collaborating with government bodies, industry players from large manufacturers to MSMEs, educational institutes and consumers, the rally is gathering critical, on-ground insights. These findings are poised to inform future policy and infrastructure development decisively. Ultimately, the Bharat Maha EV Rally stands as a powerful testament to India's commitment to sustainable transportation, clearly showcasing the rapid adoption of EVs and the expansion of supporting infrastructure, thereby solidifying the country's position as a frontrunner in the global electric vehicle revolution.

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Delhi-NCR-based electric vehicle battery swapping organisation Battery Smart has announced that it has become the first company in India to complete 100 million battery swaps across its network for electric two- and three-wheelers.

The achievement comes five years after the company’s founding. Battery Smart claims it currently operates approximately 70 percent of the battery-swapping infrastructure in the country.

To mark the achievement, the company has launched an INR 100 million Driver Welfare Fund 2026, which is designed to provide insurance, financial protection and skill development for approximately 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The fund also includes referral programmes, free swaps and community inclusion initiatives.

Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, Co-Founders of Battery Smart, said, “Crossing 100 million swaps is a landmark for EV adoption in India, not just for us. It demonstrates the potential of battery swapping to make clean mobility accessible, affordable, and inclusive at scale. Each swap represents a choice, a driver choosing clean mobility over combustion, assurance over anxiety and improved uptime over long waiting hours. This achievement belongs to our community of drivers, battery swap station partners, OEM collaborators, investors, and policymakers who believed that battery swapping could succeed at scale in India.”

The company’s ecosystem includes over 5,000 women drivers and 250 women partners. Its technology utilises IoT-enabled batteries and real-time monitoring to enable predictive maintenance and minimize downtime for drivers in the gig economy.

“Looking ahead, the Driver Welfare Fund reinforces our commitment to the community that made this possible. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on strengthening India’s EV mobility backbone, powered by smarter IoT batteries, more efficient station operations, and robust safety systems. This milestone is just the beginning, and together, we are building the future of clean mobility for India,” added Sikka.

Going forward, Battery Smart intends to expand into 100 additional cities by 2026. The company’s roadmap involves deploying more swap stations and increasing daily swap capacity to meet demand from commercial operators. Planned investments include safety systems and IoT intelligence as the company continues to work with regulators and industry stakeholders.

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Ola Electric has announced the commencement of mass deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell-powered vehicles. The S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh is the first product to be powered by the company’s indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, which delivers more range, better performance and enhanced safety.

With its own battery packs in the vehicles, Ola Electric is now India's first company to fully own the battery pack and cell manufacturing process in-house.

The S1 Pro+ 5.2 kWh is powered by a 13 kW motor, offering acceleration of zero to 40 kmph in just 2.1 seconds. It comes with an impressive 320 km range (IDC with DIY mode).

The S1 Pro+ features four riding modes (Hyper, Sports, Normal and Eco) and also offers enhanced safety with category-first dual ABS and disk brakes in the front and rear. It also gets enhanced ergonomics and comfort, a two-tone seat with supportive foam, body-coloured mirrors, a die-cast aluminium grab handle, rim decals and an expanded colour palette comprising Passion Red, Porcelain White, Industrial Silver, Jet Black, Stellar Blue and Midnight Blue.

“The excitement for S1 Pro+ has been phenomenal. Deliveries are now in full swing, and customers are proudly riding India’s first scooters powered by our own 4680 Bharat Cell. This is a big moment, not just for Ola, but for India’s journey towards becoming a global EV hub. With the national rollout starting soon, we are now ready to take this breakthrough product and technology to every corner of the country,” an Ola Electric spokesperson said.

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