Tata Motors, one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers in the country, has announced an ambitious plan to support sthe caling up of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the country under Open Collaboration 2.0.

The EV maker today announced that together with Charge Point Operators (CPOs) it will support scaling up fast public charging network from 18,000 to 30,000 along with 400,000 charging points nationwide by 2027.

Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “When it comes to the investment in these chargers, what we intend to do is to support the installation of these chargers in a commercial structure. The intent of that investment is to pass on certain benefit to our users directly.”

He added that the automaker was looking to partner with as many CPOs who can meet the stringent standards laid out by the company. “Our focus is on ensuring that these mega chargers serve the need of all EV owners in terms of reliability and speed.”

To put into perspective, between 2019 to 2023, the number of registered electric four-wheelers in India was around 75,000, which was supported by 70,000 total charging points and about 5,500 public charging points.

By 2025, the number has grown to around 240,000 electric passenger vehicles, 200,000 charging points and about 18,000 public charging points.

Tata.ev is leveraging its insights of over 5 billion green kilometers driven nationwide by its EV users to understand where charging infrastructure is precisely needed.

In the first phase, the company has tied up with Tata Power, Charge Zone, Statiq and Zeon, through which around 500 new fast chargers will be installed across key locations in the next 12 months. The fast chargers while being accessible by everyone, will see Tata Motors’ EV customers get priority as well as upto 25 percent preferential tariff.

The company also has announced that it will soon introduce Tata.ev verified chargers that will be rated on the basis of – environment & amenities, accessibility, operability and compatibility score with Tata.ev cars. Each charger will be rated on a five-point scale with 4-star and above to get an ‘.ev Verified’ status to stand out as an attractive EV charging location.

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), explained that the investments from the OEM is in a sense to provide confidence to CPOs to take a ‘leap of faith’ in expanding the charging infrastructure.

Furthermore, the company also launched a dedicated helpline number for its existing as well as potential new customers to get their queries about EVs and the associated charging infrastructure resolved.

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Kia India has launched the Syros EV, it’s first mass-market electric vehicle offering at prices starting INR 1.34 million (ex-showroom) for the 42 kW variant and INR 1.69 million (ex-showroom) for the 51.4 kW Extended Range variant. The EV goes on sale at dealerships nationwide starting 30 July 2026.

The Syros EV is offered with two battery options: a 51.4 kWh battery delivering an ARAI-certified range of 526 km and a 42 kWh battery offering 443 km of range. It features DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in a claimed 39 minutes.

Ownership programmes include an Assured Buyback programme offering up to 80 percent resale value after three years, a Battery-as-a-Service programme starting at INR 799,000 with battery EMIs starting at INR 3.3 per kilometre and a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty of 15 years with unlimited kilometres.

Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, "At Kia, every product begins with one question, how can we create greater value for our customers? The Syros EV answers that by making electric mobility more accessible, without compromise. Beyond an attractive price point, we've built one of the industry's most confident ownership propositions with an Assured Buyback programme offering up to 80 percent resale-value, the best in India today, alongside BaaS enabling one of the most accessible entry points into EV ownership; and a Lifetime Battery Warranty delivering long-term battery confidence, addressing the key concerns that continue to influence EV adoption. Combined with segment-leading range of 526 km and 171 PS performance, advanced technology and Kia's growing EV ecosystem, the Syros EV represents our commitment to accelerating India's transition towards sustainable mobility while keeping customer needs at the heart of every decision."

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GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture and the sole Indian operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks for green logistics, has entered into a partnership with Dabur India Ltd., a major FMCG player. The agreement focuses on integrating LNG-powered trucks into Dabur’s logistics network to advance supply chain sustainability.

GreenLine will supply its LNG fleet to handle long-haul freight for Dabur, aiming to cut emissions significantly without compromising on performance or dependability. This move aligns with Dabur’s internal goals for a lower-carbon operational framework and reflects a wider corporate trend in India toward embracing cleaner transport alternatives.

Currently, GreenLine manages over 1,000 LNG and electric vehicles on key freight routes, serving diverse sectors such as steel, cement, mining, FMCG and chemicals. The fleet has surpassed 100 million kilometres in cumulative travel, resulting in more than 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ reductions for its clients, reinforcing the company’s role in reshaping India’s road freight landscape.

Charles Devlin D’Costa, Vice President – Sales, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, said, "We are pleased to partner with Dabur India, one of India's most respected consumer goods companies, as it adopts greener road transportation solutions. It is encouraging to see more leading Indian companies making low-emission logistics an integral part of their business strategy. Every such partnership strengthens the momentum towards cleaner freight mobility, bringing us a step closer to transforming India's road logistics ecosystem. At GreenLine, we remain committed to enabling businesses across sectors to accelerate the transition to lower-emission transportation."

Samrat Sehgal, Global Director of Supply Chain, Dabur India, said, "Reducing the environmental footprint of our supply chain is an important part of Dabur India's sustainability roadmap. Our partnership with GreenLine enables us to integrate lower-emission transportation into our logistics operations while maintaining efficiency and reliability. We believe collaborations like these will play a key role in building a more sustainable and future-ready supply chain."

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Euler Motors has announced a collaboration with Green Drive Mobility to deploy four-wheeler electric cargo vehicles across mid-mile and last-mile operations. The partnership has deployed approximately 50 units, with plans to reach 500 units during the financial year across Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

The deployment features Euler’s Storm LR and TURBO EV 1000 models, targeting a total of 1,000 electric cargo vehicles by 2028.

Vani Rikhy Mehra, VP – Sales, Euler Motors, said, “Our collaboration with Green Drive Mobility marks an important step in expanding the role of electric commercial vehicles in India’s logistics ecosystem. Green Drive Mobility is one of the country’s most respected multi-stack EV fleet operators, and we are pleased to support their growth journey with Euler’s purpose-built electric cargo vehicles. Their disciplined approach to fleet expansion and their diverse enterprise customer base align closely with Euler’s commitment to building products and a service ecosystem that enable fleet operators to transition to electric with confidence – improving uptime, lowering operating costs, and reducing emissions at scale.”

Sagar Subramani, COO, Green Drive Mobility, added, “Our collaboration with Euler Motors reinforces our strategy of building a reliable, scalable, and technology-led electric logistics platform powered by the best vehicles from leading OEMs. Euler’s products bring strong payload performance and proven reliability, and their API-led approach fits seamlessly into our operations. As demand for sustainable logistics continues to grow across sectors, this collaboration will help us deliver consistent uptime and operational efficiency to our enterprise customers, while accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility across India.”

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Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy is set to unveil its first family e-scooter on 2 September 2026, entering the country's mass-market segment.

The mass-market EV is set to follow the Simple One and the Simple Ultra models.

Simple Energy states that the in-house developed new model is part of its robust R&D capabilities spanning proprietary software, technologies and advanced engineering solutions.

The company is said to be the first Indian OEM to commercially manufacture heavy rare-earth-free electric motors.

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