Ride-hailing platform Uber has inked a strategic partnership with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles across key cities in India by 2026. The partnership will further strengthen Uber’s focus on providing 100 percent green rides on its platform by 2040.

Refex Green Mobility is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chennai-headquartered Refex Industries and operates under the brand Refex eVeelz. The partnership will see Refex deploy EVs on the Uber platform across Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Aditya Kapoor, Head, Supply and Electrification, Uber India and South Asia, said, “Uber is committed to accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility in India, and this partnership with Refex eVeelz is a significant step in that direction. It strengthens our efforts to electrify urban transportation, bringing more electric ride options to riders across many new cities in India. We remain focused on removing barriers to EV adoption and driving the transition to a greener future through partnerships that will build a sustainable future for all.”

Sachin Navtosh Jha, Chief of Staff, Refex Group, said, "As a company committed to driving the transition towards sustainable mobility, we are proud to partner with Uber to deliver electric solutions to more cities in India. This collaboration, in addition to our currently existing B2B as well as B2C operations with nearly 1,300 company-owned four-wheeler EVs will help us contribute to reducing urban carbon emissions and will also play a key role in achieving India’s broader sustainability goals."

Pune-headquartered electric vehicle company EKA Mobility in consortium with Chartered Speed, has bagged the Letter of Award (LOA) for deploying 9-metre and 12-metre electric buses across Rajasthan under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme.

The LoA for a total of 675 e-buses (565 units of 9-metre e-buses and 110 units of 12-metre e-buses) follows Convergence Energy Services (CESL)’s issuance of Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) for electric buses across India.

As per the order, EKA Mobility will deploy its e-buses across eight major cities of Rajasthan – Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Jodhpur.

Rohit Srivastava, Business Head & Chief Growth Officer, EKA Mobility, said, “This win reinforces our belief that electric mobility is not just the future – it’s the present. Rajasthan’s bold move toward electrification aligns perfectly with our vision of transforming the way millions commute daily and accelerating India’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future”

Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-Time Director, Chartered Speed, said, "This reflects our commitment to a greener, more efficient transport network. Through the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme, we’re transitioning to an electric fleet that will transform urban mobility. Our goal is to lead the shift to a low-carbon future and offer commuters cleaner, smarter travel options shaping a more connected and sustainable India."

This order is in addition, to EKA Mobility’s recent two major contract wins valued at INR 1.5 billion from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and INR 4 billion order from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). 

Delhi-NCR headquartered electric vehicle-as-a-service platform Zypp Electric has announced its financial results for FY2025. The company reported its revenue grew  50 percent from INR 3.02 billion in FY2024 to around INR 4.55 billion in FY2025.

During the period, the company crossed 100 million deliveries, with quick commerce now accounting for 47 percent of these deliveries. It also now has over 120,000 delivery partners onboard.

In terms of geography, Delhi NCR saw over 12,000 EVs, up 16 percent, Bengaluru with 5,000 EVs, up 31 percent and Mumbai with 2,400 EVs. Zypp Electric also scaled up its three-wheeler business and crossed 900 EVs in the wheeler space, catering to last-mile logistics via the driver rentals business.

Akash Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Zypp Electric, said, “FY2025 has been a landmark year for us. We’ve not focused much on growth but rather laid down the groundwork for a sustainable and profitable EV business. While revenue grew from INR 3.02 billion to INR 4.55 billion (pre-audited), I see a much clearer line of sight of EBITDA profitability over the next 1-2 quarters, looking at several interventions done in FY2025 for tech, team, partnerships and pushing sustainable growth levers. We continue to focus on market leadership from the existing 3 markets to more markets in the coming FY2026 while keeping a strong eye on profitability. We continue to ride the EV and Quick commerce tailwind and enable thousands of delivery partners to upgrade from ICE vehicles to EV vehicles on an easy rental plan without any high downpayment and EMI hassle backed with maintenance and charging/swapping services on their fingertips which enable them to save INR 5,000-6,000 extra over a petrol vehicle via Zypp Electric rental platform.”

Going forward, Zypp Electric aims to achieve EBITDA breakeven in the coming months.

BYD India, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the prices for the 2025 model year Seal e-sedan.

The Seal is now available at prices starting INR 4.1 million (ex-showroom India). It features a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) low voltage battery (LVB), which is six times lighter compared to other conventional low-voltage batteries, 5x better self-discharge consumption and offers a claimed 15-year lifespan.

Power sunshade now comes as standard for added comfort and convenience. The BYD Seal can go from zero to 100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds, it gets Frequency Selective Dampers and the debut of BYD’s Disus-C intelligent damping system. The air-conditioning system has also been upgraded with a larger compressor capacity and an all-new module for air purification.

Indofast Energy, a joint venture between Sun Mobility and Indian Oil Corporation, has partnered Green Tiger Mobility, a retrofitting company for two-wheelers for driving EV adoption.

As per the understanding, Green Tiger Mobility’s ARAI-approved retrofit solution will convert petrol two-wheelers to electric-powered two-wheelers. Furthermore, to tackle the challenge of long-charging time, the retrofitted two-wheelers will adopt Indofast Energy’s battery swapping technology.

The retrofit company shared that it’s solution encompasses RTO approval, insurance and other regulatory requirements along with financial solutions to support customers. At present, the retrofit solution is available for 11 scooter models – Hero MotoCorp’s Maestro & Pleasure, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s Activa, Aviator, Dio & Cliq, Suzuki Motorcycle India’s Access & Swish, TVS Motor Co’s Jupiter & Wego and Yamaha Fascino.

The company has introduced the service in Bengaluru and will soon be expanded to Delhi NCR and the rest of the country in the next 12 to 15 months. Furthermore, the initial focus will be on quick commerce delivery executives, which will later be extended to the mass market.

Currently, Green Tiger Mobility claims it has over 500 customers in Bengaluru, and its solution is backed by six approved patents.

Rajat Malhan, Senior Vice-President, Indofast Energy, said, “Imagine your reliable petrol scooter, reborn as a sleek, battery-swappable EV. No new vehicle purchase, just a smart, sustainable upgrade! This partnership is a significant step towards green mobility for a cleaner India, while reducing fuel costs, cutting emissions, and supporting India’s EV adoption goals. We look forward to the change this partnership will bring in the lives of millions of gig workers.”

Ashish Dokania, Founder, Green Tiger Mobility, said, “At Green Tiger, we believe the future of mobility is not just about new electric vehicles but it’s about transforming millions of petrol two-wheelers already on our roads. Our retrofit solution, powered by Indofast’s swappable batteries bridges the gap between sustainability and practicality—giving people an easy way to embrace electric without replacing their trusted rides.”