At the recently concluded PRAWAAS 5.0 SUN Mobility has unveiled a modular multi-battery swapping solution for electric buses demonstrated on the Tata Starbus EV platform. Certified under AIS-038, this model has two battery modules that can be swapped simultaneously, with the entire process completed in under five minutes. The system supports both 50 kWh and […]
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Switch Mobility has launched a new 9-metre electric bus at PRAWAAS 2026, and the company is clear about one thing from the outset — this is not an adapted version of its existing 12-metre model. It is a completely new product, designed from scratch to address the specific needs of shorter routes, staff transportation, school […]
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Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s flagship and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The partnership will enable both companies to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The MoU was signed by […]
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Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Hon’ble President of Zanzibar flagged off 15 EKA Electric Buses EKA Mobility marked a significant milestone in its global expansion with the official flag-off of its state-of-the-art 12-metre electric buses in Zanzibar. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the Hon’ble President of Zanzibar, who unveiled the buses and flagged off the […]
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The global electric commercial vehicle market, according to MarketsandMarkets, is on a steep upward curve — set to more than double from $84.64 billion in 2026 to $197.55 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.9%. Electric commercial vehicles have moved past the experiment stage. The industry has made its decision — and […]
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By Vishwas Shankar, Vice President & Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant, Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry has been anchored in diesel-led operating economics for decades. Vehicle value has traditionally been defined by uptime and payload, with limited emphasis on emissions. For most of that time, electric mobility sat somewhere between […]
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Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across segments, marking a significant milestone in the mainstream adoption of electric mobility for both freight and passenger transport in India. The orders comprise approximately 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, spanning applications as diverse as e-commerce, logistics, FMCG […]
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India’s electric commercial vehicle segment continued its upward trajectory in May 2026, with total retail registrations climbing to 2,400 units — a 119.4% year-on-year surge from 1,094 units in May 2025 and a 3.40% sequential rise over April 2026’s 2,321 units. Perhaps more telling is the market share story: EV penetration in the commercial vehicle […]
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India’s electric commercial vehicle (e-CV) market continued to show strong year-on-year momentum in April 2026, even as the segment witnessed a sequential slowdown after a strong March. According to FADA retail data, total electric CV retail sales stood at 2,245 units in April 2026, registering a sharp 148.9% growth over April 2025. However, volumes declined […]
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Green Drive Mobility, one of India’s leading multi-stack electric vehicle (EV) fleet operators, and Tata Motors have announced the continuation and strengthening of their collaboration to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission electric mobility solutions across India’s logistics ecosystem. As part of the expanded collaboration, Green Drive Mobility continues its deployment of Tata Motors’ electric commercial […]
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