Citroen eC3X launched in India: 325 km range, 360-degree camera, 6 airbags and a starting price that will surprise you

Citroen bets big on affordable electric mobility

India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has just received another interesting contender — with Citroen launching the new eC3X electric SUV-coupe, combining SUV practicality with a stylish fastback design.

What makes the launch particularly noteworthy is its aggressive pricing strategy, with Citroen offering a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option that significantly lowers the entry cost for buyers.

Skoda Epiq EV: Affordable electric SUV may disrupt market in 2026

Skoda is gearing up to unveil its smallest and most affordable electric SUV yet — the Skoda Epiq electric vehicle (EV).

Scheduled for a global debut in Zurich on May 19, 2026, this compact electric crossover is already creating a buzz for its impressive range, fast charging capability, and practical design.

BMW i3 EV unveiled: 900 km range, futuristic tech & Neue Klasse design

BMW has officially revealed the all-new BMW i3 electric sedan, marking a major step forward in its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) lineup with a whopping range.

Built as the sedan counterpart to the BMW iX3, this new i3 is part of BMW’s ambitious Neue Klasse platform and gives us a clear preview of the future BMW 3 Series.

Lamborghini ditches full EV plans, focuses on hybrids: Here’s why

In a surprising shift, Lamborghini has abandoned its plans to develop fully electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of the decade and focus on hybrids.

The renowned Italian automaker’s decision comes in response to changing market dynamics, evolving consumer preferences, and its desire to balance high-performance with sustainability.

EU waters down 2035 EV rules: Why electric start-ups are worried

The European Union’s (EU’s) plan mandating all new cars sold by 2035 to be zero-emission vehicles has been revised, and that’s stirring concern among electric vehicle (EV) start-ups and investors.

 

Instead of a full ban on petrol and diesel cars, the updated proposal gives automakers more flexibility — but at a potential cost to Europe’s EV leadership.

Slowing global electric vehicle sales: Causes and regional insights

The global electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a deceleration in growth rate, according to a recent analysis by Goldman Sachs, and we will see the causes and give the regional insights.

The investment firm has identified a litany of contributing factors for this slowdown, including high capital costs, election uncertainties, and a shortage of rapid-charging infrastructure.

Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ technology: A game-changer in electric SUVs

The wait is over for the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ technology, which is supposed to be a game-changer in electric SUVs. Mercedes-Benz’s latest innovation, from its all-electric G-Class, made its global debut, exciting enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Billed the G 580 — with EQ technology — this electric SUV combines the iconic G-Class aesthetics with cutting-edge electric power.

Tesla’s $27,000 entry-level electric car from Germany may be exported to India

Tesla, the iconic electric vehicle (EV) maker, is planning to manufacture a euro 25,000 ($27,000) entry-level car from Germany and Elon Musk’s firm may set aside this budget car for markets such as India and other emerging economies.

Tesla’s India plan 

Tesla is also in advanced talks with the Indian government for setting up a manufacturing unit in the country and the Indian plant may also produce a budget car — possibly a different version.

Chinese EV companies to face roadblock in Europe

In yet another setback for China globally, the country’s electric vehicle (EV) companies are all set to face a major roadblock in Europe.

Recently, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had said that the organisation is rolling out an “anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles originating from China.”

Lamborghini to only make electric, hybrid cars to meet stringent emission norms of the West

Now, Lamborghini, the iconic Italian supercar maker, has decided to do away with pure-petrol cars, go fully electric and also build hybrids, and this is the way forward, considering the stringent laws that the West — Europe and the US — is chalking out to sound the death knell for internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

 

As per a newspaper report, Lamborghini chief executive officer (CEO) Stephan Winkelmann said that the car maker has finished selling its remaining fully petrol-powered vehicles and this has cleared the path for the company to manufacture hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) only.

Explorer EV unveiled in Europe but does Ford need to come back to India to boost sales?

Ford has opened the lid on the 2024 Explorer electric vehicle (EV) in the European market and the electric SUV has been built in collaboration with Volkswagen (VW), that is, on the VW platform but will it need to come back to India to boost the Explorer EV’s and other electric car sales?

 

The Explorer EV is, however, set to be smaller than the VW ID4, its sister car.

Slowdown bug bites Tesla as it cuts prices of EVs in US, Europe

The slowdown bug seems to have bitten even Tesla, which recently cut prices of most electric vehicles (EVs) by around 20 per cent in the US as well as Europe.

Elon Musk’s firm may have anticipated a recession and wants to rev up demand for its cars so that it can make up for the possible imminent downturn.

With the global ID.Aero, Volkswagen plans aggressive launches in US, Europe, China

Volkswagen (VW) is set to unveil the global ID.Aero, its electric vehicle (EV) — which would replace the Passat — in the second half of 2023 in North America, China and Europe, and with this roll out, the company may be planning an aggressive global launch of its EVs.

 

VW had showcased the ID.Aero in June this year, and depending on the market response, it would accelerate the transition of its line up of existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into EVs.

Future of autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicle technology could change how we live and move around in the future in cities but we need to take care of issues such as malfunction of technology before we go full throttle on this.

 

Malfunction of technology may lead to potential accidents and a total stoppage of autonomous vehicle technology, or in simple terms, of self-driven cars.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV’s 614 km range could make it a preferred choice in Europe, US

Hyundai Motor Company’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio is set to get a big boost with the Ioniq 6 launch and the car will come with a mind blowing 614 km range on a single charge, which could make it the preferred choice of buyers in Europe and the US.

 

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 will come in two options — a 77.4-kWh battery with 2WD, 18-inch tyres as well as a 53-kWh battery with 2WD, 18-inch tyres.

Hyundai’s two new EVs will replace i10 in Europe by 2024, may see good response

Hyundai is planning to replace its i10 petrol variant in Europe by 2024 with two affordable electric vehicle (EV) models and being small and budget cars, they may elicit a good response from this market.

 

Europe has always been fond of compact cars but its definition of affordable has a much higher benchmark compared to Asian and African nations.

Affordable compact electric car Sion, powered partly by solar energy, in Europe soon

Sion, a compact electric car — propelled partly by solar energy — is set to go into production soon, and this could not only give a big boost to clean energy efforts in the automobile sector… but also see the launch of an affordable car in Europe!

The design of the Sion, the car to be made by German electric vehicle (EV) start-up Sono Motors, was unveiled in the recent past at a company event in Munich.

Hyundai’s budget hatchback EV for Europe could find many takers

South Korean automaker Hyundai is believed to be developing a budget electric vehicle (EV) for the European market, and given Europe’s preference for hatchbacks and small cars, this car could find many takers.

In the recent past, a top executive of Hyundai Europe indicated this plan of the auto giant in a media interview.

Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX does 1,000 km on a single charge again!

German luxury car giant Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX electric vehicle (EV) has pipped its own efficiency record in real-situation driving by doing a whopping over 1,000 km in a single battery charge again!

After an unprecedented drive from Stuttgart (Germany) to Cassis (France) in April, this prototype sedan has achieved 1,200 km by travelling from Stuttgart to Silverstone in the UK on a single charge recently.

Fiat to revive historic Topolino into a mini EV

The Citroen Ami, the baby electric vehicle (EV), is all set to get another twin from the Fiat stable, with the carmaker gearing up to revive the historic Topolino brand — that was last produced 60 years ago — into a mini EV.

Fiat is set to make the new mini electric vehicle based on the Citroen Ami. It may not see a total makeover but be on lines of the zero-emission car sold by Citroen in Europe.