Tesla Long-Range Model 3 back in the US after nine months with lower range, Chinese variant battery

Tesla is soon re-launching the Model 3 Long Range after it went off the road for over nine months, and this time, it will come with a lower range as well as Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells used in the Chinese Model 3 and the Standard Range of the car; or it may even be a new chemistry based on the LPF.

 

This news appeared on Tesla's website recently, that is, in the Tesla Model 3 design studio. Tesla had categorically said that the Model 3 would be available in 2023 itself.

EV players not complying with govt’s safety standards may result in unsafe batteries

Will battery safety be compromised by Indian electric vehicle (EV) makers as the industry refuses to comply with the government order on battery safety standards and will this lead to people shying away from EVs, especially two-wheelers?

Deadline to comply with EV battery safety tests extended

 

The Indian government had recently extended the deadline to obtain mandatory certification on battery safety tests by six months.

Honda’s 2025 EV from new platform to be priced above basic hatchbacks or compact SUVs

Honda is charting big plans — it is working on a new car platform from where it plans to roll out mid-to-high range electric vehicles (EVs), and by 2025, it will launch an EV that would be priced, perhaps, above the basic hatchbacks or compact SUVs.

But the Japanese auto major has not said whether this car would make its journey into India.

MG Motor’s pricing surprise | MG Comet to be India’s cheapest EV

The price of MG (Morris Garages) Motor’s Comet has just been announced, and to our surprise, it is not Rs 10 lakh, but would be India’s cheapest electric vehicle (EV), with prices starting from Rs 7.98 lakh (Rs 798,000).

Earlier, it was perceived that Tata Motors’ Tiago would be the cheapest EV in India with prices starting from Rs 8.65 lakh (Rs 865,000) onwards.

Self-driving tech may be here in a year but will it help Tesla generate profits?

Tesla chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk had very recently said that the company is likely to roll out full self-driving (FSD) technology this year itself but will this tech help Musk generate the profit that his company so desperately needs?

Tesla faces margin pressure due to price cuts

Tesla has been facing margin pressure because of the significant price cuts it has taken in the recent past.
 

Ahead of going fully electric by 2030, Mercedes-Benz launches AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid in India

Mercedes-Benz has launched the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance, which is its first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) for India, and this roll out is in the interim, as the luxury car brand seeks to go fully electric by 2030.  

Mercedes-Benz bullish on India                               

The German car maker is bullish about India, and has seen a whopping 107 per cent sales growth for its top-end vehicles (priced above Rs 1 crore or Rs 10 million) during the 2022-23 period.

Judicious pricing could spur sales of Fujiyama’s five e-scooters in rural India

India’s electric vehicle (EV) start-up Fujiyama has launched five new electric scooters and aims to cater to the lower end of the segment, and with its judicious pricing, it could become a popular option among the masses, especially in rural areas.

But for Fujiyama to gain ground in rural India, it will have to find ways and means to boost EV infrastructure in the hinterland.

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.

Tesla moving to a fully vision-based parking system

Tesla is moving to a fully vision-based parking system by installing numerous cameras around its cars.

These additional ultrasonic sensors are set to help estimate distances and provide parking assistance without much complexity.

With cars up to 50% cheaper in China, Tesla may create havoc

Tesla Inc has recently opted for a price cut in China, making its cars up to 50 per cent cheaper than some markets, and this could create havoc — spur the sales of its vehicles manifold and may also prompt some of its rivals to shut shop.

 

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company, which has a mega presence in China, slashed the prices of its cars, which are produced at its factory on the outskirts of Shanghai.

How to elongate battery life of EVs

For different categories of electric vehicles (EVs), we need different battery capacities, and so let us see which battery suits which vehicle and how to elongate battery life.

What battery capacities do EVs use

For two-wheelers in India, the battery capacities would be between 1 kWh and 3 kWh. For three-wheelers, it would be from 2.5-8 kWh.

With its cheapest car Model 2, Tesla wants to become top EV maker globally

Well, now even Elon Musk’s Tesla is likely to unveil its cheapest electric vehicle (EV), the Model 2, in a clear indication that America’s iconic EV maker could be getting into the volume game soon and eyeing to become the world’s biggest electric car player.

Besides the Model 2, Tesla may also unveil a new electric platform, which could see its future EVs being launched. The Model 2 could be showcased in just a few days from now.

MG Comet could lose out to Tata Tiago because of high pricing

MG Motor has revealed that its upcoming compact electric vehicle (EV) would be called the ‘Comet’ in India, and if it is priced around the Rs 10-lakh mark (Rs 10,00,000), MG could lose out to the likes of Tata Motors, which has unveiled the Tiago EV for less than Rs 9 lakh (Rs 900,000).

It is believed that MG will pack the Comet with the latest on-board technology and it could be rolled out around the middle of this year itself. 

Xiaomi’s first electric car MS 11 may become one of the highest-selling EVs globally

Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle (EV), dubbed the MS 11, could be out within the next 15 months to two years and may soon become one of the highest-selling EVs globally.
 
It is believed that the tech giant has made rapid strides towards rolling out this EV, giving a clear indication by releasing its photos on multiple occasions.

With six EVs by 2028, will Hyundai be the market disruptor?

Hyundai is planning to bring in six electric vehicles (EVs) into India by 2028 and these cars will serve all segments — from the mass market to premium customers — and could the move make it the disruptor in the Indian market?

 

This would be a smart move by the South Korean company as it would offer a wider EV choice to its customers, which could turn out to be a game changer for its sales.

Will Citroen C3 electric steal the thunder away from Tata Tiago EV?

Citroen is now betting big on India’s electric vehicle (EV) market by bringing in the affordable electric C3 and this will help the company catch the volume customers early, and maybe, steal the thunder away from the Tata Tiago electric, which was till now India’s most-affordable EV.

For Citroen and other car makers, bringing in an affordable EV makes sense because that is the prime purpose of an EV, that is, saving costs as well as the environment from toxic fuel.

With XUV400, XUV700 launch plans, Mahindra readies to take on Tata

The Mahindra XUV.e8, which would be the all-new electric version of the XUV700, is likely to be launched around December 2024, while XUV400 electric’s booking is on, which shows that Mahnidra is ready for the big battle with Tata in India’s electric vehicle (EV) space.

 

The price range of the Mahindra electric XUV700 may be around Rs 20 lakh (Rs 20,00,000) and the large SUV would slug it out with the likes of Tata Harrier EV, which is set to be rolled out around the same time.

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.

TOP 3 interesting cars at the Auto Expo 2023 | Solar car Eva, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Maruti Suzuki eVX concept

The top 3 picks in the interesting cars’ list at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida (near Delhi) are as follows: Solar car Eva, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Maruti Suzuki eVX concept (but not necessarily in that order).

Solar car Eva

India’s first solar car Eva, which looks like the Tata Nano, may take years to become popular as solar tech and infra are yet to come of age.

Auto Expo 2023 | Tech marvel that could change the way EVs function

During the Auto Expo 2023, we got to see some interesting electric vehicles (EVs) but that was not all… we also saw some tech marvel that could change the way EVs function.

 

Repos Energy: Generating power from waste

 

For instance, Tata-backed Repos Energy delivered its BIO-EV charger (EV-DATUM), which is capable of generating power from waste!