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As per a recent research, a vehicle owner could incur 60-70% of the cost of a newly purchased EV just to convert their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle to electric.

Delhi's EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works, and why it may be expensive

January 13, 2026 8:38 am

Delhi to offer Rs 50,000 incentive for petrol and diesel car-to-EV conversion. Is it worth the Rs 6 lakh cost? Explore the benefits, challenges, and total cost of ownership (TCO) of EV retrofitting under the new Delhi EV policy.

BYD surpasses Tesla as world's biggest electric vehicle maker

January 02, 2026 10:45 pm

Elon Musk's Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 — 9 per cent fewer than a year earlier.

For electric vehicles to gain wider trust, batteries must be both safe and long-lasting. Consumers are far less likely to embrace electrification if they worry about rapid degradation or rare but serious failures. (Image: Freepik)

Researchers crack why even advanced batteries for electric cars don’t last long

January 08, 2026 8:57 am

The findings have overturned long-held design rules and are poised to reshape the future of electric vehicles and battery designing.

Dada Bhuse, speaking on behalf of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, said that the EV policy was announced by the state on May 23, with the policy coming into effect from August 22 onwards. (Express Photo)

EVs to run without toll on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Atal Setu in 8 days

December 10, 2025 1:52 pm

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar ordered the government to implement the toll waiver as per EV Policy and refund any tolls already paid by EV owners.

Self-reliance in mind, Cabinet nod for Rs 7,280-cr rare earth magnets plan

Self-reliance in mind, Cabinet nod for Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets plan

November 27, 2025 2:23 am

India’s consumption of rare earth permanent magnets is expected to double by 2030, but it currently meets its demand primarily through imports, the government said.

Diminutive EVs, price-parity with ICE cars mark Japan’s distinctive electric pursuit

November 02, 2025 2:32 am

It’ll be some time before sales of EV cars gain traction in Japan: Experts

France plans to make 9,000 kms of wireless charging EV highways across the country.

France switches on world’s first road that wirelessly charges EVs on the go

November 04, 2025 4:55 pm

Located near Paris, the 1.5-kilometre-long self-charging highway can charge multiple buses, cars and trucks simultaneously at speeds of up to 200kW.

Delhi govt to start clearing Rs 140 crore pending EV subsidies

September 16, 2025 2:33 am

The EV policy was implemented by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and has now been extended for the sixth time

Costs and charging infrastructure are key barriers to EV adoption by Mumbai’s auto and taxi drivers: survey

September 09, 2025 6:43 pm

The report of the survey, which covered 1,200 drivers across all 24 municipal wards of Mumbai, was released by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.

Speed up subsidy payment to electric vehicle buyers: HC directs Delhi govt

September 03, 2025 7:50 pm

While the Delhi government argued that no prescribed timeline is specified for disbursal of subsidies in the policy, the court did not find merit in the argument.