Charge Zone, a leading electric vehicle charging company, has announced that it has attained a major milestone by expanding its network to over 13,500 charging stations. This, the company claims, makes it the largest EV charging platform in the country.

It attributed the growth to its strategic OCPI-based roaming partnerships with leading EV infrastructure players, including Statiq, Bolt, Kazam, Pulse Energy, Chargemod, ElectreeFi, Evnnovator and others. These partnerships have allowed the company to offer a unified, interoperable EV charging ecosystem for its customers.

Kartikey Hariyani, Founder & CEO, Charge Zone. “At Charge Zone, our vision has always been to build more than just a network – we’re creating the digital backbone of India’s EV ecosystem. Reaching 13,500 charging stations is a defining moment, not just in terms of scale, but in what it represents: a truly interoperable and tech-driven infrastructure that simplifies the EV experience for everyone. Whether you're an individual commuter or a fleet operator, our goal is to make charging as seamless, reliable, and accessible as possible. Through collaborative partnerships and deep tech integration, we’re laying the foundation for a clean mobility future that’s connected, intelligent, and built for the next generation of transportation in India.”

Currently, the Charge Zone network sees over 8,000 daily users, with its mobile app seeing over 250,000 downloads. The company shared stated that almost 70 percent of India’s EV customers have used Charge Zone app at least once in their EV journey.

At present, the company’s EV charging network includes 3.3kW, 7.4kW and 10kW charging options for city use, DC fast chargers ranging from 30kW to ultra-fast 360kW for faster charging speeds.

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up Oben Electric has announced that its new e-motorcycle – the Oben Rorr Evo – has received more than 25,000 bookings within 15 days of its launch.

The Oben Rorr Evo was launched on 30^th April at an introductory price of INR 99,999 (ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 units, which would later be hiked to INR 124,999 (ex-showroom). The deliveries for the e-motorcycle are scheduled to begin in June 2026.

The e-motorcycle features a proprietary IPMSM motor delivering a claimed peak power output of 9 kW and 250 Nm of wheel torque. The motor is IP68-rated and does not use heavy rare-earth elements. It uses a 3.4 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery providing a claimed Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of 180 km. The battery comes with an eight-year warranty. A zero to 40 kmph is said to happen in 3 seconds with a top speed of 110 kmph.

The Oben Rorr Evo is fast charge capable, which allows it to go from zero to 80 percent in a claimed 90 minutes.

At present, Oben Electric operates a retail network of 150 showrooms and service centres across 100 cities in 18 states, with plans to add 200 showrooms by the end of FY2027.

The Rorr Evo is manufactured utilising vertical integration at the company's facility, which has an annual capacity of 100,000 motorcycles. Oben Electric designs and produces core components in-house, including the motors, vehicle control units (VCU), chargers, and software systems.

Madhumita Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Oben Electric, said, “With India actively accelerating its transition towards electric mobility, the response to the Rorr Evo shows that the shift is now extending meaningfully into the electric motorcycle category as well. Crossing 25,000 bookings in just 15 days is not merely a strong product milestone for us, but a larger consumer signal that Indian riders are now ready to adopt electric motorcycles that deliver uncompromised performance, everyday practicality and ownership confidence. We believe the electric motorcycle segment is at the forefront of India’s next EV growth wave, and with our vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and 150+ showrooms across 18+ States, we are fully geared to deliver this demand at scale.”

The motorcycle is equipped with a five-inch colour TFT display and utilises the ARGUS connected technology platform, which supports over-the-air (OTA) updates, navigation, geo-fencing and fall detection with emergency SOS. The vehicle also features SmartIQ, an AI-powered software system designed to manage energy consumption and increase the riding range.

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American EV major Tesla has opened its fourth experience centre in India, located in the Whitefield IT hub of Bengaluru. The new facility will showcase the Model Y and the recently introduced Model Y L, a 3-row, 6-seater SUV with prices starting at INR 6.19 million for the latter EV.

The company has also established an aftersales service network in Whitefield to support vehicle owners in the region. The Model Y L is marketed as a family vehicle, featuring a maximum claimed range of 681 km (WLTP) and an acceleration time of zero to 100 kmph in 5.0 seconds. It provides up to 2,539 litres of cargo space and includes a three-row seating configuration intended to maximise interior room.

Both the Model Y and Model Y L have received 5-star safety ratings from organisations including ANCAP, NHTSA, Euro NCAP, and IIHS. The vehicles utilise Tesla’s Supercharging network, which allows the Model Y L to recover 288 km of range in 15 minutes. Tesla is also providing home charging support for customers in India to facilitate daily vehicle use.

The opening of the Whitefield centre follows Tesla's global performance trends, with the Model Y maintaining its position as a high-volume seller between 2023 and 2025.

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced the launch of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance program for its first ‘Made-in-India’ electric vehicle – the Carens Clavis EV.

Through a dual-loan structure supported by major financiers – including ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and Kotak Mahindra Prime – customers can now finance the vehicle chassis and the battery through separate accounts.

The BaaS model reduces the upfront ‘sticker price’ of the Carens Clavis EV by over INR 500,000, replacing the battery cost with a usage-based rental fee.

The vehicle body can be financed for up to 60 months, while the battery component offers an extended tenure of up to 96 months.

Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, “Sustainability is not limited to introducing electric vehicles, but about creating a complete ecosystem. The BaaS model enables customers to experience advanced EV technology with reduced upfront acquisition costs and greater financial flexibility.”

The Carens Clavis EV, launched in 2025, recently received its MY26 update with refreshed bumpers and new alloy wheels. The Standard range offers a claimed 404 km (MIDC), while the Extended range provides a claimed 490 km on a single charge.

The EV comes with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS with 20 safety features, a 26.62 cm dual panoramic display and 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. Kia Carens Clavis EV customers also get access to the K-Charge platform via the MyKia app, connecting them to over 15,000 charging points across India.

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Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has successfully completed a landmark journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) with its Eicher Pro X EV.

The expedition, titled #XpertHaiTohPossibleHai, saw the electric commercial vehicle become the first and fastest in its category to traverse the 4,100-kilometre route under fully loaded conditions.

Starting from Lal Chowk, Srinagar, and concluding at the southern tip of India in six days, the journey was independently adjudicated by the India Book of Records, resulting in four new national records. The initiative was designed to address industry concerns regarding range anxiety, charging infrastructure and the operational reliability of electric vehicles (EVs) in the B2B sector.

The journey tested the vehicle across India’s most diverse terrains and climates, including the Himalayas, the Deccan Plateau and coastal ghats. The Eicher Pro X EV travelled through temperatures ranging from -2deg Celsius to 40deg Celsius. The EV relied entirely on public charging stations, coordinated through the MyEicher App. The trip was conducted with the vehicle at full load capacity to simulate authentic logistics operations.

Abhishek Chaudhary, SVP, SCV - Sales & Marketing, VECV, said, “The K2K milestone is a strong validation of the Eicher Pro X EV’s engineering capability under real-world operating conditions. The initiative not only builds confidence in electric mobility as an economical source of providing logistical solution but also strengthens trust through proof, not promise.”

Eicher collaborated with commercial vehicle influencer Raman Nayak (Behind The Wheels) and a network of regional creators to document the journey. The multi-episode series focused on the practicalities of EV ownership, such as route planning and terrain management, presented in local languages to reach a broader demographic of fleet operators.

Bhagwan K. Bindiganavile, EVP – Strategic Planning, Brand & Communications, VECV, said, “In the commercial vehicle industry, trust is built through proof. Taking a production vehicle on a journey of this scale was a deliberate move to move beyond conventional marketing and demonstrate capability in a real, unfiltered and conclusive manner.”

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