Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer has announced its partnership with Yuma Energy, a leading Battery-as-a-Service company, to make electric vehicles more accessible.

As per the understanding, Kinetic Green will initially deploy e-Luna on the Yuma platform. It aims to have 10,000 EVs on Yuma's network in 2025 and an ambitious target to have over 100,000 electric two- and three-wheelers over the next four years.

Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green, said, ‘’We are very excited about the partnership with Yuma Energy. Kinetic Green is committed to deploying advanced EV technology solutions and innovation to make electric vehicles more affordable, accessible, and reliable for customers. I am confident that together we will contribute greatly to the greening of the last mile in India, where Kinetic Green’s electric two-wheelers and electric three-wheelers will replace fossil-fuel-based vehicles, reducing pollution in our cities.  By offering these with Yuma’s state-of-the-art battery swapping ecosystem, we will help accelerate EV adoption by ensuring a seamless EV experience for customers and helping maximise their earnings. I am convinced that this is the future, and we are happy to play a part in this green transition.’’

Muthu Subramanian, MD & GM, Yuma Energy, said, ‘’This partnership represents a major step forward in our mission to make EV adoption seamless and sustainable. Kinetic Green’s legacy and Yuma Energy’s technology are a perfect match to deliver superior customer experience. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in affordability, reliability, and innovation, and we are excited about what this means for the future of clean mobility in India.’’ 

Initially, the partners will focus on high-demand use cases such as shared passenger mobility and last-mile delivery, where uptime and operational efficiency are paramount.

Kinetic Green aims to integrate its swap-ready EVs into Yuma Energy’s BaaS network, which will provide higher uptime for customers including EV fleet operators and riders.

The customers will get access to not only the existing over 200 Yuma swapping stations but also benefit from the new touchpoints being added.

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Keeway India has launched the Hypevolt-R, an electric scooter priced at INR 199,000 (ex-showroom) with bookings starting at INR 5,000.

The Hypevolt-R features a 5 kWh dual-battery architecture with a claimed range of 180 km and an in-vehicle charging system that reaches 80 percent charge in approximately 3 hours. It utilises a mid-mounted motor producing 12 kW of power, enabling acceleration from zero to 40 kmph in 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 115 kmph.

Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director, Keeway India, said, “The Hypevolt-R represents a significant milestone in Keeway's journey in India. Today's electric mobility customer is no longer looking only for efficiency; they seek performance, technology, design and everyday practicality in one complete package. With the Hypevolt-R, we have created a premium electric scooter that delivers thrilling acceleration, intelligent rider technologies and exceptional usability without compromise. We believe it will redefine expectations from performance electric scooters in India.”

The Hypevolt-R comes with Traction Control, Dual-Channel ABS, Blind Spot Detection, a Rear Reverse Camera and Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control. It features 14-inch alloy wheels, 130 mm of ground clearance, a 770 mm seat height and 27 litres of under-seat storage.

The e-scooter is equipped with a 5-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity and USB charging ports.  The Hypevolt-R can be had in Crystal White and Platinum Grey colour options.

The company says the e-scooter is designed for urban commuting and weekend use, offering three riding modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has launched a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership model for the Creta Electric. Under the BaaS model, the Creta Electric is available at a starting price of INR 1.09 million (ex-showroom), with battery repayments starting from INR 3.9 per kilometre.

Alongside the BaaS model, the company has updated the Creta Electric with an integrated side foot step. Additionally, Home Charger (HC) variants now include a 7.4 kW wall box charger to assist with home charging requirements.

The Creta Electric SUV is available with two battery options: 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh. It offers a range of up to 510 km (ARAI certified) and supports DC fast charging, allowing a 10–80 percent charge in 39 minutes. Other features include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, SmartSense Level 2 ADAS, i-Pedal for single-pedal driving, a digital key, and active air flaps. The battery is covered by a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “At HMIL, we believe the future of mobility must be accessible, intelligent and customer centric. The introduction of Battery-as-a-Service for the Hyundai Creta Electric is a transformational step towards democratising electric mobility in India. By significantly reducing the initial acquisition cost and offering flexible battery rental plans, we are enabling more customers to confidently transition to EVs while enjoying Hyundai’s trusted technology, safety and innovation.”

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Bengaluru-headquartered electric vehicle company Ather Energy has introduced the 450X Overtones Series, featuring a tone-on-tone treatment across three colourways: Still White, Space Grey and Lunar Grey.

Over the years, the company’s e-scooter lineup has received multiple hardware and software updates, including features such as AutoHold, Magic Twist and Multi Mode Traction Control. Ather has also implemented Infinite Cruise, which facilitates speed management across varied terrains.

Ather Energy’s recent rollout of Atherstack 7 includes new safety features such as CrashAlert that detects accidents and notifies emergency contacts. ParkSafe for providing warnings regarding parking zones and LockSafe, which enables motor immobilisation via the app.

Additionally, the company is introducing a 900W charger, which decreases 450 charging times by 30 percent.

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker Ola Electric has announced that it registered 16,144 electric two-wheelers in June 2026, as compared to 20,697 units for the same period last year.

For Q1 FY2027, the retail sales came to 43,719 units, as compared to 22,252 units sold in Q4 FY2026.

“Q1 FY27 marks a significant milestone in our growth journey, with registrations doubling sequentially and June registering 16,144 vehicles - our strongest monthly performance in recent quarters. The sustained momentum reflects the success of our operational improvements, strong product portfolio and continued customer preference for Ola Electric. We remain focused on accelerating EV adoption through technology leadership, manufacturing scale and delivering a differentiated ownership experience," the company said in a statement.

Ola Electric attributes its performance to improvements in retail execution and product availability.

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