Chennai-based EV startup Raptee.HV today launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, the T 30. The motorcycle is the first in India to adopt universal charging standards used by electric cars and can deliver a performance rivalling the 250-300 cc ICE counterparts with significantly less heat.

The motorcycle comes with an onboard charger, making it compatible with the 13,500 CCS2 car charging stations available across the country. Claiming an IDC Est range of around 200 km and a real-world range of over 150 km on a single charge, the motorcycle can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in under 3.5 seconds. The motorcycle comes with an IP67-rated battery pack, with an 8-year/80,000-km warranty, providing peace of mind and long-term value to customers.

The motorcycle will come in four dynamic colours – Horizon Red, Arctic White, Mercury Grey and Eclipse Black – for a price tag of INR 239,000. The deliveries will commence in Chennai and Bangalore from January, with plans to expand to other key cities based on the propensity for mid-premium motorcycles and the adoption of electric mobility in these selected markets.

Raptee.HV is also coming up with a factory-integrated experience centre, dubbed the ‘Tech store.HV’, at its Chennai headquarters to offer full immersive experiences to its customers, which includes a factory tour to show how motorcycles are being built. To ensure a seamless customer experience, Raptee.HV will also have a wide range of direct-to-consumer offerings.

Dinesh Arjun, Co-founder & CEO, Raptee.HV, said, “Our goal was never to create an electric version of an ICE motorcycle, but to do justice to motorcycling with truly pioneering tech. We have taken the core of advanced electric car tech and engineered it for motorcycles. Launching India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle was a technical challenge from the very beginning. Over the last five years, the amazing team at Raptee has had to build the entire architecture from scratch to make HV on 2Wheelers possible. That we have succeeded is a testament to what can be achieved with the right vision and a focus on innovation. We believe our HV technology is the missing piece of the puzzle that will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles and revolutionise how motorcycles will be built in the future.”

Jayapradeep Vasudevan, CBO, Raptee.HV, said, “We are extremely excited to witness the passion and innovation coming to life as we launch our first motorcycle, setting new standards in the electric two-wheeler industry. The Indian motorcycle market is twice the size of the scooter market, and the low EV penetration in this larger segment presents a huge opportunity for us to explore, starting with our flagship model, the T30. As a team, we are fully committed to building the Raptee.HV brand by delivering a customer experience that matches the high standards of our motorcycles. In today’s context, automobiles, especially electric vehicles, are increasingly becoming electronics and software-driven, much like consumer durable products. With this in mind, we are inspired by premium consumer durable brands in shaping our approach to customer service. We plan to introduce a wide range of digital and direct-to-consumer offerings to ensure that our customers enjoy a seamless ownership journey with Raptee.HV. Our network expansion will be rolled out in phases, starting with company-owned experience centres in Chennai and Bangalore. By learning from these initial markets, we will strategically expand into other regions and international markets at the right time over the next few years. We have a clear strategic roadmap for the next five years and aim to become a significant player in EV industry in the years to come.”

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Ahmedabad-based Samarth E-Mobility, a technology company, has announced the launch of its new electric mobility brand – Avore Electric. Debuting with the tagline ‘Intelligence Beyond Motion,’ the company said its product development philosophy focuses on engineering critical technology systems entirely in-house rather than assembling hardware from third-party suppliers.

Over a three-year development cycle, a team of more than 100 engineers at Samarth E-Mobility's dedicated R&D facility in Ahmedabad has developed over nine critical vehicle subsystems. This vertically integrated development framework is built on AVORE Source, the company's proprietary technology stack and the purpose-built AVR platform two-wheeler architecture.

The company's proprietary engineering portfolio includes a patented Battery Management System (BMS) and custom battery pack; the electric motor, motor controller and power control module. A DC-DC converter and an onboard fast charger. The digital display system and a proprietary vehicle operating system.

By controlling both hardware and software layers, the architecture enables over-the-air (OTA) software updates for continuous product improvements, faster system diagnostics and optimised performance. To protect its baseline engineering innovations, Samarth E-Mobility has filed more than 110 intellectual property applications to date.

Avore Electric’s upcoming range of electric motorcycles will target the 125cc–200cc segment, which represents one of the largest commuter and lifestyle demographics in the Indian two-wheeler market. The vehicles are being specifically engineered to withstand real-world Indian riding and environmental conditions, offering a practical, electric alternative for mainstream riders.

The brand's initial market-entry strategy will focus on component-level transparency, consumer education and product-led storytelling. While specific vehicle performance metrics and launch timelines have not yet been disclosed, product reveals and campaign rollouts are scheduled for the coming months.

Priyank Rakholiya, Co-Founder, Samarth E-Mobility, said, “For three years, we asked ourselves a simple question, why does India's most widely used personal vehicle incorporate so little intelligence. We realised the answer wasn't a missing feature, it was a missing commitment. True intelligence cannot be assembled from off-the-shelf components; it must be engineered from the ground up. That's why we built every critical system in-house. Engineering excellence in intelligence is not a claim for us; it's a methodology that shapes every decision we make.”

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Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has closed its Series B funding round, securing INR 2.5 billion through a combination of debt and equity.

The funding round was led by the family office of Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani, alongside Simple Energy’s Founder and CEO, Suhas Rajkumar, and Co-founder and CFO, Ankit Gupta. Financial institutions HDFC Bank and Capitar Ventures, along with other non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), served as debt partners, contributing INR 1.23 billion to the total capital raised.

The EV maker will direct the majority of the Series B proceeds toward manufacturing expansion and scaling up production capacity. The remaining capital is earmarked for sales, marketing and research and development (R&D) to advance its product roadmap and customer experience.

At present, Simple Energy operates at a manufacturing capacity of 3,000 units per month. The company has recently increased investment in its proprietary battery assembly lines, with the output ramp-up scheduled to take effect from August 2026.

To support its next growth phase, the company plans to increase its workforce across key departments, including production, sales and marketing.

The funding coincides with significant top-line growth for the electric vehicle (EV) startup. Simple Energy's annual revenue increased fourfold, rising from INR 400 million in FY2025 to INR 1.70 billion in FY2026.

The brand currently averages monthly sales of approximately 1,500 units. Its retail network comprises more than 71 outlets operating across 38 cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Patna and Chennai. As part of its immediate domestic expansion strategy, Simple Energy will shortly enter new markets, including Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack.

Simple Energy has set a target to achieve monthly sales of 10,000 electric scooters by March 2027.

Suhas Rajkumar, said, “The funding reflects strong investor confidence in Simple Energy. This will help us scale production, strengthen our Made-in-India manufacturing stack, and expand access to our long-range, performance-led scooters nationwide. We are seeing clear market demand, with revenues rising 4x from INR 400 million in FY’25 to INR 1.70 billion in FY’26. The funding amounts will be mainly directed towards capacity expansion, targeting monthly sales of 10,000 scooters by March 2027, alongside continued investments in R&D and marketing. This milestone marks Simple Energy’s transition from a homegrown startup to a full-stack EV OEM, reinforcing brand trust and readiness for a long-term path to public markets.”

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Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric has announced its sales performance for May 2026, selling 15,139 units, down 20 percent YoY.

This marks the third consecutive month of registration growth for the EV maker, with its May 2026 performance rising 23 percent MoM.

The company estimates that the industry volumes last month grew by approximately 15 percent from around 148,000 units in April 2026 to about 170,000 units in May 2026.

Ola Electric attributes the sales improvement to changes in front-end retail structures and improved operational execution across the network. Furthermore, an increase in domestic petrol price also indicates an accelerating market transition toward electric mobility.

"Ola Electric has delivered its third consecutive month of growth, with May registrations rising 23 percent MoM and significantly outpacing industry growth. The strong demand environment, coupled with increasing traction for our Roadster portfolio, has helped us maintain the growth momentum. We remain focused on accelerating EV adoption through innovative products, technology leadership and scale," said the company in a statement.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has finally announced the price of its first battery-electric vehicle in India, the Urban Cruiser Ebella.

The vehicle has debuted in its E3 specification at INR 23,60,000 (ex-showroom), forming part of the manufacturer's strategy to introduce diversified powertrain options.

The EV features a front-mounted electric motor powered by a 61 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, developed on a platform shared with Suzuki's e Vitara. The powertrain produces a power output of 128 kW and 189 Nm of torque. It connects to both AC and DC fast-charging networks, managed via the i-Connect telematics system, which allows users to monitor battery status, schedule charging and control thermal pre-conditioning through a smartphone application.

The model utilises Toyota's design philosophy, featuring a hammerhead front fascia, an aerodynamic profile, LED lighting, dual-tone exterior options and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior houses a digital cockpit that integrates a 10.25-inch instrument combi-meter and a 10.1-inch central touchscreen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cabin features include ventilated front seats, a 12-colour ambient lighting system, sliding and reclining rear seats, a panoramic roof, and a JBL sound system. The vehicle is distributed across five monotone and four dual-tone paint finishes.

Built on a steel body shell designed to shield the under-floor battery module from impacts, the vehicle includes seven airbags as standard equipment. It incorporates a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System suite that includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alerts, alongside a 360-degree surround-view camera network.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella comes with an 8-year battery warranty and a buyback scheme. Buyers can choose a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) procurement framework to separate the vehicle purchase price from battery ownership. For maintenance, the company has equipped more than 500 service touchpoints nationwide with diagnostic tools and charging hardware, employing over 2,500 technicians to deliver a 45-minute maintenance turnaround.

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