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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BGauss has introduced the Oowah, a new electric scooter engineered for India’s emerging generation of first-time EV buyers. Marking the company’s inaugural entry into the EV Pop scooter category, the vehicle blends practical urban commuting with a distinctive, expressive design philosophy tailored to the contemporary Indian rider.

The scooter is powered by a 3.0 kWh removable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, which facilitates convenient indoor charging for owners without dedicated home infrastructure. Achieving an ARAI-certified range of 145 kilometres, the Oowah is available in four bold colour options – Emerald Shadow, Jamun Punch, Zesty Red and Tangy Toma – and is engineered to balance reliable performance with a striking aesthetic.

Everyday usability has been prioritised through the integration of several rider-centric features. These include reverse assist for effortless parking, a distance-to-empty indicator for journey planning and a side stand sensor to enhance safety. Additional amenities such as USB charging, full LED lighting and generous under-seat storage are intended to make electric mobility more intuitive and convenient for daily use.

This launch coincides with a significant growth phase in India’s electric two-wheeler market, which recorded over 1.11-million-unit sales in early 2026 and surpassed 11 percent monthly penetration. While current offerings are largely premium or value-focused, BGauss identifies an emerging category centred on design and self-expression. The Oowah represents the brand’s strategic expansion beyond its existing commuter models, directly targeting youthful buyers and first-time owners as the market evolves towards mainstream, high-volume demand.

Hemant Kabra, Founder, BGauss, said, “The Indian two-wheeler buyer is changing faster than most product portfolios have kept pace with. Gen Z wants products that are expressive, contemporary and enjoyable to own. With Oowah, we are introducing a new category that blends bold design with trusted electric mobility. It is a scooter that reflects individuality while delivering the reliability and practicality that riders expect from BGauss.”

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Indofast Energy, India’s leading battery-swapping solutions provider, has entered a strategic collaboration with GLIDA, a major public EV charging infrastructure firm formerly known as Fortum Charge & Drive India. The agreement involves situating Indofast’s Quick Interchange Stations at existing GLIDA sites nationwide, effectively merging swap and charge capabilities into unified energy hubs for diverse electric vehicles.

The initial rollout includes 10 stations across Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with ambitious plans to expand to 50 locations and over 100 swapping points within the next year. By combining GLIDA’s established power infrastructure and prime site network with Indofast’s advanced swapping technology, the initiative aims to offer fleet operators and delivery riders seamless, rapid turnaround services, thereby maximising vehicle uptime and accelerating the deployment of Indofast’s Battery-as-a-Service model in busy markets.

This alliance reinforces Indofast’s role in sustainable urban transit, complementing its existing footprint of more than 1,900 stations across 24 cities. The growing network has already facilitated over two billion kilometres of emission-free travel, underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding clean mobility through partnerships with OEMs, fleet operators and infrastructure providers.

Subhash Bhat, Interim CEO, Indofast Energy, said, "Our partnership with GLIDA enables us to rapidly expand our Battery-as-a-Service network by leveraging well-connected, power-ready sites that can be quickly activated for battery swapping operations. This collaboration is about bringing our quick, reliable swapping experience to more riders where they need it most – at accessible, high-utilisation locations across key markets. As we aim to scale to 100+ Quick Interchange Stations across 50 sites within the next year, we are strengthening the energy infrastructure that India's growing electric mobility ecosystem demands. Every new deployment brings us closer to our mission of making battery swapping the most accessible, productive and sustainable energy choice for EV users across the country.”

Deepak Paliwal, Managing Director & CEO, GLIDA, said, "At GLIDA, our mission has always been to deliver advanced, highly reliable and seamless charging solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the EV ecosystem. Over the last decade, we have learned that the hard part is not the technology, it is the site: land in the right location, dependable grid connectivity and operations that run reliably every day. Our charging station locations especially hubs have room for doing more for the benefit of ecosystem. This partnership with Indofast Energy allows us to display future-ready mobility infrastructure where high-power charging and rapid battery swapping coexist to serve different vehicle categories from a single location. This is how we could electrify more vehicles per square foot of urban India, and how we build a more efficient, inclusive and decarbonised transit system.”

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Amara Raja Energy and Mobility (ARE&M), a comprehensive energy solutions provider, has announced its financial results for Q1 FY2027. The company’s revenue grew 21 percent to INR 40.41 billion, as compared to INR 33.50 billion a year ago.

The profit before tax came at INR 2.72 billion, up 4 percent YoY, as against INR 2.61 billion last year.

Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director-Automotive and Industrial, Amara Raja Energy and Mobility, said, “We have begun FY27 on a strong note, with broad-based growth across all segments. The Automotive domestic business revenue grew over 20 percent YoY on the back of healthy OEM demand and double-digit growth in the aftermarket. Home Energy grew over 30 percent YoY, supported by a strong summer season, while the Industrial Battery business sustained momentum with UPS segment recording double digit revenue growth.”

He further stated that the company’s international business faced headwinds due to geopolitical situation and shifting trade dynamics.  “We are actively recalibrating our market and channel mix to build a more resilient export franchise," he said.

Vikramadithya Gourineni, Executive Director - New Energy Business, Amara Raja Energy and Mobility, added, "Strong growth in the stationary storage segment drove our volume performance during the quarter. We are steadily transforming into a fully integrated new energy company, with capabilities now spanning the entire value chain-from advanced cells and battery packs to chargers, power conversion technologies and energy storage systems; creating a strong platform for long-term growth."

Jayadev Galla, Chairman and Managing Director, Amara Raja Energy and Mobility, said, "Our Q1 performance demonstrates the strength of our diversified business portfolio and the resilience of our operating model. As India accelerates its transition towards a more energy-secure and self-reliant future, we continue to invest with conviction in technologies and capabilities that will define the next phase of growth. The commissioning of our Customer Qualification Plant and the steady progress of our Battery Energy Storage Systems facility and Giga Factory reinforce our commitment to building a globally competitive energy and mobility enterprise while creating sustained value for all our stakeholders."

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Epsilon CAM, the cathode materials business of Epsilon Group, has entered customer validation testing for its Gen 3.0 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode Active Material with battery cell manufacturers across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the United States.

The material, launched in April 2026, records a discharge capacity of 159 mAh/g and an electrode density of 2.51 g/cc or higher. These metrics match performance benchmarks established by Chinese producers, who have historically supplied the majority of LFP cathode materials to international markets.

Epsilon CAM plans to construct a manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) by 2028, with targets to expand output to 100,000 TPA. The expansion aims to position the company as an alternative supplier of cathode active materials outside of China.

Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Group, said, "The global battery industry is entering an era where technology leadership must be complemented by resilient and diversified supply chains. The advancement of our Gen III LFP cathode material into customer validation with large global cell makers shows our commitment to providing cell manufacturers with high-performance, globally competitive and supply chain-resilient cathode solutions."

Product engineering for the material is conducted at Epsilon CAM's Cathode Technology Centre in Moosburg, Germany. The research hub operates alongside a 250 TPA pilot manufacturing facility and holds 149 patents in cathode chemistry, materials science and process engineering.

The non-Chinese origin of the technology and its manufacturing processes complies with United States Prohibited Foreign Entity (PFE) regulations regarding battery material provenance. This compliance provides automotive original equipment manufacturers and cell producers with a supply chain option that aligns with North American and European regulatory frameworks for electric mobility and energy storage products.

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