Vayve Mobility has launched Eva, India’s inaugural solar electric vehicle, at an entry price of INR 325,000 (ex-showroom). The landmark debut at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable, forward-thinking mobility solutions. 

Eva is available in three battery variants: 9 kWh, 12 kWh and 18 kWh with prices ranging from INR 325,000 to INR 599,000 (ex-showroom). Consumers can choose their preferred variant with flexible battery subscription options. Pre-bookings have opened for a nominal INR 5,000 with deliveries expected in the latter half of 2026. Early adopters—limited to the first 25,000 customers—will enjoy exclusive benefits including an extended battery warranty and three years of complimentary vehicle connectivity.

Tailored for India’s bustling metropolises, Eva is a premium two-seater slim city car, introducing a new category in urban mobility. Designed to address traffic congestion and parking woes, it offers practicality and sustainability without sacrificing style or performance. Equipped with premium features such as liquid battery cooling, a panoramic glass sunroof, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a laptop charger, speed-sensing door locks and a chill box, Eva ensures a superior driving experience.

With a real-world range of 250 km per charge, it delivers unmatched convenience for daily city commutes.

“Eva isn’t just a car; it’s a symbol of our vision for sustainable mobility,” said Nilesh Bajaj, CEO of Vayve Mobility. “It reflects India’s commitment to innovation and energy independence while addressing critical issues like climate change and urban pollution. Eva represents the future of transportation for a new generation of eco-conscious consumers," he added. 

Chief Technology Officer Saurabh Mehta highlighted the synergy between solar panels and the electric motor, stating, “Years of research have enabled us to integrate cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software, delivering extended range without compromising performance.”

Eva’s standout features include an industry-best turning radius, a top speed of 70 kmph and quick acceleration from 0 to 40 kmph in just five seconds. It also offers significant cost advantages with a running cost of INR 0.50 per kilometre. Additionally, the optional solar roof can deliver up to 3,000 km of free solar charging annually, covering up to 30 percent of a typical city commuter’s driving needs.

This groundbreaking solar electric car demonstrates Vayve Mobility’s bold vision for the automotive industry, blending cutting-edge electric drivetrains with innovative solar integration. Eva aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable and intelligent mobility, paving the way for transformative change in transportation.

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.