New EU van rules: N2 category EVs exempt from speed limiter mandates — infographic showing electric vans with battery weight pushed into N2 category facing 90 km/h speed limiter requirement, now exempt, with €782.9 million cumulative savings from 2027 to 2029 and 78 percent benefiting SMEs
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New EU Van Rules: N2 Category EVs Exempt from Speed Limiter Mandates — The Honest Complete Guide

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New EU van rules: N2 category EVs exempt from speed limiter mandates — and the exemption represents a sensible correction to a regulatory anomaly that has been penalising electric vans for their own battery weight. This complete guide breaks down the specific legislative amendments to Directive 92/6/EEC and Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, the weight-based classification problem that pushed e-vans into N2 category, the estimated €223.7 million to €782.9 million in cumulative savings from 2027 to 2029, the road safety concerns raised by type-approval authorities, the EESC opinion and its recommendation for conditionality, and what this means for Europe’s rapidly growing electric van market.

FAME-II to PM E-DRIVE: India's evolving EV subsidy landscape — infographic comparing FAME-II with ₹11,500 crore outlay and 16.72 lakh EVs supported against PM E-DRIVE with ₹10,900 crore and 26.54 lakh EVs supported, showing 3.4x higher annual volumes with half the subsidy
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FAME-II to PM E-DRIVE: India’s Evolving EV Subsidy Landscape — The Honest Complete Guide

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FAME-II to PM E-DRIVE: India’s evolving EV subsidy landscape — and the data confirms that India’s EV subsidy framework has successfully transitioned from market activation to market consolidation. This complete guide breaks down the ₹11,500 crore FAME-II scheme (16.72 lakh EVs supported, 9,583 charging stations, ₹10,000/kWh incentive) and the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme (26.54 lakh EVs supported, 3.4x higher annual volumes with half the subsidy, ₹2,000 crore for charging infrastructure), the CEEW study findings, the state-wise adoption patterns, and what this evolution means for India’s EV future.

Delhi's new EV policy 2026: mandatory charging stations at dealerships and new rules — comparison chart showing incentive structure for two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and goods carriers, registration deadlines for January 2027 and April 2028, and 23,000 charging points target
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Delhi’s New EV Policy 2026: Mandatory Charging Stations at Dealerships and New Rules — The Honest Complete Guide

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Delhi’s new EV policy 2026: mandatory charging stations at dealerships and new rules — and the policy represents a bold and comprehensive framework for accelerating electric mobility in India’s capital. This complete guide breaks down the dealership charging mandate (at least one public charging station at each dealership, three charging points for two- and three-wheelers, two for four-wheelers, within six months), the single-window clearance system, Delhi Transco Limited as nodal agency, the registration deadlines (electric autorickshaws from January 2027, electric two-wheelers only from April 2028), the incentive structure (up to ₹30,000 for two-wheelers, ₹50,000 for auto-rickshaws, ₹1 lakh for goods carriers), the 23,000 charging points target, and the impact on dealerships and urban charging infrastructure.

Battery swapping gains traction in India: Indofast Energy and GLIDA's 100-station expansion — infographic showing Indofast Energy with 1,900+ swap stations and GLIDA partnership to deploy 100+ battery-swapping stations across 50 sites with Quick Interchange Stations in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad
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Battery Swapping Gains Traction in India: Indofast Energy and GLIDA’s 100-Station Expansion — The Honest Complete Guide

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Battery swapping gains traction in India: Indofast Energy and GLIDA’s 100-station expansion — and the partnership represents a significant step forward for India’s EV infrastructure ecosystem. This complete guide breaks down the Indofast Energy and GLIDA partnership (100+ battery-swapping stations across 50 sites, 10 Quick Interchange Stations in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad), Indofast’s 1,900+ swap stations across 24 cities, the Battery-as-a-Service model, the PM E-DRIVE policy support (80 percent upstream cost support), and what this means for India’s EV adoption journey.

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India’s EV Charging Network Expands to 67,657 Chargers: What It Means for EV Adoption — The Honest Complete Guide

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India’s EV charging network expands to 67,657 chargers: what it means for EV adoption — and the honest answer is that India has made significant progress, but the journey is far from complete. This complete guide breaks down the 67,657 chargers installed by August 2026, the 29,151 public EV charging stations, the 1,139 battery-swapping station chargers, the FAME-II scheme (9,583 stations, 16.72 lakh EVs supported), the PM E-DRIVE scheme (₹10,900 crore allocation, ₹2,000 crore for charging, 5,871 chargers approved), the challenges (1-5% utilisation, high electricity tariffs, deployment gap), and the 2030 target of 1.32 million chargers.

India's EV sales boom: crossing 11% market share and 79% growth in H1 2026 — infographic showing e-PV sales rising from 82,535 to 148,023 units, 11 percent retail market share, Tata Motors 39 percent share, Mahindra 23 percent, MG 21 percent, and new entrants Maruti, VinFast, and Tesla
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India’s EV Sales Boom: Crossing 11% Market Share and 79% Growth in H1 2026 — The Honest Complete Guide

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India’s EV sales boom: crossing 11% market share and 79% growth in H1 2026 — and the data confirms that India’s electric vehicle market has crossed a decisive threshold. This complete guide breaks down the record H1 2026 sales (1,48,023 e-PVs, up 79% YoY, 11% retail market share), the top players (Tata Motors 57,370 units, 39% share; Mahindra 34,131 units, 147% growth; JSW MG Motor 31,819 units), the new entrants (Maruti Suzuki e Vitara at ₹10.99 lakh BaaS, VinFast 5,627 units, Tesla 450 units with 203% July surge), the best-selling models (MG Windsor 19,080, Mahindra XEV 9S 18,074, Tata Nexon EV 16,567), and what it means for buyers.

Mahindra's expanding electric SUV lineup: XEV 4e, XEV 9S, BE 07, and XUV 3XO EV — grid infographic showing XUV 3XO EV at ₹13.89 lakh, XEV 4e coming early 2026, XEV 9S 6-seater at ₹25.25 lakh with 679km range, and BE 07 launching August 15, 2026
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Mahindra’s Expanding Electric SUV Lineup: XEV 4e, XEV 9S, BE 07, and XUV 3XO EV — The Honest Complete Guide

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Mahindra’s expanding electric SUV lineup: XEV 4e, XEV 9S, BE 07, and XUV 3XO EV — and the data confirms that Mahindra is executing one of the most aggressive electric SUV rollouts in India. This complete guide breaks down the XUV 3XO EV (₹13.89 lakh, 39.4 kWh battery, 285 km range, Level 2 ADAS), the XEV 9S 6-seater (₹25.25 lakh, captain seats, 679 km range), the upcoming BE 07 (August 15, 2026 launch, conventional SUV profile, INGLO platform, 59/79 kWh battery options), and the anticipated XEV 4e (early 2026 launch, coupe-SUV design).

Tata Motors' EV offensive: Sierra EV launch and Safari EV coming soon — infographic showing Sierra EV at ₹18.79 lakh with 75kWh battery, 665km range, 5.8s 0-100, and Safari EV coming Diwali 2026 as 7-seater flagship at ₹22.50-32.00 lakh
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Tata Motors’ EV Offensive: Sierra EV Launch and Safari EV Coming Soon — The Honest Complete Guide

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Tata Motors’ EV offensive: Sierra EV launch and Safari EV coming soon — and the data confirms that Tata is positioning itself as India’s dominant player in the electric SUV segment. This complete guide breaks down the Sierra EV launch (₹18.79 lakh starting price, 63 kWh and 75 kWh battery options, 665 km claimed range, 510-530 km real-world range, 5.8-second 0-100 sprint, QWD with six terrain modes, lifetime battery warranty, 120 kW fast charging, triple-screen setup, Level 2+ ADAS), and the upcoming Safari EV (festive season 2026 launch, three-row flagship, expected ₹22.50-32.00 lakh pricing, 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery options, 500+ km range, RWD and AWD options).

The tax barrier holding back PHEVs in India: a call for lower GST — infographic showing EV at 5% GST with ₹1.75 lakh tax versus PHEV at 40% GST with ₹14 lakh tax, creating a ₹12 lakh gap, with Tomahawk EV at ₹19.49 lakh and PHEV at ₹25.69 lakh
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The Tax Barrier Holding Back PHEVs in India: A Call for Lower GST — The Honest Complete Guide

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The tax barrier holding back PHEVs in India: a call for lower GST — and the honest answer is that India’s tax policy is shaping the electrified vehicle market as much as consumer demand. This complete guide breaks down the 40% tax on PHEVs versus 5% on EVs, the ₹12 lakh tax gap on a ₹35-lakh vehicle, why JSW MG is lobbying for PHEV tax relief (“We would have loved to price the PHEV even better but because of 40% GST on PHEVs, our hands are tied”), the company’s 70% localisation target, the proposed middle ground of 18% GST, and what a GST reduction could mean for India’s electrified vehicle market.

PHEV vs EV: why India's first mass-market plug-in hybrid could reshape the market — infographic showing MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV with 115km electric range, 1,100km combined range, Rs 3,000-4,000 running cost versus diesel at Rs 10,000-12,000 per 1,000km
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PHEV vs EV: Why India’s First Mass-Market Plug-In Hybrid Could Reshape the Market — The Honest Complete Guide

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PHEV vs EV: why India’s first mass-market plug-in hybrid could reshape the market — and the honest answer is that the Tomahawk PHEV represents a significant moment for India’s electrified vehicle landscape. This complete guide breaks down the 115km electric-only range, the 1,100km combined range, the “diesel killer” positioning targeting the 40,000-unit diesel SUV market, the running cost advantage (Rs 3,000-4,000 vs Rs 10,000-12,000 per 1,000km), the tax barrier (5% GST for EVs vs 40% for PHEVs), the BaaS pricing option, and whether PHEVs are a bridge or a competitor to full EVs.

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