Tesla Model Y Long Wheelbase Launched in India at ₹61.99 Lakh

Tesla has added a new Long Wheelbase variant to the Model Y lineup in India. Priced at ₹61.99 lakh, it brings a six-seat captain chair configuration, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a WLTP-claimed range of 681 km.

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Karnataka's EV Road Tax: Will It Kill Sales or Barely Dent Them?

Karnataka just introduced road tax on EVs below ₹25 lakhs. Before panicking, look at the data. Kerala taxed EVs, and sales grew 67%. Haryana equalized EV tax with ICE, and sales crashed 23%. The difference? Whether EVs remain cheaper than...

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1,459 km in a Nexon EV 45: Real-World Highway Range & Charging Report

Harsha drove 1,459 km from Hyderabad to Shirdi and back in a Nexon EV 45. Four adults, 60 kg luggage, 42°C heat. Here is the complete real-world data — range per leg, charging costs, infrastructure reliability and what it actually...

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Did EVs Help BMW Scale Mt. Mercedes?

BMW outsold Mercedes in India for the first time in the last 8 years in early 2026. The margin? Just 155 cars. But the EV gap? Nearly 900 units. A data story on how the iX1 rewrote the rulebook.

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Karnataka EVs Now Come With a Road Tax Bill. Here Is What Buyers Will Pay

Karnataka's zero road tax on electric vehicles ended on April 10, 2026. For the first time since 2016, buyers of mass market EVs in the state will pay a lifetime road tax at registration. Here is what changes, what does...

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The Nexon EV Story: How One Car Carried Tata's EV Dream for Five Years

Between 2020 and 2025, Tata Motors registered 2,29,385 four-wheeler EVs in India. One model — the Nexon EV — accounts for 37.8% of every single one of them. This is its story, told through five years of verified Vahan registration...

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Kia Carens Clavis EV vs VinFast VF MPV 7: India's ₹24.49 Lakh 7-Seater EV Decision

At ₹24.49 lakh, India now has two 7-seater electric MPVs at exactly the same price. The Kia Carens Clavis EV HTX+ ER and the VinFast VF MPV 7 could not be more different in philosophy. One bets on features, safety...

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India's 4.14 Lakh EVs Have Already Avoided ₹5,500–8,900 Crore in Crude Imports

India had 4,14,831 four-wheeler EVs on the road by end of 2025. If these had been ICE vehicles instead, India would have needed to import crude oil worth ₹5,500 to ₹8,900 crore. We do the full calculation using Tata and...

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VinFast VF MPV 7 Launched in India at ₹24.49 Lakh: Big Car, One Variant, and a Real-World Range Question

VinFast has launched the VF MPV 7 in India at ₹24.49 lakh — with a single variant, a 517 km ARAI-claimed range, and an aggressive ownership package. We look at the numbers, compare the competition, and ask the question buyers...

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Do EVs Really Pollute More Than Petrol Cars? A Lifecycle Calculation for India

A structured lifecycle CO2 comparison between an LFP electric vehicle and a petrol car, calculated specifically for Indian conditions using peer-reviewed sources. The result may surprise you.

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