Mercedes CLA Electric Is Here: How It Compares to the Tesla Model Y L

The CLA Electric is Mercedes' most affordable car in India. At ₹59 lakh for the long range variant, it goes up against the Tesla Model Y L at ₹62 lakh. Here is what the numbers say.

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No Fire Safety Certificate Will Be Declined Over EV Chargers, Says Haryana Fire Department

A Gurugram fire department notice flagging basement EV chargers as non-permissible caused concern among EV owners in residential societies. The department has since clarified that no action will be taken until guidelines are in place.

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Mahindra 2025: Diesel's Decline Led by EV Growth

Mahindra has always been India's diesel SUV brand. In 2025, that started to change — and the numbers tell a clear story.

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Tesla Model Y L Is Here: Does It Make the Standard Variants Pointless at ₹62L?

The Model Y L lands at ₹61.99 lakh with 681 km range, AWD and six seats. The Long Range variant above it suddenly makes very little sense. But the more interesting story is what Tesla's own sales data says about...

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How the MG Windsor Became India's Best-Selling EV

Launched in September 2024, the Windsor took one month to find its feet and one more to reach the top. Vahan registration data tells the complete story of how it got there — and what kept it there.

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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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