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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Suhail Gulati

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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Suhail Gulati

Tata Harrier EV Outsells ICE Every Month Since Launch — What Dealer Dispatch Data Tells Us

Dealer dispatch data shows the Tata Harrier EV has outsold its ICE counterpart every single month since its July 2025 launch. The numbers reveal a consistent demand signal — and one interesting inflection point.

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Delhi EV Policy 2026: A Strong Start — But the Hybrid Concession Is a Strategic Mistake

Delhi's Draft EV Policy 2026-2030 is ambitious and largely well-designed — but one provision stands out as a strategic mistake. We break down the key changes and offers a frank assessment.

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The Electric Surge: Why EVs are the New Frontier for India’s 4W Market

The era of fossil fuel dominance in India's automotive market is officially coming to an end. ???? While CNG took 10 years to climb to a 23% market share, EVs are already hitting their tipping point in half the time....

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Tata Punch EV 40kWh Real-World Charging Curve on a 120kW Charger: 10-70% in 27 Minutes

Real-world charging curve data for the Tata Punch EV 40kWh on a 120kW DC fast charger, captured by Tesla Club India. Peak acceptance hits 65.83kW — and the data tells an important story about charger choice.

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India's Energy Import Dependency: A Stress Test — What the Iran War Tells Us About Crude, EVs, and Strategic Risk

A stress test on India's two energy import dependencies — crude oil and EV battery cells. Using FY25 government data and real price scenarios from the 2026 Iran war, the numbers reveal a structural asymmetry that has direct implications for...

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Suhail Gulati