EV Buses
- Delhi’s New ‘Devi’ Electric Buses & Political Controversy: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off a new fleet of 105 “DEVI” (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses. A notable aspect of this launch was the change in the buses’ color from green to saffron, which has sparked a political controversy with the AAP criticizing the move and accusing the BJP of politicizing public transport and hurting religious sentiments. The new 9-meter, low-floor, AC buses are equipped with modern safety features such as panic buttons, CCTV cameras, and real-time tracking, and are designed for last-mile connectivity. Delhi’s goal is to have a 100% electric public transport fleet by 2027, building on the 2,000 electric buses already operational in the city.
EV Lorries/Trucks
- AVG Logistics Deploys Tata Motors’ 55-Ton Electric Trucks: AVG Logistics has announced the successful deployment of 55-ton high-capacity electric trucks from Tata Motors for its operations at Tata Steel. This marks a significant step in the adoption of high-payload electric trucks for industrial logistics in India and highlights a commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the supply chain.
- Government’s New EV Manufacturing Incentive Scheme: The Ministry of Heavy Industries launched an online application portal for the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India” (SPMEPCI). This scheme, which aims to attract global EV manufacturers and establish India as a global manufacturing hub for electric vehicles, offers reduced customs duty on imported EVs (up to 8,000 units annually) to companies that commit to investing a minimum of ₹4,150 crore in setting up local production facilities within three years.
- Leasing Model to Drive Electric Truck Adoption: A new report from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) proposes a leasing-led financing model to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India. The model aims to address the high upfront costs and financial barriers that prevent small and medium fleet operators from transitioning to electric vehicles.
- Surge in Commercial EV Sales: According to a FADA report for May 2025, India’s electric commercial vehicle (ECV) sales have surged, showing an 84.36% year-on-year increase compared to May 2024. Tata Motors, Mahindra Group, PMI Electro Mobility, and Switch Mobility were among the top performers in this segment. This growth indicates a strong market momentum and increasing adoption of EVs in logistics, public transport, and goods carriage.
EV Vans & Other Commercial Vehicles
- New Electric Commercial Vehicle Sales: The FADA report for May 2025 also highlighted a significant increase in sales of electric commercial vehicles, including vans and other last-mile delivery vehicles. The market share of ECVs has increased, with new players and aggressive expansion strategies from manufacturers contributing to this growth.
- Euler Motors Expands SCV Lineup: Euler Motors, a prominent homegrown EV startup, has expanded into the four-wheeler Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment with its ADAS-equipped Storm EV lineup. This move aims to cater to the growing demand for electric vehicles in last-mile delivery and logistics.
