Welcome to EVBeat – your weekly roundup of EV news in India. Week ending Sep 02, 2025 saw TVS strengthen its electric scooter lineup with the Orbiter, BYD cross the 10,000 sales mark, and Maruti Suzuki export its 1st Made-in-India e Vitara. Plus, latest updates on Kia Syros EV, ChargeZone EV charging stations, and India’s rising EV sales numbers. Let’s get started.
TVS launches Orbiter EV scooter at ₹99,900 with 158 km range
TVS has launched the newest addition to its electric scooter portfolio, the Orbiter, priced at Rs 99,900. Unlike the iQube and its multiple variants, the Orbiter has been launched with a single 3.1 kWh battery pack which offers a range of 158 km.
Features include 34 L underseat storage (large enough for 2 helmets), reverse parking assist, cruise control, hill hold assist, front disc brake and 6 colour options. The TVS Orbiter joins the TVS iQube & TVS X in the Chennai-based automaker’s electric scooter lineup.
Key Takeaway: Orbiter strengthens TVS’s mass-market EV strategy. Good price-to-range balance makes it an attractive choice.
Source: NDTV
Kia Syros EV spotted testing at an EV charging station ahead of India launch
Kia Syros EV made its 1st appearance on Indian roads testing at an EV charging station in Kochi (Kerala). Official specifications of the Syros EV are yet to be revealed. As far as exteriors are concerned, minimal EV-specific design changes are expected such as a closed-off grill, a charging port at the front and EV badging. The overall dimensions of the upcoming EV will remain same as its fuel-powered variant.
Reports suggest that the electric compact SUV might share its powertrain with its cousin, the Hyundai Inster EV (which is also expected to be launched in India soon). Globally, the Inster EV is available in 2 NMC battery pack options: 42 kWh & 49 kWh (delivering a claimed range of 300 km & 355 km respectively).
Key Takeaway: Kia’s entry in the electric compact SUV market will heat up competition in the sub-Rs 15 lakh segment.
Source: Car & Bike
ChargeZone & SBI come together for EV charging station financing scheme under EV Mitra scheme
ChargeZone has signed an agreement with State Bank of India under the EV Mitra scheme. This partnership is aimed at helping individuals, businesses & institutions to set-up EV charging stations through streamlined financing support under ChargeZone’s DoCo scheme (Dealer Owned, Company Operated).
As part of the scheme, loans ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 10 crores will be offered, with flexible repayment options. Under the EV Mitra scheme, ChargeZone will offer its popular DoCo scheme to set-up EV charging stations under the co-investment (full/partial) model.
Key Takeaway: Financing remains a bottleneck for EV charging infrastructure. This partnership will accelerate EV charger deployments across cities.
Source: Economic Times
Mumbai-Pune Expressway to get more EV charging stations by 2025-end
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will install 8 more EV charging stations on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway by the end of this year. At present, there are only 5 EV charging stations along the 94.5 km expressway, which reports say are insufficient considering the traffic. This step seeks to support the increasing number of EVs along the highway and address range anxiety, a key challenge for long-distance EV travel. A study is in progress to determine locations for the new stations so that they are well-distributed along the highway.
Key Takeaway: A much-needed boost for long-distance EV travel. This decision will ease range anxiety on one of India’s busiest highways.
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Source: Indian Express
BYD crosses 10,000 EV sales in India, expands premium portfolio
BYD India has achieved a major milestone in its India journey with 10,000th electric car sales. In India, BYD’s electric car portfolio comprises of the ATTO 3 electric SUV, eMAX 7 electric MPV, SEAL electric sedan and SEALION 7 electric SUV.
BYD India has rapidly expanded its showroom network with 44 dealerships across major cities. The company has also joined hands with Relux Electric to provide a hassle-free charging experience, further enhancing the EV ownership experience.
Key Takeaway: BYD is positioning itself as an important player in India’s premium EV segment.
Source: India Today
India’s EV car sales hit record 17,298 units in August 2025
India’s electric car market has maintained its strong upward trajectory in August. As per retail sales data on the Vahan portal, 17,298 electric cars were sold in August 2025. The August numbers come on the back of the best-ever monthly sales of 16,097 e-cars in July 2025. Tata Motors rules the chart, followed by MG & Mahindra.
With the festive season already underway, expect monthly sales figures to light up even more and touch a higher peak this year in October.
Key Takeaway: Consistent monthly growth shows strong consumer adoption momentum.
Source: CarLelo
PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s ‘made-in-India’ e Vitara to Europe.
Maruti Suzuki has begun exporting the eVitara electric SUV, with the first batch of 2900 units headed to Europe. With this, the eVitara has become the 1st made-in-India electric car to be exported to overseas markets.
The cars were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European countries: UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria & Belgium.
Key Takeaway: Big validation for India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Source: Times Now
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