Welcome to EVBeat – your weekly roundup of EV news in India. Week ending Oct 7, 2025 saw multiple developments in India’s EV sector, including strategic partnerships, a new electric car and more. VinFast joined hands with Castrol for after-sales service support. MG expanded its EV charging network via collaborations, while HPCL partnered with Kazam to integrate its EV chargers into the latter’s platform. In the electric two-wheeler space, legacy giants TVS, Bajaj & Hero MotoCorp captured 51% of the market, overtaking EV startups, with TVS iQube leading this growth. Renault’s upcoming electric hatchback ‘Kwid EV’ was spotted testing. Ola Electric secured government certification for its rare earth-free motor, and Tata Power & VECV teamed up to accelerate adoption of commercial EVs.
VinFast India joins hands with Castrol for after-sales service.
VinFast India has signed an agreement with Castrol to provide after-sales support for its electric car customers across the country. As per the agreement, Castrol will make its network of 750 workshops in around 300 cities available to VinFast customers. These service centres will have dedicated VinFast-branded bays, certified EV technicians and genuine VinFast parts. This move reinforces VinFast’s long-term commitment to building a credible service ecosystem for EV owners in India.
VinFast recently launched two electric SUVs, VF6 & VF7, in India.
Key Takeaway: VinFast’s partnership with Castrol strengthens its after-sales ecosystem by leveraging Castrol’s nationwide service network with dedicated EV bays and certified technicians. This collaboration supports VinFast’s broader strategy to build customer trust and enhance ownership experience for its VF6 & VF7 electric SUVs in India.
Source: Business Standard
MG expands EV charging network through new partnerships.
MG, in collaboration with real estate developer Confident Group and technology partner IONAGE, has announced an expansion of its EV charging infrastructure under the ‘MG Charge’ initiative. So far, MG has installed around 800 EV chargers across India. Now, the company aims to reach the 1000 chargers milestone. With this new partnership, MG will deploy EV chargers across Confident Group properties in Kerala. IONAGE will power user experience with a seamless platform that will allow residents to book charging slots & monitor charging sessions.
Key Takeaway: MG is expanding its EV charging network in Kerala, with IONAGE enabling seamless charger access & user management.
Source: Autocar Professional
Hindustan Petroleum joins hands with Kazam to expand EV charging network.
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) has announced a strategic partnership with EV charging platform Kazam. As per the agreement, more than 5350 HPCL chargers, including 3043 DC fast-chargers, have been integrated into the Kazam app. Paras Shah, COO, Kazam, gave a statement: “Kazam’s OCPI platform will ensure seamless aggregation & real-time visibility of HPCL chargers, enabling EV users to discover, navigate & charge effortlessly.”
Key Takeaway: HPCL has partnered with Kazam to integrate its EV chargers into the latter’s app.
Source: ET Auto
India’s legacy two-wheeler brands dominate electric scooter segment.
India’s electric scooter segment is undergoing a significant realignment as established legacy automakers reclaim their dominance from EV startups. In a clear sign of consolidation, every second electric two-wheeler sold in the country now comes from one of the traditional giants TVS, Bajaj or Hero MotoCorp (Vida). Among these legacy companies, TVS has emerged as the frontrunner, riding on the popularity of TVS iQube.
While startups such as Ola Electric & Ather Energy continue to innovate and maintain strong positions in urban markets, the three legacy brands, once seen as late entrants in India’s electric mobility segment, are now leveraging their extensive dealership networks & brand trust to capture market share from young startups.
As per Vahan statistics (October 1, 2025), TVS, Bajaj & Hero MotoCorp (Vida) together accounted for 51% of total electric two-wheeler registrations in the country, up from 37% a year ago. Among the legacy players, TVS saw its market share grow to 23% from 17% a year ago. Bajaj Auto’s share rose from 16% to 19%. And Hero MotoCorp’s share increased to 9% from 4%. Among the EV startups, Ather expanded its share from 10% to 15%, while Ola Electric’s market share dropped to 18% from 40%!
Key Takeaway: Legacy two-wheeler giants TVS, Bajaj & Hero MotoCorp now command 51% of India’s electric scooter market, overtaking EV startups. Ola Electric’s market share has sharply declined.
Source: Economic Times
Renault Kwid EV spotted testing in Chennai.
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A near-production version of Renault Kwid EV was spotted testing in Chennai recently. The electric hatchback is already on sale in international markets like Brazil, as the Dacia Spring EV.
The car features a 26.8 kWh battery pack which gives a range of 220 km. Foreign markets have larger battery pack options as well. These are, however, unlikely to be introduced in India, due to cost constraints. The car gets a front-mounted charging port.
The Kwid EV will compete with Tata Tiago EV & MG Comet EV in India. If packaged & priced well, the car may become a compelling option in this segment.
Key Takeaway: Renault’s Kwid EV, spotted testing in Chennai, is set to compete with Tata Tiago EV & MG Comet EV in India.
Source: Hindustan Times
Ola Electric’s rare earth-free motor gets government nod.
Ola Electric has received government certification for a motor that eliminates rare-earth magnets in electric scooters, potentially reducing costs and supply-chain dependence on China. The ferrite motor, developed in-house, has matched the performance of conventional rare-earth permanent magnet motors in government-mandated tests. The company now plans to integrate the new motor across its product lineup, addressing cost & sourcing challenges.
The company had introduced its ferrite motor at its annual ‘Sankalp 2025’ event in August this year.
Key Takeaway: Ola Electric’s government-approved rare earth-free ferrite motor marks a major innovation aimed at cutting costs & reducing supply-chain dependency.
Source: Business Standard
Tata Power teams up with VECV to boost commercial EV adoption.
Tata Power and VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of electric commercial vehicles in India, with a focus on the recently launched Eicher Pro X range of electric small commercial vehicles (eSCV). Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate on multiple fronts to support truck & bus operators looking to introduce electric vehicles in their operations.
While Tata Power will leverage its extensive EV charging infrastructure and expertise in providing customized charging solutions, VECV will contribute its expertise in electric trucks. Together, the two partners will actively engage with trucks & bus customers to accelerate the transition to electric mobility, enabling a cleaner future for India’s transport sector.
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) is a joint venture between Volvo & Eicher.
Key Takeaway: Tata Power & VECV have partnered to boost commercial EV adoption, combining charging infrastructure expertise with commercial EVs.
Source: ET Auto
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