Welcome to EVBeat – your weekly roundup of EV news in India. Week ending Sep 10, 2025 saw a flurry of significant developments across India’s electric mobility landscape, from major EV launches and infrastructure expansions to strategic partnerships. Let’s get started.
VinFast launches the VF6 & VF7 electric cars.
VinFast has finally launched the VF6 & VF7 after introducing them at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The VF6 is available in three variants: Earth, Wind & Wind Infinity, while the VF7 is available in five variants: Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky & Sky Infinity.
The VF6 is powered by a 59.6 kWh battery pack which gives a claimed range of 468 km. It supports 3.3 kW & 7.2 kW AC charging, while DC fast charging enables a 10%-70% top-up in just 28 minutes. The VF7 is offered in two battery options: 59.6 kWh & 70.8 kWh, and two drivetrain options: FWD & AWD.
Vinfast is offering free charging for both cars till July 2028 and free maintenance for 3 years. The company is also offering a warranty of 7 years for the VF6 and 10 years for the VF7. The VinFast VF6 is priced between Rs 16.49-18.29 lakh, while the VF7 costs in the range of Rs 20.89-25.49 lakh.
Key takeaway: VinFast debuts the VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs in India with competitive pricing, up to 468km range, and long-term free charging and warranty offers. These launches signal a robust push into the Indian EV market with customer-friendly ownership benefits.
Source: India Today
VECV joins hands with Jio-BP for EV charging access.
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo & Eicher, has signed an agreement with Jio-BP Pulse for access to EV charging infrastructure. Jio-BP Pulse has a network of around 6000 EV charging stations.
This tie-up will provide VECV commercial EV owners access to Jio-BP’s widespread DC fast charging station network situated along highways & city centres. These Jio-BP chargers will be visible on ‘My Eicher Fleet Management’ app where the EV owners/drivers will be able to access real-time visibility of the charger locations & charging status.
Key Takeaway: VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) partnering with Jio-BP Pulse gives its customers nationwide access to around 6000 EV fast charging points.
Source: Economic Times
Mercedes-Benz unveils the new GLC electric SUV in Germany.
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the all-new GLC, its latest electric SUV, at the 2025 Munich Motor Show (Germany). The GLC EV is the company’s first car to use the all-electric MB.EA platform, compatible with 800 V architecture. Two drivetrain options will be available: RWD & AWD. And both options will come with a 94 kWh NMC battery, supporting DC fast charging up to 330 kW. Charging from 10%-80% will take about 24 minutes, while a 10-minute charge can add up to 303 km of range. The Mercedes-Benz GLC will offer a range of 713 km, the highest figure yet for a Mercedes electric SUV. Top speed will be 210 km/hr.
One highly talked-about feature of the GLC is the massive 39.1 inch MBUX Hyperscreen, the largest ever in a Mercedes, combining driver display, central touchscreen and passenger screen into a single glass panel.
Key Takeaway: The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV debuts with a 94 kWh battery which gives a 700+ km range.
Source: NDTV
ChargeZone takes over Zerovolt’s EV charging hub in Mumbai.
ChargeZone has acquired Zerovolt’s EV charging hub in Wadala (Mumbai) for an undisclosed amount. The charging hub is frequented by heavy commercial EVs (like electric passenger buses) and electric cab fleets.
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Kartikey Hariyani, Founder and CEO, ChargeZone, gave a statement: “By acquiring Zerovolt’s flagship hub into our network, we are not only expanding our operational footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to building the backbone of sustainable transport for the country.”
Key Takeaway: ChargeZone’s acquisition of Zerovolt’s Wadala facility strengthens its position in heavy commercial EV charging, especially for buses and large fleet operations in Mumbai.
Source: Financial Express
Maharashtra Minister becomes 1st Tesla Model Y owner in India.
Tesla has initiated the first deliveries of its Model Y in the country, with the very first unit delivered to Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. In the pictures, the Minister can be seen posing with his new white-coloured Tesla Model Y at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
The minister plans to gift the car to his grandson as a symbolic step towards building ‘early awareness’ regarding green mobility.
Key Takeaway: Tesla’s delivery of its first car marks a significant milestone in its Indian market entry.
Tata launches ‘Tata.ev Megacharger’ EV charging hub in Mumbai.
Tata Power & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility have jointly launched a large-scale EV charging hub under the ‘Tata.ev MegaCharger’ branding. Located in the premises of The Leela Mumbai Hotel (near Terminal 2 of Mumbai International Airport), the charging hub has been set-up to serve a wide mix of EV users, from private electric car owners to electric cabs and logistics operators.
The hub is equipped with 8 DC fast chargers with speeds up to 120kW, and has 16 charging bays. Allowing 16 EVs to charge simultaneously, the MegaCharger eliminates long wait times, ensuring a seamless user experience even during peak hours. Charging services at the hub are accessible via the Tata Power EZ Charge App. Tata electric cars are being given priority access and up to 25% discount.
Key Takeaway: The Tata.ev MegaCharger at The Leela Mumbai (near Mumbai International Airport), features 8 DC fast chargers and 16 charging bays for EVs.
Hyundai India’s EV fast charging network reaches 119 stations.
Hyundai India has installed 119 EV fast charging stations across India as of August 2025 (out of the planned 600 stations). The EV charging infrastructure has so far facilitated around 1,80,000 charging sessions for both business and consumer customers. HMIL’s network Hyundai & non-Hyundai customers. The EV charging stations are spread across major highways, urban centers & dealerships.
The Hyundai charging stations feature DC fast charging with multiple configurations, including 150kW, 60kW & 30kW options.
Key Takeaway: Hyundai India has rolled out 119 EV fast charging stations (part of a 600-station plan), enabling over 1.8 lakh charging sessions across highways, cities & dealerships. The network supports Hyundai and non-Hyundai EVs, with DC fast chargers ranging from 30kW to 150kW.
Source: Indian Express
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