Welcome to EVBeat – your weekly roundup of EV news in India. Week ending Sep 23, 2025 saw a flurry of strategic moves and innovations in India’s electric mobility space, reflecting the rapid evolution of the ecosystem. Automakers like Tata Motors, Hyundai, TVS & VinFast unveiled decisive steps to strengthen EV charging access, local manufacturing & financing support. Startups such as Simple Energy pushed technological boundaries with rare earth-free motors, while infrastructure players like ChargeZone expanded its nationwide EV charging network.
Tata Motors expands EV charging network by partnering with multiple CPOs.
Tata Motors has signed an agreement with 13 leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to access 25,000 additional public EV chargers for customers of electric small commercial vehicles (eSCV). The MoUs have been signed with: A Plus Charge, Ampvolts, chargeMOD, ChargeZone, Electric Fuel, The Sustainer, EV Spot Charge, Kazam, Nikol EV, Sonik Mobility, ThunderPlus, Volttic & Zeon Electric.
Tata Motors’ eSCV lineup currently includes the Ace Pro EV, Ace EV & Ace EV 1000. All new EV charger locations will be integrated and visible on Fleet Edge, Tata’s connected vehicle platform, providing customers with real-time navigation & seamless access.
Key Takeaway: Tata Motors has partnered with 13 charge point operators to give its electric commercial vehicle customers access to 25,000 additional public EV chargers across India. These chargers will be integrated into the Fleet Edge platform, enabling real-time navigation and availability for smoother operations.
Source: Economic Times
Simple Energy develops India’s 1st rare earth-free EV motor.
Simple Energy has announced development of rare earth-free motors for EVs. The company has developed these motors at its facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The innovation addresses supply chain vulnerabilities that have affected the global EV industry. Heavy rare earth elements, primarily sourced from China, are typically used in EV motors due to their high torque density & compact size. Disruptions in the supply of these materials have prompted manufacturers to seek alternatives.
The newly-developed motor delivers the same performance & torque-driven character, without relying on heavy rare earth elements. The patented, in-house technology replaces heavy rare earth magnets with alternative compounds and is powered by proprietary algorithms that manage heat & torque in real-time.
Key Takeaway: Simple Energy has developed rare earth-free EV motors, reducing reliance on imported resources. The new technology maintains high performance while addressing supply chain vulnerabilities.
Source: Business Standard
TVS & smartwatch maker Noise come together for EV-smartwatch integration.
TVS has joined hands with Noise to launch the country’s first-ever EV-smartwatch integration. The Made-in-India innovation connects the TVS iQube electric scooter with a special edition Noise smartwatch, offering riders smarter, safer & a more connected ride. The smartwatch acts as a mobility companion, giving riders instant access to critical data including vehicle status, battery charge levels, distance to empty, charging progress, tow/theft alert, crash/fall detection, geofence notifications, low/full charge alert & tyre pressure, directly on their wrist.
This technology transforms how riders interact with their EVs by creating a seamless connection between the TVS iQube electric scooter and a specially designed Noise smartwatch. Users can monitor vehicle performance metrics while enjoying the smartwatch’s complete range of standard functionalities. The TVS iQube Noise Smartwatch is available at an introductory price of Rs 2999. Customers will also receive a complimentary 12-month Noise Gold subscription for other advanced features (like health & fitness tracking, custom watch wallpapers, etc)
Key Takeaway: TVS & Noise have introduced India’s 1st EV-smartwatch integration, linking the TVS iQube electric scooter with a special edition Noise smartwatch for real-time ride, safety & battery insights on the wrist.
Source: NDTV
Hyundai announces future plans; locally designed EV confirmed.
Hyundai has unveiled plans to introduce its 1st locally designed electric car in India. Also, the company has announced plans to expand production capacity at its Pune plant, reinforcing India’s role as a global manufacturing & export hub. The plant is set to contribute 2,50,000 additional cars to Hyundai’s global production capacity by 2030, supported by a fully localized supply chain.
Key Takeaway: Hyundai is working on launching a locally designed electric car in India, backed by a fully localized supply chain. The company’s Pune plant expansion will strengthen India’s role as a manufacturing & export hub.
Source: ET Auto
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ChargeZone joins hands with Fresh Bus for joint EV charging network.
ChargeZone has announced a strategic partnership with intercity electric bus operator Fresh Bus, to accelerate the development of a nationwide supercharging network for electric buses. Under this partnership, ChargeZone will on-board all EV charging stations of Fresh Bus, expanding its footprint across important southern cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysuru, Tirupati, Guntur & Visakhapatnam. Fresh Bus plans to grow its fleet to 5000 electric buses in the next 5 years, and this collaboration will provide it with reliable, high-capacity EV charging support.
The integrated EV charging stations will prioritize Fresh Bus fleet while remaining open for other EVs in the future to ensure better utilization. Sites in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam & Vijayawada will also use renewable energy.
Key Takeaway: ChargeZone has partnered with Fresh Bus and onboarded the latter’s EV charging assets across key southern cities.
Source: Autocar Professional
VinFast partners with ICICI Bank for EV financing.
VinFast India signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to provide car & inventory financing at the company’s dealer network. The partnership will offer financing solutions for VinFast’s VF6 & VF7 models, which the company recently launched in the Indian market. Under the agreement, ICICI Bank will provide dedicated representatives at VinFast showrooms to assist customers with financing.
Customers will have access to customized financing solutions, including 100% on-road funding, attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options & priority services. The agreement also covers inventory financing for dealers.
Key Takeaway: VinFast India has partnered with ICICI Bank to offer car & inventory financing for its VF6 & VF7 electric cars, boosting customer & dealer support.
Source: ET Auto
SIAM organizes 3rd Green Plate EV Rally in Delhi.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, organized the 3rd edition of its ‘Green Plate EV Rally’ starting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Showcasing the growing strength of India’s EV ecosystem, the rally witnessed the participation of 181 electric vehicles from 18 automakers across categories including electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, buses & trucks.
Key Takeaway: The 3rd Green Plate EV Rally in New Delhi showcased India’s expanding EV ecosystem with 181 EVs from 18 OEMs across all segments.
Source: Autocar Professional
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