14+ hour, 8+ min ago   (311+ words) Whalesbook The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in India is moving rapidly, fueled by changing consumer preferences, fluctuating fuel costs, and significant government support However, for investors, identifying the winners in this space is a complex task The industry is…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (247+ words) Whalesbook Hyundai Motor India is preparing to enter the mass-market electric vehicle segment with a new SUV built on a dedicated electric platform This move marks a strategic shift from the company’s existing models like the Ioniq 5 and the…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (253+ words) whalesbook.com India’s electric vehicle market reached a new milestone in August 2026, with retail sales climbing to 298,448 units This represents a 52.9% increase compared to the same month last year Industry-wide EV penetration rose to 12.3%, up from 9.5% in August 2025, signaling that…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (220+ words) Whalesbook India's electric vehicle (EV) market registered a strong performance in August 2026, with retail sales climbing to 298,448 units This represents a 52.9% increase from the same month last year, when sales stood at 195,250 units The overall EV penetration rate, which measures…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (282+ words) Whalesbook In a major structural shift for the Indian auto industry, cars running on alternative fuels have officially outsold traditional petrol-powered passenger vehicles for the first time According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, alternative propulsion technologiesâ…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (272+ words) Whalesbook BMW Group India has expanded its electric vehicle lineup in the domestic market with the launch of the locally manufactured i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) electric sedan Priced at ₹79.60 lakh (ex-showroom), the vehicle is assembled at the company’s Chennai…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (290+ words) Whalesbook JSW MG Motor India has initiated a push to reform the tax structure for hybrid and range-extender vehicles The company is lobbying the government to reconsider the 40% GST rate currently applied to these models, arguing that a lower tax…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (316+ words) Whalesbook India’s electric commercial vehicle (e-CV) segment reached a new milestone in August 2026, capturing 5.18% of the market share This growth, reported by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), marks a significant jump compared to previous periods and confirms…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (238+ words) In a historic shift for India’s auto sector, vehicles using CNG, hybrids, and electricity captured 42% of passenger vehicle sales in August 2026, surpassing petrol for the first time. Total retail sales grew 17.51% to over 2.42 million units, largely driven by strong rural…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (278+ words) Whalesbook VinFast is taking a significant step in its Indian market strategy by moving into the electric two-wheeler (E2W) space The company has officially launched a recruitment drive for exclusive dealer partners across the country, setting a deadline of September 15, 2026, for…...