Electric car reviews, e-scooter launches, charging network updates, and EV vs Petrol tests.
EV stands for Electric Vehicle. It refers to any vehicle that uses one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs for propulsion, rather than an internal combustion engine (ICE) running on petrol or diesel.
Several manufacturers are pushing battery boundaries to achieve a 1000 km range on a single charge. Examples include the NIO ET7 (equipped with a 150 kWh semi-solid state battery) and emerging solid-state concepts from Toyota and Mercedes-Benz (Vision EQXX Concept).
While EVs generally have a higher initial purchase price due to battery manufacturing costs, they are far more economical in the long run. The lower per-kilometer cost of electricity combined with significantly fewer moving parts (reducing service requirements) results in much lower total cost of ownership.
Tata Motors is currently the clear leader in India, holding over 70% market share with popular models like the Nexon EV, Punch EV, and Tiago EV. BYD and Hyundai lead in the premium space, while Mahindra is launching its next-gen Born EV range (BE & XEV).
The best electric scooter depends on your preferences: Ola Electric (S1 Pro Gen 3) offers high performance and tech-loaded features; Ather Energy (450X) is the benchmark for build quality, software stability, and handling; while the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak offer premium retro reliability.
An Electric Vehicle (EV) is a vehicle propelled by one or more electric motors using power stored in rechargeable battery packs. EVs include Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).
BaaS stands for Battery-as-a-Service. Under this business model, customers purchase the EV chassis without buying the battery upfront. Instead, they rent or subscribe to a battery lease or swap program, lowering initial acquisition costs and removing battery degradation concerns.
The best EV car depends on your budget: for entry-level, the Tata Tiago EV is ideal; for a mid-size SUV, the Tata Nexon EV or Tata Punch EV offers excellent range and utility; in the premium space, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BYD Seal are top recommendations.
Rohit Sharma is the founder and developer of Auto Journal. Based in Samastipur, Bihar, India, he writes detailed vehicle reviews, buying guides, and auto news.
