Battery

The India-EU EV battery recycling call for proposals, announced under the Trade and Technology Council, seeks to pilot advanced mineral recovery technologies in India. (REUTERS)

India & EU to pool ₹169 crore to build EV battery recycling technologies

2 min read . 07 May 2026

CATL's third-generation Shenxing battery pack claims to top up 10% to 80% in less than four minutes. (Bloomberg)

This CATL LFP battery addresses a major user concern with game-changing tech. Here's how

2 min read . 23 Apr 2026

Anand Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer and Head of HV Programs at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, spoke to HT Auto in an interview.

“We’ve reached inflection point for EVs in India”: Tata Motors’ Anand Kulkarni

5 min read . 12 Nov 2025

Lithium-ion, being the key raw material for EV batteries and its supply chain being controlled heavily by China, is a high-risk zone for investors in India if they want to set up a local manufacturing facility. (REUTERS)

Lithium import may weigh on EV battery making, says Maruti Suzuki Chairman

2 min read . 27 Aug 2025

The Tata Curvv EV gets the 45 kWh and 55 kWh high-voltage batteries that are now covered under lifetime warrant.y. This also extends to the 45 kWh variants of the Nexon EV

Tata Curvv EV & Nexon EV 45 kWh now get lifetime battery warranty

2 min read . 10 Jul 2025

The Activa e looks modern yet has a simplicity that family buyers tend to like. The scooter will age gracefully in the years to come

Auto recap, June 24: Hyundai announces monsoon service camp, Honda Activa e gets new battery rental program

2 min read . 25 Jun 2025

Honda has added a new entry-level battery rental plan for the Activa e starting at ₹678 per month, good for 600 km

Honda Activa e gets more affordable battery rental plan at ₹678 per month

3 min read . 24 Jun 2025

Cutting tax credits would hit South Korean battery companies hard at a time when they’re suffering from weaker demand for EVs.

Donald Trump's EV scepticism threatens $54 billion electric vehicle investments

4 min read . 09 Dec 2024

Under the BaaS subscription plan offered by MG Motors, the consumer must pay a fee of ₹3.5 per km covered for a minimum of 1500 kilometres per month.

Battery-as-a-Service: Does it work?

4 min read . 13 Nov 2024

Proper handling and management of electric vehicle batteries are crucial. As seen in several battery explosion incidents, improper care can lead to explosions and fire hazards. (Bloomberg)

Different types of EV batteries confusing you? Here is a list of pros and cons

2 min read . 19 Oct 2024

CATL produces more than a third of the electric vehicle batteries sold worldwide by automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai. (Reuters)

Fire breaks out at Tesla's supplier Chinese battery giant CATL plant

1 min read . 30 Sept 2024

Jaguar Land Rover aims to use key minerals from used Jaguar I-Pace batteries to develop new EV battery packs.

Old Jaguar I-Pace models to power new JLR electric cars. Here's how

1 min read . 29 Sept 2024

Sweden’s electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt AB will shed 20% of its global workforce, which will see job cuts for 1,600 employees. (REUTERS)

EV battery maker Northvolt to cut 20% of staff amid liquidity crunch

2 min read . 24 Sept 2024

The MG Comet EV is now priced from ₹4.99 lakh onwards with the battery rental option starting at ₹2.5 per km

MG Comet EV & ZS EV get more affordable with battery rental option. Check prices

2 min read . 20 Sept 2024

The move of withdrawal of EU fund allocation for Stellantis' gigafactory comes amid tensions between the automobile giant and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government. (AP)

Stellantis will no longer get EU funds for gigafactory from Italy

1 min read . 18 Sept 2024

Mercedes-Benz's new EV battery, which will be dubbed Solstice, promises to extend range of electric cars by about 80% above today's average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram.

Mercedes-Benz developing solid-state battery for EVs, promising 80% more range

2 min read . 11 Sept 2024

Automakers mainly in the U.S. and Europe have delayed battery and electric vehicle production as sales have slowed. (Reuters)

General Motors delays electric vehicle battery factory amid sales slowdown

1 min read . 29 Aug 2024

Amar Raja inaugurated Phase 1 of the battery pack plant with a current capacity of 1.5 GWh

Amara Raja Group begins construction of cell manufacturing plant in Telangana

1 min read . 10 Aug 2024

The battery makers may want to scale back their investment plans for battery plants in the US if there’s any change in the IRA after the US presidential election. (Bloomberg)

LG slows EV cell plant with General Motors in US as political worries swirl

2 min read . 23 Jul 2024

Experts suggest Aadhaar numbers for EV battery packs to better manage the recycling of batteries. (Bloomberg)

Aadhaar for EV batteries! Experts suggest so for better recycling management

2 min read . 17 Jul 2024