2026 EV Tax in Karnataka: Electric Cars Get Costlier
March 27, 2026
The introduction of a new tax regime directly translates to an increased upfront cost of EVs
The introduction of a new tax regime directly translates to an increased upfront cost of EVs
Sony and Honda have discontinued the Afeela EV project before its launch due to significant restructuring, low EV demand, and platform dependency concerns, with full refunds assured to customers.
Delhi’s newly launched EV Policy 2.0 rewards scrapping of the old ICE vehicles, offering buyers up to ₹1 lakh in subsidies on a new electric car.
India’s first state-negotiated EV discount makes electric vehicles more accessible by reducing upfront costs, but only for the Telangana government staff.
Following customer protests, Mahindra has initiated a buyback program for the first 999 units of its exclusive Mahindra Batman BE 6 EV, offering to refund the ex-showroom price.
Kia has globally launched its most affordable compact electric SUV (€26,600), the EV2, featuring advanced triple-screen tech, flexible seating, and up to 453 km of range.
Mahindra XEV 9E Cineluxe Edition is here, and it brings a whole new private lounge experience to the XEV 9E lineup.
Tata Harrier EV QWD is now priced from Rs 26.49 lakh with the new Fearless+ trim, bringing down the entry point for AWD buyers.
Tata Motors still leads India’s EV market, but its share has dropped from around 73% to nearly 40% in just two years, with early 2026 trends showing continued pressure.
