China Bans Flush Door Handles on EVs Over Safety Concerns
February 4, 2026
China will ban flush door handles on EVs from 2027 after safety concerns, forcing automakers to add mechanical releases.
China will ban flush door handles on EVs from 2027 after safety concerns, forcing automakers to add mechanical releases.
The PM E‑Drive initiative gets ₹1,500 crore for EV infrastructure and services, while customs duty exemptions for lithium‑ion batteries are extended until 2028.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA, a luxury electric vehicle sedan, is expected to rewrite premium electric mobility in India.
India’s electric two-wheeler sales picked up in January. Volumes rose to 1,12,881 units, from 94,209 units in December, a jump of almost 20 per cent. The top brands stayed competitive, with most leaders seeing gains. A few players, however, saw slower sales or small dips compared to the previous month. TVS, Bajaj and Ather Drive January Momentum TVS iQube topped the sales chart in January, selling 32,960 units. That’s a
India’s EV Sales Jump 10% in January: Tata, MG Dominate as Maruti Shocks with Sudden Surge
India–EU FTA delays duty cuts for electric vehicles, keeping European EV prices high in India until 2031.
The Maruti Suzuki, the first EV e-Vitara, started its 2025 operations with slow sales, which began to increase during January 2026.
TVS iQube crosses 8 lakh sales in India, helped by steady monthly volumes and strong demand through 2025.
Tesla slips out of India’s top 10 EV makers after low January sales, while Maruti Suzuki enters the list on bookings alone.
