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The global smart EV charging networks market size was valued at USD 8.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 10.16 billion in 2026 to nearly USD 59.27 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 21.65% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.

In an #interview, Bhaktha Keshavachar, CEO & Co-founder, Chara Technologies in conversation with Kajal Mehra from AutoEV Times highlights why indigenous, rare-earth-free motor innovation is critical to making India’s EV #ecosystem more resilient, affordable, and globally competitive.

Ola Electric has launched “Ola Shakti,” its first residential energy storage solution, marking a strategic expansion beyond electric vehicles into India’s fast-growing home battery market. Built on the company’s indigenous 4680 Bharat cell technology and rolling out from its Tamil Nadu Gigafactory, Shakti aims to make clean, reliable energy storage accessible for households, farms and small businesses — underscoring Ola’s broader vision in the clean energy ecosystem.

Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled the Aura NISMO RS Concept — a dynamic hybrid hatch that blends performance design with electrified efficiency, offering a bold glimpse into the brand’s future direction in sporty, sustainable mobility. This concept underlines Nissan’s commitment to innovative, enthusiast-focused vehicles as electrification accelerates across global markets.

Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Lucknow focused on clean mobility, marking a major step in its EV strategy. Spread over 70+ acres and designed for advanced electric vehicle production — especially electric buses — the plant underlines the company’s commitment to sustainable transport, local job creation, and India’s transition to cleaner commercial mobility solutions.

In an #interview with Aditi Singh, from AutoEV Times, Kapil Bhindi, Founder & Director of Speedforce EV discusses Speed Force EV’s vision to simplify EV fleet operations and accelerate mass adoption across India.

In an #interview with Aditi Singh, from AutoEV Times, Abhinav Kalia, CEO and Co-founder of ARC Electric outlines ARC Electric’s strategy for building profitable, scalable, and ESG-driven corporate EV fleets nationwide.