In the latest episode of the evo India Podcast, Editor Sirish Chandran and Assistant Editor Aatish Mishra dive into the growing negativity and shifting sentiments around electric vehicles (EVs) in India. They discuss the recent discounts on the Tata Nexon EV, the innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program introduced by MG Motors with the new Windsor EV, and how these programs aim to make EV ownership more accessible. The conversation also covers hybrid vehicle plans, government policies, the PM E-Drive Scheme, and the future of electric mobility in India.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on the state of EVs, the challenges in adoption, and what lies ahead for the Indian automotive industry.
0:00 Intro
1:27 MG Windsor EV and BaaS
12:23 Exclusive interview with Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
15:53 MG plans in India
17:18 Hybrids
22:12 Do the consumers want an EV?
25:23 Challenges faced with EVs and charging
26:59 Nexon EV prices drop by ₹3 lakh
28:46 MG Comet prices dropped
31:27 Reasons why EV prices have dropped
32:21 Residual value of EVs
39:31 Mass market EVs
41:36 What happens to performance cars
47:23 Subsidies for EVs
49:33 PM E-Drive Scheme
51:19 Electric two-wheeler sales
53:37 Electric Royal Enfield Himalayan
53:45 Ultraviolette F99 and open challenge to other two-wheeler brands
56:56 Outro
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