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Audi opens its first 450kW fast charging station in India

Audi India says its 450kW fast charging station can charge a Q8 55 e-tron from 20-80 percent in just 26 minutes.
1 min read31 Oct '25
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant
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Audi India has inaugurated its first 450kW fast charging station in Mumbai at BKC. The charging station, which has been set up in partnership with Charge Zone, gets a high-powered gun capable of delivering up to 360kW/500amps to an electric vehicle, according to the company. 

The charging station has five charging hubs and also has an all-day lounge access for customers. The brand is providing free e-charging for Audi e-tron customers till March 2024.

It has solar roof panels that are used to provide energy for peripheral electrical requirements. As per the company, the Audi Q8 55 e-tron, equipped with a 114kWh battery, can charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 26 minutes at this charging station, which is open to EVs from all brands.

So far, Audi India has installed over 140 chargers across 73 cities in India, including dealerships and strategic locations along highways. As far as fast charging stations go, the one in Mumbai is Audi's first and there are plans to have more such locations in multiple major cities.

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New GST rates to bring car and bike prices down

All cars and motorcycles under 350cc see a reduction in tax rates; EVs remain unchanged, while bikes above 350cc see a tax hike.
2 min read31 Oct '25
Sergius BarrettoSergius Barretto
New GST on cars and bikes
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Maruti Suzuki EV launches, target sales volumes scaled down

The scaling down of EV launches and projected volumes is due to a slowdown in the all-electric and small car segments.
2 min read31 Oct '25
Ketan ThakkarKetan Thakkar
Maruti e Vitara sales, Maruti EV sales projection and plans
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Delhi Transport Department impounds 2,234 old vehicles to combat air pollution

260 diesel cars over 10 years old and 1,100 two wheelers over 15 years old have been pulled off the streets.
1 min read31 Oct '25
Rivan RS Rivan RS
Delhi air pollution, smog
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Shailesh Chandra appointed SIAM president for 2024-25

Chandra is also the Managing director at Tata Motors passenger Vehicles Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited.
1 min read31 Oct '25
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
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PM E-Drive scheme announced in India, replaces FAME II

The new subsidy scheme does not cater to electric or hybrid passenger cars and SUVs.
3 min read31 Oct '25
Amit VijayAmit Vijay

The scheme supports electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, but not hybrid and electric cars.

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