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    TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, Raider, iQube

    TVS iQubeYoY sales growth of TVS Motor was driven by popular models like Jupiter and Apache
    TVS Motor has recorded strong sales performance in June 2025. Sales were up 9.89% to 2,81,012 units in the past month, a 25,289 unit volume increase from 2,55,723 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales however, fell by 9.14% when compared to 3,09,287 units sold in May 2025.
    TVS Sales June 2025 YoY and MoM Comparison
    TVS Jupiter and Apache led the sales list along with the XL, together commanding a strong 65% share. Jupiter sales grew strongly both on a YoY and MoM basis to 1,07,980 units, up by 49.76% over 72,100 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales also ended positively with a 10.63% growth from 97,606 units sold in May 2025. TVS Jupiter was once again the 2nd best selling scooter in India after the Honda Activa.
    TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    At No. 2, TVS Apache sales stood at 41,386 units in June 2025 which was an 11.37% YoY growth but a 15.71% MoM decline. TVS XL sales fell drastically to 33,349 units last month, down by 17.45% YoY and 10.51% MoM. There had been 40,397 units and 37,264 units sold in June 2024 and May 2025 respectively.
    Sales also fell for TVS Raider, Ntorq and iQube. Raider sales at 27,481 units in June 2025 fell by 7.94% YoY and 22.37% MoM. Ntorq sales were down to 22,822 units while iQube sales fell to 14,244 units. On the other hand, a major highlight was sales of the TVS Zest that improved to 9,149 units in June 2025. This was a 4.21% increase from 8,779 units sold in June 2024. MoM sales improved even stronger by 13.38% from 8,069 unit sales of May 2025.
    TVS Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
    TVS Radeon and Sport saw sales fall to 8,863 units and 8,717 units respectively, indicating both a YoY and MoM decline. While TVS Ronin (4,286 units) and Star City (2,400 units) reported hefty 136.27% and 409.55% YoY growth respectively, Ronin saw its MoM sales decline by 10.15%. Star City on the other hand also saw its MoM sales improve by 27.25%. Apache 310 with 335 unit sales last month recorded a 42.55% YoY and 61.06% MoM growth.
    TVS Motor – Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
    During the Q2 CY 2025 period, TVS Motor sales stood at 9,13,946 units. This was a 10.34% YoY growth from 8,28,312 units sold in the same period of 2024. Positive sales were seen across a number of models in the company portfolio.
    TVS Jupiter witnessed a 36.95% growth to 3,08,174 units in the Q2 CY2025 period, up from 2,25,024 units sold in Q2 CY 2024. This was a volume improvement of 83,150 units to command a 33.72% share. It was followed by the Apache with 1,36,118 unit sales and a 12.88% growth with 14.89% share.
    TVS Sales Breakup Q2 CY 2025 – YoY
    Sales declined sharply for the XL (1,09,361 units), Raider (1,05,910 units) and Ntorq (73,410 units) in the Q2 CY 2025 period. TVS iQube has garnered much demand in the electric scooter segment. Sales were up 41.37% in Q2 CY 2025 to 69,490 units. There had been 49,153 units sold in the same period last year.
    Lower down the sales list were entry-level motorcycles like the Sport and Radeon. TVS Sport with 33,434 unit sales and Radeon with 30,457 unit sales, both have suffered a sharp de-growth over stronger sales in Q2 CY 2024. Demand improved for the Zest by 0.61% to 25,122 units over 24,969 units while Ronin saw a sizeable improvement of 157.08% to 14,530 units sold in Q2 CY 2025 period over 5,652 unit sales in the same period last year.
    There was an overwhelming response from buyers for TVS Star City, sales of which were up to 7,252 units in the Q2 CY2025 period, a 1,436.44% improvement from just 472 units sold during the period of Q2 CY 2024. TVS Apache 310 on the other hand declined by 26.50% clocking just 688 units from 936 units on a YoY basis. More

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    Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – Splendor, Karizma, Xpulse, Destini, Glamour

    New Hero SplendorHero MotoCorp has posted good YoY and MoM growth while sales declined sharply in the Q2 CY 2025 period
    Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler and India’s highest-selling motorcycle company, has recorded its domestic sales for June 2025. The company sold 5,24,414 units in domestic markets, marking a 6.86% YoY growth as compared to 4,90,743 unit sales of June 2024. This translates to an increase of 33,671 units. Additionally, the MoM sales saw a rise of 7.35% from the 4,88,499 units sold in May 2025.
    Hero Sales Breakup June 2025
    Splendor continued to lead Hero’s sales charts, with a total of 3,31,057 unit sales last month This was an 8.34% increase from 3,05,586 units sold in June 2024 while it also saw a MoM growth of 6.68% when compared to 3,10,335 units sold in May 2025. The Splendor commands a major share of 63.13% in the company portfolio.
    Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    At No. 2 was the HF Deluxe which has seen strong YoY performance with a 12.16% growth to 1,00,878 units in June 2025 over 89,941 unit sales of the same month last year. Currently commanding a 19.24% share on this list, the HF Deluxe suffered a 6.39% MoM decline.
    Hero Passion, a popular commuter motorcycle offering high fuel efficiency and affordability and presented in variants of Passion Plus and Passion Pro, has doubled in volume as it saw a 100.37% growth in sales to 26,249 units last month. There had been 13,100 unit sales in June 2024. MoM sales too improved by 56.59% over 16,763 units of May 2025.
    Hero Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
    Fourth on this sales list was Hero Destini 125 which has also seen an 80.79% YoY and 34.11% MoM growth to 20,140 units. It was followed by Xtreme 125R, sales of which have declined sharply to 15,971 units. This was a 24.14% YoY and 3.80% MoM de-growth. Posting strong YoY and MoM growth was Pleasure scooter with 10,484 unit sales last month. While Hero Glamour suffered a 64.32% YoY decline to 8,619 units, it did rebound strongly on a MoM basis with a massive 846.10% growth from just 911 unit sales of May 2025.
    Hero’s electric offering, Vida, recorded sales of 7,178 units last month, a 77.72% YoY growth though sales declined 14.15% on a MoM basis. Hero Xpulse and Xoom saw sales of 2,373 units and 970 units respectively, both of which declined YoY and MoM. There were also 326 units of the Xtreme 250R sold last month while Xtreme 160 sales were down to 153 units with a massive 95.12% YoY and 75.44% MoM decline. Karizma 210 sales also dipped to 16 units marking hefty de-growth.
    Hero Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025 – YoY
    Hero MotoCorp – Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
    While assessing Hero MotoCorp sales during the period April to June 2025, the company has witnessed severe decline. Sales fell by 12.20% to 13,00,762 units, down from 14,81,545 units sold in the C2 CY2024 period. This was a 1,80,783 unit dip in volume. Most models on the list ended in the red except for the Destini 125 and Vida.
    Splendor sales were down 9.90% to 8,39,285 units while HF Deluxe sales fell by 8.70% to 2,50,291 units. These two models command an 83.76% share in the company portfolio. Passion sales too dipped by 13.04% to 53,199 units while sales of Xtreme 125R went down by 7.13% to 44,496 units.
    Destini 125 recorded a 12.48% growth to 39,551 units in Q2 CY2025 over 35,164 unit sales in the same period of last year. Vida sales on the other hand has seen triple digit growth by 114.56% to 22,655 units over 10,559 units. Hero Pleasure (21,438 units), Glamour (14,471 units), Xpulse (6,235 units) and Xoom (5,642 units), along with the Xtreme 160 (2,599 units) each suffered double digit decline.
    There were 803 units of the relatively new Xtreme 250R sold in the Q2 CY2025 period. Lower down the sales order, Karizma 210 had 88 unit sales while there were just 9 units of the Mavrick 440 sold in the same period. More

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    Honda N-One e: Debuts, Small Electric Car Gets 245 Km Range

    Honda N-One e: DebutsScheduled to go on sale in Japan later this year, Honda N-One e: is eligible for government subsidies allocated for CEVs (clean energy vehicles)
    After making a grand entry at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a sporty ‘Super EV Concept’ form, the Honda N-One e: has now made its official debut in Japan. The eccentric charm of the concept has been toned down in favour of functional styling and everyday practicality. Exteriors, interiors and some details about the equipment list have been revealed. Let’s take a closer look.
    Honda Small Electric Car – N-One e:
    One can notice old-school vibes, retro elements and a focus on simplicity and practicality. Some of the key highlights is the round headlamp setup with LED lamps and circular LED DRLs. The electric kei microcar has an upright front fascia, a clamshell-style bonnet and charging / V2L port on the front right.
    Honda N-One e: Debuts
    Side profile has body-coloured conventional door handles, dual-tone ORVMs with integrated turn signals, blacked-out B pillars and circular wheel arches. Honda N-One e: uses small wheels that have a simple 6-spoke design. At the rear, the EV has a wide windscreen, vertically-stacked rectangular tail lamps and a simple design for the tailgate and bumper.
    A total of five colour options are on offer including vibrant shades such as Cheerful Green, Fjord Mist Pearl and Seabed Blue Pearl. Users can also choose Platinum White Pearl and Lunar Silver Metallic colour options. Honda has not revealed the dimensions of N-One e:. However, being a kei car, it is likely to be less than 3,400 mm long.
    Honda N-One e: Interiors
    Practical interiors
    Insides are designed for ample legroom and headroom for all passengers. There are plenty of physical buttons on the dash and centre console, which boost practicality. Even the touchscreen infotainment system has physical buttons and a rotary dial. The dashboard is designed like a shelf, allowing easy storage of small items like smartphones, sunglasses, wallets, coins and other everyday essentials.
    Honda N-One e: does not have premium features such as wireless charging. Users will need to use the USB charging port. Smart features include a ‘single pedal control’ function, which can be activated with a press of a button. In this mode, the accelerator pedal works as an accelerator when pressed down and as a brake when released. The latter part comes via regenerative braking.
    Honda N-One e: Interiors
    Another standout feature is an advanced V2L (vehicle to load) system. It can not only power your devices and appliances, but also your home during power cuts. For using the V2L function, users will need to buy an adapter (official accessory). The kit includes a dash-top LED indicator, making it easy to check the remaining battery from outside the car.
    Powertrain, range
    While specs have not been revealed, it is likely that Honda N-One e: will borrow the electric powertrain from the N-Van e:. In that case, Honda N-One e: could be using a 64 PS single electric motor. Range could be more than 245 km on a full charge. When using a 50 kW DC charger, the battery pack could be charged in approximately 30 minutes.
    Honda N-One e: V2L
    Honda N-One e: India launch?
    With its distinctive design, comfort and smart features, Honda N-One e: has potential for the Indian market. It can popularize the idea of switching over to small-sized EVs with attractive styling and practical applications. However, it is unlikely that the Honda N-One e: will be available in India anytime soon. Honda has other plans for India, one of which is a new electric SUV, planned for launch in 2026. Honda also has plans to launch new hybrid cars in India. More

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    BYD Atto 2 Electric SUV Spied Next To Creta – Launch This Year?

    BYD Atto 2 Spied Testing AgainIn India, BYD Atto 2 will rival the likes of Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and upcoming Maruti eVitara (Escudo) and Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
    BYD has consistently introduced new models in India and the next addition could be the Atto 2 compact electric SUV. A test vehicle was recently spotted in full camouflage. Atto 2 can be positioned as the most accessible BYD car in India, helping boost sales and revenue. Let’s check out the details.
    BYD Atto 2 – Styling and key features
    While fully camouflaged, one can identify the test vehicle as BYD Atto 2. This is evident from the kinked rear roof spoiler and distinctive design of the tail lamps, tailgate, bumper and reflectors. In its home market China, Atto 2 is sold as Yuan Up. In Latin American markets such as Brazil, the Yuan Pro name is used. The Atto 2 name is for European and South Asian markets.
    BYD Atto 2 Rear
    BYD Atto 2 has attractive, curvy body panelling, interspersed with rugged styling elements. Some of the key highlights include sleek LED headlamps and DRLs and a rugged-looking air dam section. Side profile has distinctive body cladding, quirky design for the alloy wheels, circular wheel arches with thick cladding, blacked-out pillars and body coloured flap door handles.
    Considering the type of design preferences seen in the compact SUV segment, there appears significant scope for the Atto 2 in India. Dimensionally, Atto 2 is 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Rivals like Creta Electric (4,340 mm length) and upcoming Maruti eVitara / Escudo (4,275 mm) have comparable dimensions. Atto 2 seems better suited for generating high volumes, as compared to the Atto 3 (4,455 mm).
    BYD Atto 2 Electric SUV
    Equipment list
    BYD Atto 2 packs in a comprehensive range of premium features. Key features include a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital cluster, heated and ventilated front seats and panoramic sunroof. The electric SUV has ambient lighting, an elevated centre console, wireless charging and vegan leather wrapping all around.
    One can feel an enhanced sense of roominess and comfort in the cabin. There’s ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear passengers. Atto 2 has an elevated driving position, which enhances safety across busy city streets. The SUV is well-suited for family needs, offering 400 litres of boot space.
    BYD Atto 2 Dashboard
    This can be further increased to 1,340 litres with the rear seats folded. Users can expect optimal safety with the high-strength steel body of BYD Atto 2. A comprehensive range of safety features are on offer including Level 2 ADAS. Atto 2 uses an array of advanced ultrasonic sensors, radars and cameras for its ADAS system.
    BYD Atto 2 – Specs, performance, range
    In China, BYD Atto 2 is equipped with a 45.1 kWh battery pack. The electric motor generates 175 bhp and 290 Nm of peak torque. Certified range is 380 km, as per NEDC standards. Top speed is capped at 160 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h can be achieved in 7.9 seconds. Charging time for the battery pack is around 28 minutes (30% to 80%) when using a 65 kW DC fast charger. These specs could be largely the same for the Indian market.
    BYD Atto 2 Interiors
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    Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Dominar

    Bajaj Pulsar 220Bajaj Auto reported lacklustre sales June 2025 displaying a 17.16% YoY and 9.95% YTD decline
    Bajaj Auto Limited, a leading 2 and 3 wheeler manufacturer in Indian market, has been experiencing declining demand. Sales in June 2025 declined by 17.16% YoY while Q2 Cy2025 sales too suffered a 9.95% de-growth. However, the recent introduction of new models, including the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z UG and upgraded 2025 Dominar range—which features the Dominar 250 and 400—could boost sales in the coming months.
    Bajaj Auto sold 1,39,964 units in June 2025. This was a 17.16% YoY decline from 1,68,956 units sold in June 2024 relating to a dip in volumes by 28,992 units. It was also a MoM de-growth from a total of 1,82,746 units sold in May 2025.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    Bajaj Auto Sales Breakup June 2025
    Here is a breakdown of these sales by model. We once again have the Pulsar leading the list. Pulsar sales stood at 88,452 units last month, a 20.39% YoY decline from 1,11,101 units sold in June 2024. Despite the lower demand, Pulsar range continues to command a 63.20% share in the company portfolio.
    Among the Pulsar models, 125cc continued to be the company’s highest sellers with 49,641 units sold last month. It commanded a 35.47% of total sales even as sales declined by 21.93% from 63,586 units sold in June 2024. There were also 16,089 units of Pulsar 150cc and 17,521 units of Pulsar 200cc along with 4,275 units of Pulsar 250cc of which it was only the 200cc model that received positive demand. More recently, Bajaj has delisted the Pulsar N150 from its official website primarily due to lack of demand.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    Lower YoY sales were also reported for Bajaj Platina, sales of which went down by 22.47% to 25,662 units, down from 23,101 unit sales in June 2024. Also in the 70-110cc segment was the CT with 3,792 unit sales, a 36.04% decline from 5,929 units sold in June 2024.
    In 3rd spot, Bajaj Chetak, its sole offering in the electric scooter segment, has been well received. Positive sales growth was reported last month with 17,864 unit sales, a 7.03% YoY growth from 16,691 units sold in June 2024. Freedom sales stood at 1,699 units last month while both Avenger and Dominar have seen sales growth of 11.18% and 27% respectively to 1,512 units and 983 units.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025
    Bajaj Auto Q2 CY2025 Sales April-June 2025
    While assessing Q2 sales for CY2025, Bajaj Auto witnessed a drop of 9.95%. Sales during the April-June 2025 period stood at 5,02,386 units, down from 5,57,899 units sold in the same period of 2024. This was a volume de-growth of 9.95%.
    Pulsar sales were down by 12.95% to 3,34,615 units from 3,84,390 units on a YoY basis though commanding a 66.61% share in the company portfolio. Once again it was its 125cc model that was in highest demand with 2,07,830 unit sales in the past quarter even as it suffered a 7.85% YoY decline. Pulsar 200cc on the other hand, witnessed a 22.47% YoY growth with 64,763 unit sales.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup Q2 CY2025
    Platina Q2 sales were down by 22.46% to 83,270 units from 1,07,394 units while Bajaj Chetak has witnessed a 53.28% YoY growth to 62,620 units in the 2025 period from 40,854 units sold in the same period of last year. New offerings such as the Chetak 3001 and Chetak 3503 have appealed to buyers with their extended range and other feature upgrades.
    Bajaj CT and Avenger have seen Q2 sales decline by double digits to 11,348 units and 4,204 units. Freedom, the company’s CNG motorcycle added 3,729 units to YTD sales while Dominar too witnessed a YoY growth of 4.92% to 2,600 units in April-June 2025 from 2,478 units sold in the same period last year. More

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    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – R15, FZ, MT15, RayZR

    Yamaha RayZR 125 : Image – Gyani Enough2025 Yamaha Aerox 155, launched in May this year has brought in strong sales last month even as its MoM sales declined
    India Yamaha Motor has a robust lineup of models in the premium scooter and motorcycle segments. However, it has been experiencing weak demand in domestic market. Sales have declined both year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM), and year-to-date (YTD) sales have also shown a negative trend.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025
    Yamaha sold 44,417 two-wheelers in India during June 2025. This was a 24.04% YoY decline from 58,471 units sold in June 2024 which was a difference of 14,054 units. MoM sales too dipped by 3.62% from 46,086 units sold in May 2025.
    Yamaha’s top-selling scooter is the Ray ZR, while the best-selling motorcycle is the FZ lineup. Both however, suffered a YoY decline. Yamaha Ray ZR sales fell by 5.99% YoY to 14,274 units. This related to a 910 unit volume de-growth from 15,184 units sold in June 2024. May 2025 sales had stood at 13,023 units which was a 9.61% MoM growth. The Ray ZR currently commands a 32.14% share in the company’s overall portfolio.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – YoY
    In 2nd place, we have Yamaha FZ which saw a 10.58% YoY decline to 10,767 units. This was a 1,274 unit drop from 12,041 units sold in June 2024. Lower sales were also recorded on a MoM basis by 17.04% from 12,979 units sold in May 2025. MT15 with 7,123 units sold last month suffered a steep 38.68% YoY decline. MoM sales however, ended on a positive note, up by 1.27% from 7,034 unit sales of May 2025.
    Also posting a decline in YoY sales but increased MoM demand was the Yamaha Fascino. This 125cc scooter saw its sales decline by 33.81% to 6,125 units last month while its MoM sales improved by double digits of 16.64% from 5,251 units sold in that month.
    Yamaha has not seen much domestic demand for its R15 supersport bike. Sales dip was the steepest in this list at 50.09% YoY to 4,380 units last month even as sales had stood at a healthy 8,776 units in the same month last year. MoM sales too suffered a de-growth by 26.96% from 5,997 units sold in May 2025.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – MoM
    Aerox 155 was the only model in the company portfolio to register positive growth YoY which improved by 9.42% to 1,743 units. There had been 1,593 units sold in June 2024 which related to a 150 unit increase in volumes. R3/MT03, the company’s flagship offerings added 5 units to the June 2025 sales tally which was a 16.67% YoY decline.
    Yamaha Q2 Sales – April-June 2025
    The period April-June 2025 saw Yamaha motor sales at 1,37,329 units. This was a 28.40% YTD decline from 1,91,791 unit sales of the same period of 2024. It related to a volume de-growth of 54,462 units.
    Every model on the company sales list suffered from lower sales on a YoY basis in Q2 analysis except for the R3/MT03. RayZR sales were down 15.40% to 41,480 units while FZ sales slipped by 7.34% to 37,228 units. MT15 saw a steep YTD decline of 46.49% to 21,182 units in the 2025 period whereas there had been 39,588 units sold in the same period last year.
    Yamaha Sales Breakup June 2025 – Q2 CY2025
    Fascino scooter sales dipped by 37.78% to 17,054 units from 27,408 units while the R15 suffered the steepest YTD decline by 49.65% to 15,285 units sold in the April-June 2025 period from as much as 30,357 unit sales of April-June 2024. The Yamaha Aerox too saw its YTD sales decline by 3.46% to 4,987 units while outstanding demand was reported for Yamaha R3/MT03, sales of which grew by 85.25% to 113 units in the past 3 month period over 61 units sold during same period of last year. More

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    Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 1.11 L – 90 Kmph Top Speed, 116 Km Range

    Kinetic DX Electric Scooter LaunchedMarking a bold return to the spotlight, Kinetic Engineering Limited has launched the Kinetic DX electric scooter under its new EV-focused subsidiary Kinetic Watts & Volts. With over Rs 150 crore already invested and an additional Rs 350 crore earmarked—all from internal family funding—Kinetic is looking to reclaim its legacy in India’s two-wheeler space through innovation and local manufacturing.
    A New Era of ‘Watt’-power
    The launch also saw the unveiling of Kinetic Watts & Volts’ new red-and-blue logo, while the DX scooter carries forward the iconic Raptor-inspired styling, reflected in the Raptor-shaped indicators, LED DRLs, and illuminated ‘KINETIC’ badging on the handlebar cowl. Two variants are on offer – DX and DX+. Price for DX is Rs 1,11,499 and for DX+ is 1,17,499, ex-sh. Bookings are now open. Deliveries from Sep/Oct 2025. Bookings are capped at 35,000 units initially.
    Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
    Performance Meets Practicality
    Powered by a 2.6 kW LFP battery (Battery made by Range-X with 2500–3500+ cycles – claimed 4x life vs rivals), the Kinetic DX delivers 116 km IDC-certified range and a top speed of 90 km/h. It features a 4.6 kW peak output hub motor and offers three ride modes – Range, Power and Turbo. Acceleration is backed by 220 mm front disc brakes with 12-inch wheels, 165 mm ground clearance, and a 1314 mm wheelbase, making it suitable for Indian road conditions.
    Charging is made convenient with an EasyCharge system, integrating an inbuilt cable and charger. The DX can go from 0–50% in 2 hours, and fully charge in 4 hours.
    Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
    Built In-House, Made in India
    Kinetic claims the DX is 99% made in India, with all major components—battery, motor, controller, chassis, and body—developed in-house. Manufacturing takes place at their new 2-acre modern scooter plant, symbolising Kinetic’s renewed commitment to domestic production.
    Kinetic DX Electric Scooter Launched
    Smart Utility with MyKiney AI
    The Kinetic DX is more than just an EV—it’s a smart scooter. Key highlights include:
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – Disc Brake
    – MyKiney AI voice assistant: Offers alerts, reminders, greetings, and music via built-in Bluetooth speaker, in 14 Indian languages, along with Italian and German for export markets.
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – Code to unlock
    – EasyKey: A password-based, keyless ignition system—no key fob required.
    – Telekinetics app: Enables remote start/stop, geo-fencing, charging flap control, OTA updates, and alerts if someone enters the wrong password more than 10 times.
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – Cruise Control
    – Kinetic Assist Button: Instantly connects riders to the helpline via a paired phone.
    – Cruise control, hill hold, reverse park assist, and K-Coast regenerative braking round out the tech stack.
    Kinetic Electric Scooter
    – Anti-theft alerts ensure peace of mind.
    – Telekinetic features only offered with DX+
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – Illuminated branding
    Designed for Real-World Utility
    The metal-bodied DX includes clever design touches like EasyFlip pillion footpegs, and a spacious 37-litre underseat boot that can fit one full-face helmet, a half-face helmet, and some groceries. The flat floorboard can even accommodate a gas cylinder—a nod to practical Indian needs.
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – LEDs
    Colours, Warranty & Availability
    The Kinetic DX will be available in five iconic colours—Red, Blue, Black, White, and Silver—paying homage to the original Kinetic scooters. DX+ offered in Red, Blue, White, Silver, Black while DX offered only in Silver and Black. It comes with a standard 3-year/30,000 km warranty, and buyers can opt for an extended 9-year/1 lakh km battery warranty, a first-in-class offering.
    Kinetic Electric Scooter – LEDs
    Speaking about the vision behind the DX EV, Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman, Kinetic India said, “The legendary Kinetic DX set so many firsts back in the ’90s, that it earned a permanent place in the hearts of millions. Reviving this icon was about more than just launching a scooter, it was about bringing back the reliability, innovation, and robustness that defined Kinetic for decades, giving it a future-ready soul. With the new DX, we’ve introduced multiple segment-first features that we’re confident, will make it a favourite in the new era of electric mobility. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Kinetic and for the evolution of electric mobility in India. More

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    Tesla Confirms New Cheaper Model Y – To Boost Sales, Revenue

    Tesla Model Y testing in IndiaHeadwinds are expected ahead for Tesla with the upcoming discontinuation of federal tax credit and regulatory credits
    Tesla is grappling with challenges on multiple fronts, from weakening demand and significant policy shifts to intensifying competition. This has prompted the carmaker to deploy new strategies, one of which is to launch an affordable version of the Model Y. As of now, Model Y is Tesla’s top selling product, contributing around 2/3rd to total global deliveries.
    Cheaper Model Y – What to expect?
    Production of the affordable Tesla Model Y is planned to commence around August or September. Tesla has not provided any specific details about the new model. However, with cost reduction in mind, one can expect some changes in the configuration and equipment list. For example, a lower capacity battery with reduced range could be included. Some of the premium features such as active noise cancellation, rear 8-inch touchscreen, etc. could be axed.
    In terms of pricing, the affordable Tesla Model Y could be aiming at a price of around $30,000 or less. As of now, Tesla Model Y is priced at $37,490 for the long-range rear-wheel drive variant and $41,490 for the long-range all-wheel drive variant. These prices are inclusive of the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit that is currently available to customers in the United States. However, the Federal Tax Credit system will be ending on September 30, 2025. That will lead to a sharp increase in prices of Tesla cars. That’s where the affordable Tesla Model Y becomes relevant.
    Sales slump, regulatory credits discontinuation
    Another worry is the slowdown in demand, with Tesla reporting a drop in sales for the second consecutive quarter. Second quarter CY2025 earnings witnessed a 16% drop at $1.17 billion. This was largely due to a 13% drop in sales, led by factors like rising operating expenses and reduced earnings per unit sold.
    In the future, Tesla’s earnings from regulatory credits will also reduce. Also called carbon credits or zero-emission vehicle credits, these credits are purchased by ICE-based vehicle manufacturers who exceed their emission limits. EV manufacturers like Tesla have surplus credits, which are sold for 100% profit. This has been a significant source of revenue for Tesla and other EV-only manufacturers.
    But with the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), traditional automakers won’t be fined for failing to meet CAFE standards in the United States. This in turn will reduce the incentive to buy credits from Tesla. In Q2, CY2025, Tesla reported a significant 51% drop in regulatory credit revenue. That amounts to a loss of $441 million, as compared to Q2 2024 figures. And $154 million of that decline occurred since the previous quarter (Q1 2025).
    Musk confident about future growth
    Elon Musk admitted that the company could face a few rough quarters. This resulted in the share prices tanking by 7%. However, Musk views these challenges as temporary setbacks rather than fundamental structural issues. Musk is expecting new revenue sources such as Tesla’s upcoming self-driving tech.
    It will be seen with the robotaxi service, which is currently being tested in Texas. The self-driving tech will also be used in vehicles such as the Cybercab. Tesla is also working on advanced humanoid robots, which can be a gamechanger and emerge as a major source of income. According to Musk, Tesla’s challenges will likely be resolved by the second half or by the end of next year. More