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  EV News Wrap-Up: 12–18 October 2026 This week news wrap up -  Volvo EX90 launched  at ₹1.26 crore, with a 625 km WLTP range and 22-minute fast charging. A new budget family e-scooter:  the e-Sprinto G1 arrived from ₹89,999, with up to 130 km claimed range. Big Diwali discounts on Tata EVs:  up to ₹3.35 lakh off the Curvv EV and ₹2.75 lakh off the Harrier EV. Renault Duster hybrid  launched on17 October, as a self-charging hybrid, not a full EV. Globally:  Tesla showed a new Roadster with thrusters, with production planned for 2028. Launched this week in India Volvo EX90: the flagship electric SUV is here Volvo launched the EX90 on 12 October at ₹1.26 crore (ex-showroom), in a single six-seat version. It has a 106 kWh battery, two motors with all-wheel drive, 456 hp and a WLTP range of 625 km. Its 800-volt system supports DC charging up to 350 kW, taking it from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes. Bookings before 31 December include an 11 kW home charger,...

  This week in 30 seconds EV sales nearly doubled: 36,108 electric cars were sold in India in September, up about 95% from last year. Big launches are lined up: Volvo's EX90 and ES90 arrive on 12 October, and VinFast's small VF3 follows around 18–19 October. Festive offers on the e Vitara: a free home charger with installation, plus exchange benefits. Government update: the PM E-DRIVE scheme now runs until March 2028, with 8,147 public chargers approved. Globally: the electric VW ID. Tiguan was revealed, and Tesla opened its first Megacharger site for electric trucks. Big story: EV sales nearly double in September India's electric car sales hit 36,108 units in September 2026, according to dealer body FADA. That's up 95% from 18,559 a year ago, and up 18% from August. EVs now make up 8.5% of all new cars sold, compared with 5.7% a year ago. Brand Sept 2026 sales Change vs Sept 2025 Tata Motors 14,791 +101% Mahindra 7,780 +96% JSW MG Motor 5,242 +9% VinFast 2,964 Up ...