I see BaaS creating new possibilities. It can reshape EV economics. EVs can be easier to buy. I have written about BaaS before. MG Windsor, Tata Tiago, Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9S, Hyundai Creta Electric, Kia Syros already implemented this. The idea is bigger than pricing. It separates the vehicle from battery. That changes the ownership equation. The upfront cost comes down sharply. Battery usage becomes a separate expense. For instance as per the news article, Mahindra's model sh

Tesla is entering Chennai. But India can offer much more. Could local manufacturing be next? Lets dive in 👇 Tesla now has six Indian outlets. Sales crossed 600 cars this year. But ₹50.89 lakh changes the story. This still remains a premium play. Chennai can change that equation. Its automotive ecosystem runs deep. Localisation can significantly reduce vehicle costs. Battery packs, electronics and components can localise. Tesla’s India sourcing is accelerating. Component purc

Had a wonderful conversation yesterday during the podcast with Soundarya Lakshmi Narayanan, Circuit Digest team. Topic: "India Doesn’t Need More EV Startups, It Needs 500 Component Suppliers" We spoke about India’s EV ecosystem. And why suppliers matter so much. We also discussed Drivecore’s journey. Especially our rare-earth-free motor technology. Episode coming soon! #EV #ElectricVehicles #EVIndustry #CircuitDigest CircuitDigest , Aswinth Raj

The question is: How often does the vehicle Actually operate there? What if most of your drive cycle Happens far away from that operating point? For EVs, The better question may not be: “What's the peak efficiency?” It may be: “How efficiently does the motor operate in the real world?” I believe the efficiency map tells a much Bigger story than the peak efficiency number. Is peak efficiency becoming an overrated EV metric? Should we focus more on the efficiency map than the

Claims Cybercab has zero rare earths, without losing range. EV motors are entering another race. This time, it is not about magnets. Tesla’s Cybercab has changed the conversation. Elon Musk says its drive motor uses no rare earths. He also says range is not reduced. That is technically very interesting. Why is this so difficult? Strong magnetic output needs strong materials.NdFeB magnets provide extremely high magnetic flux. Ferrite magnets are much weaker. So this becomes a

If an EV stops working, Many blame the battery. If efficiency drops, Many blame the motor. But one component quietly Decides how effectively The motor performs: The inverter. The inverter decides Motor current, energy conversion, Torque response, regeneration, and even How much heat the motor generates. The same motor can perform very differently With different inverter control strategies. Modern EV performance isn't just hardware. Control algorithms influence: NVH Efficiency

Electric trucks make even more sense to me now. I recently saw the Montra EVIATOR at an event. It made me think about one thing. Commercial EVs aren't Just about mobility. They're about impact. How important are commercial vehicles in controlling urban pollution levels? Recent CSE analysis for Delhi-NCR says: Heavy trucks and buses are only 3% of the vehicle fleet. Yet they generate 36% of vehicular PM emissions. Transport contributes 63% of NOx emissions in the region. A pri

When choosing between petrol and EV, I considered my long-drive interests. Highway charging infrastructure still has gaps. That matters during long-distance travel. For city driving, EVs work well. For long drives, confidence matters more The problem is not always range. A petrol pump rarely needs planning. EV charging often needs planning. Availability, uptime, and payment matter. One failed trip breaks Consumer confidence. ⚡ That difference changes Ownership behaviour. Char

Yes, Lower weight improves efficiency, Acceleration, and vehicle dynamics. 🏍️ But lightweight designs often Introduce new challenges: Structural Integrity concerns Manufacturing complexity Thermal limitations Cost pressures Let's dive deeper now. 🎯 Copper vs weight Reducing copper lowers Mass But can increase: Current density Temperature rise Copper losses Cooling requirements ( adds cost ) 📖 Take-away: Less copper can Mean more heat. 🎯Iron vs efficiency Reducing stator/r

I believe localisation matters most At the component level. Motor localisation needs deeper capability. It means localising laminations, windings and rotors. Magnet dependency remains a key challenge. Controller localisation needs similar depth. Power electronics remain critical for localisation. MOSFETs, MCUs and sensors need attention. India’s supply chain capabilities are strengthening. Not just assembly, but critical child parts. Motors and controllers need local depth to

I just read an interesting Autopunditz report. It hints at a possible Nano EV comeback. As a motor engineer, I find this interesting. With my experience in EVs for more than two decades, The Nano philosophy still makes sense today. Compact size. Efficient packaging. Low energy consumption. Simple urban mobility. Smaller batteries reduce weight and cost. Motor efficiency becomes even more critical. Thermal management must remain compact too. Lower weight reduces motor

One conversation completely changed my perspective. Recently, I posted about India's $3.5B recycling opportunity. The opportunity is real. But the ground reality is much harder. An insightful discussion with Rahul Gogi from Recyclekaro changed my perspective on this. Before discussing the challenges, We must know what an EV gives back. ♻️ Battery → Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Graphite. Motor → Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium, copper and Aluminium. Power Electr

India must build motors, not just buy. Agree? Manufacturing matters more than design A good motor design can still fail. Poor manufacturing reduces efficiency. Process capability decides consistency. Design and manufacturing must evolve together. India's EV market continues to grow rapidly. Localization now matters more than ever. Each machine controls a critical process. Engineers often don't realize the tolerances involved. Rotor concentricity. Air-gap control. Magnet posit

The first EV battle was range. The second was charging speed. The next battle may be manufacturing efficiency. Who can build better motors? With fewer rare materials? At lower cost? At higher efficiency? And at scale? Winning all four won't be easy. But the companies that do may Would dominate the next decade. If you had to pick just one challenge, which would it be? #ElectricVehicles #ElectricMotors #Manufacturing #EVInnovation

Yesterday, visited the Auto Components Show 2026. The variety of exhibitors surprised me. Almost every vehicle system appeared. Harnesses, lamps, fasteners, body parts. Audio systems and lubricants too. Manufacturing machines caught my attention. Every small component had a specialist. That's how strong industries are built. AUTOROBOT EXPO Chennai 2026 was interesting too. Automation was the main focus. 🤖 Factories are becoming much smarter. Material handling looked very adv

Imagine this. Rare-earth magnets Become unavailable tomorrow. How would the EV industry react? Would OEMs redesign their platforms? Would governments accelerate local magnet manufacturing? Would recycling become a strategic industry? Would every motor engineer revisit old technologies? I believe the future of electric motors Isn't about stronger magnets. It's about designing motors That don't rely on them. What would you prioritize? Efficiency? Cost? Availability? Manufactura

I recently posted about Ferrari and Porsche EV strategies. Both protected their brand differently. I just came across Siddhartha Lal's strategy for Royal Enfield. Having led motor development for Flying Flea, I was naturally curious about the strategy behind it Ferrari electrifies performance. Porsche preserves driving character. Royal Enfield balances both worlds. Customers don't buy only horsepower. They buy emotion, sound, riding feel, and community. Those are engineering

During my recent visit to Bangalore. I stumbled upon a SUN Mobility swap station. Most of us think battery swapping saves time. Battery swapping changes much more. It changed my perspective. For instance... Think about a taxi. You don't buy the car. You pay only for the ride. Battery swapping Follows a similar idea. You use the battery. Someone else owns and manages it. It changes vehicle ownership. It improves fleet utilization. It simplifies maintenance. It extends battery

This news caught my attention. India's EV startup funding is Becoming more selective. Investors are backing proven Companies over early-stage ventures. Capital is shifting towards electrification, Fleet Charging, software-defined vehicles, and energy technologies. Component startups may face longer fundraising Cycles despite strong engineering potential. After 22+ years in motor development, And now building an EV motor startup, I hear three comments repeatedly. First, show s

They only reflect Tesla's current strategy. Untapped manufacturing opportunity. Yes, Tesla sold just 486 cars in India. Yet it already sources ~$2 billion in Components from Indian suppliers. That tells a completely different story. Partnerships with Tata Group, Micron, and CG Semi are strengthening its supply chain. India is becoming a key alternative to China in global manufacturing. I believe India is more than ready for EV manufacturing because we have: ✅ A strong automot