JSW MG Motor: EV growth stalled by thin sub-4-meter lineup versus 35 ICE options

JSW MG Motor's MD argues India's EV adoption is supply-constrained, with under 10 EV models in the sub-4-meter/below-₹12-lakh bracket against 35 ICE choices. He urges OEMs to launch more affordable EVs as EV penetration lingers at 7-8% versus 65% for SUVs.

— Filed Sun, 19 Jul, 2026, 17:11 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

JSW MG Motor's MD says EV growth in India is supply-constrained, with fewer than 10 EV models in the sub-4 meter/under-₹12-lakh bracket versus 35 ICE options, urging OEMs to launch more affordable EVs.

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