India’s first-ever solar car launched at Rs 3.25 lakh: 50 paise per km running cost!

NEW DELHI: Vayve Mobility introduced India's first solar-powered electric vehicle, EVA, on Saturday at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The 'EVA' has been launched in three different options: 9 kWh (Nova), 12.6 kWh (Stella) and 18 kWh (Vega). The vehicle is priced between Rs 3.25 lakh and Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant.

Speaking at the event, Nilesh Bajaj, chief executive officer of Vayve Mobility said, "Eva isn’t just a car; it’s a revolution in how we at Vayve Mobility think about automobiles and energy. It represents India’s, and our, commitment to innovation, sustainability, and energy independence."

"The synergy between our solar panels and electric motor is a result of years of research, allowing Eva to offer an extended range without compromising on performance, thanks to an integration of leading-edge hardware and intelligent software," Saurabh Mehta, chief technology officer of Vayve Mobility said.

The company claimed that 'EVA' will have a real range of 250 kilometers per charge, and a top speed of 70 kmph, "making it ideal for city trips".

The company plans to begin commercial production of EVA by mid-2026, with deliveries starting in the second half of the same year. Initially, the vehicle will be available in select cities.

Pre-bookings for the vehicle started this month.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the largest mobility expo in India, on Friday.

The five-day expo is being held across three venues: Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in the national capital and India Expo Center and Mart, Greater Noida.

The theme for this year's expo is - "Beyond Boundaries: Co-creating Future Automotive Value Chain".
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