Review of the MG Cyberster, unveiling of Honda's electric motorcycle, and other highlights from August 2...
Honda Unveils First-Ever High-Performance Electric Motorcycle, VinFast Expands in India, and Tesla Introduces Charging Network
In the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market in India, several key developments have taken place recently.
Honda's New Electric Motorcycle
Honda is set to introduce a new electric motorcycle globally on September 2, 2025. This will be Honda's first-ever high-performance electric motorcycle, and its design will be inspired by the EV Fun concept. Unfortunately, no further details about the performance or specifications of the new motorcycle have been released yet.
VinFast's Expansion in India
VinFast Auto India has opened its biggest showroom in Chennai, marking the first dealership in Tamil Nadu for the company. Operated by Maansarovar Motors, the new showroom will display the company's upcoming electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, as well as other electric vehicles. VinFast plans to open 35 outlets across 27 cities by the end of the year, indicating their commitment to expanding in India's EV market.
Tesla's Charging Network in India
Tesla is introducing its charging network in India, with the first Tesla Charging Station to be located in BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex) in Mumbai. Additional charging stations will be introduced across other parts of India, making electric vehicle ownership more accessible for Tesla owners in the country. The first Tesla Charging Station is scheduled to be inaugurated on August 4, 2025.
MG's Cyberster EV
The MG Cyberster EV, an all-electric sports car, has been making waves in the automotive world. With impressive design, powerful electric performance, and fast acceleration (0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with 510 PS and 725 Nm torque), the Cyberster is a thrilling convertible sports car on paper. However, some critics argue that it falls short of the soulful, raw driver engagement characteristic of a true sports car.
The Cyberster is quite heavy, primarily due to its large 77 kWh battery, which inherently limits the nimbleness and lightness typically associated with traditional sports cars. Although MG has worked on a stiff chassis and 50/50 weight distribution to mitigate this, physics ultimately limits how much "soulful" agility the car can offer. Additionally, the Electron Stability Program (ESP) intervenes quickly, restraining rear-end play and tail-out fun unless switched off completely—something risky on public roads.
Despite these criticisms, the Cyberster offers a modern electric roadster with sporty intentions, catering to a blend of speed, style, and electric practicality. It is better seen as an innovative electric sports-oriented car balancing thrills with the constraints and characteristics of current EV technology.
Honda's EV Ambitions
Honda is also planning to introduce a host of new electric offerings by the end of this decade, aiming to compete in the growing EV market in India. These developments signal a shift towards electric vehicles for several automakers, reflecting the increasing importance of sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in the automotive industry.
- The electric vehicle (EV) industry in India is noticing significant advancements, as seen in Honda's upcoming high-performance electric motorcycle, set to be unveiled globally on September 2, 2025.
- Simultaneously, the finance sector plays a role in these developments, with Tesla introducing its charging network in India, which will make electric vehicle ownership more accessible for Tesla owners throughout the country.
- In the realm of lifestyle and transportation, VinFast Auto India has expanded its presence in India by opening a new showroom in Chennai, displaying their electric SUVs and other vehicles, and aiming to open 35 outlets across 27 cities by the end of the year.
- The automotive and technology sectors are not left behind, with MG introducing the Cyberster EV, an all-electric sports car that offers a mix of speed, style, and electric practicality, while grappling with the trade-off between agility and heavy battery weight.
