But unfortunately this is not affecting our type of cars because it is for internal combustion engine cars and not for plug-in hybrids. We have all plug-in hybrids," he said. Winkelmann was responding to a query on the company's prospects in India following the signing of the India-EU FTA. We hope that maybe in future this is going to be inside the deal," he said, adding that as of now, "plug-in hybrids and full electric cars are not part of the deal". However, remaining bullish on India, Winkelmann said, "We think that there will be growth in the future as there is a change of generation in the Indian market.

Source: The Telegraph March 19, 2026 08:04 UTC