Rahul Shonak, founder of Thatsmyev

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    Rahul Shonak

    Founder · Automotive Entrepreneur · EV & Mobility

    Rahul Shonak is an automotive entrepreneur and the founder of Thatsmyev, an electric-mobility platform focused on helping consumers understand, compare and buy electric vehicles with greater confidence.

    His work sits at the intersection of electric mobility, automotive technology, product development and intelligent mobility. Through Thatsmyev, Rahul writes about electric cars, EV technology, charging, ownership, new launches, pricing and the rapidly changing automotive industry in India.

    Rahul is also the founder of Klugo Labs, an automotive technology venture working on intelligent automotive electronics and smart mobility technologies. His experience spans automotive product development, EV manufacturing, engineering and building technology businesses from the ground up.

    About Rahul

    Rahul's interest in electric mobility comes from hands-on experience building and developing automotive products rather than simply observing the EV market from the outside.

    Earlier in his automotive career, he was involved in electric-vehicle product development and manufacturing, including work associated with Gensol Electric Vehicles. His public work around the development and manufacturing of electric vehicles has included product development, engineering and manufacturing initiatives.

    He has also worked on mobility products aimed at solving real-world transportation problems in India, giving him a perspective that combines engineering, product thinking and the practical realities of vehicle adoption.

    Today, Rahul's focus is on making electric mobility easier to understand and easier to adopt. With Thatsmyev, he is building a platform that brings together EV discovery, research, comparison, buying assistance and the broader customer journey around electric cars.

    Areas of Expertise

    Electric Vehicles
    Electric Mobility
    EV Buying
    EV Charging
    Automotive Technology
    Automotive Electronics
    Product Development
    EV Manufacturing
    Smart Mobility
    Software-Defined Vehicles
    Automotive Innovation

    Writing on Thatsmyev

    Rahul writes about the Indian EV market from a product and industry perspective. His coverage focuses on what matters to actual EV buyers: vehicle launches, pricing, variants, range, charging, technology, ownership, comparisons and the business decisions shaping India's transition to electric mobility.

    Editorial approach

    Articles published under Rahul's profile aim to separate manufacturer claims, published specifications, independent observations and editorial analysis wherever applicable.

    Latest Publications by Rahul Shonak

    Launch

    Denza India launch: BYD's luxury EV brand, the Z9 GT and D9 explained

    4 October 2026

    Launch

    Nissan Pixo EV Unveiled With 259km WLTP Range: Is It Coming to India?

    26 September 2026

    Industry

    MG ADAPT Platform Explained: Four Powertrains Promised, Two on Sale, Both in the Hector Tomahawk

    26 September 2026

    Launch

    Bentley Torcal Revealed: 600km WLTP, 888PS, and Why the UK Trade Deal Won't Cut Its India Price

    26 September 2026

    Industry

    India's Lithium and Nickel Processing Scheme: What the Mines Ministry Has Said, and Why It Won't Touch EV Prices Yet

    24 September 2026

    Infrastructure

    Can Your Housing Society Refuse an EV Charger? What the Ministry of Power's 2024 Rules Say

    24 September 2026

    Industry

    JSW Ampstar Electric Trucks and Buses Launched: A ₹2,500 Crore Bet on a Segment PM E-DRIVE Has Barely Moved

    23 September 2026

    Policy

    One Year of GST 2.0: An Electric Car's Tax Lead Over a Small Petrol Car Has Nearly Halved

    23 September 2026

    Launch

    Tata Aeris debuts on 25 September 2026: Tata has not confirmed an electric version

    23 September 2026

    Infrastructure

    Maruti's 1 million green vehicle target for FY27 is mostly CNG: where the e Vitara fits

    23 September 2026

    Infrastructure

    Buses and trucks used 69% of India's public EV charging power in FY26, CEA data shows

    23 September 2026

    Manufacturing

    Stellantis Takes Full Control of Its Thiruvallur Plant: Two Output Targets, One eC3

    22 September 2026

    Policy

    India-EU FTA: Why Imported European EVs Get No Duty Cut Until Year 5

    22 September 2026

    Infrastructure

    PM E-DRIVE Charging Money: 72,000 Stations Promised, 18,811 Points Costed

    21 September 2026

    Sales

    Maruti e Vitara Rides a 1,00,000-Unit Japan Export Milestone: What It Means for Indian Buyers

    21 September 2026

    Policy

    Delhi tops NITI Aayog's Electric Mobility Index 2025, but Karnataka runs the charging network

    21 September 2026

    Launch

    MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Price: ₹25.69 Lakh, or ₹21.79 Lakh If You Rent the Battery

    20 September 2026

    Sales

    Electric Cars Are 6% of India’s Car Market: The Vahan Numbers to 31 July 2026

    20 September 2026

    Manufacturing

    Ford’s Idle Chennai Plant: ₹3,250 Crore Is Confirmed, an EV Hub Is Not

    19 September 2026

    General

    CLTC, WLTP, EPA and MIDC: What an EV Range Number Actually Means in India

    19 September 2026

    Industry

    MG ADAPT Explained: What EV, HEV, PHEV and REEV Mean, and Which One Suits an Indian Buyer

    15 September 2026

    Review

    Mahindra XEV 9S Six-Seat vs Seven-Seat: What ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 Actually Buys You

    15 September 2026

    Launch

    BMW i7 Facelift Launched in India at ₹1.95 Crore: the Entry Price Fell ₹15 Lakh While the Battery Grew

    15 September 2026

    Infrastructure

    India Says It Has 52,718 Public EV Chargers. Three Official Figures Are in Circulation and They Do Not Reconcile

    13 September 2026

    Recognition & Industry Engagement

    Rahul has represented India's emerging deep-tech ecosystem in international industry settings, including participation around APEC 2025 in South Korea, where automotive technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability and intelligent mobility were among the themes of discussion.

    His work and commentary have also covered India's electric-mobility ecosystem, urban mobility, EV manufacturing and the evolution of automotive technology.

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