India proposes V2V mandate for new vehicles from 2027, reshaping auto feature roadmaps
India’s proposed phased vehicle-to-vehicle communication rollout from 2027-28 could make connected-safety capabilities a new requirement for automakers, suppliers and new-vehicle retail. Cost, interoperability and cybersecurity remain key hurdles.
India has proposed phased mandatory V2V communication for new vehicles from 2027-28. The system would share real-time driving data to warn of braking, blind intersections, wrong-way traffic and ambulances, though cost, compatibility and cybersecurity remain challenges.
Why this matters
No related recent signals were provided. The proposed V2V rollout could shift connected-safety features from optional roadmaps to new-vehicle requirements for automakers, suppliers and retailers.
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