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How do the MG Comet EV and Tata Tiago EV stack up as affordable electric cars for city driving?

27Apr

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How do the MG Comet EV and Tata Tiago EV stack up as affordable electric cars for city driving?

After much anticipation, MG Motor India has unveiled the prices of the Comet EV, which starts at INR 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom). With this launch, the MG Comet EV becomes India's most affordable electric vehicle, beating the Tata Tiago EV by INR 71,000. In terms of appearance, the MG Comet EV stands out due to its distinctive three-door design and tall-boy styling, which includes connected LED light bars on the front and rear, chrome design elements, and aerodynamic wheel covers. The Comet EV also offers several customization options, including a dual-tone paint job and poppy color choices, which are sure to appeal to young buyers. Despite its compact size, the MG Comet EV doesn't compromise on space, with MG claiming that even six-footers can sit comfortably. On the other hand, the Tata T...

Volkswagen ID.7 all-electric sedan production version unveiled

19Apr

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Volkswagen ID.7 all-electric sedan production version unveiled

Volkswagen has unveiled the production version of the new ID.7 all-electric sedan. The German carmaker says it is its first global electric model for the upper mid-size segment. The brand also claims that the large, sleek sedan - ID.7 sets new benchmarks for efficiency with its 700km of range as per the WLTP cycle. The design of the new Volkswagen ID.7 was already partly revealed in teasers from earlier this year, but it’s now dropped the camouflage. The ID.7 sports a familiar face that we’ve come to see on Volkswagen’s ID. models. The all-electric mid-size sedan is almost five metres long and Volkswagen paid close attention to its aerodynamics. It has a much more athletic and swoopy shape than cars like the Volkswagen ID.4. The aerodynamic design also results in a low drag coeffici...

Tata Tiago EV launched with 315km range. Prices start at INR 8.49 lakh

29Sep

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Tata Tiago EV launched with 315km range. Prices start at INR 8.49 lakh

Tata Motors launched the Tiago EV at an introductory price of INR 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-of-the-line variant of the Tiago EV is priced at INR11.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The bookings for the Tiago EV will commence on October 10. The deliveries of the vehicle will commence next year in January. Tata Motors has reserved 2,000 units of the maiden 10,000 units of the Tiago EV, which will be offered at introductory prices, for the existing Nexon EV and Tigor EV owners. The new Tata Tiago EV is available with two different battery packs -- 19.2kWh and 24kWh. While the 19.2kWh variant gets a 3.3kW AC charging option, the 24kWh variant has 3.3kW AC and 7.2kW AC charging options. The 19.2kWh battery has a claimed MIDC range of 250km, while the larger battery gets a claimed MIDC range ...

Ola Electric car teased by CEO. Shares prototype rendering

27Jan

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Ola Electric car teased by CEO. Shares prototype rendering

After electric scooter, it looks like Ola is now planning to launch an electric car in the market. Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently shared the images of a prototype of an electric car on Twitter asking the followers if they can keep a secret. The manufacturer had earlier hinted that they will be offering electric two-wheelers and will be slowly expanding their portfolio to four-wheelers as well. The render image of the prototype that has been shared online clearly mentions the Ola badge on it and it is quite possible that the prototype of the upcoming electric car from the manufacturer is based on this image. https://twitter.com/bhash/status/1485885065276301312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1485885065276301312%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%...

2021 Tata Tigor EV launched with 306km range. Scores 4 Star GNCAP rating

31Aug

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2021 Tata Tigor EV launched with 306km range. Scores 4 Star GNCAP rating

The new Tata Tigor EV, that is powered by the carmaker’s Ziptron EV powertrain technology, has been launched with prices starting at INR 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Tata Tigor EV is also the first EV to ever be tested by Global NCAP achieved 4 stars for both adult as well as child occupants in the latest #SaferCarsForIndia crash test. The car is available in three trims - XE, XM, and XZ+. XE: INR 11.99 lakh XM : INR 12.48 lakh XZ+: INR 12.99 lakh XZ+ Dual Tone: INR 13.14 lakh The 2021 Tigor EV is aimed at private buyers rather than government and fleet operators like the previous version.. The recently introduced Xpres-T version of the Tigor EV (also based on the facelifted Tigor) caters only to fleet operators. Following the footstep of its IC...

India gets 350 new EV charging stations installed under FAME II scheme

23Jul

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India gets 350 new EV charging stations installed under FAME II scheme

India's electric mobility revolution seems to gather pace with every passing day. We say that because off late an increasing number of states across the country have announced their individual EV policies. Somewhere in the middle of all the state EV policies, the central government also made some updates to the FAME 2 scheme in order to further boost the adoption of EVs, especially electric two-wheelers, e three-wheelers, and electric buses. Anyway, there has been some more movement in regards to FAME II. As on July 6, as many as 350 new EV charging stations have been installed and were functional across the country under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and EV) scheme, the Parliament was informed on July 20. The chargers for electric vehicles have been insta...

Jaguar I-Pace launched in India at INR 1.06 crore

23Mar

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Jaguar I-Pace launched in India at INR 1.06 crore

Jaguar has launched the I-Pace ; the first all-electric offering by the carmaker in India. It has been priced from Rs 1.06 crore for the base S trim and goes up to Rs 1.12 crore for the top-spec HSE trim (ex-showroom, India). The Jaguar I-Pace is available in three trim levels in India - S, SE, and HSE. The I-Pace comes with two electric motors that produce a combined 400hp and 696Nm of torque. Jaguar claims the 2.2-tonne electric SUV can do the 0-100kph sprint in 4.8sec, and go on to hit a top speed of 200kph. Jaguar has equipped the all-electric I-Pace with a 90kWh battery. This is capable of providing a 470km WLTP-rated range on a single charge. The ARAI-certified range has not yet been announced. With an 11kW home charger, the I-Pace's battery takes 12.9 hours to charge to fu...

530-HP BMW i4 electric sedan revealed. Sprints 0-100 in 4 secs

18Mar

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530-HP BMW i4 electric sedan revealed. Sprints 0-100 in 4 secs

The German automaker unveiled the production version of the 2022 i4 electric sedan. While much of the market is focusing on electric SUVs, it's refreshing that BMW is bringing essentially an electric 4-series to the EV world. It will go on sale in the international market later this year. The BMW i4 will be offered in multiple variants with different powertrain configurations and battery sizes. As far as range in concerned, BMW is promising a driving range of up to 590km in a single charge as per the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. The German carmaker has not yet revealed the exact specifications of each variant, but we do know that the powertrain can develop up to 530hp of power. These figures put it in the same league as that of BMW’s 4.4-litre ...

17Mar

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Kia EV6 crossover SUV previews brand’s new design philosophy

Kia has given a first real look at its new EV6 electric car. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated EV and sits on the new E-GMP platform that’s shared with the decidedly more retro Hyundai Ioniq 5. Although the EV6 is not the first battery-electric vehicle from the Korean automaker, it is the first model to strictly rely on electricity for power. Other Kia electrics, such as the Soul EV and Niro EV, are also available with gasoline- or gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains. The EV6 has a sporty crossover-inspired design and is the first vehicle to make use of a new design philosophy from Kia that the company calls “Opposites United,” which is comprised of no less than five pillars: “Bold for Nature,” “Joy for Reason,” “Power to Progress,” “Technology for Life,” and “Tension for Serenit...

Vietnam’s VinFast to launch first electric crossover in 2021

1Jun

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Vietnam’s VinFast to launch first electric crossover in 2021

Vietnam's first home-grown automaker, VinFast, plans to introduce an electric crossover before the end of 2020 and will target the United States market. VinFast hasn't unveiled the car yet, and we don't know what it will be called. The model, designed by Italian design house Pininfarina , and with battery pack from LG Chem is expected to deliver up to 500 kilometres (310 miles) on one charge. There's no word yet on how the company will distribute its cars in the United States. VinFast is part of Vingroup, which is one of the largest private conglomerates in Asia. It has stakes in a diverse selection of sectors including real estate, retail, healthcare, and technology. It sold 5,124 cars in the first quarter of 2020, a figure that puts it in fifth spot on Vietnam's sales char...

Dyson N526 electric car was killed. Now revealed

18May

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Dyson N526 electric car was killed. Now revealed

Dyson, the technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners, short-lived electric car project started in 2017. At one point some 600 people at Dyson were working on it. In 2018, Dyson said it would build a manufacturing plant in Singapore to make the EVs, and was also working on developing solid-state batteries for the vehicle. But after spending £500 million (about $605 million) of his own money on the project, Sir James Dyson, the inventor, scrapped the EV plans last October. While Dyson has killed its EV project, it kept most of its staff. Many of the 500 people working on the project are continuing to work on battery technology, robotics, air treatment, and lighting. Now Dyson, 73, has revealed his doomed vehicle for the first time in an exclusive interview and photo for T...

BYD Han electric sedan revealed. Rival to Tesla Model 3

17May

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BYD Han electric sedan revealed. Rival to Tesla Model 3

BYD Han EV, the China automaker’s flagship premium all-electric executive sedan is set to go on sale in international markets following its home-market debut in June. The model was supposed to debut in April at Auto China, which was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic, and now will come to Europe. It is not clear when such a launch event would be possible in Europe – however, BYD wants to stick to the schedule of selling the Han EV in China from the end of June. Although BYD has not yet given a date for the premiere of the announced Han EV, it has revealed more details about the electric car. The Han EV features ‘Blade Battery’ technology, which is claimed to be simpler and more space efficient than rival battery packs, with improved range and “greatly enhanced” safety. The Bl...

The future is electric for Indian automotive industry. Here’s why?

7Sep

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Automobile News, Automobiles India

The future is electric for Indian automotive industry. Here’s why?

Carmakers producing vehicles that run on traditional fuel, take note - Union minister Nitin Gadkari has a clear message: Go for alternative fuel, else he will not mind "bulldozing" them in his bid to check pollution and imports. According to the road transport and highways minister, a Cabinet note on electric vehicles is ready that will take care of charging stations. "We should move towards alternative fuel... I am going to do this, whether you like it or not. And I am not going to ask you. I will bulldoze it. For pollution, for imports, my ideas are crystal clear... The government has a crystal-clear policy to reduce imports and curb pollution," Gadkari said at SIAM's the annual convention. "Already, we are in the process of a Cabinet note where we are going to plan to charge ...