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Royal Enfield gearing to launch its first EV in India by 2024

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As the transition to electric mobility accelerates, Royal Enfield, India’s Eicher Motors’ iconic and longest-production British motorcycle brand, is making rapid progress with its own electric vehicle portfolio. The company intends to enter the market in the next 18-24 months. To carry out the plan, Royal Enfield recently hired Umesh Krishnappa, the former CTO of Ola Electric, to lead its EV entry. According to several sources, a dedicated team for the electric vehicle business has been formed in India and the United Kingdom to develop a strategy for participating in the emerging zero-emission mobility space.

Royal Enfield will invest more than USD 100-150 million in its EV venture.

Royal Enfield
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Work on a dedicated platform, internally dubbed ‘L,’ has already begun, and the company intends to offer a variety of products to meet the diverse needs of global buyers. Within a few years of its market entry in the second half of 2024, the company is exploring a business potential of 1.2 to 1.8 lakh units per year from EVs. The platform was designed with a global audience in mind, so in addition to catering to the emerging EV space in the domestic market, the company hopes to take it to some key global markets as well.

This architecture’s prototype is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. According to a person in the know who requested anonymity, the company wants to validate its product by the end of 2023 in order to be ready for a market launch in 2024. The company’s spokesperson told our sister publication Autocar Professional in an official response that the company has made huge strides in its “EV journey” over the last few years. The R&D programmes have placed a strong emphasis on sustainable mobility technologies, and several concepts are in the “advanced stages of testing.”

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Ola is prepping to launch New Electric Bikes in India

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Nivedita Bangari
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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in India, thanks to companies lowering their prices and offering more options and features than ever before. They are ideal for intra-city travel while also contributing to environmental health. They are also a viable option for daily commuters, despite rising fuel prices across the country. Last year, Ola launched the S1 electric scooter in India. The company is launching three new electric bikes in India to meet the needs of residents.

The first bike is the ‘Out of the World,’ which has a range of 174 km (108 miles) on a single charge and a top speed of 110 kmph (68 mph). It will include cutting-edge technology such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) for a smooth, safe ride. This electric bike will provide unbeatable value for money at around Rs 1,50,000 ($1818).

The mid-range Ola Performax will be available in three variants.

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The entry-level variant, which costs around Rs 1,05,000 ($1273), has a range of 91 km (56.5 miles) and a top speed of 93 kmph (58mph). The second variant, priced at Rs 1,15,000 ($1394), has a range of 133 km (83 miles) and a top speed of 95 kmph (59 mph). The Performax premium variant has a range of 174 km (108 miles) and a top speed of 95 kmph (59 mph), and costs Rs 1,25,000 ($1515).

The Ola Ranger will be the least expensive electric bike in the lineup, with prices ranging from Rs 85,000 ($1030) to Rs 1,05,000 ($1273). This bike’s three variants provide efficient performance. The base model has a range of 80 kilometres (50 miles) and a top speed of 91 kilometres per hour (57 miles per hour). The mid variant, priced at Rs 95,000 ($1152), has a range of 117 km (73 miles) and a top speed of 91 kmph (57 mph). The premium model has a range of 153 kilometres (95 miles) and a top speed of 91 kilometres per hour (57 miles per hour).

The first bike is the ‘Out of the World,’ which has a range of 174 km (108 miles) on a single charge and a top speed of 110 kmph (68 mph). It will include cutting-edge technology such as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) for a smooth, safe ride. This electric bike will provide unbeatable value for money at around Rs 1,50,000 ($1818).

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When will Tata Motors launch its Sierra EV launch in India?

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Nivedita Bangari
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Last week at the India Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi, Tata Motors unveiled the Sierra EV, a production-ready electric SUV concept. Tata Group’s core brand, which also includes the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, has ambitious electrification plans via its Tata Passenger Electric Mobility subsidiary. It has committed to launching ten electric vehicles (EVs) in various product segments and body styles in India by 2027, including the existing Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and Tiago EV, which begin deliveries this month.

The Tata Sierra EV appears to be a much improved version of the namesake concept unveiled at the 2020 India Auto Expo. The vehicle is small in size, but it is said to have a spacious interior and luggage compartment. It has an adventure SUV appearance with well-balanced proportions, high ground clearance, an upright and flat hood, muscular bumpers with skid plates, and black cladding around the wheel arches, door sills, and bumpers.

So When will Tata Motors launch its Sierra EV launch in India?

Tata Motors
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The production version of the Sierra EV SUV will go on sale in 2025, replacing the Safari in the lineup. Tata Motors did not provide specifics, but stated that the Sierra would be available with both EV and ICE powertrains and would be built on the company’s ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) architecture.

The Tata Sierra EV Concept features a modern dashboard with a central touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, a multifunction steering wheel with an illuminated logo in the centre, and a chunky shifter placed on a suspended centre tunnel. The Sierra EV has lounge seating in the back, which is said to provide more space than a vehicle in a higher segment without sacrificing utility. The rear seats even have reclining functions similar to those found in business class.

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Okaya Faast F3 EVs all set to launch in India by 10th February 2023

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Nivedita Bangari
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On their social media platforms, Okaya EV teased a new electric scooter which is the new Faast F3 scooter that will be available on February 10th. It is their fourth electric scooter and will be priced at ₹1,13,999 ex-showroom. On their social media platforms, Okaya EV teased a new electric scooter. The Faast F3 scooter will be available on February 10th it is their fourth electric scooter and will be priced at ₹1,13,999 ex-showroom.

Okaya also makes the Faast F4, Freedum, and ClassicIQ electric scooters and its Faast F4 is powered by dual 72V 30Ah LFP batteries.

The company claims a riding range of 140-160 kilometres. Fast charging is supported by the battery pack. When it comes to charging, it takes 5 to 6 hours. It also has three riding modes: Eco, City, and Sports, with a top speed of 60-70 kmph. There is also a Combi braking system and all LED lighting available and the Okaya Faast F4 costs Rs.1.14 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Freedum, on the other hand, receives a single 48V 30Ah Lithium battery pack. It has a claimed riding range of 70-75 kilometres and a charging time of 5 to 6 hours. There are no riding modes, but it does have a halogen headlamp with LED Daytime Running Lamps. Because it is a slow-speed scooter, the top speed is 25 kilometres per hour and Okaya Freedum costs ₹74,899 USD (ex-showroom).

The battery pack in the ClassicIQ is the same as in the Freedum. So it’s a 48V 30Ah Lithium battery pack with a claimed riding range of 60-70 kilometres. It has a top speed of 25 kmph and all LED lighting, including LED Daytime Running Lamps. Okaya ClassicIQ is priced at ₹74,499 USD (ex-showroom).

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Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announces no subsidy for Electric Manufacturers

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A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled Budget 2023, Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that there will be a large number of electric vehicle manufacturers in India, the price of lithium ion batteries will fall, and the industry will no longer require subsidies.

“We have 400 startups who are making electric scooters now in India and all are now doing good business. As the number is increasing, the cost of lithium-ion batteries is going to reduce, which is why I feel that the industry doesn’t need subsidy,” told Nitin Gadkari. “Automobile industry is giving 4.5 crore jobs and giving maximum revenue as a form of GST to the central and state government,” he said.

The Union minister went on to say that the government’s priority is to increase exports while decreasing imports. According to the minister, the daily construction target is 45 kilometres of road per day, and the toll revenue will be Rs 1.40 lakh crore by the end of December 2024.

Nitin Gadkari also discussed the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) model, which is said to be the best, with an 8.5 percent return and the allocation is expected to be completed by December 2023.

Nitin Gadkari
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“Now, it is my intention that we want investment not from the big group, not from the foreign investor, but the people like you who are journalists, the salary and people, the pensioners, we are giving them 8.5 percent returns per year and we are going to add their interest every month in their account. For the deposit in the bank, the interest rate is maximum 5.5, we are giving 8.5,” told Nitin Gadkari.

The road transport and highways ministry (MoRTH) received a boost in the Budget 2023, with the allocation increasing by 36% to around Rs 2.7 lakh crore for 2023-24. This represents a nearly 10% increase over the Budgetary allocation of Rs 1.99 lakh crore for 2022-23.

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Kia India plans to make affordable EVs available in India by 2025

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Nivedita Bangari
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Kia India has had a strong start in India, with the highest-ever monthly sales of 28,634 units in January 2023. At the recently concluded 2023 Auto Expo the South Korean automaker announces its plans for India based on the country’s response to EVs and the changing mobility climate. Kia discussed on an upcoming mass-market EV that is currently being developed, Kia’s new Purpose-Built-Vehicles (PBV) business, and why a hybrid model is not in the works.

Kia India plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore in the country, primarily for EV-related R&D, manufacturing, and charging infrastructure development, as announced in January 2023. Brar confirmed that the investment will be part of the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and will be used to develop an India-centric EV.

The mass-market EV will be manufactured at Kia India’s existing plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.

Kia
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The plant is ready for electric vehicle production and has already exceeded its installed capacity of 3 lakh vehicles per year. Kia intends to increase production capacity further by improving efficiency, and the company has recently added a third shift to the production lines.

Kia India appears to be working on PBVs for use in public service applications such as the police and medical sectors. In this regard, attendees at the recent Auto Expo got a look at a couple of Kia Carens MPVs designed for law enforcement and ambulance use. Kia’s PBV business isn’t just focused on India; the company aspires to be the global leader in PBVs by 2030.

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Mahindra to debut its XUV700 EV and BEVs in India on 10th February

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After launching the XUV400 EV last month, Mahindra is now preparing to unveil their future electric SUV lineup in India for the first time. BE series were first unveiled at M.A.D.E. HQ (Mahindra Advanced Design Europe) in the UK and are now on their way to India. Mahindra India has released official teasers via social media. On February 10th, 2023, the BE range of electric SUVs will be showcased at the Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad.

Mahindra’s BE lineup sits alongside the XUV.e lineup of electric SUVs. Both are built on the INGLO platform. INGLO is an abbreviation for IN-dian by heart and GLO-bal by standards. This platform is based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, which is also used in a few Ford vehicles. MEB is an abbreviation for Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten. It is a modular and scalable EV platform that is licenced to OEMs for purchase. Audi’s Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron, and Q5 e-tron all use this platform.

Mahindra
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Cupra’s Born, Urban Rebel, and Tavascan are all upcoming releases. Enyaq iV and Enyaq Coupe iV from Skoda. Ford’s two upcoming European EVs. ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.6, ID. Buzz, and ID. Buzz Cargo from Volkswagen. Finally, there are the Mahindra XUV.e8 (XUV700 Electric), XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07, and BE.09.

VW is supplying Mahindra with electric drives, battery systems, and unified cells. VW’s proprietary APP310 PMDC motor, which the MEB platform supports, is part of the electric drive.

The number 310 indicates that the peak torque will be 310 Nm. The APP310 motor is only 90 kg and is coupled to a one-speed gearbox. Mahindra has revealed that the INGLO platform will include LFP cells, most likely prismatic ones.

After launching the XUV400 EV last month, Mahindra is now preparing to unveil their future electric SUV lineup in India for the first time. BE series were first unveiled at M.A.D.E. HQ (Mahindra Advanced Design Europe) in the UK and are now on their way to India. Mahindra India has released official teasers via social media. On February 10th, 2023, the BE range of electric SUVs will be showcased at the Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad.

The range is approximately 675 km in Indian testing cycles and 430 km in the WLTP cycle. These figures are not specified in relation to battery capacity or model range vehicles. In terms of model lineup, Mahindra’s electric SUVs are divided into two categories. BE and XUV.e. The BE lineup consists of BE.05, BE.07, and BE.09, while the XUV.e lineup consists of XUV.e8 and XUV.e9.

These electric SUVs will be arriving in India for the first time. The Mahindra EV Fashion Festival is being held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The event is scheduled for February 10th, 2023. The XUV.e8 will be the first of these new EVs to hit the market. It is the XUV700 electric version, which will be available in 2024.

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City Transformer CT-2 EV from Israel is kinda perfect for Indian Crowded Streets

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City Transformer, an Israeli electric vehicle (EV) startup, aims to address the issue of manoeuvring around tight turns, comfort and safety in big cities but with a lot of people, just like in Indian cities. City Transformer has unveiled the CT-2, a small urban EV that claims that while its battery power eliminates emissions, it is also agile enough to navigate city traffic and that its small proportions make it ideal for congested parking spaces.

The City Transformer CT-2 is narrow enough to fit into most alleys and bylanes, measuring only 1 metre wide. The company also claims that four such units can fit into the parking space normally occupied by one conventional vehicle.

The City Transformer CT-2 is not a vehicle for families and at best, it can transport a driver and a passenger or be used for last-mile delivery.

City Transformer
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This EV manages to offer a claimed range of 180 kilometres despite weighing only 450 kilogrammes, which is less than the battery weight of some high-end EVs around the world. In performance mode, it can reach speeds of up to 90 kmph.

City Transformer intends to bring the model to mass production lines in late 2024 from a factory in Western Europe. The search for a location has begun. The company is reportedly looking to first target European markets, with the CT-2 pricing expected to start around $16,000 (approximately 13 lakh). This could be reduced if the company is able to obtain customer subsidies.

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PURE EV launches new Electric Scooter at Rs. 99,999 in India

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Nivedita Bangari
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PURE EV, an electric two-wheeler company based in India, has announced the price of its ecoDryft electric motorcycle. The motorcycle will cost Rs 99,999. (ex-Showroom Delhi, inclusive of state subsidy). The ecoDryft comes in four different colours: black, grey, blue, and red.

PURE EV claims that ecoDryft was designed and developed at the company’s Hyderabad technical and manufacturing centre.

PURE
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It’s worth noting that the Rs 99,999 launch price is limited to the state of New Delhi, whereas the ecoDryft has a pan-India ex-showroom price of Rs 1,14,999. The on-road price will vary according to state-level subsidies and RTO fees. PURE EV is also expanding its dealer network in major cities and towns across the country. According to the company, it is already exporting its products to South Asian countries and has plans to expand into African and Middle Eastern markets.

With three driving modes, the motorcycle has a top speed of 75 kmph and an on-road range of up to 130 km. The drive-train of the ecoDryft includes an AIS 156 certified 3.0 KWH battery with smart BMS and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a 3 kW motor and a digital instrument cluster. According to Vadera, the launch of ecoDryft is significant because commute motorcycles account for 65 percent of the country’s 2W sales.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx EV set to launch in India in the coming years

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Nivedita Bangari
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While the Mahindra XUV400 model was recently introduced as a competitor to the Tata Nexon EV model, Maruti Suzuki is currently working on the introduction of a new electric car model. Maruti Suzuki’s new Fronx electric vehicle will be available in India soon. Maruti Suzuki intends to launch six entirely new electric vehicles in the Indian market by 2030. The Fronx compact crossover SUV, which debuted at the recent Auto Expo 2023 event, was the first of these models.

In the coming years, Maruti is set to launch an all-electric Fronx model in the Indian market.

Maruti
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The new Maruti Suzuki Fronx EV model’s specifications are currently unknown. In terms of design, the new Maruti Suzuki Fronx EV model is similar to its petrol counterpart. The Fronx petrol model will go on sale ahead of the electric version in the coming weeks. The Fronx EV model on display at the Auto Expo 2023 event has dual-tone black and purple seat covers. It has a head-up display, a wireless charger, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 360-degree parking camera as standard equipment.

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