Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Inster EV unveiled globally
• Comes with ADAS suite, 360° surveillance camera, and more
• Offers up to 355 km maximum range

Hyundai Motors has added yet another EV to its portfolio in the international market. The brand has now introduced the Inster which is a sub-compact EV with dual battery pack options and up to 355 km maximum range delivery. Let’s take a look at the key powertrain and features which the Inster EV offers:

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Hyundai Inster EV Design Highlights

The Hyundai Inster EV has been unveiled at the Busan International Mobility Show. In terms of looks, this compact e-SUV features a design similar to the Casper ICE model available in the global markets. The Inster EV’s fascia includes round LED DRLs which gives them a distinctive and aggressive look overall. The blanked-off grille and a pill-shaped charging port slot completes the front profile.

The Inster EV comes with C-pillar mounted rear door handles. The large windows and functional roof rail makes it more practial. The compact e-SUV additionally features square-shaped wheel arches and feature a large 17-inch wheel profile. Inside the cabin, the Inster EV includes dual 10.25-inch infotainment screen and driver’s display. It has a multi-functional steering wheel and a drive selector dial.

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Hyundai Inster EV Powertrain And Features

Hyundai Inster EV	Powertrain
Battery	42 kWh and 49 kWh
Range	Up to 355 km per charge
Charger	120 kW DC
Charging duration	30 minutes for 10- 80 percent

Hyundai Inster EV comes with dual battery options. There is a smaller 42 kWh battery variant and a bigger 49 kWh battery model. The maximum range delivery claimed by the brand is up to 355 km on a single charge. Hyundai will be shipping the Inster EV with a 120 kW fast DC charger which will charge the EV from 10-80 percent in just 30 minutes. It comes with a 360-degree surveillance camera and ADAS safety suites.

Key Highlights

• New Skoda entry-level EV test run begins
• Spotted overseas with a 4.5 meters length
• Expected to go official globally by 2025
• India launch timeline not revealed

Skoda is getting a new EV fleet ready which will be including multiple e-SUVs. The rumor mill has shared multiple test mule images of the upcoming compact Skoda SUV and there have been rumors of an entry-level EV getting prepped up for a launch next year. Skoda has started testing the upcoming entry-level EV whose test mule has been snapped overseas during testing. Here’s what all the developments hints at:

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Skoda Entry Level EV Testing Begins: How Does It Look?

The upcoming Skoda entry-level EV also happens to be the smallest electric vehicle model from the company. Called the Skoda Elroq, the first concept of the entry-level compact EV was first revealed ;last year. The test mule spotted this time seems to be near production-ready unit with a similar design as showcased with the concept model.

The test mule of the alleged Skoda Elroq EV doing test runs overseas is snapped with camouflage covers. But the key design aspects of the fascia and the rear have ben revealed. The upcoming entry-level Skoda EV’s test mule is snapped with split headlamp design. The grille isn’t clearly visible but is closed-off with vertical air vents.

The rear profile of the new Skoda compact EV sports a similar tail lamp design as the Kushaq. It is also said to feature LED tail lamps and connected LED light bar. The rear profile also includes a spoiler, wipers, and stomp lamp likely with washer feature. The entry-level Skoda EV’s test mule is seen with prominent wheel arches with drag-resistant alloy wheel design. While it is said to be the smallest Skoda EV, its overall length is said to be longer than the Kushaq at around 4.5 meters.

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Upcoming Entry Level Skoda EV Expected Powertrain

The Skoda entry-level EV might be built on the MEB platform and borrow some components from the Enyaq and similar high-end models. It could come with a RWD (rear wheel drive) drivetrain with the motor pack mounted on the rear axle. It might get a 62 kWh battery with up to 400 km range delivery. More details are expected to be announced by the brand soon.

Key Highlights

• Mystery Kinetic electric scooter test mule snapped again
• Launch could be imminent
• Expected to be a premium offering than the Lune e-moped

There have been rumors that Kinetic Green is working on a new electric scooter for the Indian market. The upcoming e-scooter model is said to be a premium offering with a slightly higher budget range than the Kinetic E-Luna moped. Its test mule was also snapped earlier covered with camouflage wrapping all over. Once again, the upcoming Kinetic e-scooter has made an appearance during a test run.

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Upcoming Kinetic Electric Scooter Testing Continues

The latest sightings of the Kinetic electric scooter gives clues about the design. While not much is revealed, the upcoming e-scooter seems to flaunt a rather modern and a trendy design language instead of a subtle theme. Again the test mule snapped is with heavy camouflage taping but the LED headlamp can be seen on the lower half of the front panel.

The upcoming Kinetic electric scooter can also been seen with a single-piece seat which will be offering ample cushioning for a comfortable ride in the heavy city traffic. It appears that the mystery Kinetic electric scooter sits on big 12-inch alloy wheels painted in black.

The test mule is seen with a disc and drum braking system combination with the former being used for the front and the latter for the rear. The e-scooter seems to get a flat front floorboard with ample leg space. A TFT screen is also visible which is expected to come with Bluetooth compatibility It might display all important ride and battery stats.

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Upcoming Kinetic Electric Scooter Expected Powertrain

The upcoming Kinetic electric scooter will use a hub motor linked to a unspecified battery size. We are expecting the battery, range, and performance metrics to be revealed via leaks going forward. However, the test mule is reportedly spotted doing a test run with a speed range of up to 50 kmph.

Whether this is the max speed or not is difficult to asses yet. Online reports also suggests that the new Kinetic electric scooter might offer up to 100 km range with the hub mounted electric motor. But we should wait for the brand for further clarification on the same.

Key Highlights

• Monsoons comes as a concern for EV owners
• Driving EV’s in heavy rains need precautions
• EVs can be charged in rains

Electric vehicles are gradually taking up the mainstream automobile market and are emerging as a preferred option for the urban commuters. While the EV tech is rapidly improving, it still is a long way before they replace ICE vehicles entirely. Developing infrastructure is another factor deciding the growth of the electric vehicle industry globally. However, we have powerful E2W and E4W with high mileage range successfully running through the city streets and highways. With the onset of monsoon in India, there must be some major concerns amongst the new owners whether it’s safe to drive an electric vehicle during rains.

Of course, driving an automobile which has an all-electric drivetrain and components can be concerning during heavy downpour. While EV manufacturers boast reliability of their E2W or E4W in all weather conditions, is it really safe to drive your EV during the monsoon? We have answered the look:

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Is Driving An EV Safe In Heavy Rains And Monsoon?

Electric vehicle manufacturers ensure that all their EV models be it an electric scooter/motorcycle, car, or SUV are safe to drive in harsh weather conditions. Not just the rains, EVs can withstand extreme cold and heat conditions too. But it’s advisable to take certain precautions to make your drive safer. All the EV makers use water resistant electric components for the safety of the vehicle as well as their owners.

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Can EVs Be Charged During Rains And Monsoon?

Charging an electric vehicle is also safe during the monsoon. In fact, you can charge your electric two wheeler or electric four wheeler when it’s raining. All the charging components get weather resistant design which ensures charging during heavy downpour doesn’t affect the battery or the slot.

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Is Range Delivery Affected In Monsoons?

The answer is not really. Unless the battery or its terminals have been exposed to water or have moisture retention, the range delivery won’t be affected. The battery performance only tends to get affected in extreme cold or heat conditions. Monsoons generally have a pleasant atmosphere which hardly impact battery performance of EVs.

Key Highlights

• BGuass RUV 350 e-scooter debuts
• Price starts at Rs. 1,09 lakh in India
• Deliveries to commence from July 2024

BGauss RUV 350 electric scooter marked its debut as the first RUV e-scooter capable of both rugged and city terrains. The latest e-scooter from the RR Group has arrived in a highly competitive E2W segment with the starting price of Rs. 1.09 lakh and features such as 3.5 kWh range and 90 km range. Which all top e-scooter models the RUV350 e-scooter is going up against in India? Let’s take a look:

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TVS iQbe E-Scooter

TVS Motors is one of the successful players in the E2W market and is competing with the iQube e-scooter series in this segment. With a starting price of Rs. 94,999 lakh (ex showroom), this e-scooter comes up as a strong contender against the BGauss RUV350 e-scooter.

• Features a practical and comfortable design suitable for city commutes
• Is packed with a 2.2 kWh battery pack
• Is equipped with BLDC hub motor
• Motor delivers 4.4kW max power and up to 140 Nm peak torque
• Reaches up to 75 km range per charge
• Top speed attained is up to 75 km
• Digital instrument control, multiple riding modes, and more smart features
• Price in India starts at Rs. 94,999 (ex showroom)

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Hero Vida V1 E-Scooter

Hero Electric’s Vida e-scooter lineup has been contending strongly amongst all the popular e-scooter models in the market. Flaunting a utility-oriented design for the urban commuters and a starting price of Rs. 1.02 lakh (ex showroom), the Vida V1 e-scooter takes up second spot in the list of BGauss RUV350 e-scooter top rivals.

• Is powered by a PMSM electric motor
• Motor packed linked to a big 3.44 kWh battery pack
• Peak power produced is 6 kW and max torque generated is up to 25 Nm
• Range delivery is up to 143 km on a full battery charge
• Is able to reach a top speed of up to 80 km
• Sports a 7-inch display and has keyless ignition, anti-theft alarm, geo-fencing, and more
• Comes with a starting price of Rs. 1.02 lakh (ex showroom)

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Ather Rizta Family E-Scooter

Ather Rizta is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio which is launched for the family consumer segment. Offering a spacious and comfortable design, the Rizta also gives the RUV350 a tough competition overall.

• Is suitable for family-segment consumers with ample space for luggage
• Uses a centre-mounted PMSM electric motor
• 4.3 kW peak power and up to 22 NM peak torque
• Gets backed by a 2.4 kWh battery pack
• Li-Ion battery module producing up to 123 km range per charge
• Can offer up to 80 km range with full throttle
• Has a digital instument console with Bluetooth app connectivity
• Multiple riding modes
• Price in India starts at Rs. 1.09 lakh (ex showroom)

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Ola S1 Air E-Scooter

The S1 Air is the affordable variant in the popular Ola S e-scooter series. This electric scooter comes with a relatively lower starting price tag of than the BGauss RUV350 e-scooter. The powertrain and feature-sheet offered by the S1 Air e-scooter is also solid which allows it to compete with the RUV350.

• Lightweight design for a smooth ride
• Uses a hub-mounted electric motor setup
• Comes equipped with a 3 kWh battery pack
• Max power produced by the S1 Air is 6 kW, while the torque generated is 150 Nm
• Has the highest range delivery amongst these variants, i.e., up to 153 km per charge
• Delivers a top speed of up to 90 km per charge
• Multiple riding modes available
• Starts at just Rs. 1.03 lakh (ex showroom) in India

Key Highlights

• GT Force GTX Texa electric motorcycle launched
• Comes with a BLDC hub motor
• Features 3.5 kWh battery
• Price in India starts at Rs. 1.19 lakh ( ex showroom)

GT Force is rapidly expanding its E2W portfolio in India. After launching the 2024 GT Force e-scooter range, the brand has introduced this new electric motrocycle under Rs. 1.20 lakh. With an affordable price range and powertrain including a BLDC hub motor, a 3.4 kWh Li-Ion battery module, and more the GT Texa seems to be a decent package in the budget electric motrocycle sgement where a handful options are available currently. Let’s take a look at the entire spec-sheet offered by the latest GT Force budget electric motorcycle:

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GT Force GT Texa E-Motorcycle Powertrain And Features

GT Texa	Powertrain
Motor	BLDC
Battery	3.5 kWh
Range	Up to 130 km per charge
Top Speed	80 kmph

The GT Force GT Texa electric motorcycle comes equipped with a BLDC electric motor. The motor pack is said to be highly insulated and is linked to a decent 3.5 kWh battery pack. The GT Texa electric motorcycle is claimed to deliver a range of up to 120 km – 130 km on a full battery charge. This high range figure will allow it to be a good commute option for city travels.

The GT Texa electric motorcycle is capable of reaching up to 80 kmph top speed. The battery pack will take up to 5 hours maximum charging time. The electric motrocycle is equipped with a micro-charger feature with auto cut which will protect the battery form battery overcharge.

The GT Texa electric motorcycle has basic motorcycle design with a load capacity and gradability of 180 kg and 18° respectively. The latter will allow swift handling and smoother rides for easy navigation in heavy city traffic conditions.

Coming to the features, it has a 7-inch LED instrument cluster which shows speed and other ride statistics. The electric motorcycle features an E-ABS braking mechanism for safer rides and has 80-100/18, 120-80/17 mm front and rear tyre profiles respectively.

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GT Force GT Texa Electric Motorcycle Price In India

The GT Force GT Texa electric motorcycle is priced at Rs. 1,19,555 in the Indian market. Buyers will get to select this new electric motorcycle from two color options including black and red.

Key Highlights

• Oben Rorr e-bike available with hefty discounts
• Offer available for limited customers
• Discount price under Rs. 1.20 lakh

Oben Electric is amongst the first few brands that introduced an all-electric motorcycle in India. The Oben Rorr e-bike is one of the offerings from the home grown E2W manufacturer which is being sold with a lucrative discount offer. And if you are one of the consumers residing in the National Capital, Delhi, you are in for a surprise. Read on what exciting offers Oben Electric has announced for the Rorr electric motorcycle.

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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle Latest Discount Offers: Who Can Benefit?

The Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is being offered with a massive discount of Rs. 39,999. Oben Electric had launched this motorcycle with Rs. 1.49 lakh (ex showroom) in India. With this fresh discount, customers will be able to purchase the Rorr e-motorcycle at just Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex showroom). If you are already looking out for a new electric motorcycle, your search should rest here with this exciting deal.

But wait, there’s a catch to this offer. Oben Electric has announced this discount as a part of its new showroom’s inauguration in Pitampura, New Delhi. Notably, this discount offer will be valid only for the first 100 customers who purchase the Rorr e-bike from the new showroom.

Just for reference, with the launch of its latest showroom, Oben Electric is now serving in 8 different cities in the country simultaneously providing pick up and drop off services from these centers. Additionally, Oben has also revealed its plans for expansion and aspires to cater to a wide consumer segment with around 50 showrooms spread across 12 different cities in the country.

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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle Top Features

Oben Rorr	Key Specs
Motor power	8 kW
Battery	4.4 kWh
Range	187 km per charge
Top Speed	100 kmph

The Oben Rorr electtric motorcycle integrates a range of advanced features such as a full digital instrument console with mobile app compatibility and important ride stats display at a glance. The electric motorcycle is equipped with a PMSM motor with 8 kW peak power. It has a 4.4 kWh battery with which it achieves up to 187 km range on a full charge. This electric motorcycle reaches a top speed of up to 100 kmph sprinting from 0- 100 kmph in 3 seconds.

Key Highlights

• New Harrier EV test mule spotted
• Is the dual motor AWD model
• Spy shots reveal rear motor setup

Tata Motors will be expanding its electric SUV fleet soon with the Harrier EV in India. Tata is rigorously testing its next-gen e-SUV courtesy of which we have come across several spy shorts in the past few weeks. Just a while ago Tata Harrier EV’s official launch timeline also surfaced and now another spy shot of the test mule has been leaked. This time, the rumor mill has managed to grab snapshot of the Harrier EV AWD variant.

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Tata Harrier EV AWD Spied Ahead Of Launch

Tata Harrier EV has been tipped to be introduced with a single motor RWD and dual motor AWD powertrain options. The latest test mule whose images have popped up online is said to be of the AWD model. Spotted at somewhere around Leh Ladakh, the Harrier EV’s leaked test mule image shows the motor setup mounted at the rear axle.

While the front motor images have not been snapped, it is highly likely that this variant is indeed the AWD variant. It is also a possibility that the company is testing the upcoming e-SUVs performance in rugged and tough terrains.

Besides the motor setup, the Harrier EV AWD model is snapped sporting the same masculine and rugged profile as the ICE variant and the test mules that have been spotted recently. The independent rear suspension module is also visible in the latest Harrier EV spy shots.

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Tata Harrier EV: Details Previously Revealed

As previously stated, the Tata Harrier EV will launch in multiple trims featuring a single and dual motor setup. It is also expected to be available in different battery pack options. Tata has already confirmed the use of new-gen Activ.ev platform for its future EVs during the launch of the Punch.ev. This same architecture will be used for the Harrier.ev as well. Besides, rumors suggest the presence of a 60 kWh battery pack and up to 500 km range delivery.

Key Highlights

• Mini Countryman EV India pre-bookings begin
• Two variants to be introduced
• Likely to be imported via CBU route

BMW owned auto brand Mini is set to expand its presence in the Indian market. The British auto manufacturer is all set to bring the Mini Countrymen in the country soon. The upcoming luxury EV is said to be launched within the next few weeks in India. Ahead of the expected launch, Mini has commenced its pre-bookings alongside the new-gen Mini Cooper S.

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2025 Mini Countrymen EV Pre-Bookings India: Details

Mini India has started taking pre-bookings for the upcoming 2025 Countryman electric in the country. The bookings are active on the company’s official India website. Mini will likely announce the launch date soon. However, rumors indicate at an imminent launch (possibly within next few weeks). We might see some developments across its arrival by next month.

Currently, Mini is maintaining all silence with the Countrymen EV’s expected pricing in the country. But it is expected to be imported via CBU route in the country. This raises the possibility of the Countrymen EV to carry an expensive price label. Some reports hints at a price range of around Rs. 70 lakh (ex showroom).

However, the exact pricing will only be confirmed once the Countryman electric is made official in India. With the suggested price range, we can expect the Mini Countryman EV to go up against the likes of Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV 6, and the Volvo XC 40 Recharge in India.

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2025 Mini Countryman Design And Powertrain: What To Expect?

The 2025 Mini Countryman will feature a design theme based on the Mini Cooper but with some notable upgrades. The latest EV model will come with signature LED DRL headlamps and an all-new octagonal-shaped grille. The rear profile will also offer subtle upgrades and will include a re-designed taillamp.

The Mini Countryman EV will also borrow a few features from the Mini Cooper and will integrate a 9.5-inch OLED infotainment screen in the dashboard. It will also offer Level 2 ADAS safety and an electronically adjustable driver seat.

Speaking of the powertrain, the Mini Countryman is said to be introduced in two different trim options both of which will be backed by a 66.54 kWh battery. The Countryman’s motor pack will be capable of delivering 201 bhp of peak power and a peak torque of 250 Nm.