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    Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior Spied – Shows Triple Screen Layout

    Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior SpiedMahindra XUV700 EV (XUV.e8) will primarily rival Harrier EV and Safari EV from Tata Motors – Launch will probably happen in 2025
    After launching Thar Roxx in India, Mahindra Auto is taking decent strides in expanding their portfolio. Soon, the company will launch a slew of EVs, starting with XUV.e8 (XUV700 EV), which has been spied in close-to-production form. These spy shots show car’s interiors and the massive triple-screen layout it will come equipped with. Let’s take a look.
    Mahindra XUV700 EV Interior Spied
    One of the most popular car manufacturers in India, Mahindra Auto, has been expanding its portfolio with innovative and trendy products. Based on their newly developed born-electric INGLO platform, Mahindra has showcased as many as five products spread across BE and XUV.e sub-brands.
    Mahindra XUV700 EV (XUV.e8)
    First of these five to launch, is likely to be XUV.e8, which is an electrified version of XUV700 ICE SUV already on sale. Test mules of Mahindra XUV700 EV have been frequent owing to intensified testing. The latest spy shots are thanks to automotive enthusiast Deepen Patwa who spotted this test mule in Nashik.
    Where design is concerned, Mahindra XUV.e8 is very closely associated with XUV700. Previous test mules have confirmed the same and the only design changes are likely to be concentrated at the front with a brand new fascia. New spy shots show car’s exteriors from the side and a glimpse of XUV.e8’s interior.
    Mahindra XUV700 EV Triple-screen Layout
    From the side, Mahindra XUV.e8 electric car gets a new set of alloy wheels, which have been spotted before. We can see similar flush door handles along with a charging port at the same location as XUV700’s fuel filler. Powertrain-wise, Mahindra XUV700 EV may get up to 80 kWh battery with around 500 km of claimed range. Previous spy shots have confirmed a rear motor on XUV.e8, hinting at a dual-motor AWD setup too.
    Triple display bonanza
    Main highlight of these spy shots is the dashboard which can be seen with minimal camouflage. The dashboard is dominated by three 10.25-inch (speculated) screens. Centre one is the main infotainment screen and will support touch inputs along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay projection.
    mahindra XUV700 EV Rear
    The driver’s display will be a non-touch panel and will show car’s instrumentation along with a few vehicle-related details along with navigation info. The third screen will also be a touch panel, dedicated to front passenger. The functions of this display are still unknown and it is interesting to see how Mahindra implements it.
    Will this display act as an extension of main infotainment screen? Will it be a hybrid of both infotainment and instrumentation? Or, is it just a gimmick? Only time will tell. In these spy shots, this third display seems to be showing music or radio controls. Also, the driver looks like he is operating instrument screen by touch, which might not be the case. More

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    TVS Ronin 225 Price Reduced By Rs 15k – New Price Rs 1.35 Lakh

    TVS Ronin 225 PriceWith a neo-retro Roadster design language, TVS Ronin strikes a unique approach to motorcycling backed by premium componentry and features
    India’s leading 2W and 3W vehicle manufacturing brand, TVS Motor, is ushering into the festive season by offering revised prices on select products. Yesterday, we covered the price revision of TVS Raider 125 by up to Rs 13,000 in savings. Today, let’s take a look at the price revision of TVS Ronin ahead of the festive season.
    TVS Ronin Price Cut
    Interestingly, similar terms and conditions are not seen on TVS Ronin’s price revision. The company seems to have slashed the prices of Ronin and the base Ronin SS variant now starts from Rs 1.35 lakh (Ex-sh). When opposed to pre-revision prices, Ronin SS is now more affordable by up to Rs 15,000 (Ex-sh). Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Yashraj for sharing this update.
    TVS Ronin Price Cut
    However, not all the variants get the same price revision. In fact, none of the other variants seems to get any price revisions at all. Variants like the Ronin DS, Ronin TD and Ronin TD Special Edition still cost more or less the same as they did before.
    The price difference between base Ronin SS and Ronin DS (one above base) used to be Rs 7,500. With the price revision from TVS Motor, the price difference between Ronin SS and Ronin DS is Rs 21,700, which is very interesting.
    MS Dhoni taking delivery of his new motorcycle – TVS Ronin
    We say interesting because the Rs 21,700 (Ex-sh) upgrade over Ronin SS to Ronin DS still doesn’t get dual-channel ABS. For that, one has to choose Ronin TD. An upgrade that costs around Rs 34K over base Ronin SS. With the new pricing, TVS can now better position Ronin against Royal Enfield Hunter 350, undercutting it by Rs 15K.
    Any other changes?
    Apart from the pricing for the base variant, there are no changes on TVS Ronin. The motorcycle continues to be equipped with USD telescopic front forks in gold shade, 7-step preload adjustable rear mono-shock, 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, a 2,040 mm wheelbase, LED headlight with T-shaped LED DRL and a fully-digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity among others.
    TVS Ronin is powered by a 225.9cc SOHC 4V oil-cooled single-cylinder engine that generates 20.4 PS of peak power and 19.93 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Except for a few attributes like dual-channel ABS, TVS Ronin SS base variant gets most of the features as standard, making it a better value proposition than RE Hunter 350 at Rs 1.35 lakh (Ex-sh).
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    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad Version Spied – Punch EV Rival

    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad – Healer TVWith growing preference for rugged styling, Hyundai could be looking to provide a similar treatment for Inster EV
    As part of its EV portfolio expansion plans, Hyundai has been introducing mass-market products. One of these is the Inster EV, which is based on the Casper compact crossover sold across international markets. Latest spy shots reveal that Inster EV could also get an off-road model.
    Hyundai Inster EV off-road version – What to expect?
    To achieve a powerful road presence, Inster EV off-road version uses some additional equipment. The test mule can be seen with a large roof rack that can be offered as an optional feature.
    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
    It appears to be a heavy-duty unit with broad pillars supporting the top storage section. This roof rack can be useful for campers and long-distance touring. The standard Inster model already has a boot space of 238 litres. With the rear seats folded, the boot space can be increased to 351 litres.
    Another change is the use of new wheels with rugged styling. These are entirely different from the low-drag, aerodynamically designed units seen with the standard Inster model. The rugged wheels are likely to have greater strength as well. Depending on the variant, the standard Inster is offered with wheel sizes of 15-inch and 17-inch. The off-road version seems to be using 17-inch wheels.
    Hyundai Inster e-SUV
    Side profile seems largely the same as the standard model. Only some additional rubber moulding can be seen on the side cladding. Inster EV has a conventional front door handle, whereas the rear door handles are mounted on the C pillar.
    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
    ORVMs of the test mule are body coloured, similar to the standard model. Front and rear sections are heavily camouflaged, making it difficult to identify the changes. Only the lighting elements are visible and these appear to be the same as that of the standard model.
    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
    XRT variant possibilities
    Hyundai offers the XRT package for several of its SUVs such as Santa Fe, Palisade and Santa Cruz. In the electric segment, the Ioniq 5 XRT will be launched soon. The XRT package focuses primarily on bolder styling, with blacked-out parts.
    The black treatment is applied to parts such as the front grille and alloy wheels. Hyundai XRT models also have thick black cladding and XRT badging across exteriors and interiors. Many of these features seem to match the updates seen with the off-road version of Inster EV.
    2025 Hyundai Inster EV XRT Offroad
    Performance boost?
    While the off-road version of Inster will have relatively better off-roading capabilities than the standard model, it is not certain if the former will be getting a performance boost. The standard Inster EV has battery options of 42 kWh and 49 kWh (long-range model). Power output is 97 PS and 115 PS, respectively. Torque of 147 Nm is common for both models. Range is 355 km (WLTP) for the long-range model. When using a 120 kW DC fast charger, 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in around 30 minutes.
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    Yamaha New Teaser Shows R7, Tenere 700, NMax 155, XSR155, MT-09 – Launch Confirmed?

    Yamaha New Teaser – Call Of The Blue 4.0 AnthemAs seen in India Yamaha Motor’s Call Of The Blue 4.0 anthem, the company seems to be hinting XSR155, R7, Tenere 700, MT-09 and NMax 155 launch
    Even though Yamaha has an extensive motorcycle and scooter lineup globally, Indian market does not get all of those models. The company’s latest launches are MT-03 and YZF-R3 (last gen). Now, India Yamaha Motor’s new Call Of The Blue 4.0 teaser shows a Tenere 700, NMax 155, XSR155 and an MT-09. Are these launching soon?
    Yamaha New Teaser
    For a very long time, India Yamaha Motor sold a 150cc motorcycle as its flagship offering. Sure, the R3 and MT-03 launched some time ago fixed that commotion. However, alongside MT-03 and R3, Yamaha had also showcased R7, MT-07 and MT-09 to select dealers. Only the two 300cc duo were launched among these showcases.
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    More recently, Yamaha pavilion at 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo showcased motorcycles like MT-07, R1 and R7 along with scooters like NMax 155 and Grand Filano. It was interesting to see MT-09 not showcased at Bharat Mobility Expo.
    However, India Yamaha Motor’s Call Of The Blue 4.0 anthem went live and it was interesting to see a few vehicles in them, which were not on sale in India. It is not that Yamaha populated the anthem with random motorcycles and scooters from its global products. Instead, these are selectively included and are ringing launch bells.
    Yamaha XSR155
    XSR155
    While other motorcycles have been showcased in India in the recent past in some way or other, XSR155 is completely new for us. It was surprising to see an XSR 155 in the anthem. It is a neo-retro-styled Roadster motorcycle that packs the same platform and powertrain as an R15. Making it more feasible and probable for Indian market. It is quite a looker and is likely to make a lot of splash if launched.
    Yamaha Tenere 700
    Tenere 700
    It is one of the most anticipated big bike launches in India. There have been quite a few rumours surrounding the launch of Tenere 700 in India. It is a true-blue (pun intended) off-roader and will rival the likes of Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE, Honda XL750 Transalp, BMW F850 GS and others. The 689cc parallel-twin engine will make around 75 horses and gets a 16L fuel tank.
    Yamaha R7
    YZF-R7
    The spiritual successor of the 4-cylinder R6, Yamaha R7 was showcased twice in India in the recent past. Unlike other vehicles on this list, Yamaha doesn’t show R7 up close, and the only way you can say it is an R7 is by the twin-disc brake setup at the front. A similar engine to Tenere 700 will power R7 as well.
    Yamaha MT-09
    MT-09
    The ‘Triple’ from Yamaha, MT-09 was showcased to dealers in India and has good potential to launch in India. It will rival Triumph Triple, Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z900 and the likes. Packing an 890cc 3-cylinder screamer of an engine with around 120 horses on tap. It features wild styling and exudes an edgy appeal.
    Yamaha NMax 155
    Nmax 155
    Showcased at 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo, Yamaha NMax 155 is a maxi-styled scooter with more aerodynamic fairing than Aerox 155 sold in India. Both scooters share the same R15-derived 155cc liquid-cooled engine with VVA. 14 bhp and 14 Nm are good figures for a mainstream scooter in India. More

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    TVS Raider Price Now Starts At Rs 85k – Rs 10k Lower Than Before

    TVS Raider New Starting PriceThe new Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh) base price quoted for TVS Raider 125 is for the drum brake variant
    Ever since its launch, TVS Raider 125 has been one of the best-selling motorcycle offerings from TVS Motor. There have been a couple of updates in the form of feature additions along the years to keep the product fresh. Fast forwarding to September 2024, TVS has slashed the entry price of Raider 125 ahead of the festive season. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Yashraj for sharing this update.
    TVS Raider Entry Price Slashed by Rs 10k
    Ahead of the festive season, TVS Motor is offering excitement among the 125cc commuter motorcycle buyers. The company has revised pricing of Raider 125 and is now offering at a much lower starting price point. How much lower, one might ask. Raider 125 starts now around Rs 10K lower than before.
    TVS Raider Price
    Now starting at an attractive price point of Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh), which is over Rs 10K less than the Rs 95,219 (Ex-sh) starting price before this development. With an asterisk, TVS Motor is claiming that customers can avail up to Rs 13,000 of savings with an exciting ROI (Rate Of Interest) of 5.55%.
    It has to be noted that base Rs 84,869 (Ex-sh) is for drum brake variant and top-spec SX trim with all the bells and whistles goes till Rs 1,04,330 (Ex-sh). Other than these revised prices, there are no changes to the actual motorcycle. TVS Raider 125 continues to be offered in Drum, Single-Seat, Split Seat, SSE (Super Squad Edition) and SX variants.
    TVS Raider Festive Pricing
    Depending on variant, colour options include Striking Red, Wicked Black, Fiery Yellow, Blazing Blue, Iron Man, Black Panther and Forza Blue. Powertrain is the same 125cc 3V single cylinder oil-cooled unit with 11.13 bhp of peak power and 11.2 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
    TVS Raider 125 Sales
    TVS Raider Sales Decline Last 3 Months – YoY
    When it was new, TVS Raider 125 was the most feature-loaded 125cc offering in India. Along the way, sales have been taking a hit recently, with July 2024 witnessing lowest sales of 24,547 units in the last 12 months. August 2024 was a slight improvement. At 26,923 units sold, it was no match to what Raider used to sell before.
    TVS Raider 125 Sales
    As seen in the table below, TVS Raider saw the highest sales performance in April 2024 at 51,098 units. In the past three months, June 2024, July 2024 and August 2024, TVS Raider sales are declining with 13%, 33.48% and 36.46% YoY decline, losing 4,459, 12,353 and 15,452 units in volume respectively. The revised pricing should boost sales in the months ahead.
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    Electric Car Sales Aug 2024 – Tata, MG, Mahindra, BYD, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia

    New Tata Curvv EV – Voyager AamirThe electric passenger vehicle segment posted severe decline in sales both on YoY and MoM basis in August 2024
    Following our earlier report that saw petrol and diesel car sales in India dip by 4.53% on a YoY and 3.64% on a MoM basis, the scenario was no different in the electric passenger vehicle segment as well. Electric car retail sales, as reported by Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), saw several brands report lower sales. However, there were others in this segment that accounted for overwhelming growth.
    Electric Car Retail Sales Aug 2024 – Tata Leads by Huge Margin
    Electric car sales in August 2024 fell to 6,338 units, a 9.97% YoY decline from 7,040 units sold in August 2023. MoM sales also ended in the red by 15.59% from 7,541 units sold in July 2024. In fact, retail sales of electric passenger cars have fallen to their lowest level in calendar YTD in August 2024. Market leader Tata Motors, with the largest portfolio of electric passenger vehicles that include the Nexon, Tiago, Tigor, Punch and the new Curvv EV, saw highest sales last month at 4,086 units. This was however a double digit 14.57% YoY decline over 4,783 units sold in August 2023. MoM sales also dipped 14.43% from 4,775 units sold in July 2024.
    Electric Car Sales Aug 2024 – YoY Comparison
    Despite lower sales, Tata Motors scores over MG Motor, the 2nd best-selling electric car maker in India, by a significant margin. MG Motor sales were at 1,353 units in the past month, a 12% YoY improvement from 1,208 units sold in August 2023. MoM sales however, declined by 11.10% when compared to 1,522 units sold in July 2024. MG Motor has the Comet and ZS in its electric lineup, both of which are priced from Rs 4.99-25.44 lakh (ex-showroom) with BaaS. The new Windsor EV has been recently added to its portfolio in three variants of Excite, Exclusive and Essence. Prices range from Rs 9.99 lakh with BaaS.
    At No. 3 on this list of electric car sales in August 2024, Mahindra has seen a decline in sales across its electric vehicle segment that currently includes only the XUV400. Sales dipped 21.92% YoY and 34.91% MoM to just 317 units, down from 406 units and 487 units sold in August 2023 and July 2024 respectively. Mahindra recently announced a JV with Volkswagen. This will allow Mahindra to extend its electric vehicle portfolio with aims to capture a larger market share in the SUV segment.
    Electric Car Sales Aug 2024 – MoM Comparison
    BYD India, with Atto3, E6 and Seal in its electric PV segment, has seen outstanding YoY growth with sales escalating 100.96% to 209 units from just 104 units sold in August 2023. MoM sales however, dipped representing a 38.71% decline from 341 units sold in July 2024.
    Another major player in this segment was Citroen with 159 units sold last month relating to a huge YoY improvement by 34.75% from 118 units sold in August 2023. MoM sales also ended positively by 2.58% from 155 units sold in July 2024. Citroen exclusively sells the eC3 in this segment in Indian markets where it is priced from Rs 11.97-13.56 lakh (ex-sh).
    BMW Scores over Mercedes in Luxury Segment
    BMW India sales in the electric passenger vehicle segment dipped by 25% YoY and 10% MoM to 63 units. There had been 84 units and 70 units sold in August 2023 and July 2024 respectively. BMW has a healthy lineup of electric cars among which are the iX1, i4, iX and i7, priced from Rs 66.9 – 2.60 crores (ex-showroom).
    On the other hand, its competitor in the luxury segment, Mercedes Benz has posted both YoY and MoM improvement in sales to 48 units in August 2024. This related to a healthy 128.57% YoY growth from just 21 units sold in the same month last year. MoM sales tally also grew by 60% from 30 units sold in July 2024.
    Lower down the list, sales declined for each of the automakers. Hyundai posted 79% YoY and 20.09% MoM degrowth to 39 units in the past month. Volvo sales also fell 38.30% and 27.50% YoY and MoM to 29 units while Kia India sales were down to 18 units. Audi AG also suffered a YoY and MoM setback by 33.33% and 41.18% respectively to 10 units. There were others in this segment that added just 7 units to total retail sales in August 2024 as against 39 units sold in August 2023 and 33 units in July 2024. More

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    2025 Yamaha X Force Maxi Scooter Debuts With New Design, Colours

    2025 Yamaha X Force DebutsJust like the Aerox 155 sold in India, 2025 Yamaha X Force maxi scooter is powered by the YZF-R15 derived 155cc engine with liquid-cooling
    When Yamaha announced a 155cc scooter in India, everyone expected it to be the NMax 155 sold globally. But to our surprise, it was the Aerox 155 that landed on our shores. There is a similar maxi-styled scooter that Yamaha sells outside India, the X Force. First debuted in 2022, this seems to be the first update to this scooter.
    For MY25, Yamaha has made some changes to this scooter and gave it new colours. Making it a wee bit newer than it used to be. Starting price of this scooter is JPY 407,000 (including taxes), which roughly turns out to be Rs 2.36 lakh in today’s currency conversion rates. Let’s take a look at what’s new.
    2025 Yamaha X Force Debuts
    2025 Yamaha X Force
    For starters, Yamaha X Force is a maxi-styled scooter launched in 2022. Unlike the NMax which is sold with two engine options – a 125cc engine known as NMax 125 and a 155cc engine option named NMax 155/160, X Force gets a sole 155cc engine. It is a popular model in Southeast Asian countries.
    With the 2025 Yamaha X Force, we get a new set of colours – Matte Dark Blueish Grey Metallic 4 (Matte Dark Green), Matte Yellowish Grey Solid (Matte Beige), Blueish White Pearl (White) and Black Metallic Pearl X (Black). Yamaha X Force has a prominent split headlight design with a bulbous fascia.
    2025 Yamaha X Force Colours
    This bulbousness is what lends X Force its commanding road presence, giving big scooter vibes. With the 2025 Yamaha X Force, we get a slightly redesigned rear section that should help in better better managing rain water spray. With this new rear section, length has been increased by 25 mm.
    Where componentry is concerned, Yamaha X Force gets disc brakes on both ends with ABS, something that India-spec Yamaha Aerox 155 misses out on. These discs are of petal type, designed for better heat dissipation. X Force’s rear continues to get 4-step adjustable twin shockers.
    2025 Yamaha X Force Rear
    There is a large 23.2L under seat storage along with a USB socket to charge the smartphones. A 5.1-inch LCD cluster handles instrumentation duties and also gets smartphone connectivity. 2025 Yamaha X Force continues with the same R15-derived engine makes 14.7 bhp and 14 Nm, similar to Aerox 155’s numbers.
    Should it launch in India?
    Some time ago, Yamaha Motor Chairman Eishin Chihana hinted regarding the launch of NMax. The same was also showcased at Yamaha’s pavilion at 2024 Bharat Mobility Expo alongside Grand Filano. Launch of X Force is not confirmed and is less likely to make it to our shores.
    New Yamaha X Force Side
    X Force does bring certain caveats too. For starters, it comes with 13” wheels, unlike the 14” wheels on Aerox 155. This reduces ground clearance when compared to Aerox 155’s 145 mm. Except for the wheels, most cycle parts are expected to be similar to Aerox 155 including the engine.
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    Ola Electric Posts Lowest 2024 Sales In Aug – 80,000 Complaints Per Month, Touches New High

    Ola Electric Service Center. Image – Akshay BhatOn an average, Ola Electric receives around 80,000 complaints per month which can sometimes go up to 6,000-7,000 per day
    Ola Electric, the Bengaluru based electric scooter manufacturer has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Sales have been dwindling while customer complaints mount to new heights each month. Customers have taken to social media vent their ire in terms of delayed service response with repair wait times ranging from 30 to 45 days.
    Ola Electric Customer Dissatisfaction
    One such customer also set the company’s showroom on fire in Kalaburagi city in Karnataka. The customer cited dire lack of support for his recently purchased e-scooter and lower response from the service team. This incident however, caused Rs 8,50,000 worth of damages while luckily no one was hurt during the fire.
    Ola Electric Scooter Sales 2024 – Lowest in Aug
    A new report reveals, Ola Electric that offers the S1 e-scooter in three variants- S1X (2kWh), S1X and S1X Plus, receives around 80,000 customer complaints per month. It can also go up to 6,000-7,000 per day. In a bid to tackle these grievances, the company has set up a new team with special focus on after sales service operations. This new team consists of employees from other departments such as production and operations.
    Ola Electric has sold 6,80,000 electric scooters since its inception. It currently operates via 430 service stations across India. However, with complaints pouring in, the waiting period for repairs stretches to 30-45 days while a lack of customer support has related to much discontentment among customers.
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    One particular customer had his e-scooter stuck at a service center for 2-3 months. He cited issues such as the stand sensor problem that took 3 months to resolve. Other issues such as battery failure, range reduction and wheel jamming were also a part of these complaints. The Delhi service center at Najafgarh Road has been labelled the “graveyard of scooters”. The center is grossly understaffed with only 4 service personnel tackling repairs as against a need for a strength of 10 service teams.
    Ola Electric Lower Sales
    Along with growing customer complaints, the company has also reported lower sales in Aug 2024. Its S1 series recorded lowest monthly sales volumes, falling 34% in July 2024 to 27,506 units. Market share of the company also declined to 31% from an earlier 39% share in the electric two wheeler segment. On the other hand, competitors such as Bajaj Auto with the Chetak e-scooter (20% share) and TVS Motor with the iQube (19% share) have cited increased demand.
    Despite falling sales and customer complaints, Ola Electric is going full steam ahead in its future endeavours. The company announced its first electric motorcycles the Roadster, offered in Roadster Pro, Roadster, and Roadster X variants. Deliveries are set to commence from next year.
    Ola Electric also plans to diversify into the 3 wheeler segment as a test mule of their electric three wheeler rickshaw was spied in Bengaluru for the first time. This e3W will be offered in electric auto rickshaw and electric 3W cargo vehicle and is likely to be called Ola Raahi. Ola Electric also introduced India 4680 ‘Bharat’ battery cell which promises faster charging and more energy storage. This cell is currently under trial production at Ola’s Gigafactory.
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