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    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model Interiors, Exteriors Spied – Detailed Walkaround Video

    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model SpiedWhen launched, Mahindra BE.05 will directly take on the just-launched Tata Curvv EV coupe SUV and we can expect similar pricing as well
    If there is one car brand in India that is known to radicalise new products, it has to be Mahindra. With a new global ambition, Mahindra is spawning a new born-electric range of vehicles. One of these vehicles is BE.05, which has been spied in a detailed walkaround video ahead of launch. Let’s take a look.
    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
    Previous spy shots have already established that Mahindra BE.05 will get two distinct faces. One less premium, but more appealing, face for base model and then a striking fascia for top model with all the bells and whistles. Base model gets a circular LED projector headlight along with an eyebrow-like LED DRL above.
    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
    Higher-spec models, on the other hand, get a more pronounced fascia with massive C-shaped LED DRLs and a sleeker LED headlight setup. The new spy video by Automobile With Bruce shows the top-spec model in all its glory. In this detailed walkaround video, we can see this car’s exteriors and a bit of its interiors.
    For starters, we have to get the size quotient out of the equation. Previous spy shots of BE.05 showed it alongside a Maruti Suzuki Dzire and it appeared to be a smaller sub 4m vehicle. Even the height looked like it was in line with Dzire. But in the new spy video, BE.05 appears to be taller than Hyundai Ioniq 5, charging beside it.
    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model
    Speculations point out that Mahindra BE.05 could be a compact-sized SUV with around 4.3m to 4.4m in length. It has an exaggerated and edgy version of a coupe roofline, ending in a radical-looking twin spoiler. Overall silhouette is extremely edgy and wild, something which will attract a lot of eyeballs.
    Notable exterior highlights include flush door handles at the front, C-pillar mounted door handles for rear, large aero wheels, low-profile tyres, all-four disc brakes, charging socket on rear left quarter panel, massive C-shaped LED DRLs and tail light signatures, Mahindra BE.05 has a lot of road presence too.
    Mahindra BE.05 Top Model Interiors
    Interiors spied
    The recent spy video also reveals a glimpse of the interiors. On the inside, Mahindra BE.05 packs a pronounced split between the two front occupants. This creates a sense of sportiness and lends a cockpit-like feel to drivers. Unlike the triple screens seen on XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, BE.05 only gets two screens.
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    We can see both those screens operational in the video. These screens seem to be running an EV-specific UI. There is a new steering wheel too, which gets a backlit BE logo. Future iterations of test mules might get a HUD as well. Powertrains-wise, up to 60 kWh battery pack, single or dual motor layouts and up to 500 km of claimed range can be expected. It will rival the just launched Tata Curvv EV. More

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    MG Windsor EV Largest In Segment Touchscreen Teased – Grandview Display

    MG Windsor EV Largest In Segment TouchscreenMG Windsor EV will go on sale in India on 11th Sep 2024 – Ahead of launch, its largest in segment touchscreen has been officially revealed
    JSW MG Motor India has revealed a teaser for its highly anticipated MG Windsor, marking India’s first Intelligent Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). The teaser highlights the vehicle’s standout feature—an impressive 15.6-inch ‘GRANDVIEW Touch Display,’ the largest in its segment, setting a new standard for in-car infotainment.
    Largest In Segment Touchscreen
    The expansive ‘GRANDVIEW Touch Display’ is designed to elevate the driving experience, allowing occupants to seamlessly navigate, control entertainment, and adjust vehicle settings with ease. This innovative touchscreen transforms the MG Windsor into an entertainment, gaming, and learning hub whenever the vehicle is stationary, redefining in-car luxury and functionality.
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    The 15.6-inch display not only enhances the technological appeal but also adds a touch of elegance to the cabin, perfectly complementing the Windsor’s sophisticated design. The MG Windsor is inspired by the iconic Windsor Castle in the UK, known for its royal heritage and architectural grandeur. The vehicle mirrors this inspiration with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, offering Indian consumers a unique blend of luxury, style, and comfort.
    As India’s first Intelligent CUV, the MG Windsor is designed to meet the demands of modern Indian roads and infrastructure. Its aerodynamic design, spacious interiors, and higher ground clearance make it an ideal choice for both daily commutes and weekend getaways. MG Windsor E promises versatility, ensuring that families can travel in comfort across varied terrains, from urban potholes to rural speed bumps.

    Upcoming MG Windsor arrives at the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, ready to take on the tough terrain in extreme heat.
    Watch how India’s first #IntelligentCUV proves its strength when tested to the max.
    Stay tuned for the launch of #NextFromMG pic.twitter.com/bUtZ0DKSbe
    — RushLane (@rushlane) August 26, 2024

    MG Windsor EV Highlights
    Windsor EV is essentially a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV which will be launched in Indian markets as the first product under the new MG JSW joint venture. It will be MG Motor’s third electric vehicle after the ZS EV and Comet. MG Windsor will bridge the gap between MG Comet EV and the ZS EV which is the company’s flagship model. Positioned in the crossover segment, the new Windsor EV will boast of a distinct profile with dimensions at 4,295mm length, 1,850mm width and 1,625mm height. It will be positioned on an extended wheelbase of 2,700mm relating to plenty of interior space as a 5-seater with two rows of seating.
    MG Windsor EV panoramic glass roof
    It boasts of LED projector headlamps and connected LED DRLs along with aerodynamically designed ORVMs. It also sports a large glass roof, flush door handles, electrically operated tailgate, while it rides on 18 inch machine cut alloy wheels. The interiors boast of some premium features. It get Italian bubble styled seating, plenty of storage spaces and an expansive dashboard that shows off a large 15.6 inch floating touchscreen, 8.8 inch digital instrument cluster. It also gets a leather wrapped two spoke flat bottom steering wheel, automatic AC, wireless phone charger, and multi ambient lighting. Boot space can be extended upto 1,707 liters when second and third row seats are folded down.
    Where safety is concerned, the new Windsor EV could receive 6 airbags, electronic stability control along with ABS and EBD as standard. It will also sport electronic parking brake, hill hold assist, hill descent control, 360 degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and TPMS along with a long list of ADAS features such as emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.
    Battery Packs and Range
    The battery pack and motor details expected to make their way onto the new Windsor EV in India have not yet been detailed. It is currently offered with two battery pack options in the international market – that include a 37.9 kWh and 50.6 kWh. However, the India spec model could receive the larger 50.6 kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 460 km. More

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    Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024 – Pulsar, Platina, Chetak, Freedom, Dominar, Avenger

    New Bajaj Pulsar – Chassis No 9Bajaj Auto has shown off a 14.16% YoY growth in July 2024 with the Pulsar range commanding a 61.89% share
    Bajaj two wheelers has seen outstanding year-on-year (YoY) growth in July 2024 with sales at 1,54,771 units. This was a 14.16% growth over 1,35,570 units sold in July 2024 relating to a volume growth of 19,201 units.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024 – YoY Comparison
    While it was the Pulsar range that showed off the highest demand, it was the Bajaj Chetak that displayed the highest YoY growth. Demand for the Platina, CT, Avenger and Dominar declined considerably while deliveries of the new Freedom, the world’s first CNG motorcycle, got off to a flying start.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024
    Once again it was the Bajaj Pulsar that saw highest sales in July 2024 scaling well over the other models in the company lineup by significant numbers. Sales grew by 8.90% to 95,789 units over 87,958 units sold in July 2023 to command a 61.89% share in the company portfolio. Bajaj Pulsar was also the 4th best-selling two wheeler in July 2024.
    In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc model that commanded the most attention with 55,711 units sold last month followed by the 150cc and 200 of which 19,758 units and 11,974 units were sold respectively. Bajaj Pulsar 250cc and 400cc sales stood at 5,006 units and 3,340 units respectively. Pulsar 400 was also the best-selling bike in the Bajaj 400cc family.
    Bajaj Sales Breakup July 2024
    Platina sales dipped 13.80% YoY in July 2024 to 28,927 units, down from 33,557 units sold in July 2023 while commanding an 18.69% share. High demand was seen for the Bajaj Chetak, the only electric scooter in the company lineup. Sales escalated 344.21% YoY to 20,114 units whereas there had been just 4,528 units sold in the same month last year.
    Recently Chetak received limited edition 3201 and 2901 variants. Sales are set gather even further momentum with the company set to introduce a larger battery pack variant. Bajaj Chetak was also at No. 8 on the list of top 10 scooters sold in India in July 2024, ahead of the Suzuki Burgman and Yamaha RayZR.
    Bajaj CT, Avenger, Dominar Sales Show YoY Decline
    Sales of Bajaj CT, Avenger and Dominar displayed YoY decline in sales. CT sales dipped by 19.21% to 5,476 units whereas there had been 6,778 units sold in July 2023 to command a 3.54% share on this list.
    The recently launched Freedom added 1,933 units to total sales with a 1.25% share while Bajaj Avenger suffered an 11.88% decline in sales to 1,424 units as against 1,616 units sold in the sale month last year. Sales of Bajaj Dominar also dipped to 1,108 units, down 2.21% over 1,133 units sold in July 2023. More

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    Tata Curvv EV First Batch Owners Start Taking Deliveries

    Tata Curvv Delivery – Devendra Kumar GuptaTata Curvv EV version has been launched first – Will be followed by its internal combustion engine (ICE) variant set to launch on 2nd September 2024
    Tata Motors, currently with the largest portfolio of electric offerings that include the Nexon, Punch, Tiago and Tigor, have expanded this lineup to also include the Curvv EV. Launched on 7th August 2024, the company opened order books for this electric SUV coupe on 12th August. While test drives of the coupe SUV began from 14 August, deliveries of the Curvv EV have now commenced from 26th August 2024.
    Tata Curvv EV Deliveries Start
    Piyush Nashine has shared video on social media, taking delivery of the first batch of Tata Curvv EV. It is being presented in three variants of Creative, Accomplished and Empowered+ variants across two battery packs of 45kWh and 55kWh. It is priced from Rs. 17.49 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 21.99 Lakh (Introductory, ex-showroom prices). It is presented in five colour options of Virtual Sunrise, Pure Grey, Pristine White, Flame Red and Empowered Oxide.
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    Boasting of a SUV-coupe body style, India’s first in this segment, the Tata Curvv EV shows off Tata’s latest design language. The new Curvv receives some outstanding features and on board equipment to the extent that many customers who were thinking of placing orders for Nexon EV have turned their attention to the Curvv EV.
    In terms of exterior features, the new Curvv EV gets a closed off front grille, split LED headlamps with LED light bars in the front and connected LED tail lamps. It also receives flush door handles, 18 inch dual tone alloy wheels and a sloping roofline. Its interiors feature some innovative features with ventilated leatherette seating, 10.25 inch fully digital instrument cluster, 12.3 inch touchscreen infotainment system, touch controls for AC vents, ambient lighting and automatic climate control.
    New Tata Curvv EV
    It also gets a 9 speaker JBL sound system with a 320W subwoofer, wireless phone charger, large panoramic sunroof and four spoke steering wheel along with a gesture enabled powered tailgate. In terms of safety, the new Tata Curvv EV boasts of Level 2 ADAS suite with 20 features. It also receives 6 airbags as standard, parking sensors at the front and rear, 360 degree camera and electronic parking brake.
    Powertrain Options, Range and Performance
    Tata Curvv EV receives two battery pack options. There is the 45 kWh battery pack along with an electric motor offering 150 hp power and 215 Nm torque while the 55 kWh pack with electric motor makes 167 hp power and 215 Nm torque. These two packs offer a claimed range of 502 km and 585 km respectively.
    Charging is via a fast 70 kW DC charger which takes around 40 minutes to charge the Curvv EV from 10% to 80% while a 70 kW AC charger could take 6.5 hours to charge the smaller 45kWh battery pack upto 100% and close to 8 hours for the 55 kWh battery pack. More

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    New TVS Jupiter 110 Vs Honda Activa Vs Hero Pleasure+ – Specs, Features Compared

    New TVS Jupiter Vs Honda Activa Vs Hero Pleasure+With the new iGO Assist micro hybrid technology, new TVS Jupiter gets electrical assistance taking the torque figure to 9.8 Nm
    The new TVS Jupiter 110 has been launched in India for a starting price of Rs 73,700 (Ex-sh). With this new scooter, TVS aims to increase its market share in scooter segment, which Honda Activa rules. Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+ are the only two conventionally designed family scooters with a 110cc engine in India. Let’s see how the rivalry stacks up with new Jupiter.
    New TVS Jupiter 110 Vs Rivals
    With a major update in the features list and an evolutionary leap towards a modern design language, new TVS Jupiter challenges other 110cc conventional family scooters in the segment. Which zeroes down to Honda Activa and Hero Pleasure+. Offerings like Honda Dio 110 and Hero Xoom 110 come under sporty scooter genre and don’t coincide with new TVS Jupiter.
    New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Specs & Pricing
    Within this trio, pricing plays a key role. In typical Hero fashion, Pleasure+ strikes the lowest prices starting from Rs 71,213 (Ex-sh). The just-launched Jupiter prices start from Rs 73,700 (Ex-sh) and the best-seller Honda Activa starts from Rs 76,684 (Ex-sh). TVS further one ups the competition by offering features like LED headlights and LED tail lights as standard.
    Where top-spec variants are concerned, it is the new TVS Jupiter that is priced at a premium setting the bar high at Rs 87,250 (Ex-sh), while Honda and Hero only goes till Rs 83K (Ex-sh). Putting the prices aside, New Jupiter brings the largest engine at 113.3cc. It is also the only one with micro-hybrid technology boasting electric assistance.
    New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Dimensions
    Thus quoting highest torque metrics of up to 9.8 Nm. Peak power is still around the 8 bhp mark for all contenders. All scooters come with CVT gearbox and come equipped with around 5L fuel tank. We got to experience the new chassis underpinning the New Jupiter along with improved stability and agility and can be termed as segment-best.
    All scooters weigh around the 105 kg mark. Pleasure+ has the shortest length, wheelbase and ground clearance, but is the widest. New Jupiter stands 163 mm above the ground, 1 mm higher than Activa. Seat height is the same in this segment and the same can be said about ergonomics too.
    New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Componentry
    Specs and Features
    Telescopic front brakes are common in this segment and so is rear single-sided mono-shock setup. All scooters offer alloy wheels with their top variants and steel wheels with base variants. New Jupiter has an edge here as it is the only one offering 12-inch wheels at both ends. Activa offers 12-inch only at the front and Pleasure offers 10-inch wheels at both ends.
    TVS Motor offers a disc brake option at the front which is of petal type, which proves better heat dissipation. Where features are concerned, Honda is the only one that offers a smart key with Activa and Hero is the only one to offer projector LED headlights and an LED boot lamp. Honda doesn’t bother with a digital cluster and Bluetooth connectivity, while Hero is halfway there.
    New TVS Jupiter Vs Rivals – Features
    New Jupiter goes beyond and offers a fully digital colour instrument cluster with SmartXonnect connectivity unlocking turn-by-turn navigation. TVS is the only one to give LED turn indicators along with a hazard light feature that also works with panic braking. Hero Pleasure+ omits external fuel filler cap and Honda omits USB charger.
    Except for a smart key, TVS New Jupiter offers a whole lot more features than Honda Activa. However, the convenience of a smart key is unmatched and could act as a hook to choose Honda Activa. Other than that, new TVS Jupiter emerges as the most feature loaded and tech-savvy with a new generation engine and platform. More

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    Top 10 Scooters July 2024 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, Ola, Chetak, iQube, RayZR

    New Honda ActivaTop 10 Scooters in India Show 37.08% Growth in July 2024, Honda Activa Dominates the Market – 3 electric scooters in Top 10
    In the earlier post, we discussed top 10 two wheelers July 2024 and top 10 motorcycles July 2024. In this post, let us take a look at the top 10 scooters last month. The Indian scooter market saw impressive growth in July 2024, with the top 10 best-selling scooters collectively recording a 37.08% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales. Total sales for these models reached 5,19,113 units, up from 3,78,696 units in July 2023, marking an increase of 1,40,417 units. While some models continued their strong performance, others saw remarkable growth, reflecting shifting dynamics in the market.
    Top 10 Scooters July 2024 – Honda Activa Leads
    Honda Activa continued its reign as the top-selling scooter in India, with 1,95,604 units sold in July 2024. This represents a significant 44.54% YoY growth, with an increase of 60,277 units compared to the 1,35,327 units sold in July 2023. Activa’s dominance is evident, as it holds a commanding 37.68% share of the total sales in the top 10 scooters.
    Top 10 Scooters July 2024
    TVS Jupiter maintained its strong position in the market, selling 74,663 units in July 2024, up by 12.38% from the 66,439 units sold in July 2023. This increase of 8,224 units secured Jupiter a 14.38% share of the market, reinforcing its popularity among Indian consumers. Suzuki Access also posted impressive gains, with a 37.87% YoY increase in sales. Access sold 71,247 units in July 2024, up by 19,569 units from the 51,678 units sold in July 2023. This strong performance gave Access a 13.72% share of the market, making it one of the top contenders in the segment.
    Ola S1 recorded the highest growth among the top 10 scooters, with sales surging by 114.49% YoY. S1 sold 41,624 units in July 2024, an increase of 22,218 units from the 19,406 units sold in July 2023. This explosive growth highlights the increasing popularity of electric scooters in India, with S1 capturing 8.02% of the market.
    Top 10 Scooters July 2024
    Bajaj Chetak, another electric scooter, also saw remarkable growth, with sales increasing by a staggering 344.21% YoY. Chetak sold 20,114 units in July 2024, up by 15,586 units from 4,528 units in July 2023. This massive increase positioned Chetak with a 3.87% market share, indicating a strong shift towards electric mobility.
    Honda Dio and TVS Ntorq Continue Steady Performance
    Honda Dio recorded a 16.04% YoY increase in sales, with 33,472 units sold in July 2024, up by 4,627 units from 28,845 units in July 2023. Dio’s market share stood at 6.45%, showcasing its continued appeal among young riders. TVS Ntorq also posted steady growth, with a 3.83% increase in sales. Ntorq sold 26,829 units in July 2024, up by 990 units from 25,839 units in July 2023. Ntorq’s market share was 5.17%, maintaining its position as a popular choice in the performance scooter segment.
    TVS iQube, another electric offering, saw a strong 58.30% YoY growth, selling 21,064 units in July 2024, up by 7,758 units from the 13,306 units sold in July 2023. iQube’s market share reached 4.06%, further highlighting the growing demand for electric scooters.

    No
    Top 10 Scooters
    Jul-24
    Jul-23
    Diff
    Growth % YoY
    % Share Jul 24

    1
    Honda Activa
    1,95,604
    1,35,327
    60,277
    44.54
    37.68

    2
    TVS Jupiter
    74,663
    66,439
    8,224
    12.38
    14.38

    3
    Suzuki Access
    71,247
    51,678
    19,569
    37.87
    13.72

    4
    Ola S1
    41,624
    19,406
    22,218
    114.49
    8.02

    5
    Honda Dio
    33,472
    28,845
    4,627
    16.04
    6.45

    6
    TVS Ntorq
    26,829
    25,839
    990
    3.83
    5.17

    7
    TVS iQube
    21,064
    13,306
    7,758
    58.30
    4.06

    8
    Bajaj Chetak
    20,114
    4,528
    15,586
    344.21
    3.87

    9
    Suzuki Burgman
    19,806
    17,500
    2,306
    13.18
    3.82

    10
    Yamaha RayZR
    14,690
    15,828
    -1,138
    -7.19
    2.83

    –
    Total
    5,19,113
    3,78,696
    1,40,417
    37.08
    100.00

    Suzuki Burgman also recorded positive growth, with sales increasing by 13.18% YoY. Burgman sold 19,806 units in July 2024, up by 2,306 units from 17,500 units in July 2023. This growth brought Burgman’s market share to 3.82%, underscoring its appeal in the premium scooter segment. Yamaha RayZR was the only model among the top 10 scooters to experience a decline in sales, dropping by 7.19% YoY. RayZR sold 14,690 units in July 2024, down by 1,138 units from the 15,828 units sold in July 2023. Despite the decline, RayZR held a 2.83% share of the market. More

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    Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL In New Spy Shots – Their Smallest BEV SUV

    Mahindra BE.05 LED DRLWhile Mahindra BE.05 might appear small, but it will still rival MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV and upcoming Maruti eVX and Hyundai Creta EV
    Among the five born electric vehicles showcased by Mahindra a couple of years back, three of them have been testing rigorously. The ones launching first are XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05. Recent spy shots from automotive enthusiast Yuvaraj shows production-spec lighting of top-spec BE.05 variant, fully lit-up. Let’s take a look.
    Mahindra BE.05 Production-Spec Lighting
    On the verge of introducing a global electric vehicle portfolio, Mahindra has formulated two new born-electric lineups – XUV.e and BE. There will be more lineups like this in the future like Thar.e, Scorpio.e and Bolero.e. Thar.e Concept was showcased recently in a recent Mahindra event in South Africa.
    Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL
    Sticking with BE.05, there have been two versions of it spied with unique design attributes. These are highly likely to be base and top models with equipment installed according to their respective price brackets. The one spied recently with its production-spec lighting on display, is the top model with outlandish LED signatures.
    As seen in the recent spy shots, Mahindra BE.05 gets large C-shaped LED DRLs at the front. These are so large that they cover almost all the vertical real estate of BE.05’s fascia. The design of BE.05 is flashy and futuristic and will feature an aerodynamic profile as well.
    Mahindra BE.05 LED DRL
    We can see a massive aero scoop in the bonnet which is likely to channel air efficiently. There are aerodynamic wheels too, which should reduce air drag. Side profile shows a stylish coupe-style roof line but with an edgy twist. This trend seems to be catching up in the Indian market.
    Mahindra BE.05 – Smallest BEV SUV from Mahindra
    From the rear, we can see a similar C-shaped LED signature around the tail lights which lends an aggressive appeal. Mahindra seems to be porting the twin roof spoiler design from concept to production as seen in these new spy shots.
    What to expect?
    On the inside, spy shots have confirmed that BE.05 will feature a similar interior layout as seen with its concept. There is a pronounced separation between the two front occupants, lending a cockpit-like feel to the driver. This ideology has never been implemented in a mainstream car in India. Ever! So, kudos to Mahindra.
    Mahindra BE.05 Charging Port?
    BE.05 will get just two 10.2-inch screens (one for infotainment and other for instrumentation), unlike the XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. Not that we need a third screen, anyway. Many of the interior elements will be shared with other Mahindra cars.
    Previous set of spy shots captured in front of a Maruti Suzuki Dzire suggests that BE.05 might be smaller than we expect it to be. More details will be revealed in the future. It will be positioned on the INGLO platform with around 60 kWh of battery. Launch might happen in 2025. More

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    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner After 16k Kms And 1 Yr – No Regrets Skipping BMW X1

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner ReviewHyundai Ioniq 5 owner says he is glad that he did not buy BMW X1 – Has no range anxiety, and has done 800 kms road trip in a single day
    For folks who want the EV experience, Hyundai currently offers the Ioniq 5. It is available at a starting price of Rs 46 lakh. A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner has shared details about his 16,000+ Kms / 1+ year ownership experience on social media, detailing all the great things about the electric SUV. Some areas of improvement have also been suggested. Below are some of the most asked questions and the respective answers from the owner.
    Fuel cost savings – Rs 2 per km
    According to the owner, the running cost of Ioniq 5 is less than Rs 2 per km. For the 16,000 km, 75% of the charging was done at home and the rest 25% at public fast chargers. Overall charging cost for the 16,000 km is estimated at Rs 25k to Rs 30k. Talking about fuel economy, the Ioniq 5 is delivering 5.1 km/kWh (over 16250 km to be precise). The highest achieved was 8.2 km/kWh. The owner says that staying above 8 km/kWh is not realistic, even with regen.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review
    What is the real world range you get
    When talking about EVs, range is the first thing that comes to mind. Hyundai Ioniq 5 has ARAI certified range of 631 km. According to the owner, the real-world range is around 450 km to 480 km.
    While the difference between ARAI certified range and actual range is significant, the Ioniq 5 owner says that it is due to testing methodologies used by ARAI. He says that every EV in India has inflated range figures, thanks to ARAI. Across international markets, the same Ioniq 5 has a certified range of 430 to 460 km.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review
    Do you get range anxiety – Asks a Volvo EV owner
    Talking about range anxiety, the owner says that he never had any such issues when driving his Ioniq 5. The SUV’s real-world range is quite good. He also mentions that charging stations were readily available even in Tier III cities. Based on user comments, it appears that Ioniq 5 may be delivering a higher mileage than other similar electric cars. For example, a Volvo owner says that his car delivers around 300 km range. That could be because his EV is based on an ICE platform and not a born-electric platform.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review
    Longest drive in a single day – 800 kms
    An opportunity came during an 800 km long drive that was covered in a single day. The owner says that his long-distance journey with Ioniq 5 was the best driving experience of his life. He covered the distance from Delhi to Satna. Only one charging stop was taken on the way. While you can get your body refuelled, the Ioniq 5’s battery pack got recharged. By the time the owner reached the destination, there was still 20% battery left.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 800 kms in 1 day
    Glad that he did not buy BMW X1 – Space inside?
    The owner says that he never travelled that fast for that long. This hassle-free long drive experience is also a key reason why the owner is thankful that they chose Ioniq 5 over BMW X1. The owner also mentions that Ioniq 5 has spacious interiors, something that makes long journeys even more comfortable and enjoyable.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review
    Is it a hatchback?
    Don’t be misled by the absence of quarter glass—it’s not a hatchback. The Ioniq 5 is about the same size as the Skoda Kodiaq. Its unique design and features are a direct result of being an electric vehicle. If it were powered by an internal combustion engine, the need for a front engine and rear-wheel-drive layout would have necessitated a taller hood, leading to a very different design.
    Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review
    What you would like to improve
    During his 16k km driving experience, the Ioniq 5 owner has also noted some improvement areas. For example, the Bluelink app functions could be improved. Another thing noted is accumulation of dust at the rear of the SUV. This could be due to the SUV’s aerodynamic design properties. Despite these minor cons, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has proven itself to be an exceptional vehicle, combining impressive performance, efficiency and comfort. The owner’s experience reaffirms that this electric SUV stands out as a top choice in its category.
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