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      Maruti eVX Electric SUV Spied In India With Production Ready Parts

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      Maruti EVX SpiedIndia’s largest carmaker has started late in the EV race, but nothing to worry as the electric segment has huge unlocked potentialInstead of ICE to EV conversions, Maruti Suzuki has chosen to start its electrification journey with a born-electric platform. The first product will be eVX, slotted in the compact SUV segment. Latest test mule sightings reveal some new details.Maruti eVX – Styling and featuresA sporty X-shaped front fascia is among the striking features of Maruti eVX. Another distinctive feature is the dual LED DRLs that border the projector headlamps. The lighting elements at the rear follow a similar design approach. Curvy body panelling all across helps achieve an elegant profile. With its aerodynamic design, Maruti eVX will be able to enhance its range.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedSide profile has polygonal wheel arches and ORVMs with integrated turn signals. The front doors have conventional handles, whereas the rear handles are mounted on the C-pillar. eVX is expected to have blacked-out pillars for a sporty look and feel. An attractive design for the alloy wheels is likely. At the rear, eVX has a roof mounted spoiler, washer and wiper and a prominent bumper. Outline of the tailgate indicates that Maruti eVX will have ample boot space.Maruti eVX – Interiors, safety kitInside, Maruti eVX will have a comprehensive range of features. Built on a born-electric platform, eVX could be equipped with multiple best-in-class and segment-first features. Test mules have revealed the presence of a large touchscreen infotainment system, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a spread-out centre console. The seats appear premium and seem to have leatherette material. Soft-touch materials have been used all across the cabin.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedeVX will meet common consumer demands such as wireless charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, premium sound system, automatic climate control and rear AC vents. Safety kit will include features such as front and rear parking sensors, 360° surround view monitor, blind spot monitoring and tyre pressure monitoring system. Maruti eVX is expected to get radar and camera based ADAS features.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedMaruti eVX – Performance, rangeEstimates indicate that Maruti eVX could be equipped with a 60-kWh battery pack. It could deliver a range of around 500 km. To target a broader segment of users, eVX will be available in both single-motor FWD as well as dual-motor AWD formats.One of the rivals is MG ZS EV, equipped with a 50.3 kWh battery pack. Range is 461 km. Upcoming Creta EV could be equipped with a 45-50 kWh battery pack, offering a range of around 450 km. eVX will also take on the upcoming Tata Curvv EV. Top-spec Curvv EV variants will be using a 55-kWh battery pack. Range of around 550 km is possible.Maruti eVX Electric SUV SpiedMaruti eVX is expected to debut in 2025. One can expect a competitive price point, provided that Maruti wants to achieve high sales volumes. It will be interesting to see if folks place their trust in Maruti’s first ever fully electric vehicle. More

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      2025 BYD Seagull EV Debuts – Price Reduced To CNY 70k (Rs 8 Lakh), 405km Range

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      2025 BYD SeagullDimensionally, 2025 BYD Seagull is Similar to Tata Tiago EV and packs larger battery pack options with a host of premium equipmentWhen BYD launched Seagull in China, it soon emerged as a major automotive phenomenon. Prices started from CNY 78,000 (Rs 9 lakh) and is one of the most value for money propositions for an electric vehicle. BYD has now launched a slight refresh of this vehicle in the form of 2025 BYD Seagull and it costs even less.2025 BYD Seagull EVAround a year since launch, BYD has already come up with a subtle facelift. This sheds some light on Chinese market trends and the price wars along with the need for relentless pursuit of perfection. With the facelift, 2025 BYD Seagull gets a slight design refresh along with new trim levels and powertrain options.BYD Seagull – InteriorThere is a smaller battery pack option now that allows for a more aggressive pricing strategy. So, the 2025 BYD Seagull starts from CNY 69,800 (Rs 8 lakh) for base Vitality Edition with 30.08 kWh battery. Top-spec Flying Edition gets a larger 38.88 kWh battery and costs CNY 85,800 (Rs 10 lakh).2025 BYD Seagull electric car dimensions continue the same as they used to be – 3780 mm in length, 1715 mm in width, 1540 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. Where design changes with facelift is concerned, there aren’t any in the front. So, the fascia remains intact. The Build Your Dreams lettering at the back has been replaced with BYD lettering.BYD Seagull -FasciaBase Vitality Edition gets 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. Whereas Freedom Edition and Flying Edition come with 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels. There are four exterior colours on offer – Arctic Blue, Warm Sun White, Polar Night Black and Peach Pink. BYD also offers interior colour options – Deep Ocean Blue and Dune Pink.On the inside, features list remains more or less the same with a few feature additions here and there. Freedom Edition and Flying Edition come equipped with mobile wireless charger, heated front seats and electrically adjustable driver’s seats. Notable features like the 7-inch instrument screen and 10.1-inch rotatable infotainment screen stays the same.2025 BYD Seagull -FrontNew powertrain optionsA major reason for the price revision with 2025 BYD Seagull is due to the new powertrain options. Base Vitality Edition and mid-spec Freedom Edition get a smaller 30.08 kWh battery pack with around 305 km of range from a single charge. The top-spec Flying Edition, on the other hand, gets a larger 38.8 kWh battery pack with 405 km claimed range on a single charge.The sole electric motor driving front wheels continues to remain as is with a 0-50 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds. There is a good probability of BYD Seagull launching in India to disrupt the electric vehicle segment with its aggressive pricing strategies. The company has trademarked BYD Seagull name in India too.2025 BYD Seagull – Rear More

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      MG Windsor EV Name Confirmed For Upcoming CUV – Launch Soon

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      MG Windsor EVMG Motor India has announced the name of their upcoming electric car – For India it will be called Windsor EVJSW MG Motor is keen on launching their third electric car in India. Like other vehicles in MG portfolio, Cloud EV is a rebadged version of an international model sold under any of the SAIC-owned companies. Now, the name of this upcoming EV has been finalised – MG Windsor EV. Let’s take a look.MG Windsor EV Name ConfirmedRecent MG’s teasers on social media featuring Brinda Sharma teased a few random letters that hinted at the upcoming EV’s name. Letters like O, N, W, S, R, I and D were shown in the teaser. Correlating to that, MG’s new name trademark filings have confirmed what their upcoming EV will be called. Windsor EV. In addition, a new teaser confirms the same.MG Windsor EVSatinder Singh Bajwa, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “We are excited to reveal the name of our upcoming CUV: MG Windsor. The Windsor Castle is renowned worldwide as a symbol of royalty and glory, which reflects in every detail of this CUV that exudes excellent craftsmanship, premiumness and spaciousness. The advanced tech offerings and the futuristic aerodynamic exterior further add to the appeal of the car. The MG Windsor caters to consumers who seek best of both worlds – comfort of a sedan and the expanse of an SUV.”Name Windsor also meets the naming strategy of MG Motor, where their cars are named after British planes. Examples like Hector, Gloster, Comet and Astor reflect this strategy. The new Windsor name follows a similar strategy too. Called Vickers Windsor, it was a heavy bomber designed and developed around the second world war. There were only three prototypes built and production was canceled owing to the end of World War II.MG Motor India Pvt Ltd had previously trademarked a name called Excelor EV and was speculated to go on Cloud EV. However, that is not the case anymore as the company has trademarked MG Windsor EV name in India. The logo for MG Windsor EV has been trademarked too, as seen in the images.What to expect?MG calls their upcoming electric vehicle a CUV which stands for Crossover Utility Vehicle. It is a 4,295 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,652 mm tall vehicle and has a 2,700 mm long wheelbase. It has to be noted that the upcoming MG Windsor EV is wider and taller than the ZS EV.Connected LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, tuny bonnet, 18-inch alloy wheels, large glass area, charging port on left front quarter panel, flush door handles, connected LED tail lights, electrically operated tailgate, overall round and curvy appearance are notable elements on the outside.On the inside, we get soft-touch plastics, powered front seats, 2-spoke steering, auto climate control, rear AC vents, electric parking brake, 256-colour ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 8.8-inch instrument screen, 4 airbags, extensive ADAS suite and a lot more.Powertrains-wise, we can get a 50.6 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of over 500 km on a single charge. This battery will power a single 134 bhp and 200 Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels only. MG will officially reveal the name on August 5th, 2024. More

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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors Spied Revealing New Features – 2025 Launch?

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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhen compared to larger siblings like XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, Mahindra BE.05 gets the wildest design both on the inside and outThe frequency of Mahindra’s EV test mule sightings is increasing. Mahindra is testing them in full swing across India in varied terrains and climatic conditions. Recently, Mahindra BE.05 was spied testing alongside XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) was XUV700 EV (XUV.e8). These spy shots show the eSUV’s interiors. Lets take a look.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedAmong the five upcoming INGLO platform based electric vehicles showcased by Mahindra, BE.05 is probably the most enticing. It is the smallest of these five and is likely to be the most affordable. It will be the first vehicle to bear the BE tag and associated design DNA. While other two fall in XUV.e lineup.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhere design is concerned, BE.05 is the wildest, with a futuristic appeal. BE.07 and BE.09 carry a similar edgy design DNA. BE.05 is a compact-sized electric SUV that will establish itself as a premium offering when launched. Owing to its design and appearance, it will be positioned above XUV400.The new spy shots reveal a glimpse of BE.05’s interior. We can see a quirky interior that will prove to be striking and futuristic when launched. For starters, there is not inside door handle like in a traditional car. Instead, Mahindra is giving pull tabs with interesting patterns. Coupled with what looks like a door open switch or lock switch beside this pull tab.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedBE.05 gets a pronounced split on the inside lending a cockpit-like feel to driver. There seems to be a floating-style centre console too. Unlike XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, BE.05 gets two horizontal displays only. Other notable attributes are a hexagonal shape twin-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo and a cavity for a HUD in the future.Mahindra is using a fabric seat upholstery and the same can be seen in door panels as well. There is a probability that Mahindra is using recycled material and hence there is no leatherette. We can see a wireless charger and the front armrest seems to be sliding-type.Mahindra BE.05 FrontUnique fascia for base modelBE.05 has a sharp fascia with massive C-shaped LED DRLs with sleek LED headlights on the top model. Lower-tier BE.05 variants get a unique fascia with a sleek horizontal LED DRL with a circular projector headlight below, positioned in a larger housing. The grill design is slightly different from base model.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantThe bonnet seems to have an active air channel which seems to be deflecting air coming in from the front. There seem to be air channels near front wheel arches too. Mahindra BE.05 gets a coupe sloping roof line shape as well, but it is edgier than what is seen on XUV.e9. Aerodynamic alloy wheels and fixed glass roof are other notable highlights.Mahindra BE.05 Top Model HeadlightsPowertrains-wise, Mahindra is likely to offer around 60 kWh of battery pack. We hope BE.05 gets dual motor AWD setup or at least RWD setup. Launch might happen in 2025.Mahindra BE.05 RearSource More

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      Electric Range Rover And Sport Spied Testing Without Camouflage

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      Electric Range Rover and Range Rover SportBoth electric Range Rover and Sport are likely to pack similar powertrain elements with features like rear-wheel steering, torque vectoringIn a historic move, Jaguar Land Rover has revealed their plans to go fully electric in the near future. Land Rover had announced and even revealed official images of their fully electric Range Rover. The same has been spotted testing for the first time on public roads. Surprisingly, the unannounced electric Range Rover Sport has commenced testing too. Let’s take a look.Electric Range Rover And SportThe response to an electric future in automotive sector has been slightly iffy. More car makers have been contemplating their decision to go fully electric just to be on the safer side. Many OEMs have incurred heavy losses spearheading into electric mobility.Electric Range RoverJaguar and Land Rover (JLR Group) has come up with a new future roadmap of an EV-only portfolio. Along with this, there will be a radical shift of product positioning in Jaguar’s lineup. Land Rover had revealed the electric Range Rover some time ago in official pictures ahead of launch or unveil.The same has been spotted in testing on public roads, suggesting a probable launch in 2025 or early 2026. The most interesting part about this development is the spotting of electric Range Rover Sport, which was neither unveiled in images nor announced in any capacity.Electric Range Rover SportBoth test mules were spotted in Southern Europe and had no camouflage at all. That’s because there are no design changes with these vehicles at all. Except for the blacked out front grill along with Land Rover logo, both these test mules were virtually identical to their ICE counterparts.There are a few testing equipment strapped on these vehicles and electric Range Rover (full size) even had an element from its rear bumper missing. Which is expected with test mules. That said, both electric Range Rover and electric Range Rover Sport looked very close to production and most of the elements seem to be finalised.Electric Range Rover SportWhat to expect?While they look 95% identical to their ICE counterparts, electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport might be positioned on an MLA electric platform with up to 100 kWh (speculated) battery pack. There will be two electric motors at least with enough performance to match their V8-equipped ICE variants. Say, 500 bhp to 600 bhp and a 500 km claimed range.There have been various speculations on Jaguar and Land Rover’s future. Jaguar is pulling the plug on all of its vehicles across genres, except for F-Pace. Until the next generation of Jaguars are developed, F-Pace will be the company’s sole offering.Electric Range Rover SportJLR Group has joined hands with Chinese carmaker Chery for platform sharing as well. This should allow for Land Rover to come up with relatively affordable electric luxury SUVs based on Chery Exeed’s platforms like M3X (a.k.a. T2X) and E0X (co-developed with Huawei).Electric Range RoverSource 1Source 2 More

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      Exploring India with the Hyundai Ioniq 5: A Journey Without Charging Worries

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      Hyundai Ioniq5Embrace the freedom of Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric driving and discover India without the worry of running out of chargeMore EVs have been launched in India with the luxury tag than ever before. But premium mainstream cars like Hyundai Ioniq 5 offer most of the “luxury” without putting a hole in the wallet. It has been a popular offering across the world owing to its versatility. With 631 km ARAI certified range, let’s look at the possibilities Ioniq 5 offers regarding touring.Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Distance TouringOwning a Hyundai Ioniq 5 means you can explore various parts of India without the constant worry of finding charging stations. Here’s how residents from some of India’s major cities can plan their routes to enjoy the Ioniq 5’s impressive range.Hyundai Ioniq5From Delhi:Nearby Adventures: Kick the sand in the dunes around Jaipur, build a snowman in Dehradun, Shimla, or Mussoorie, party in Chandigarh, admire the Taj Mahal in Agra, and dive into spirituality in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura, and Vrindavan. These destinations are comfortably within the Ioniq 5’s range on a single charge.Extended Journeys: With a bit of planning, places like Amritsar, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Kota, Ajmer, Ayodhya, and Jammu are also within easy reach from Delhi.Hyundai Ioniq5From Mumbai:Quick Getaways: Enjoy a round trip to Nashik or Pune without the need for a recharge.Further Exploration: Visit Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Surat, and Vadodara on a single charge.Longer Trips: With careful planning, you can even drive to Goa, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Hyderabad, and as far as Nagpur.Hyundai Ioniq5From Bangalore:Short Trips: Travel to Mysuru and back effortlessly.Extended Drives: Places like Davanagere, Bellary, Coimbatore, Vellore, Ooty, Kozhikode, Tirupati, Mangalore, Puducherry, and Chennai are accessible without needing a recharge.Further Journeys: With thorough planning, you can reach Madurai, Kochi, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram, Hyderabad, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, and other major cities.Hyundai Ioniq5These are just some examples of the Ioniq 5’s incredible range. No matter which part of the country you are in, the Ioniq 5 will always find a place for you to explore. And if you want to go on a longer journey, then you can always be assured that there will be a Hyundai charging station near you. Hyundai has been actively working on widening their EV Charging station network. Recently they announced a partnership with Charge Zone to install DC fast chargers at 100 Hyundai dealerships across India.Your Journey will not only be Eco friendly, but also in LuxuryHyundai Ioniq 5’s impressive long-distance touring capabilities do not just revolve around its electric powertrain. We also have to factor in the car’s capabilities to pamper occupants and their luggage. In that regard, Ioniq 5 is a large crossover SUV with a long 3,000 mm wheelbase.Hyundai Ioniq5This unlocks a lot of space on the inside to cocoon passengers with maximum comfort. At 531L Ioniq 5 offers a cavernous luggage space, which can be further expanded up to 1,600L by folding the rear seats down. This might be enough to carry the luggage of 5 passengers for a weekend trip and then, space to spare. The powered tailgate ensures a luxurious and sophisticated feel.Hyundai Ioniq5Rear sunshades, rear AC vents on B-Pillars, three adjustable headrests, electrically sliding rear seats, “Boss” mode for rear left passenger, multiple storage options and a rear centre armrest ensure utmost comfort. Front occupants get ventilated and electrically adjustable seats with memory functions, a walk-through cabin, a sliding centre console, dual-zone climate control, a sliding glovebox and more.Hyundai Ioniq5Hyundai Ioniq 5 smartly offers electrically adjustable calves rest for front occupants. This allows Ioniq 5 owners to take a nap in relative comfort while the car is charging. Ioniq 5 comes equipped with a great music system, excellent lighting, a robust ADAS suite and other attributes to further signify its long-distance touring capabilities. More

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      Tata Curvv EV Vs HyRyder, XUV400, Atto3, ZS – Features Compared

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      Tata Curvv EVAhead of Curvv EV’s launch and price reveal on 7th August, most features and specs have leaked onlineTo ensure Curvv gets everyone’s attention, Tata Motors has equipped the SUV with a comprehensive range of features. To understand what’s special about Tata’s new SUV, here’s a quick comparison of Curvv EV vs. MG ZS Essence vs. Toyota HyRyder (Strong Hybrid) vs. XUV400 EL Pro vs. BYD Atto 3.Tata Curvv EVIn the compact SUV segment, the current top-selling product is Hyundai Creta. The new 2024 Creta recently achieved a sales milestone of 1 lakh units. Hyundai will also launch the Creta EV that will directly compete with Curvv EV in the future. Tata Curvv EV has features such as connected LED headlamps with Welcome and Good Bye function, LED front fog lamps with cornering, R18 alloy wheels with Aero Inserts and flush door handles, among others.Tata Curvv EV vs HyRyderInside, Curvv EV leads with features such as a smart digital steering wheel and a 12.3-inch Cinematic touchscreen by HARMAN. There’s multi-dial full-view navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Arcade.ev app suite. Curvv EV is also offering a phygital control panel, 45W C Type fast charging ports at front and rear, a powered tailgate with gesture activation and a cooled & illuminated glove box.Curvv EV safety kit has hill ascent control, hill descent control, ESP-based driver doze-off alert, advanced vehicle alert system (AVAS), traffic sign recognition and door open alert on ORVM. A similar set of differences in equipment list can be seen when comparing Curvv EV with immediate rivals within the compact SUV space.Tata Curvv EV Vs. Hybrid rivalsBest-selling hybrids in compact SUV segment are Maruti Grand Vitara and its rebadged version, Toyota HyRyder. Collectively, these two command a market share of more than 30%. Comparing Curvv EV with Toyota HyRyder’s strong hybrid variant, the former has premium exterior features. The differences are largely the same as the comparison between Curvv EV and immediate rivals.Tata Curvv EV vs XUV400Inside, Curvv EV has ambient lighting (cockpit, midpad, dashboard, door map pocket and sunroof). In comparison, Toyota HyRyder has only a door spot and IP Line. Curvv EV has a 10.25-inch digital cockpit whereas HyRyder is equipped with a 7-inch instrument screen. HyRyder has a smaller 9-inch touchscreen. Curvv EV’s safety kit is better with SOS call function, front parking sensor and EPB with auto hold. HyRyder does not have ADAS, whereas Curvv EV is offering 13 L2 ADAS features.Tata Curvv EV vs ZSTata Curvv EV Vs. EV rivalsIn the electric segment, Curvv EV will take on rivals like MG ZS EV, XUV400 and BYD Atto 3. Compared with the MG ZS Essence top-spec model, Curvv EV has additional features such as a smart digital shifter. MG ZS EV has a smaller 7-inch instrument screen and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen.Tata Curvv vs Atto3Curvv EV has 2 position rear seat recline, ventilated seats and air purifier with AQI display, which are not offered with MG ZS Essence. Additional ADAS features available with Curvv EV include lane following assist, camera based blind spot view monitor and rear collision warning (RCW).A similar superiority in equipment list can be seen when comparing Curvv EV with XUV400 EL Pro variant and BYD Atto 3. XUV400 currently does not offer ADAS, which can be a major advantage for Curvv EV. BYD Atto 3 has ADAS, but Curvv EV has some additional ADAS features.Disclaimer – The above info is leaked dealership marketing material. More

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      MG Cloud CUV Teased Ahead of Launch – Panoramic Sunroof, Interiors, Exteriors

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      MG Cloud CUV TeasedMG Cloud CUV will be the company’s third electric car in India after the ZS EV and Comet EVMG Motor India has confirmed its 3rd electric car for the Indian market. Set to be launched by September 2024, the Cloud CUV is currently doing test rounds while the company has also released teasers of this upcoming electric car. The launch of this new electric car will also mark MG’s intention to launch one or two new products in Indian every six months.MG Cloud CUV Teased – FeaturesWith just two months to go before the MG Cloud CUV is officially launched in India, these appear to be final test rounds that the electric car is undergoing. MG Motor India calls its upcoming EV a Cloud CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle).MG Cloud Crossover Utility VehicleIt has been spied with slim LED headlamps, and an LED light bar above its grille connecting the headlamps while its front fascia also shows off an illuminated MG logo. The crossover will come with a sunroof, a large glass house, extended quarter glass sections and raked windshields at the front and rear.The MG Cloud stands 4,295mm in length, 1,850mm in width and 1,652mm in height making it wider and taller than the ZS EV. It rides on a 2,700 mm long wheelbase and is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 215/55 section tyres.[embedded content]New spy shots of the interiors of the MG Cloud CUV draw our attention to a large free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. Steering-mounted controls, a minimalistic dashboard, horizontally positioned AC vents and circular door-mounted speakers could also be a part of its interior makeup. The 5-seater cabin sports fully reclining front seats.MG Motor has upped its selling quotient with a host of safety equipment which will include 4 airbags, hill hold assist, electronic stability control and disc brakes on all 4 wheels. It is also slated to receive ADAS which will include features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, etc.MG Cloud CUV InteriorBattery, Range, SpecsPower and performance specifications for the Indian market have not yet been detailed. However, in global markets, the MG Cloud EV is being offered with two battery options. These include a 37.9 kWh pack offering a 360km range and a 50.6 kWh pack capable of 460 km range.Charging up to 100% is possible in 7 hours via an AC charger and up to 80% in 30 minutes via a DC fast charger. The single electric motor offers 134 hp power and 200 Nm torque. Set to be positioned between the Comet and ZS EV in the company’s portfolio, the Cloud EV could be priced affordably from around Rs 20 lakh. Once launched, it will take on the Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400 in its electric compact SUV segment.MG Cloud CUV More