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      Mercedes AMG EQS 53 Electric Launch Price Rs 2.45 Cr – Range 586 Km

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      Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is the longest range EV in India – Promising a range of 529 – 586 km as per WLTP cycleMercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ India LaunchMercedes-Benz has announced plans to launch three new electric vehicles in India. Currently with an extensive lineup of luxury cars, the company has reported its Q1 2022 sales at over 4k units at 25.96 percent growth,The first of these three electric vehicles to launch in India is the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric luxury saloon priced at Rs 2.45 crores (ex-showroom). Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ comes in as the brands new flagship electric offering. It is being brought in as a CBU – Completely Built-up Unit. Mercedes-Benz will also launch a non-AMG version of the EQS called EQS 580 which will be locally assembled. Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ competes with the Audi e-tron RS and Porsche Taycan in its segment.Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ boasts of a sporty stance. It sports a couple styled silhouette with LED lighting and DRLs, an AMG specific front grille in a black colour scheme with chrome finished vertical slats, a large Mercedes-Benz logo in the center and the Mercedes star with AMG lettering. It also gets chrome accents across its exteriors and at the rear it sports rear brake lights with a curved 3D helix design. The EQS rides on 21 or 22 inch AMG light alloy wheels in Aero or Heritage design while there is a large rear spoiler, rear apron and an aerodynamic diffuser with 6 longitudinal fins.Exterior colour options include Nautic Blue Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic, Designo Selenite Grey Magno, Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic and Designo Diamond White Bright. Dimensions stand 5,223mm in length, 1,926mm in width and 1,515mm in height. It gets a 3,210mm long wheelbase and boot space of 610 liters.Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ India LaunchThe interiors see state of the art comforts and equipment. It sports an innovative MBUX hyperscreen as standard. This is made up of three screens merged together by one continuous glass panel stretching across the length of the dashboard. Driver and front passenger get an individual 12.3 inch screen while there is also a 17.7 inch centrally positioned infotainment unit. This takes the total screen length to 47.7 inches.Mercedes-Benz EQS has a 56 inch system. It also sports a 24 GB RAM and 8 CPUs. The EQS cabin also sees features such as 64-colour ambient lighting, Burmester sound system with 15 speakers and 710 watt, massaging seats and Nappa leather (offered as an option). AMG steering wheel buttons, sports pedals and floor mats along with AMG lettering on door sills are also a part of its interior makeup.Power and PerformancePower and performance on the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ is seen via a 400V, 107.8 kWh lithium ion battery with an AMG electric motor on each axle. This dual-motor setup offers 762 hp power and 1,020 Nm torque. As per the WLTP cycle, it offers a range upto 585 kms and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with a top speed rated at 250 km/h. An optimum temperature range of the battery is achieved via a cooling circuit and PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) booster heater integrated into it.Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ India LaunchIt also gets a 4Matic+ fully variable all-wheel drive system. It supports upto 200 kW DC rapid charging and 22 kW fast charging. The India spec model comes in with Dynamic Plus Package as standard which makes 761 hp Race Start mode.Suspension to this flagship electric vehicle is via four-link axle in front and multi-link axle at the rear. It also gets AMG’s Ride Control+ air suspension, working together with electronically controlled active dampers and rear-axle steering. Updates to the battery management system can be done over the air. It also comes in with an AMG Track Pace software that records over 80 vehicle specific data among which are speed and acceleration during racetrack driving. Driving dynamics can be altered via four AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes of Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual.2022 Mercedes EQS ElectricFirst in industry service interval is being offered on the new EQS 53 that includes 2 years/30,000 kms, battery warranty of 10 years (8+2 years) or 2,50,000 kms. The service pack starts at Rs 1,15,000 while the advanced assurance pack is at Rs 2,50,000.Mercedes Benz India has also stated that by the end of this year it will have the largest ultra fast charging network covering 80 percent of the country. For this the company has made an investment of Rs 15 crores with its franchise partners. The fast charging network will be exclusive to Mercedes-Benz customers and will be offered free of cost for the first year only. More

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      BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV India Launch Soon – Kona, ZS EV Rival

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      BYD Atto 3 electric SUV to be priced at around Rs 25 lakh; will rival the likes of MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona EVBYD Atto 3 Electric SUVCurrently the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles by volumes, China-based BYD is looking to enter the mainstream EV market in India. BYD has been functional in India since 2007, but earlier its operations were limited to manufacturing of batteries, electronic parts and mobile phones.Since 2016, BYD has started supplying batteries and bus chassis to electric bus manufacturer Olectra. In 2021, BYD had launched e6 electric MPV at a starting price of Rs 29.6 lakh. e6 MPV has range of 520 km and it is sold exclusively to corporate and fleet customers. With e6 receiving good response, BYD is looking to target the passenger EV segment.BYD Atto 3 India launch plansBYD Atto 3 will initially be assembled at the company facility in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. Over the next two years, BYD plans to sell 10,000 assembled vehicles in India. Based on response, the company can consider setting up a local manufacturing unit.To showcase its seriousness about the Indian market, BYD will be participating in upcoming 2023 Auto Expo. The Warren Buffet-backed company will be displaying a range of products including sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs. BYD’s state-of-the-art Blade battery technology will also be showcased.BYD Atto 3 Electric SUVIn terms of additional screening that Chinese companies usually have to face in India, BYD said that its current operations and infrastructure do not require any clearance. BYD has aggressive plans for India, with the goal to acquire 10-15% market share in passenger EV segment by 2030. However, the company is yet to fully define its strategy for reaching that goal. A lot will depend on the success of Atto 3 and other upcoming EVs that will be showcased at 2023 Auto Expo.Owing to increase in assembly operations, BYD will be hiring around 100 people by end of this year. With sales target of 10,000 EVs in 2 years, BYD will also be expanding its dealer network. Currently, it has 12 dealers across 12 cities. These numbers will be increased to 24 outlets across 18 cities in the next 6 months. Based on demand, more outlets can be opened.BYD Atto 3 featuresAs sold in international markets, BYD Atto 3 has a sporty profile with sleek headlamps, closed-off grille, funky alloy wheels, chrome-lined windows, sloping roofline and connected tail lamps. Other key features include panoramic sunroof, electric unlock tailgate, roof rails and electrically heated, retractable and adjustable ORVMs.[embedded content][embedded content]Interiors are ultra-luxurious with a plethora of futuristic design elements across the cockpit area. There’s liberal use of chrome accents, which ensure a premium, regal feel. Some key features include a large 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 5-inch digital instrument panel, electric power assisted steering wheel, premium Dirac HD audio system with 8 speakers, USB C and USB A ports, synthetic leather seats, driver and front passenger heated seats and voice commands.Atto 3 offers a comprehensive range of safety features including ADAS features such as automatic emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control, front and rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake. Safety kit also includes front, side and curtain airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability program, traction control system and hill descent control.Equipped with a 49.92 or 60.48 kWh battery pack, BYD Atto 3 generates 204 PS of max power and 310 Nm of peak torque. Range is 480 km with the 60.48 kWh battery pack, as per NEDC standard. Atto 3 can reach 0-100 kmph in 7.3 seconds.Source More

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      Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV Launch Date 6th Sep – Nexon EV Rival

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      Mahindra XUV400 Electric is around 200mm longer than XUV300 and hence the bump in its nameMahindra XUV400 Electric SUV – RenderMahindra is on the run to be one of India’s largest EV 4-wheeler manufacturing companies. After multiple teasers, Mahindra has finally unveiled 5 electric SUVs that are completely distinct and different from each other. Three of them will fall under BE (Born Electric) branding and the other two will fall under XUV branding.But apart from the five that Mahindra revealed, there is a sixth electric SUV that is closer to launch than other five. We are of course talking about the Mahindra XUV400 Electric which is not likely to be based on the newly developed ‘INGLO’ EV platform that was showcased yesterday. But going with Mahindra’s new naming strategy, XUV400 Electric may become XUV.e4.Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV LaunchThe Chennai-based company has not confirmed the XUV.e4 name. But it fits into Mahindra’s current naming scheme. Also, the launch date is set for launch on 6th Sep. It will be slightly longer than XUV300 as it is an EV and doesn’t have to hit the 4-metre length holy grail.So instead, it will retain Ssangyong Tivoli’s original dimensions which is around 4.2m long. XUV300 was a chopped-up Ssangyong Tivoli. Hence proportions on XUV300 were compromised, especially the ridiculously low boot space. But that will be fixed with XUV400 as it is longer.2022 Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV SpiedWe recently spotted a test mule on Indian roads while heavily camouflaged. But we could immediately recognise it as XUV300 Electric concept which Mahindra had showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. It had a similar headlight design and also boomerang-shaped LED DRLs. Production-spec XUV400 Electric will accommodate practical bulbs replacing the futuristic LED lights in the concept vehicle.Specs & PriceMahindra had stated before that XUV400 Electric will source high-energy-dense NMC cells from LG Chem. NMC cells are superior to the cylindrical LFP cells found on Nexon EV Prime and EV Max. But from when it announced the INGLO platform on which future BE and XUV electric SUVs will be based, they got LFP cells sourced from Volkswagen.If Mahindra sticks to NMC cells, XUV400 Electric might be more powerful and have a longer range than Tata’s EVs. In effect, we can expect around 150 bhp of power and over 400 km of range from a single charge which is in line with Nexon EV Max, its main rival. In terms of features, Mahindra is likely to blow Tata’s products out of the water.We say this because, in yesterday’s event held at Oxfordshire, Mahindra has shown a very futuristic approach to its upcoming electric SUVs. XUV.e8, which is based on XUV700 now gets three horizontal screens instead of two on the latter. Going by that logic, XUV400 Electric or XUV.e4 will have a lot more futuristic and tech-laden interiors than ICE-powered XUV300 on which it is likely to be based.As of now, Nexon EV Prime prices start at Rs. 14.99 lakh and get a 30.2 kWh battery with a claimed range of 312 km. Whereas, Nexon EV Max prices start at Rs. 18.34 lakh (both prices ex-sh) and 40.5 kWh with a claimed range of 437 km taking Tata to the top spot in 4W EV sales chart. Will Mahindra XUV400 Electric be the disruptor?  More

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      Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV Revealed – Full Dashboard Touchscreen

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      Mahindra XUV.e8 is the electric version of XUV700 with futuristic touches on the outside as well as insideMahindra XUV700 Electric SUV PrototypeMahindra has always wanted to be a big shot in electric SUVs. We have been seeing multiple teasers and finally, on India’s 75th Independence day, Mahindra revealed 5 electric SUVs at the event held in Oxfordshire, England. But Mahindra had only teased three Born Electric SUVs and showcased five. How is that possible?See, Mahindra has two EV product lineups now. One is BE (Born Electric) range of electric SUVs and the other is still under XUV name. In this light, three Born Electric SUVs check out as BE range is showcased with three products for now which are BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09. The other two fall into electric XUV range which are XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. Of those two, XUV.e8 is the most production ready as it is based on XUV700.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV WalkaroundMahindra has based its XUV.e8 on the new INGLO platform promising 60 kWh to 80 kWh battery packs. These battery packs are made of LFP cells that are sourced by Volkswagen. While the rest of battery systems like BMS, are likely to be designed in-house. Look at the walkaround video of XUV.e8 below, credits to Overdrive.But the top hat is almost identical to ICE-powered XUV700 that is currently sold in India. Even though XUV.e8 gets the same profile with slightly sharper wheel arches, front and rear are different. Also, the whole car seems to be wrapped in a matte black wrap with copper-coloured textures all around. It is unlikely to be carried over to production model.[embedded content][embedded content]The front of XUV700 is completely transformed into a futuristic MPV-ish SUV. It gets a massive LED DRL which not only extends across the width, but also almost across the height of the SUV at its extreme ends. Headlights are now very sleek and get copper elements too. Copper seems to be the defining theme here as its Twin Peaks logo also gets a similar finish engulfed by purple LED. Its closed-off grille seems to be inspired by Lexus’ spindle-like shapes, though.What stands out from XUV700’s profile on XUV.e8 is an all-new alloy wheel design. Its primary function is to reduce aerodynamic drag and help reduce its air drag coefficient. This, in turn, helps in maximising the range. XUV.e8 might get either a RWD layout with 228 bhp or an AWD layout with 335 bhp.Interiors & LaunchMahindra XUV700 interiors were already futuristic and tech-laden. But XUV.e8 takes it to a whole different level. While XUV700 has two horizontal screens, XUV.e8 gets three. One is for driver’s display and second one is for central infotainment system. Third screen seems to be for the front passenger, because, why not? If it was a single-piece 27” screen like on Ford Explorer launched in China, it would be even cooler. But these are three different screens covered by the same glass.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV – Full dashboard touchscreenInterior finishes were covered by camouflage as it was just a prototype. We wish Mahindra gave soft-touch plastics with XUV.e8 as it would make for a much nicer cabin. Most of XUV700’s features like a panoramic sunroof, seating layout, dash layout, and door trims are likely to be retained. Launch is likely around 2024.M&M Chairman Anand Mahindra promised that production versions of all the concepts shown yesterday including BE and XUV.e products are going to be the same. He assured that what we saw, is what we will get. He also revealed that three of the five shown yesterday are already in an advanced stage of development and the other two will soon be under execution. More

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      Mahindra Electric SUVs Are Not Concepts, All Will Launch – Anand Mahindra

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      Underpinned by the same INGLO platform, Mahindra new electric SUVs will be categorized under two sub-brands – XUV.e and BEMahindra XUV e9 Electric SUVAfter creating back-to-back bestsellers in the ICE SUV space, Mahindra is looking to achieve something similar in the EV segment. Plans are afoot in a big way, as evident in 8 new trademark registrations filed by the company. For now, Mahindra has unveiled 5 electric SUVs, XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09.All five SUVs share the same modular INGLO platform, developed using Volkswagen MEB platform components. Each SUV has its own unique profile. Cabin aesthetics and features also differ. Specific features such as the twin peak logo in copper finish will be common across all electric SUVs. Mahindra new electric SUVs will be targeted at both domestic and international markets. Mahindra Electric SUVs Launch has been confirmed by their Chairman – Anand Mahindra.Anand Mahindra confirms launchMahindra XUV.e electric SUVsIn XUV.e series, two SUVs have been unveiled, XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. XUV.e8 will be launched in December 2024. From a design perspective, XUV.e8 is conceptually similar to the bestselling XUV700. The silhouette seems familiar even though the front fascia is entirely different. On the inside, XUV.e8 has three row seating configuration, same as XUV700.Dimensionally, XUV.e8 is larger, wider, taller and has a longer wheelbase in comparison to XUV700. It is 4,740 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,760 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,762 mm. XUV.e8 will have an 80 kWh battery pack that will allow power output of around 230 hp to 350 hp. The electric SUV will have an all-wheel drive system.Mahindra XUV-e9 Electric SUVXUV.e9 is scheduled for launch in April 2025. It has a coupe-like profile with a sloping roofline. It is 4,790 mm long, 1,905 mm wide, 1,690 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,775 mm. XUV.e9 will be offered in 5-seat configuration. In terms of design, some key features include closed-off front grille, full-width LED strip and chunky rear bumper. Glossy-black body cladding is a key element that enhances the SUV’s sporty profile.Mahindra BE electric SUVsThe first BE series model to be launched will be BE.05, planned for October 2025. As compared to XUV.e electric SUVs, Mahindra BE range has far more aggressive styling. All BE models have sharp cuts and grooves, which ensure a sporty, rugged profile for these SUVs. Some features are common such as C-shaped LED DRLs and rear LED elements, flushed door handles, sporty alloy wheels and squared-off wheel arches.BE.05 has a SUV-coupe profile. Inside, the SUV has a radical design with a thick separator placed between the driver and front passenger area. Key features include rotary control for the gear, two-spoke steering wheel and two large touchscreens. BE.05 measures 4,370 mm in length and will be positioned above XUV400 in the company’s EV line-up. It will primarily rival Tata Curvv that is scheduled for launch in 2024.Mahindra BE 07 Electric SUVBE.07 is planned to debut in October 2026. It has the typical boxy SUV layout, although the sharpness in design is quite distinctive. Insides appear ultra-luxurious with a massive screen that covers the entire length of the dashboard. Other key features include panoramic sunroof and touch-based controls. Mahindra BE.07 is 4,565 mm in length, which makes it longer than Creta, but shorter than XUV700.BE.09 has a sloping roofline and it is likely to be a coupe version of BE.07. It is likely to be the top model in the BE range. It will be offered as a 4-seater SUV. Dimensional details and launch timelines for BE.09 will be revealed at a later date. More

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      Mahindra Electric SUVs Revealed – XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07, BE.09

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      Mahindra has partnered with Volkswagen to make global electric SUVs a reality by sourcing EV componentsMahindra Born Elecrtic And XUV Electric RevealedYou might have figured that Mahindra has performance in its DNA. We have seen it in the 1,900 bhp electric hypercar Pininfarina Battista, and also Formula e. It has a pedigree and now wants to be the disruptor in performance and sporty electric SUVs like they have been disrupting the D-segment SUV segment with Scorpio N with its immense popularity.In today’s event, Mahindra has introduced two different electric brands. One is XUV and the other is BE. These brands are unique on their own terms. Both come under the same umbrella with Twin Peaks logo. Mahindra calls this new electric platform INGLO which is modular and is also scalable to accommodate various top hats, wheelbase, and also overhangs.The company claims one of the lightest skateboards in electric SUV space. Owing to safe and robust LFP cells sourced from VW. Mahindra promises 170 kW (228 bhp) in RWD and 250 KW (335 bhp) in AWD layout. This performance along with EV’s instant throttle response, claims a zero to hundred km/h speed in just under 5-6 seconds which is very quick by Mahindra’s standards.Mahindra Inglo PlatformAll five vehicles that were showcased, are based on INGLO platform. This cutting-edge INGLO platform will underpin all the Mahindra EVs going forward. The purpose-built platform will pack intuitive, intelligent and immersive innovations that will serve as the backbone of Mahindra’s EV architecture. And is at the heart of its ultimate human-machine interface.Mahindra Born Electric INGLO PlatformMahindra Born Electric INGLO PlatformMahindra has also introduced a brake-by-wire system to replace old hydraulic systems. In terms of tech, this new platform boasts 5G connectivity and OTA updates. With thrust mode, Mahindra wants to bring Sport back to sporty SUVs. Design language is called Heartcore Design. Mahindra has pulled off a range of concept designs. Both BE and XUV brands have boxy design elements and are expected to take Mahindra’s global design to new heights.INGLO offers class-leading safety standards, exhilarating performance, excellent range and efficiency, exemplary driving dynamics, versatility and intelligent HMI. It promises a futuristic augmented reality-enabled heads-up display, edge-to-edge screen, and more.Mahindra XUV.e8 and XUV.e9 Electric CarsXUV.e8 is 4740mm long, 1900 mm wide, 1760mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2762 mm. It promises a combination of sheer performance, best-in-class technology and safety. It also gets AWD system along with a sophisticated cabin. This vehicle will mostly be similar to ICE-powered XUV700 in terms of its basic construction.Mahindra XUV.e9 SideXUV e9 on the other hand, is 4790mm long, 1905mm wide, 1690mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2775mm. This coupe SUV promises a fearlessly modern design with the strengths of an authentic SUV combined with the aerodynamic silhouette of a coupe. Main strengths of XUV e9 are its intelligent interiors, and a panoramic sky roof too.Mahindra BE.05, BE.07 & BE.09After XUV Electric range, a new BE range of electric SUVs might be launched starting from December 2024. First of the bunch is BE.05 which is 4370mm long, 1900mm wide, 1635mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2775mm. It is the smallest of the BE range and is the most important too. We expect it to compete against MG ZS EV that we have in India. BE.05 is a Sports Electric Vehicle (SEV) in the truest sense, making it a category in itself. It also has a racing-inspired bold design.Mahindra Born Electric RangeNext is BE.07 which stresses family use. It is 4565m long, 1900 wide, 1660mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2775mm. It promises family space and a first-class experience, with versatility, configurable profiles and curated multi-sensory experiences.Lastly, we have BE.09 Coupe electric SUV which is the flag bearer for all Mahindra electric SUVs under BE range. Its dimensions are not yet revealed. But we can expect low height and large dimensions. Mahindra has promised its new INGLO platform to have a battery capacity ranging from 60 kWh to 80 kWh and we can expect BE.05 to get 60 kWh battery pack and range-topping XUV.e9 and BE.09 to get 80 kWh battery packs. More

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      Ola Electric August 15th Event – Electric Car, Scooter, Battery, Factory Revealed

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      Ola is set out to launch a family of products spawning electric cars, scooters powered by an indigenously developed batteryOla Electric EV RoadmapWe all know that Ola Electric came with a big bang by changing our perspective as to what a modern electric scooter should be like. We saw the success of S1 Pro and also Ola’s constant perseverance in bettering its products with precious OTA updates in the form of Move OS 3 expected to hit around Diwali.And now, Ola wants to dance with the big boys. We’re not talking about just in electric 2-wheeler space. Ola has a lot more to offer and has been hiding its aces up its sleeves. Now is the time to unfold. Let’s unfold.New Ola S1 Electric ScooterOla has revealed the S1 scooter as hinted on social media. It sits below S1 Pro, which is currently on sale and gets a lower price. By doing this, Ola is now able to hit the sweet sweet Rs. 1 lakh mark where Ather is also planning to launch a product. Also, with Honda venturing into this electric scooter space in 2023, things will heat up considerably. Futuristic Electric Activa is likely to arrive in 2023.Ola S1 has a 3kW battery claiming an ARAI-certified range of 131 km. It is capable of covering 128 km in Eco mode, 101 km in Normal mode, and 90 Km in Sports mode. Top speed is capped at 90 km/hr though. It gets the same chassis, and also the design along with most of S1 Pro’s features too.Ola Electric S1 PriceAt Rs. 99,999 (ex-sh) introductory price, it is a tempting deal that can be booked today for Rs. 499. Deliveries will start on 7th September. Colours on offer with Ola S1 are – Neo Mint, Porcelain White, Coral Glam, Jet Black, Liquid SilverOla Electric CarOla’s wildest product to date has to be its new electric car. It is pitted as the fastest car in India. Zero to a hundred km/hr in 4 seconds and will have more than 500 km of charge in a single charge. It also boasts a 0.21 Cd air drag coefficient. It will run on Move OS which is developed by Ola in-house. We can expect 6 different electric cars based on two different platforms in the future. These are the technical terms. But what will it look like?This upcoming unnamed electric car by Ola will be Built in India, for Indians, for the world. For starters, it does look a lot like Lucid Air which is pitted as a Tesla Model S killer. Ola’s car will get a glass roof just like Lucid’s and also has a sloping Coupe roofline like Lucid’s. Ola also claims 0.21 Cd air drag coefficient which is really impressive if pulled off. I mean, Mercedes Benz EQS has 0.2 Cd and is currently unrivaled in series production cars.Ola Electric CarIndigenous Ola Battery & Future FactoryOla also showcased its new electric battery alongside its electric car. This is completely indigenous and will be the heart and soul of future Ola Electric cars and motorcycles. It is a Li-ion cell set to produce in Ola’s Gigafactory. These batteries will make it on Ola vehicles by next year once all testing processes are complete. Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal also showed off a prototype battery pack that consisted of these battery cells.In one year, Ola has built India’s largest tubular factory. Ola aims at making India a global epicenter for EV manufacturing. Ola Battery Innovation Centre spread across half a million sqft specializes in electric vehicle batteries. It boasts cutting-edge tech with battery safety testing given the most priority. Ola aims at establishing the largest EV factory in India.Ola Electric Factory Floor PlanThe company is set to expand its setup to include a car manufacturing plant with a capacity of 1 million units. Ola plant premises to include a 100gWh cell manufacturing facility. 200 acres have been kept for 4-wheeler manufacturing, 40 acres for two-wheeler factory and 100 acres for cell plant.Ola bets big on the future of mobility – electric cars and scootersAs we can see from the plans, Ola’s Future Factory will have a production capacity of 1 million cars, 10 million 2Ws, and 100 GWh. These are very steep claims for a startup company. But as we have come to expect from Ola, we might see Ola’s claims become reality soon.Ola Electric Car Factory Floor PlanWith plans to dive deep into future demand, Ola has worked hard even before their first launch. This concerted effort has ensured the company is already a big and notable player in the e2W industry. And it has its eyes set on cell development and multiple electric cars.While S1 deliveries will commence in September, Ola electric car will arrive in 2024. We can expect Ola’s indigenous batteries to have passed all testing phases by 2023. More

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      Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV Render – New Design Language

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      Mahindra is set to unveil five new electric SUVs under Born Electric range today, on August 15th 2022Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV RenderMahindra was active in the EV segment before with products like e2O, e2O Plus and eVerito. But those cars didn’t garner many sales and were discontinued. But this time, Mahindra wants to do things properly that will appeal to the world.Yes. Mahindra is now aiming at global markets alongside India’s. In this light, Mahindra will unveil five electric SUVs loaded with technology and features on India’s 75th Independence day in Oxfordshire, England. But there is a slight confusion as to what we could expect from this event. First, Mahindra only teased us with 3 electric SUVs. Now, Mahindra has teased us with 5 electric SUVs. And they have registered 8 new names – XUV-e1, XUV-e2, XUV-e3, XUV-e5, XUV-e6, XUV-e7, XUV-e8 and XUV-e9.Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUVSee, Mahindra has XUV300 which is a sub 4m ICE-powered SUV. Now, Mahindra is testing XUV400 which is slightly larger and is an electric SUV. So, Mahindra’s EVs could get nomenclatures starting with an even number like XUV400 and will be based on ICE-powered SUVs whose nomenclature starts with an odd number like XUV300.Confused? Ask Mahindra to name their products with words instead of letters and characters. So, Mahindra has a theme here. A pattern, which it follows. When the dots are connected, we can deduce that XUV800 Electric SUV will be based on XUV700 which is currently on sale in India. Also, an XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV based on XUV900 ICE-powered Coupe SUV.Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV RenderThis leaves a gap in its lineup with XUV500 and XUV600. This is where Mahindra will position its Creta rivalling compact SUV. ICE-powered version of that will be XUV500 and an electric version of that will be XUV600 in the future. Sticking with XUV900, it will be a coupe SUV inspired by XUV500 Aero concept that Mahindra showcased at 2016 Auto Expo.Our rendering artist Pratyush Raut has taken a free hand to envision what XUV1000 Electric coupe SUV could be like and the results are quite enthralling, to say the least. The render is inspired by Mahindra’s previous teasers and a stylish design culminated at Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (MADE) headed by Pratap Bose. We had already rendered XUV900 SUV and this one complements even further.Mahindra XUV1000 Design & FeaturesMahindra XUV1000 Electric coupe SUV render gets an attractive fascia with “C” shaped LED DRLs and a closed-off grille proudly showing off Mahindra’s new Twin Peaks logo. It also gets stylized aerodynamic alloy wheels finished in a dual-tone effect to complement this futuristic coupe SUV. Side profile is its main highlight as it ends in a scrumptious coupe roofline, highlighted with a subtle chrome element.Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV RenderAs it is a futuristic electric SUV, it also gets streamlined cameras instead of conventional ORVMs that increase the cool-factor ten fold and also reduce aerodynamic drag created by chunky ORVMs. Coupe SUVs are a love-it or hate-it affair. I generally don’t like coupe SUVs, but this one is an exception. Such is its beauty.All Born Electric SUVs might have relatable designs and proportions to their ICE counterparts. In a monocoque chassis, the platform is its main component. With Born Electric SUVs, they might get a different platform stuffed with batteries while the rest of the exoskeleton may remain similar or slightly modified.Mahindra XUV1000 Electric Coupe SUV RenderSpeaking of batteries, Mahindra has partnered up with Volkswagen to source batteries for their EVs in large numbers. We say large numbers because Mahindra products tend to have immense popularity as we’ve seen with Scorpio N. We can expect single or even dual motor configuration unlocking AWD functionalities too. Around 500 to 600 km range can be expected too.Keeping up with numbers, Mahindra XUV400 can get around 40 kWh, XUV600 can get 60 kWh, XUV800 can get 80 kWh and XUV1000 can get 100 kWh battery packs. This is not confirmed by Mahindra. But it would be cool if it becomes a reality. Details are likely to be revealed later today. More