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      First PlugNgo electric car charging station launched in Delhi – Nexon EV, Kona, MG ZS

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      Hyundai Kona getting charged at the PlugNgo electric car charging station in Delhi

      This if the first of 9 such public EV charging stations to be set up by BYPL in Delhi this year
      With an aim to get reduce pollution levels in Delhi, the govt plans to push sales of EVs. In order to do that, they first need to setup infrastructure to support EVs. As a step in this direction, new public electric vehicle charging stations are being set up in Delhi. This first such EV charging station was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Called PlugNgo, it has been formed under a partnership between BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and EV Motors India Private Limited.
      Location and App Based Digital Experience

      The new EV charging station is located at IP Extension, Patpargani, East Delhi and over the coming year 9 such charging stations is planned by the discom. The EV charging station is branded ‘PlugNgo’ and receives state-of-the-art central management system. The EV charger at the outlet is integrated to the PlugNgo mobile App available on both Android and iOS platforms, allowing consumers to locate and operate chargers.
      With QR code based online payment facilities, users will be able to scan the QR code with their smartphone and pay for the charging session via the mobile app. The App also allows users to locate chargers, status of chargers in terms of availability and track charging and payment history. Customers can also opt for advance booking options which is also offered on the PlugNgo App on Google PlayStore.
      Capacity and Unit Price

      Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia launching ‘PlugNgo’ – the smart public EV charging station, at Patparganj, East Delhi
      The station can charge upto 4 vehicles at a time in 45 or 90 minutes depending on vehicle type. Initial cost is at Rs 10.50 per unit. This is higher than what you pay for electricity at your home. PlugNgo claims that their rate is currently the lowest among all public EV charging stations.
      Two Types of Chargers – 50 kW and 30 kW
      The public electric vehicle charging station is equipped with two types of chargers. The DC 50 kW charger with three guns (CCS2 + CHAdeMO + Type 2 AC) can be used for charging the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV and Tata Nexon Electric. The DC 30 kW with Guns (Both GB/T) can charge the Mahindra e-Verito and Tata Tigor. Two vehicles can be charged at the same time from each charger. The charging stations under PlugNgo will be able to charge 15-18 cars per day.
      Tentative Cost and Saving
      Depending on the make, an electric vehicle can offer running cost between Rs.1.25-1.50 per km. This when compared to a petrol/diesel/CNG vehicle is extremely competitive thus saving the user a substantial amount per km. Along with cost saving, an electric vehicle can also result in saving of over 30 tonnes of CO2 in a lifespan of 10 years. More

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      Gemopai electric scooters get 3 year service warranty – Rs 2k discount

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      Gemopai electric scooters are available through over 60 dealerships across India
      Gemopai Miso EV is now available at a discount of INR 2,000 for all bookings till July 25, 2020. The offer aims to lure prospective customers in favor of EV adoption in India through affordable EVs as personal modes of commute. Each of these operates a service centre.
      What is Gemopai Secure?

      Gemopai Electric has introduced 3-year service warranty for all its scooters. The manufacturer sells a product range that comprises of Miso, Astrid Lite and Ryder. Named ‘Gemopai Secure’, the service warranty scheme is applicable for 3 years, for 12 free services. In essence the scheme is curated to lower ownership cost.
      Current circumstances are such that for a while now public transport has become either unavailable, or largely limited. This presents good opportunity for new EV players in the market to boost their presence.
      Gemopai Miso electric scooter specifications

      Gemopai electric scooter
      Gemopai Miso is a mini electric scooter listed at a price of INR 44,000 (ex-showroom), pre-bookings for which began last month. Features include a Hexa headlight, and an LED battery indicator. The scooter runs on a 1 KW detachable Li-ion 48V, 17.5Ah battery. Power comes from a 250 watt motor, and the manufacturer says the Miso can go 75 kms on a single charge. It takes about 2 hours for a charge upto 90 percent. Miso weighs 45 kg with load capacity of 120 kg. Miso runs on 16-inch tubeless tyres, and features a LED display speedometer.
      You get what you see with no add ons, or hidden bits, a bit like the mopeds from a long time ago with single focus on being a daily electric commuter vehicle. No doubt finance schemes are available, and insurance isn’t a requirement.
      Gemopai Miso is available in four colour options – Fiery Red, Deep Sky Blue, Luscious Green and Sunset Orange. The small mobility medium sees riders not needing a license or RTO permit, and one can attain a top speed of 25 kmph. Miso micro-mobility is a single seat low power, limited speed scooter designed to get the job done.

      Amit Raj Singh, Co-Founder, Gemopai Electric, said, “The current ongoing pandemic amidst all the challenges it has created, is also fostering a growing awareness and sense of responsibility among consumers towards the environment. We have seen a surge in queries and interest in Electric Scooters. We want to ensure owning a Gemopai Scooter is hassle free and a cherished experience. Gemopai Secure offer is our way of supporting customers in their purchase decision for an Electric Mobility option.” More

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      Revolt electric motorcycle deliveries start in Chennai and Ahmedabad

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      Revolt RV400 has a top speed of 85 kmph and has a range of 150 km on a full charge
      With lockdown underway, and reinforcement of lockdown in regions where it has been lifted partially, business operations are being forced to be revised. When Revolt Intellicorp began business, they were going from city to city in a planned manner. Those plans too have had to be reassessed so as to function under current directives.

      Under current circumstances, Revolt has delivered its first batch of electric bikes to buyers in Ahmadabad and Chennai. In Ahmedabad, the EV brand operates out of Revolt Hub Naroda and Revolt Hub Himalaya Mall. The same is true for Chennai where the company operates out of Revolt Hub Velachery and Revolt Hub Anna Nagar.
      Revolt RV400 and RV300 delivery plans
      As part of expansion, Revolt Intellicorp was set to enter four new markets by March 2020. Initially the bikes were made available in Pune and Delhi in August 2019. While the company was all set to began dispatches of RV400 and RV300 to other cities, the lockdown in March put plans on hold. As per an update back then, the company was set to start ops in Ahmadabad on February 29, Hyderabad on March 2, Chennai on March 5, and Mumbai by end of March.

      Revolt electric motorcycle delivery start in Ahmedabad, Chennai
      At the time, the company had also spoken about reduction in RV400 waiting period from 5 months to just 90 days for orders taken in March. Of course, that estimate now stands revised with production having been hampered, and previous dispatches still being sorted.
      With curiosity around electric vehicles, in recent years it’s electric scooters that have made some headway when it comes to acceptance as compared to electric cars. While the electric scooter space has multiple competitors, and is shaping up as a scooter subset industry, electric motorcycles are somewhat of a concept with hardly any manufacturers. That is Revolt Motor’s USP.
      Revolt Electric – Price, Specs

      Revolt electric motorcycle delivery start in Ahmedabad, Chennai

      Revolt RV400 is offered with unlimited battery warranty (8 years or 150,000 kms), free maintenance benefits (3years or 30,000kms), product warranty (5 years or 75,000 kms) and insurance (1-year company owned, 5 years third-party). The bike runs on a 3.24 KWh 72V Lithium-ion battery, and has a range of 150 km on full charge. Top speed is pegged at 85 kmph. Revolt RV400 has a ground clearance of 215 mm. It’s portable battery is fully charged (0-100 percent) in 4.5 hours and uses 3 units of electricity through a 15 Ampere socket.
      With financing being a renewed concern in current times, Revolt had already introduced a subscription model that required no down payment. RV300 is available for Rs 2,999 per month and RV400 is on sale at 3,999 per month. More

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      BYD Han electric sedan launched in China – 605km range

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      BYD’s Han electric sedan rivals the Tesla Model 3 in global markets
      Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd has launched the Han all-electric sedan in its home market. Proclaimed to be “China’s fastest EV in production”, the BYD Han comes in with both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric powertrains.

      It took the EV about 10 years to transform from its concept to a mass-production luxury car targeted at Tesla Model 3 buyers. At the moment, sales are limited to the Chinese market but BYD Co Ltd plans to gradually enter other potential markets in Asia as well as Europe.
      The Chinese automotive industry has made almost a complete recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the country has witnessed the launch of several EVs across different price categories, over the last few months. Below is the BYD Han’s full launch event by YouTube channel Chinese Car Intelligence:

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      Variants & Prices
      The BYD Han electric sedan is offered in an ‘Extended Range’ variant priced at 229,800 RMB (~ Rs.24.70 lakh). There is also an ‘Extended Range Premium’ variant available at 255,800 RMB (~ Rs 27.54 lakh) while the 4WD ‘ High Performance’ variant carries a price tag of 279,500 RMB (~ Rs 30 lakh). The PHEV Han ‘DM’ variant is sold at 219,800 RMB (~ Rs 23.65 lakh). The RMB-INR conversions are dependent on varying exchange rates.
      Performance & Range
      BYD’s Han EV is the first product in its class to get an Ultra Safe Blade Battery pack; a seven-dimensional quad-layered system. It is apparently the safest in the world and can remain stable even at high temperatures. In its highest trim, the BYD Han EV comes with 11 airbags, six cameras, multiple radar units, air purification systems and more. There are multiple driving modes that adjust the all-electric sedan’s performance and range accordingly.
      BYD claims that the Han EV features the world’s first MOSFET motor control module. It can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds while braking from 100kmph to a standstill is accomplished in an impressive 32.8 meters. The Han EV ‘Extended Range’ variant promises 605km on a full charge (NEDC test cycle). The Han DM hybrid (fastest hybrid sedan in China) can run 81km in pure electric mode and 800km combined.
      DiPilot Intelligent Driving System

      The BYD Han EV boasts of a market-leading DiPilot Intelligent Driving System or driver assistance suite. Notable functionalities include adaptive stop/go cruise control system, forward collision alert, pedestrian identification and protection system; lane departure warning, etc. Furthermore, it packs NFC smartphone key function that permits locking and unlocking even if the phone runs out of power or signal. The car is 5G-enabled. More

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      Yezdi electric motorcycle planned for launch – Royal Enfield electric rival

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      Yezdi electric motorcycle is expected to be developed completely in-house by Classic Legends
      Classic Legends, as the name suggests, relies heavily on the heritage and nostalgic effect of its Jawa brand to drive forward its business. Even with such approach, one has to embrace the changes like the rest of the industry.

      According to a report, Classic Legends has started working on an electric motorcycle project as a part of its future strategy. It is too early to speculate about the finer details but this motorcycle is reportedly set to revive yet another nostalgic motorcycle brand under Classic Legend’s disposal – Yezdi.
      Yezdi was a part of Mysore-based Ideal Jawa Ltd., which started selling Jawa Motorcycles in the country under license from 1960. The firm rebranded itself as Yezdi and 1973 and came up with products that were based on Jawa platforms. Popular Yezdi nameplates include Roadking, Monarch, CL-II, etc.
      Why ELECTRIC?

      Royal Enfield electric motorcycle on display at a company dealership.
      The Yezdi electric motorcycle plan by Classic Legends is consistent with the path taken by other retro classic motorcycle brands such as Harley Davidson which has already introduced the LiveWire, and Royal Enfield which is also reported to be working on a pure electric retro-classic bike.
      The report adds that the Yezdi electric motorcycle is an in-house project by Classic Legends even though there could be future technology transfer from its parent company Mahindra. Mahindra’s experience and expertise with Electric Vehicles would come in handy in developing a zero emission motorcycle for India.
      It is also being reported that Classic Legends intend to have heavy localization of its electric motorcycle to arrive at competitive pricing. That said, critical components like battery cells could be imported. It also remains to be seen if the development of Battery Management System (BMS) will be outsourced or not. Needless to say, the motorcycle will adopt classic styling consistent with Yezdi’s design philosophy and is most likely to use one of the old nameplates.
      Made in India tech via Mahindra

      In order to develop a pure electric motorcycle completely in-house, Classic Legends will have to significantly strengthen its R&D department. It is to be noted that Mahindra Two Wheeler’s R&D team played a major role in developing the IC-engined Jawa range. Mahindra Electric could play a major role in the development of electric motor for the upcoming Yezdi electric motorcycle.
      So far, the company has been finding it challenging to stick to the timeline for launches and deliveries. The eagerly awaited Jawa Perak motorcycle was launched late last year but deliveries are yet to start. The Jawa and Jawa 42 models also faced significant delay in deliveries.
      The company recently introduced the BS6 versions of Jawa and Jawa 42 with modified exhaust downtubes and an additional catalytic converter. The company’s prime focus currently would be to iron out the teething issues of its existing products and fulfill the already announced product launch commitments. So, we don’t expect the Yezdi electric motorcycle in question to be ready anytime soon.
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      Nissan Ariya electric crossover makes global debut – Drive Range, Specs

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      Nissan Ariya electric will be pitched as a Tesla rival – Will offer up to 610 kms of range based on WLTC Japan cycle
      The all new Nissan Ariya has been revealed at a digital event in Yokohama, Japan. It will go on sale in Japan from mid 2021, while sales in US and Canada will commence later next year. Prices in Japan are at about 5 million yen while in the US, it will go for $40,000 (approx Rs 30 lakhs).

      Nissan Ariya is an all electric crossover. It has been designed for complete autonomous driving with seamless connectivity, lounge like interiors and offering the latest in technology to both drivers and passengers. This future ready electric car is ideally suited both for daily commute and weekend getaways.
      Specs, Range, Power

      Powered by an all electric drivetrain, the Ariya promises best in class power delivery, charging capabilities and extended range. It will be seen with two configurations of two wheel drive and e-FORCE all wheel drive, perfectly balanced for both delivery and comfort.
      The 2 WD versions get 60 kWh and 90 kWh battery options offering output of 160 kW (218 hp) and 178 kW (242 hp) respectively and torque of 300 Nm each. It is capable of acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.5 and 7.6 seconds respectively; with a common top speed of 160 kmph. Driving range according to the WLTC Japan cycle stands at 450 km and 610 km respectively.

      4 WD version of the Nissan Ariya gets the same 65 kWh for base variant, but gets larger 90 kWh battery pack on the top of the line variant. Power output is increased to 250 kW (340 hp) and 290 kW (395 hp) respectively. Torque output stands at 560Nm and 600 Nm respectively. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph is achieved in 5.4 seconds and 5.1 seconds while top speed is at 200 kmph. Range is 430 kms and 580 kms.
      Advanced design and technology

      Nissan Ariya measures 4,595mm in length, 1,850mm in width and 1,655mm in height. Its overall weight depends on model and on board equipment, ranging between 1,900-2,200 kgs with a 2,775mm long wheelbase.

      Being touted as the most technologically advanced Nissan model to date, the Ariya gets ProPILOT 2.0 advanced driver assistance system, remote park and ePedal features along with Nissan Safety Shield System. This consists of intelligent around view monitor, intelligent forward collision warning, intelligent emergency braking along with Rear Automatic Emergency Braking technology. Its on board equipment also includes Amazon Alexa, over the air firmware updates and a human machine interface allowing user to adjust car setting via natural speech.
      Maintenance and warranty package
      Nissan is offering the new Ariya with a basic warranty pack as is also offered on the Leaf. This includes a 3 year/60,000 km policy and battery protection for upto 8 years/160,000 kms. Once on sale in US markets, the Nissan Ariya will compete against the Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, Volvo XC40 Recharge and Ford Mustang Mach-E. More

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      BGAUSS electric scooter prices revealed – B8 and A2 Bookings open

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      BGAUSS electric scooter prices are in the range of Rs 63k to Rs 68k
      BGauss has launched two electric scooters in India – the B8 and A2. Both were revealed earlier this month. Now the company has now initiated online pre-bookings at a deposit of Rs.3,000 with deliveries to commence from August 2020. In first phase, deliveries will be initiated in cities such as Pune, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

      BGauss B8 and A2 are two new electric scooters which are being produced at the company plant at Chakan near Pune. The B8 is a Li technology, lithium Ion and lead acid variant while the A2 is a lead acid and lithium ion variant. Bookings can be made at the company website https://www.bgauss.com/, from today.
      Prices and variants detailed
      BGAUSS e-scooter
      Price
       
       
      B8 – Lead acid
      INR 62,999/-
      B8 – Lithium ion 
      INR 82,999/- 
      B8 – LI Tech
      INR 88,999/- 
      A2 – Lead acid 
      INR 52,499/- 
      A2 – Lithium ion
      INR 67,999/-
      The Bgauss B8 scooters will be presented in three variants of Lead Acid priced at Rs.62,999, Lithium ion at Rs.82,999 and Li Technology at Rs.88,999. The A2 electric scooters gets two variants of Lead Acid and Lithium ion priced at Rs.52,499 and Rs.67,999 respectively. Both bikes will be in color options of blue, white, grey and red. All prices are ex-sh.
      AI enabled technology

      BGAUSS B8
      BGAUSS electric scooters will boast of a long list of features. Designed for urban travel, the low maintenance bikes are capable of high power, riding comfort and quick charging while design is attractive. Its onboard features include a removable battery, LED instrument panel, multi color digital display, side stand sensor, USB charging and three riding modes of Low, Mid and High. It also receives keyless start, centralized seat lock and DRLs. Safety equipment includes a removable battery, anti theft alarm system and anti theft motor locking. It also gets IOT feature and each model comes in with a mobile App.
      Batteries and charging time
      The BGauss B8 is the higher of the two electric scooters in terms of performance. It is powered by a 1,900 watt, hub mounted motor along with a 1.45 kWh battery. It can be used with a lead acid battery wherein charging time in 7-8 hours while the removable lithium battery gets a charging time of 3 hours. The company claims that this electric scooter will offer a range of 78 kms with the lead acid battery going down to 70 km range with lithium ion.

      The A2 electric scooter gets a 250 watt motor with a lead acid battery that can be charged in 7-8 hours or a removable 1.29 kWh lithium ion battery which charging time in 2-3 hours. The B8 offers a top speed of 50 kmph while the A3 electric scooter is capable of a top speed of 25kmph. Both the bikes come in with combined braking system, regenerative braking and front disc brakes. Deliveries will commence from August 2020. More

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      Tesla Model 3 buyer in India gets positive reply from Elon Musk

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      For years, Indians have been dreaming over the idea of Tesla making its Indian debut – This is not the first time Elon Musk has hinted India launch is near
      Over the past few years there have been multiple incidences which indicated that Tesla was not finding the Indian market apt for a debut. There have been innumerable flip-flops to Tesla’s India plans. In August’19, Tesla’s Boss, Elon Musk had stated that Tesla didn’t find Indian taxation & administrative rules conducive for an entry into the market, at least not at that point of time.

      However, in latest turn of interesting events (technically in a latest Twitter conversation), Elon Musk has indicated that Tesla might be making its Indian debut, soon. It is to be noted that the ‘soon’ is open for interpretation.
      It all started when Tesla’s official Twitter handle posted an update on Q2’20 deliveries and vehicle production details on 3rd July’20. Mr. Arvind Gupta, a Delhi based Twitter user replied to the same tweet on 10th July by tagging Elon Musk and asking for an update for a Tesla which he had booked 4 years ago. Surprisingly, Elon Musk decided to revert to the query and tweeted ‘Sorry, should hopefully be soon!’.

      Screenshot from Twitter
      It isn’t the first time that Elon Musk has shared his intent to launch products in India. Earlier in March’19, he had confirmed that Tesla will start selling products in the Indian market by end of 2020. However considering the progress till date, it looks difficult if Mr. Musk will be able to meet his promise.
      It is to be noted that over the last 1 year, 3 respectable EVs have been launched in the country. These include the Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV and the Tata Nexon EV. We have had EVs in the past too but those models had questionable range and seating capacity. However, the 3 models mentioned above have decent range and seating capacity to be considered as primary vehicles for commute.
      Sales of the 3 models have been decent. The Government & OEMs both have been doing their part to increase the EV Charging infrastructure as well. Multiple other electric vehicle launches are also planned in the near future. The recent developments clearly show that the Indian market has been warming up to EVs.

      Entry of Tesla will certainly be a big deal for the Indian market. However, success for the brand will still be majorly governed by pricing of its products because India continues to be a highly price sensitive market. The Covid-19 outbreak has further dented the overall economic growth, leading to lesser funds with individuals to splurge on discretionary expenses like a fancy means of transport to commute to work. More