Author: Sandeep Sarkar

Key Highlights

• LML set to launch a new electric scooter
• Has filed patent for Star electric scooter
• Will be a maxi-style e-scooter with flat floorboard

LML (Lohia Machines Limited) the brand known for its legendary 4-stroke scooter Star is getting ready for the EV revolution. The company is reviving the Star scooter in an all electric avatar and has started the process get things rolling. The patent has been filed for the LML Star electric scooter which suggests it will hit the production bay soon.

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LML Star Electric Scooter Trademarked: What All Is Revealed?

LML has filed the patent for its first electric scooter, i.e, the Star EV. The brand has filed the patent for its design which have been leaked online. It is being said that LML has teamed up with Saera Electric Auto Private Limited (SEAPL) to revive the Star electric scooter’s moniker.

It is worth mentioning that LML had showcased the Star electric scooter in the concept form back in 2023. However, no word regarding its development were revealed by the brand. Nevertheless, the latest patent images shows the same design approach it gets as the concept variant showcased during the Auto Expo 2023.

The LML Star will be a maxi-style e-scooter with futuristic design elements. The flat floorboard is also seen in the patent drawings. With dual-tone LED DRLs and photosensitive headlamps, the Star electric scooter looks all futuristic in terms of its style statement. The grab handle at the rear for the pillion will also be present. Notably, LML has roped in some of the experienced designers from Italy to design the Star e-scooter who have had experience with top brand such as Ducati, Ferrari, Kawasaki, and Yamaha.

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LML Star Electric Scooter Powertrain: What To Expect?

Currently, there are no specifics revealed detailing the powertrain of the upcoming LML Star electric scooter. However, it is expected to feature a mid-drive electric motor and a belt drive system. This maxi-style e-scooter could offer a decent range per battery charge cycle, but the details would be difficult to confirm.

Key Highlights

• Kia starts Cares EV testing in India
• New electric MPV that will rival eMax 7
• India launch might take place in 2025

Kia Carens MPV is getting a facelift and the updated version is arriving soon in India. But that’s not the only iteration of the Carnival that Kia plans to launch in India. The all-electric version of the Carens is also getting prepped up for a debut in the country. The rumor mill has managed to grab the leaked spy shots of the upcoming Kia Carens EV which is arriving as a potential rival to the BYD eMax 7.

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Kia Carens EV Test Mule Images Leaks

Kia Carens EV is rumored to be due for 2025 launch in India. The speculations have started doing rounds soon after the spy shots of the upcoming Kia electric MPV started doing rounds online. The spy shots of the Carens EV indicates it will be based on the same platform as the Carens ICE version.

This means we will see almost similar design but with EV-specific elements. The closed-off grille upfront is one of the design alterations between the Carens EV and the Carens ICE model. The bumpers both rear and upfront are also said to get an overhaul on the Carens EV. The missing exhaust pipe in the leaked test mule images confirms the fact that it is the electric version of the Carens.

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Kia Carens EV: Rivals And Expected Launch In India

With the Carens EV’s testing commencing, it’s launch is definitely on the cards. The timeline hinted is by 2025. But we must wait for some official announcement. That said, the Carens EV will be heating up the e-MPV space post its launch and will go up against the BYD eMax which is launching on October 8 in India and will be available for deliveries starting March 2025.

Key Highlights

• Creta EV spotted while testing
• New test mule with improved dynamics
• Is heading to India by 2025

Hyundai Creta is the one of the immensely popular mid-size SUVs in India. And the company is now bringing an all-electric variant of the Creta looking at its high popularity amongst the consumers. The new Creta EV has been spied again ahead of its launch that is due for 2025. This time the Creta EV is snapped with improved ergonomics indicating a facelift model also in tow.

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Hyundai Creta EV Snapped With Better Dynamics

Hyundai Creta Ev’s newest test mule has been snapped getting tested on the streets of Hyderabad. While the test mule of the EV is seen heavily wrapped, the curves and silhouettes have been observed. The overll profile seem to be updated with the improvements likely providing an improved dynamics.

The snapshots of the Creta EV have captured the aero-cut alloy wheels which will help with reduced air drag ultimately helping with improved range. The LED DRL cutouts have been snapped too. The charging port mounted at the centre of the front panel corroborates with the previously leaked spy images.

Another clarification that comes from the new test mule images is the front axle mounted motor setup. The rear and side profile of the Creta EV is similar to what we have seen in the past. Cabin design and features of the Creta EV will be identical to the ICE model which means we will might see ventilated front seats, dual screen setup for infotainment and MID, and 4-dot steering wheel. Previous spy shots have also hinted at the ADAS tech for security which we believe will be clubbed with a 360-camera system.

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Hyundai Creta EV Powertrain Details

Unfortunately, the powertrain driving the Creta EV is not revealed yet. However, it is expected that Hyundai will use a battery ranging between 55- 60 kWh in the top-end models and up to 45 kWh battery in the base model. The mid-size e-SUV might come with up to 500 km range delivery and is also expected to feature a V2L facility.

Key Highlights

• BYD eMax 7 India launch on October 8
• Pre-bookings started via official website
• Special offers for early bird customers

BYD recently announced its next EV which is heading to the Indian shores. The brand will be launching the successor of its first e-MPV in the form of eMax 7. The teasers have started flowing on and just a while ago its official arrival date has also been announced. Now, BYD has also revealed the pre-booking details for the eMax 7 electric MPV in India along with some exciting offers for the early bird customers.

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BYD eMAX 7 Pre-Bookings India: Token Amount, Offers

The BYD eMAX 7 electric MPV is now up for pre-orders in India. The official registrations for the next BYD electric MPV are open online at the company’s website. Those interested can log in to the BYD India website and pre-reserve the eMax by paying Rs. 51,000 token amount. Byers can also pay a visit to a nearby authorized BYD dealership to pre-reserve the eMax 7.

Just to recap, the launch for the eMax 7 has been set for October 8, 2024. Deliveries are expected to commence in March next year. Speaking of the bonus offers, BYD India has announced a free 7 kW charger on the pre-bookings of the eMax 7 albeit with a limitation. Only the first 1,000 customers will get this free charger with the eMax 7 purchase.

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BYD eMAX 7 Top Highlights (Expected)

BYD eMax 7 will be an all electric MPV with roomy cabin and an all LED head/tail lamp setup. The eMax 7 is also an re-branded version of the M6 MPV and will come with the same 12.8–inch rotating infotainment screen setup. The panoramic glass roof, ventilated seats, 360-camera, ADAS are some of the top features that it will come with.

BYD sells the M6 (eMax 7) with two battery options outside India. While it isn’t confirmed which variant will be introduced in the country, the 78kWh battery variant is said to be India-bound. But we should wait for BYD to confirm the specs.

Key Highlights

• MG Windsor EV ex-showroom prices out
• Comes with a starting price label of Rs. 13,49,800
• Up to 332 km ARAI-certified range

JSW MG Motor has launched segment’s first Intelligent CUV, the Windsor EV in India promising to offer a comfort of sedan combined with an expanse of SUV. The new EV is fully loaded in terms of modern amenities and offers a luxurious cabin with a GrandView touchscreen infotainment system, aero-lounge seats, and more. MG had revealed the introductory price for the Windsor EV along with a battery rental plan. After all the wait, the brand has revealed its ex-showroom prices in India. Following are the variant by price break up of the Windsor EV:

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MG Windsor EV: All variants And Pricing

MG Windsor EV	Ex Showroom Price India
Excite	Rs. 13,49,800
Exclusive	Rs. 14,49,800
Essence	Rs. 15,49,800

MG Windsor EV is priced starting at Rs. 13,49,800 in India making. Just for reference, MG Motor India has launched the Windsor EV in three different trims namely Excite, Exclusive, Essence. The top-most model of the Windsor EV, i.e, Essence comes with Rs. 15,49800 price tag.

All variants of the Windsor EV have been introduced in Starbust Black, Pearl, White, Clay, Beige, and Turquise Green. MG will start taking pre-orders for the Windsor EV starting October 3, 2024 with the deliveries commencing later.

During the launch, MG Motor revealed lifetime warranty offer for the first time customers, one year of free charging at public charging stations, and assured 60% buyback after three years.

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki planning extensive charging infrastructure in India
• To setup 25,000 charging stations
• Charging stations to be installed before eVX launch

Maruti Suzuki eVX is definitely the next hotshot in the mid-size e-SUB segment. And to pave out a way, the brand is setting up a roadmap for an extensive charging infrastructure for the the eVX and future Maruti EV buyers. Words doing rounds that Maruti has started considering several points to install charging stations.

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New Maruti Charging Stations Installation Underway?

Maruti has started considering several points to setup up its exclusive charging network. The auto giant is said to be bring a robust network where its EV buyer would get to charge their vehicles. Up to 25,000 of dedicated Maruti charging stations are said to be in pipeline with the brand already being on the search for suitable locations.

Besides the dealerships, Maruti is also considering fuel stations for to install its EV chargers. It appears, Maruti wants its EV customers to get a piece of mind with the charging facilities spanning over 5100 service centers in 2300 cities. As per the reports, Maruti is aiming to provide at one dedicated bay with dual charging points on each of the station. The company has roped in several retail outlets and fuel stations and is in talks for the same.

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Upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX: Details Known So Far

Maruti Suzuki eVX has been displayed as a concept and its test mule has also been snapped where we got its real-life glimpses. The upcoming EV will feature an all LED-light setup, a panoramic sunroof, and two-spoke steering wheel. It could debut with up to 60 kWh battery with linked with a front-axle mounted single or a dual motor AWD setup. The eVX is expected to offer up to 500 km range charge and be equipped with Level 2 ADAS and a 360° camera safety suite.

Key Highlights

• Ather Halo smart helmet debuted alongside Rizta this year
• Is now cheaper by Rs. 3,000
• Comes in both full and half face design options

During its Community Day 2024, Ather unveiled its first family segment e-scoter, the Rizta, and also introduced a unique smart helmet called Halo. With the Halo, Ather has tried to set up a new benchmark in the helmet market. Smart connectivity features, ISI and DOT certification, and more have made the Ather Halo one of the most unique helmets in the Indian market. To make the deal more lucrative, the company has announced a massive price drop on the Ather Halo smart helmet. But wait, there’s a catch. Read on below to find out more:

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Ather Halo Smart Helmet Price Drop Details

Ather launched Halo smart helmet in India back in April at an asking price of Rs. 15,000. This is the cost of the full-face Halo smart helmet. Notably, during the launch, Ather was offering this smart helmet at an introductory price of Rs. 12,999. The offer price for the Halo half face helmet has been set at Rs. 4,999.

That said, with the latest price drop of Rs. 3,000, the Halo smart helmet will be up for grabs at just Rs. 9,999. This lower costing does make it an exciting deal considering the range of smart tech features along with safety you get with this helmet.

But wait, if you are making up your mind to buy the Ather Halo smart helmet with the discounted price then there’s a catch. Ather has announced the new price drop deal only for the early bird consumers. This means the customers who had done the pre-bookings for the Halo smart helmet will have to pay just Rs. 9,999. Other consumers will have to buy this helmet with the standard pricing.

Notably, Ather hasn’t yet commenced the deliveries of the Halo smart helmet. But there are reports suggesting the units have reached the authorized dealerships. Hence, we can expect the availability soon.

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Ather Halo Smart Helmet key Features

Ather Halo is an ISO and DOT certified helmet which features comfortable padding and a sturdy shell. It is designed to provide an immersive listening experience besides offering ride safety and integrates Harman Kardon audio system. WearDetect and Chitchat are some of the smart features with which users can control music and more.

Key Highlights

• New Inster EV rugged variant snapped
• Could be launched in India after the Creta EV
• Might deliver up to 300 km range

Hyundai Motors had introduced a new compact EV for the global consumers in the form of Inster EV a few months back. Now, seems like a new variant of this EV is under testing which could possibly go official soon. The rumor mill has snapped the rugged version of the Inster EV which could also make its debut in the coming months.

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Hyundai Inster EV Rugged Version Spotted

Hyundai seems have started working on the rugged variant of the recently launched Inster EV. The compact EV as seen in the test mule images can be seen with the same additional accessories as the high-end Ioniq EV’s rugged model. The add ons primarily include robust bumpers both up fromt and the rear.

The Inster EV rugged version will also feature larger wheels and alloys as per the leaked snaps. The overall approach hints an off-roader capable compact EV that could take on some extreme terrains. There are reports indicating the Inster XRT moniker for this rugged variant. However, we would suggest to wait for the official announcements regarding the same.

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Hyundai Intser EV Rugged Variant Powertrain

We are not sure if the Inster EV’s rugged variant will be launched with a dual battery pack as the standard model or it will be introduced with a just single battery pack option. To recap, the Inster EV has gone official with a 42 kWh abd a 49 kWh battery option.

The base model of the Inster EV with the smaller battery pack produces 96 bhp of peak power, while the higher-spec model offers up to 113 hp of peak power. The former can reach up to 100 kmph top speed, while the latter reaches up to 150 kmph. The range delivered by the Inster EV is up to 355 kmph. But with the rugged version it could differ.

Key Highlights

• India-bound Kia EV9 leaked spec-sheet reveals 99.8 kWh battery
• Premium e-SUV model launching on October 3
• Will deliver 384 PS power and 561 km range

Kia Motors will soon be upgrading its EV portfolio with yet another flagship e-SUV, i.e., the EV9. The new Kia e-SUV is confirmed for October 3 launch in the country and is expected to heat up the premium car segment. A while ago, Kia updated the EV9 product page on its official India website and now the spec-sheet have surfaced online.

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Kia EV9 India Model Leaked Specs

Kia EV9	Specs
Platform	E-GMP
Motor setup	Dual motor AWD
Power	384 PS
Torque	700 Nm
Range (ARAI-certified)	561 km per charge
Charging time	10- 80 percent in 24 minutes
Charger type	350 kW

The Kia EV9 will be debuting as an ultra premium electric SUV which as the per the leaked specs will be integrated with dual motor AWD setup. The flagship e-SUV will be producing 384 PS of peak power and up to 700 Nm of torque.

Kia will be using the E-GMP platform for the EV9. This same platform is also used by the Hyundai’s premium EV, i.e., the Ioniq 5. A beefy battery pack of 99.8 kWh capacity will be packed inside the EV9 with which it will provide up to 561 km (ARAI-certified range) on a single charge. With a 350 kW fast charger, the EV9’s battery will take around 24 minutes for 10- 80 percent of charge.

The India-bound EV9 model is further rumored to arrive with the same combined 12.3-inch infotainment screen and driver display. Other advanced features expected are a panoramic moonroof, Level 2 ADAS, and more.

Key Highlights

• BYD India to launch eMax 7 on October 8 in India
• New electric MPV
• Being introduced as a successor to the BYD e6

BYD India started teasing its upcoming electric four wheeler recently. The Chinese auto giant has confirmed the launch of the e6’s successor which already has been introduced outside India. The BYD eMax 7 is the next entrant from the company which is the rebadged version of the M6 MPV. Its launch date has now been announced officially which we have mentioned below.

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BYD eMax 7 India Launch Date: What Could Be Its Price Range?

BYD eMax 7 is all set to launch next month in India. The all-new electric MPV is being introduced on October 8, 2024. The confirmation comes officially from BYD India. Notably, the BYD eMax 7 is essentially the re-labelled M6 e-MPV. It is being reported that the e-MPV will arrive with a bunch of cosmetic upgrades as compared to the international variant.

BYD has been teasing the features of the eMax 7 ahead of the launch and could share all the crucial details within next few weeks. That said, there are several speculations surrounding the pricing of the eMax 7 e-MPV in India. The expected range is said to be between Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 35 lakh (ex showroom).

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BYD eMax 7 Electric MPV Key Features (Expected)

BYD eMax’s recent teasers have given us glimpse of the fascia featuring sleek LED headlamps and LED tail lamps along with a connected LED light bar. The eMax 7 is also said to come with three row seats unlike the e6 which had a two row seat alignment. It could come with a 71.8 kWh battery pack which will offer up to 530 km range.