Author: Sandeep Sarkar

Key Highlights

• TVS upcoming e-scooter India launch confirmed
• Will be introduced within next 2 months
• Could be the TVS iQube ST

TVS Motors is gearing up for a new electric scooter launch in India soon. The company is currently catering to the Indian audience with the iQube series of e-scooters and has seen a huge spike in its sale in the previous quarter. Which electric scooter can we expect TVS to launch in the country and what is the expected timeline? Let’s find out:

New TVS Electric Scooter Launch Confirmed?

KN Radhakrishnan, TVS India CEO has hinted the arrival of a new electric two-wheeler in the Indian market. The brand had witnessed a spike in sale in the previous quarter where it sold 48,000 units. For reference, this figure was only 29,000 units a quarter before. Radhakrishnan shared this information during an investor’s call.

Additionally, the CEO also revealed the plans to launch a new electric scooter in the Indian market. The timeline is set for next quarter. This means within next three months another new electric scooter from TVS will be launched for the Indian consumers. While TVS is expected to confirm the moniker of the upcoming two-wheeler electric scooter in the coming months, the rumor mill has been suggesting which model we can expect.

Will It Be The TVS iQube ST E-Scooter?

Since nothing concrete has been confirmed by the TVS India CEO, online reports are pointing at the iQube ST’s debut. That’s considering TVS has showcased the iQube ST model almost a year back and hasn’t made it available for purchase officially. This makes us believe that the upcoming variant could be none other than the TVS iQube ST.

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TVS iQibe ST Powertrain: What All We Know?

TVS iQube ST	Powertrain
Motor type	BLDC hub mounted
Peak power	4.4 kWh
Peak torque	140 Nm
Battery	4.5 kWh
Range	145 km per charge
Top Speed	Up to 82 kph

The TVS iQube ST will be powerful electric scooter which will be using a BLDC hub mounted motor. The peak power output offered by the iQube ST e-scooter is 4.4 kWh, while the peak torque produced is 140 Nm. The battery capacity powering the TVS iQube ST electric scooter is a 4.5 kWh unit which comes with 1.5 kW fast charging support and 950W standard charger.

This upcoming electric scooter will be delivering around 145 km range on a full charge. With the standard charger, the battery will take 0- 80 percent charge within 4 hours 6 minutes. The top speed offered by the TVS iQube ST will be up to 82 kph.

Key Highlights

• Jeep Compass EV India launch scheduled soon
• Could be built on STLA M platform from Stellatis
• Up to 700 km range delivery expected per charge

Jeep Compass is one of the powerful SUVs available in India. Soon, the company could launch an all-electric variant of the Compass SUV in the country. Recently developments hints at the upcoming new-gen Compass E-SUV based on STLA M platform which has been designed by Stellantis (Jeep’s parent company). When can we expect Jeep Compass electric variant to launch in India and what features it will be loaded with? Read on the details hetre:

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Jeep Compass Electric SUV India Launch: This Is The Timeline

As per the available information online, the Jeep Compass SUV electric variant will be launching in India by 2026. However, the exact moth or date is not announced as of now. Jeep has been working on its EV strategy since 2023 and is likely to expand its presence across the EV sector in India going forward.

As of now, the pricing details have been kept under the wraps since the e-SUV is still in the development phase. However, it could be introduced in the Indian market with a starting price range over Rs. 30 lakh.

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Jeep Compass Electric SUV Powertrain And Features: What Should We Expect?

Jeep Compass electric SUV	Expected Powertrain
Battery	Up to 98 kWh
Range (with performance pack)	Up to 700 km
Power	388 hp

According to the leaks, Jeep will use its parent company (Stellantis’) STLA Medium platform for the Compass EV. Stellantis had introduced this new architecture last year itself. It offers a wide flexibility with not just EV but also petrol and diesel drivetrains. The Jeep Compass electric SUV could come with both FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive) capabilities.

This premium electric SUV’s motor could produce up to 388 hp of peak power. It is expected to be driven by up to 98 kWh battery module with a claimed range delivery of around 500 km on a full charge. The Compass EV with Performance pack is further expected to offer a higher range of 700 km per charge. As for the battery charging duration, it is claimed to be around 27 minutes for a refuel from 20- 80 percent.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Creta EV fresh test mule images surface
• To come with slight design tweaks compared to the ICE model
• To offer up to 250 km range delivery with full charge

Hyundai is all set to expand its EV operations in India with the launch of new Creta EV. The South Korean car manufacturer had recently launched the facelift version of Creta and is expected to introduce the EV version by the end of this year. The spy shots of the production-ready Creta EV has also surfaced which confirms its upcoming India launch. The leaked test mule of the Creta EV has also revealed the design which seems slightly modified compared to the ICE variant.

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Hyundai Creta EV Testing Begins In India: Design Revealed?

The Hyundai Creta EV’s production ready test mule has been spotted on the streets wrapped heavily with camouflage taping. While the wrapping hides the prominent design elements, it is evident that the major design cues have been borrowed from the Creta facelift model. But rumors as well the leaked test mule image does suggest slight alteration that will be limited to the EV model.

The list of design updates highlighted by the Creta EV’s leaked test mule images shows aerodynamic-alloy wheels which will improve its road stance. The Creta EV could feature a new blanked-off grille and house the charging port upfront. The spy shots has inly showcased the exterior design and not the interiors.

However, it is rumored that the cabin structure and features of the Creta EV will be identical to the Creta facelift ICE version. It is expected to sport a large 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster which will have Android Auto and Apple Car Play support. Hyundai might alter the cabin theme for the EV variant.

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Hyundai Creta EV: Expected Powertrain

Hyundai Creta EV	Powertrain (Leaked)
Battery	45 kWh
Range	250 km full charge
Power	138 hp
Torque	255 Nm

The Hyundai Creta EV is expected to use the same electric motor as the Kona electric which is available in the international markets. The electric motor on the Creta EV will be mounted on the front axle. It is expected to produce around 138 hp of peak power. The upcoming electric SUV could produce a peak torque of 255 Nm.

The smaller battery size of the Creta EV has been grabbing the headlines. Rumors have indicated the Creta EV will be using a 45 kWh battery pack which could offer around 250 km range on a full charge.

Key Highlights

• Kinetic Luna to be launched in all-electric avatar
• Expected arrival by February 2024
• Pre-reservations start this week in India

Kinetic Green is finally reviving its legendary two-wheeler moped Luna in an all-electric avatar. The arrival of the Luna e-moped has been in the air for the past few months but the timeline is confirmed now. The upcoming e-moped from Kinetic Green will be officially launched next month and its pre-bookings start this week itself in India. Here are the expected highlights of the Luna e-moped and its expected pricing:

Kinetic E-Luna Moped: When Is It Launching In India?

The Kinetic Luna e-moped is launching soon in India. The brand will be taking the wraps of the country’s first electric moped in February 2024. Kinetic is expected to reveal the exact date shortly as it will soon commence the pre-bookings too.

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Kinetic E-Luna Moped: Pre-Booking Details, Expected Pricing

Kinetic Green has confirmed that the pre-bookings for e-Luna moped will begin on Republic Day this year. This means, starting tomorrow (26 Jan, 2024), interested customers can pre-register the electric moped. The company will be taking a small token amount of Rs. 500 for the pre-bookings.

Furthermore, the registration process can be completed on the company’s official India website. Prices for the e-Luna moped is unknown currently. However, we are expecting it to be priced in the affordable range (less than 1.50 lakh). Exact details will be confirmed once brand makes the related announcements.

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Kinetic Luna E-Luna Moped: Expected Features And Powertrain

Kinetic e-Luna Moped	Powertrain
Battery	2kWh
Range	Up to 80 km on a full charge
Top Speed	60kph

As per the leaks, Kinetic e-Luna moped will be introduced in three different variants. The battery pack tipped for the upcoming electric moped is 2 kWh. It is being suggested that a 1.5 kWh battery pack variant will also be introduced in the later stages targeting the Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumers.

The standard 2 kWh model is expected to offer around 80 km range on a full charge. Whereas, the other variant is said to deliver up to 45 km range with a single charge. The e-Luna moped is said to achieve up to 60 kmph top speed.

Key Highlights

• Citroen eC3 Shine launched as top-end model
• Comes with several design and feature upgrades
• Is positioned above Citroen eC3 Feel model
• Price in India starts at Rs. 13.20 lakh (ex showroom)

Citroen eC3 is one of the few popular EV hatchbacks available in the Indian market. It competes with the newly launched Punch.ev with a starting price range of Rs. 11.61 lakh. Citroen has now released a new high-end model of the eC3 electric hatchback in India. The latest model has been launched with new set of features and slight design tweak. How much is the price difference and what all upgrades does the top-end eC3 offers? Find out below:

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Citroen eC3 Shine: Design Upgrades

The prominent changes which the Citroen e-C3 receives includes a bunch of cosmetic and feature upgrades. This top-end model of the electric hatchback offers a faux skid plate at the front as well as rear. The company has also added new 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels in the latest model.

That said of the exterior, the interiors too have received a bunch of upgrades. The Citroen eC3 Shine variant has received leather wrapping on the steering wheel and the dashboard has now a dual-tone finish.

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Citroen eC3 Shine: Feature Upgrades

Apart from the exterior modifications, the Citroen eC3 Shine model gets multiple new feature upgrades. This model gets electric ORVMs and also a reverse camera which has ben missing from the remaining variants. The company is also offering rear defoggers with the top-end eC3 model. Additionally, a large 10.2-inch digital display. The instrument cluster gets compatibility with both Android Auto and Apple Car Play.

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Citroen eC3 Shine Powertrain: New Or Old?

Citroen eC3 Shine	Powertrain
Battery	29.2 kWh
Range	320 km on a full charge
Charging Duration	10- 80 percent in 57 min (with fast DC charger)
Power	56 bhp
Torque	143 Nm

Underpinnings remain identical in the Citroen eC3 Shine model. This variant is also powered by a front-axle mounted electric motor which produces 56 bhp of peak power. The eC3 Shine also delivers a peak torque of 143 Nm. Battery size is also same as the remaining trims, i.e., a 29.2 kWh unit.

The Citroen eC3 Shine also offers around 320 km range per charge. This is MIDC (Modified Indian Driving Cycle) range. The battery charging time with the DC fast charger is around 57 minutes for 10-80 percent recharge. On the other hand, with the standard 15 amp charging socket, the battery will take around 10.5 hours for a full charge.

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Citroen eC3 Shine: How Much Is It Priced At?

The Citroen eC3 Shine comes in three different trims. The starting price for this top-end eC3 starts at Rs. 13.20 lakh. The eC3 Shine Vibe pack is priced at Rs. 13.35 lakh, while the Shine Vibe dual tone model is launched at Rs. 13.50 lakh.

Key Highlights

• Okaya will provide EV charging stations to aid Ayodhya Metro Water project
• EV boat services to begin at Guptar and Naya Ghat area
• Up to 50 passengers can be ferried at once

The Ram temple consecration at Ayodhya has been a historic event for the Indian community. Massive crowd gatherings have been witnessed to celebrate the auspicious day. Public transportation have witnessed a huge demand in the recent days in Ayodhya and besides the civic organizations, companies like Uber and others have helped to ease the pressure with tourist influx. Okaya which is an emerging player in the EV market is also contributing to the growing infrastructure in Ayodhya and will be providing fast EV charging stations going forward for Water Metro project. What is this Water Metro Project of Ayodhya and how Okaya is helping with the same? Details are below:

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Ayodhya-Varanasi Water Metro Project: What Is It?

Ayodhtya Water Metro project will be India’s second water metro service which is being launched to promote the waterways for transportation in the country. In the first phase, the metro services will start in Ayodhya, while in the second phase, it will be launched in Varanasi.

Just to recap, the first ever Water metro service were introduced in Kochi. Cochin Shipyard Ltd. will be taking charge of this new project and ship the ferries that will be used for transportation in the Inland waterways of Uttar Pradesh.

This new project will be cutting down on long travel durations via roads. Citizens and tourists will reach different destinations via boat services in the inland waterways. The services will be available between Guptar Ghat and Naya Ghat on the Sarayu river. While the current travel time via road between these two ghats is around 40 minutes, the new ferry services takes around 10 minutes only.

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Okaya Charging Stations For Ayodhya Water Metro: What Do We Know?

Okaya EV has introduced authorized EV charging stations in Ayodhya for the Water Metro project. The company has installed super fast 150 kWh CC2 electric vehicle chargers providing a vital support for EV ferries that will operate in the inland waterways of Ayodhya. The EV ferries operating in the inland waterways have a capacity of carrying up to 50 passengers at once.

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Second Phase Plans

Post the installation of fast speed charging stations in Ayodhya, Okaya will expand the services in Varanasi. This would be the second phase of the Ayodhya-Varanasi Water Metro project. The primary emphasis will be improving the inland waterways and related infrastructure.

Key Highlights

• Following BE.05 and BE.09, BE.07 patent images surface online
• Will be an electric coupe SUV positioned between BE.05 and BE.09
• Could offer up to 450 km range on a full charge
• Expected to launch by 2026 in India

Mahindra BE series of electric SUVs is consistently making appearances online as their launch is inching closer. Recently, we came across the patent images of the Be.05 and BE.09 electric coupe SUVs. Now, the latest leak has revealed the patent images of third model in this lineup, i.e., the BE.07. Here are the expectations:

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Mahindra BE.07 Patent Leak: Design Similar To Concept Model?

The latest Mahindra BE.07 leaked patent image shows a the same design approach as the original concept which the brand had first showcased back in 2022. This model will feature a traditional SUV-styling and will have a subtle stance unlike the BE.05 which appears more sporty in design. A large panoramic sunroof will be included as seen in the patent image.

The BE.07’s patent image has revealed C-shaped headlamps which we have seen in the concept. The same designing is used for the taillight. It is suggested that this new electric coupe SUV’s dimension will be 4,565mm (length), 1900 mm (width), 1,660 mm (height). The wheelbase is said to measure 2,775 mm, while the length expected is 4.6m in length (larger than that of the BE.05).

Moving on to the interiors, the details are missing here with the patent image as was the case with the BE.05 and the BE.09. However, as shown with the concept, we might get to see a large infotainment screen with touch compatibility.

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Mahindra BE.07 Leaked Powertrain

The Mahindra BE.07 is expected to be mid-range electric SUV that will be built on the INGLO platform as the remaining BE series models. This electric coupe SUV could come with both AWD (all wheel drive) and RWD (rear wheel drive) options.

Mahindra is expected to load the BE.07 e-SUV with a dual electric motor setup that will produce up to 394 hp of peak power. Battery capacity tipped for the BE.07 is within 60 kWh to 80 kWh range delivering up to 450 km range on a full charge.

Key Highlights

• Tata Altroz EV hatchback India launch confirmed
• Is expected to launch by 2025
• Might carry a starting price tag of around Rs. 12 lakh

Tata Motors is expanding its EV fleet and has confirmed the upcoming range of electric SUVs it will be bringing to the Indian shores. After unveiling the much-awaited Punch.ev, Tata will be introducing the Curvv EV, Harrier EV, Sierra EV, and also an all-electric version of the Tiago. While the former three have already been confirmed to launch in India, the Altroz EV’s arrival has been tipped recently. Know all the developments below:

Tata Altroz EV India Launch Confirmed: What Is The Timeline?

The Tata Altroz EV is likely breaking covers in 2025. Notably, this is the proposed timeline for the Sierra EV as well. It has been a while since Tata revealed the concept electric version of the Altroz EV. The first revelation of this concept EV hatchback was during the Geneva Motor show hosted back in 2019. Now, almost after four years, this concept is apparently shaping up to reality.

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Tata Altroz EV Expected Price Range In India

As the Tata Altroz EV is still in the development phase, the information related to its pricing is scarce. But still, the rumor mill indicates a starting price range from Rs. 12 lakh in India. The prices are expected to vary as per the selective trims. Now, this pricing is speculative and should be considered as a grain of salt.

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Tata Altroz EV Design And Powertrain: Leaked Details

The Tata Altroz EV is expected with a refreshed design where the brand could incorporate the new sleek LED DRLs, headlamp, and taillight design. In fact, some reports indicate the Altroz EV could be the facelift version of the current-gen Altroz ICE model.

In addition to a revamped exteriors, the Tata Altroz EV will also get cabin improvements. The dashboard design is said to be upgraded inside the Altroz EV. Possible inclusions would be the illuminated Tata badging along with a large floating touchscreen infotainment system. It is also expected to feature 2-spoke steering wheel that ill house the illuminated Tata logo.

The Tata Altroz EV is also said to be built on the latest Active.ev platform as the newly launched Punch.ev and other upcoming Tata EVs. This mid-size electric hatchback could feature up to 35 kWh battery pack producing up to 120bhp power.

Key Highlights

• Hero Honda Splendor electric version in works
• Test mule spotted in Pune
• To utilize new GoGoA1 electric kit instead of conversion kit

Automobile industry in India is witnessing a sudden surge with electric vehicles. A large chunk of four and two wheeler manufacturers are adapting to the shift and boosting electric mobility in the country. Hero MotoCorp is also set to launch an all-electric version of its legendary Splendor motorcycle. The upcoming Hero Honda Splendor electric has been spotted being tested is an indication for an imminent launch. What powertrain the Splendor electric is expected to feature? And when can we expect its arrival?

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Hero Honda Splendor Electric Motorcycle Testing Begins?

The Hero Honda Splendor electric has been spotted recently on the streets of Pune. It appears Hero has started testing its upcoming electric motorcycle to check the real life performance. The leaked image of the Splendor electric doing rounds online shows the bike with a camouflage covering. It doesn’t reveal much when we speak of the design.

But it appears that there won’t be any major differences compared to the ICE version except for the engine bay. Instead of the usual ICE engine, the Splendor EV will feature an all-electric powertrain. Online reports suggests that the test mule spotted in Pune could have been loaded with a prototype powertrain. That’s not it, this test mule is being claimed to be an older Splendor model integrated with the prototype powertrain for testing purpose.

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Hero Honda Splendor Electric: To Feature GoGoa1 Electric Kit?

The upcoming Hero Honda electric is rumored to feature a new GoGoa1 kit. For reference, GoGoA1 is currently one of the established players to provide compatible electric conversion kits for ICE motorcycles. The brand already has solid expertise with Hero MotoCorp electric conversions kit and is offering a range of kits for different models.

Now, chances are that the Hero Splendor electric that has been spotted has the prototype GoGoA1 powertrain for testing. This electric kit is rumored to feature a larger battery pack for improved riding range per charge. However, the exact battery size that will power the Splendor electric is not known.