Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Ather launches updated 450 series e-scooters
• Prices changed for the 450 S variant
• Ather 450X and Apex gets new range of features

Ather, as promised, have revealed the entire new 450 e-scooter lineup updated with new features right at the beginning of 2025. The upgraded 2025 Ather 450 series scooters now offers multiple advanced ride and safety features while carrying forward the legacy of previous-gen models. What all updates have been added to the new Ather 450 e-scooters and have the pricing also increased? Let’s find out:

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2025 Ather 450 Series: Variants, Features Upgrades

Ather has launched the 2025 range of 450 e-scooters loaded with new and improved features. The primarily updated models are the 450X and the 450 Apex. Both these e-scooter models have been equipped with a new Multi-Mode Traction control feature. This is s standout riding mode that brings three different modes for a safer ride including Rain, Road, and Rally.

The Rain mode will allow the e-scooter to get a better grip when the road conditions are wet, while the Road mode will enhance the overall performance and safety. On the other hand, the Rally mode will let users ride these two 450 series e-scooters easily through off-roads.

Ather Energy has also expanded the Magic Twist feature to the 450X e-scooter model which earlier was only accessible to the Rizta and 450 Apex models. This Magic Twist feature allows the riders to stop the e-scooter by twisting the throttle and without applying the brakes.

Ather has also updated AtherStack 6 with new features including Google Maps, Alexa, and Ping My Scooter option.

Latest Ather software, AtherStack 6 is packed with features like – Google Maps, Alexa, WhatsApp notification on the dashboard, which allows the rider to access messages without having to take out their smartphones: “Ping My Scooter”, so the rider can easily locate their scooters in a sea of vehicles with the help of sound and visual cues and Live location sharing, which allows riders to share their live location with a preset contact while they’re on the move.

Also all the variants in the 450 lineup will be covered under the new Eight70 warranty which offers coverage for up to 8 years or 80,000 km, whichever comes first, and 70% battery health assurance up to 8 years.

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2025 Ather 450 E-Scooter: Performance (Range)

Ather 450X which is the low-end model in the new lineup as well features a 3.7 kWh battery pack. This model is said to deliver an IDC claimed range of 161 km per charge. However, its real life range is expected to up to 130 km per charge.

Ather 450X model retains the same 2.9 kWh battry pack which is said to deliver an IDC claimed range of up to 126 km per charge. The Ather 450 Apex also packs a 3.7 kWh battery and the 450S variant gets a 2.9 kWh battery offering 157 km and 122 km IDC range respectively.

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Key Highlights

• Tata Punch EV and Tiago EV gets fresh discounts in January 2025
• Offer applicable on limited stocks
• Prices axed by up to Rs. 85,000 for Tiago EV
• Punch EV receives up to Rs. 70,000 discount

Tata Motors is currently leading the EV market specifically the sub Rs. 20 lakh segment with multiple models. Both Punch EV and Tiago EV are the best selling electric four wheelers which have been just made more affordable for the masses. The company is kickstarting this new year by axing the prices of its best selling EVs, the Punch and the Tiago EV.

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Tata Tiago EV, Punch January 2025 Discount Deals

Tata Motos have announced Green and exchange bonus offers for the Punch EV and the Tiago EV models. Customers can avail hefty price cuts on both these Tata electric cars as a part of the new year deal. The offers are currently being given to the MY2024 and the MY2025 stocks of Punch and the Tiago EV. The former has been made cheaper by up to Rs. 70,000, while the latter is now affordable by up to Rs. 85,000. Let’s quickly take a look at the price breakup as per the variants post the discounts.

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Taigo EV Offers

Starting with the Tiago EV, the XE variant featuring 3.3 kWh battery (priced at Rs. 8.57 lakh) has received Rs. 50,000 discount, while the XT MR variant (priced at Rs. 9.61 lakh) gets Rs. 70,000 price cut. The Tiago EV’s XT LR equipped woth 3.3 kWh battery has recieved a discount of Rs. 85,000, while the XZ+ Tech Lux model has received Rs. 60,000 discount. Notably, these discounts are for the Tiago EV’s MY2024 stocks. There is also benefits with Rs. 40,000 for the Tiago EV MY2025 model.

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Tata Punch EV Offers

Offers on the Tata Punch EV MY2024 stocks includes up to Rs. 40,000 discounts on the MR variant with 3.3 kWh battery and Rs. 50,000 discount for the LR models. The MY2025 stocks of the Punch EV have received benefits worth Rs. 40,000. However, Smart and Smart+ models of the MY2025 stocks don’t get the benefits.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Creta electric’s interiors revealed in new teaser
• Has a same dashboard layout as Creta N Line
• Six airbags, Level-2 ADAS amongst key safety features
• Panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and dual zone climate control features
• Will make its debut at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

Hyundai Motors is all set to disrupt the EV market in India with the launch of the Creta EV. Scheduled for a debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the Creta’s electric variant will be amongst the hot shots and the top rivals of the Maruti e Vitara and the Tata Harrier EV. Hyundai recently revealed the Creta EV’s powertrain and full design and now has teased its interiors and the range of safety features.

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Hyundai Creat Electric Interiors And Features

In the latest teaser video, Hyundai Creta electric’s dashboard design has been revealed showcasing the resemblance it bears with the ICE model. The Creta EV dashboard will come with a dual screen setup (10.25-inch) and will also include a set of physical keys for different controls.

But what makes the dashboard of the Creta’s electric version different from the ICE model is the new three-spoke steering wheel and the drive selector mounted on the dteering column. The design of the lower centre console is also updated with the inclusion of cup holders, electric parking keys, and new drive mode selector.

The touchscreen infotainment system on the Creta EV gets connected car tech compatibility and will support both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The cabin will also offer advanced features such as dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, electronic driver seat, and 8-speaker Bose sound system.

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Creta EV Safety Features

Lastly, the safety features offered by the Creta EV will be six air bags (all variants), 360° camera, parking sensors (front and rear), EBS (electronically stability control), auto hold, TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system), and Level-2 ADAS. Hyundai will be launching the Creta EV with a 42 kWh and a 51.4 kWh battery option linked to 135 PS and a 171 PS electric motor respectively.

Key Highlights

• Tata Motors to showcase new EV models at Bharat Mobility 2025
• Tata Harrier EV unveiling confirmed
• Sierra EV also expected to be revealed

Tata Motors is gearing up to add new electric four wheelers to its product portfolio this year. The leading automobile manufacturer will be introducing two new electric four wheelers for the Indian masses. The Harrier EV is one of the confirmed electric SUVs which Tata is set to unveil during the annual auto show starting on January 17, 2025. Which other EV models from Tata we can expect to be showcased at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025? Find out below:

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Tata Harrier EV

Tata will be once again targeting the mid-size electric SUV market in India this year with the launch of the Harrier EV. It is amongst the most awaited e-SUV model in the country which is confirmed to be unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The Harrier EV will be launched with the same bold and rugged design as the Harrier ICE version.

Tata Motors is expected to introduce the Harrier EV with dual drivetrain options including single motor FWD (Front wheel drive) and dual motor AWD (All wheel drive) options. The electric variant of Harrier is further said to come loaded with advanced safety suite including six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 360° surround camera, panoramic sunroof, and connected car tech.

It will get a slight makeover upfront and will feature a blanked-off grille, aero-inspired alloy wheels, etc., while keeping the remaining aesthetics same as the ICE model. The Harrier EV could be launched in India with multiple battery packs offering a range of approximately 550 km on a full charge.

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Tata Sierra EV

The second major EV showcasing from Tata at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will be of the Sierra EV. Previously tipped to be introduced by 2026, the Sierra EV is likely making an early preview at the annual auto fair being held a few weeks later. Tata could showcase the Sierra EV’s both ICE and electric variants with the latter tipped to feature battery packs ranging between 60- 80 kWh.

Just like the Harrier EV, the Tata Sierra EV is also expected to be launched with both single motor FWD and dual motor AWD drivetrain options. We might also see similar range of safety and entertainment features as the Harrier EV. Range figures claimed by the Sierra EV is up to 500 km on a single charge. However, we will get more details related to its powertrain and features at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 event.

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki e Vitara teased ahead of launch
• Debuting at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
• Will be sold via Nexa dealerships in India
• Was unveiled internationally with dual battery packs

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is just a few weeks away and this time too we are expecting multiple new EV showcasing. Hyundai Motors just revealed its first mass-market e-SUV, the Creta EV which will be breaking covers at the grand annual auto show. And now. Maruti Suzuki has also teased its first electric four wheeler e Vitara which also is getting unveiled at the Bharat Mobility 2025 event on January 17.

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Maruti Suzuki E Vitara Teased Ahead Of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

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Maruti Suzuki via a new post on Instagram have teased its first electric four wheeler which is debuting at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The post shared in collaboration with Nexaexperience handle reiterates its January 17, 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo debut. The post reads ” Maruti Suzuki’s First Electric, e Vitara, the SUV eBorn is worth the wait. Witness it come alive at the Bharat Mobility Show 2025 on the 17th of January.”

In the teaser, Maruti Suzuki has given us a sneak peek of the e Vitara’s overall design including both exterior and the interiors. The facia, rear profile, and the centre console have been shown in the teaser video.

The Y-shaped LED DRLs upfront, connected LED tail lamps, shark fin antenna, and the overall chunky profile is visible in the new post. Looking at the overall profile, the India-bound e Vitara seems to be retaining all the design elements at the international variant that was unveiled in Milan, Italy.

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Maruti Suzuki E Vitara Performance

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara’s international variant is powered by the new HEARTECT-e platform which will be used for the Indian version as well. Internationally, Maruti is offering the e Vitara with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain option. It remains to be seen if the brand brings both these variants to the country or just the 2WD option. Battery pack options will likely be two including 49 kWh and 61 kWh.

Key Highlights

• Bharat Mobility Global Expo starts January 17, 2025
• Gensol EV to introduce new reverse electric trike
• Will be called Ezio EV
• Will come with two seater capacity

Gensol EV, the electric vehicle startup from Pune, Maharashtra will be taking up the Bharat Mobility 2025 expo’s stage to introduce its latest product. After launching the country’s smallest EV, the Gensol EV, the brand is now gearing up for the launch of a reverse electric trike. The upcoming EV model will come with two-door and two-seater capacity competing against the Comet EV in India.

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Gensol Ezio Reverse Electric Trike Key Features

Gensol EV’s latest electric four wheeler which is making its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is called the Ezio. The company has uploaded a teaser video of the upcoming two seater, two-door EV in its official website. The upcoming compact electric four wheeler can bee seen with a sunroof, reflector-style headlamp, and LED DRLs. Gensol Ezio will be featuring a front fender-mounted charging port and will offer a floating roof design. At the rear, it will offer wrap-around tail lamp setup.

The teaser video further gives us the glimpse of the Gensol Ezio’s cabin. This new compact electric trike’s layered dashboard looks neat with the pattern-trim finish and the use of gloss black plastic elements. The centre console on the Ezio reverse electric trike seems is narrow and accommodates the power window keys along with the gear shift lever.

Gensol EV has also given hints on the features that the upcoming reverse electric trike will offer. According the brand, the Gensol EV will be equipped with an array of “industry-first” features. It will come with in-cabin driver assistance, AI-driven cloud analytics, and a comprehensive technology stack adding to the premium ride experience.

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Gensol Ezio Reverse Electric Trike Performance

Gensol EV is yet to list the powertrain specifics of the upcoming Ezio reverse electric trike. However, the brand has already revealed the ARAI-certified range of up to 200 km per charge and a top speed of 80 kmph. More details will be shared during its showcasing at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai reveals Creta EV officially
• Powertrain and features announced
• Launching with two battery packs
• Pre-bookings also starts in India

Hyundai is grabbing all the headlines for its next big EV launch. The South Korea giant finally bringing the Creta electric to the Indian market. Ahead of the unveiling at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Hyundai has officially revealed the Creta EV’s designm powertrain, and features. Also, the bookings for the Creta EV have also commenced in India. To know everything Hyundai has just unveiled about the Creta EV, read below:

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Hyundai Creta EV: Design, Powertrain, And Features

Hyundai Creta EV	Powertrain
Battery	51.4 kWh and 42 kWh
Range	Up to 473 km
Acceleration	0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
Charging speeds	10- 80 percent in 58 minutes using DC charger

Hyundai Creta EV offers a familiar design language. At the first glance itself, you can make out the stark resemblance as the ICE Creta (N Line version). Th overall exteriors including the fascia and the rear profile combined with the lightings are same.

The minor changes that you’ll notice is the blanked-off grille upfront and the bumpers that now have air flaps integrated for an improved aerodynamic performance. To further enhance the performance, the Creta EV also gets upgraded 17-inch aero alloy wheels. The charging slot is upfront as teased previously. Also, the headlamp and taillight design also remains the same as the Creta N Line variant.

Moving on to its powertrain, the Creta EV will be available with a 51.4 kWh and a 42 kWh battery option. The former is claimed to offer 473 km range per charge, while the latter is said to deliver up to 473 km range per charge.

It will take up to 58 minutes to charge the Creta EV from 10- 80 percent using the DC charger. Whereas, the charging speeds with the standard 11 kW wall charger will be around four hours. Hyundai is bringing the Creta EV with Vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology which will allow the e-SUV to power external devices.

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Hyundai Creta EV: Variants, Pre-Booking Details

Hyundai has listed four variants of the Creta EV at its official website including Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence. Up to eight color options of the upcoming e-SUV will be available for the masses ranging from dual tone to matte shades. Hyundai has also started pre-bookings of the Creta EV in India. Interested buyers can book the Creta EV by paying a token amount of Rs. 25,000.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai teases Creta EV
• Launch set for January 17 at Bharat Mobility Show 2025
• First mid-size e-SUV from Hyundai in India
• Might launch with dual battery pack options

Hyundai Motors has released the official teaser of Creta EV. After revealing the launch date earlier, the South Korea giant has shared the first glimpse of its hyped mid-sized e-SUV. The Creta EV is just a few weeks away from the official unveiling which is scheduled for January 17, 2025.

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Hyundai Creta EV Official Teaser: What’s Revealed?

The first set of Creta EV’s teaser has made it to the web confirming its imminent launch. Hyundai has shared the glimpse how its first mid-size electric SUV will look like. Th teaser shows the Creta plugged to a charger highlighting the electric makeover this popular SUV has received. The placement of charging socket at the front grille area is confirmed with the teaser poster.

While the teaser doesn’t clearly show the design, one can easily figure out the resemblance it bears with the ICE version in terms of the looks. Besides, previous spy shot images of the Creta EV have also shown the identical design approach being taken for the Creata EV as the Creta ICE facelift model. The former’s facia as well as the side and rear profile will get the same design attributes.

However, there are indications that the cabin could get some upgrades since the electric version of Creta will be priced higher than the ICE counterpart. Also, the front grill, alloy wheels will be new highlighting the EV styling.

We can expect Hyundai to share some of the cabin features and additional design overhaul via new teasers ahead of the launch. To recap, Hyundai is taking the wraps off the Creta EV officially on January 17 in India. It is amongst the first e-SUV model which debuting at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

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Hyundai Creta EV Rivals In India

The Hyundai Creta EV will the mid-size e-SUV that will compete the newly launched Mahindra BE 6, Curvv EV, and the Nexon EV. It’s expected to be introduced with two battery size options with a range delivery of around 600 km (with top-spec trims). The Creta EV is also expected to be integrated with advance ADAS Level 2 safety features, 360° camera, new 3-spoke steering wheel, dual screen infotainment system and driver console, etc.

Key Highlights

• Honda Activa e bookings starts in India
• Honda QC1 also up for pre-registrations
• Prices of both models to be revealed at Bharat Global Mobility 2025 expo

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) recently added two e-scooter models to its portfolio. The lineup included the much awaited Activa e whose launch has been pending for almost two years. Now, HMSI has finally started the pre-bookings of its first family e-scooter. The QC1 which is a slightly trimmed down version of the Activa e is also up for pre-registrations in the country. Read below to know the booking amount, prices, and more:

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Honda Activa e, QC1 Electric Scooters Pre-Booking Details

The Honda Activa e electric scooter’s pre-bookings have started in India. The company has announced the pre-registrations have commenced at authorized dealerships in select Indian cities. Interested buyers can pre-book the Activa e by visiting the nearby dealerships and pay a token amount of Rs. 1,000. Note, customers can pre-book the Activa e electric scooter in Honda authorized dealerships at Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Mumbai.

HMSI has commenced the bookings for the QC1 e-scooter model which also has been launched alongside the Activa e. The booking amount for the QC1 remains the same as the Activa e. However, customers in additional cities will be able to reserve the QC1. Besides Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune, reservations are active in Hyedrabad and Chandigarh as well.

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Honda Activa e, QC1 Electric Scooter Prices

HMSI only unveiled the Activa e and the QC1 e-scooter a few months back. The prices have been kept a mystery as of now. But reports indicate the prices for the Honda’s first e-scooter models will be revealed during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Both these e-scooters will be taking up the stage at the mega annual auto show where there prices are expected to be announced. The company is expected to commence the deliveries from February 2025.

Key Highlights

• 2024 has been successful year for EV manufacturers
• New future-ready electric SUV models launched
• Mahindra’s BE and XEV lineup amongst latest offerings
• Tata has also launched a new coupe style e-SUV model

Year 2024 has been all eventful for the auto brands. Leading manufacturers such as Tata and Mahindra have been ahead in the electric four wheeler game with their newly launched electric SUV models, while brand like MG have penetrated into a whole new segment of Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) with the Windsor EV. In this roundup article, we have listed the top three future-ready electric SUVs that have gone official in India in 2024. Take a look:

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Mahindra BE 6 Electric SUV

Mahindra has surprised the masses this year with its future-ready electric SUV models featuring the all new INGLO platform. The BE series’ debutant model, the BE 6 is definitely the most uniquely styled electric SUV which comes with a price range starting under Rs. 20 lakh. The BE 6 has already been grabbing attention not just from the consumers for its aggressive styling and performance, but for its recent spat with Indigo Airlines for the BE 6E badging. This electric SUV underpins an electric motor mounted on the rear axle producing 288 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of torque. It is introduced with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options and offers a claimed range of up to 682 km (ARAI certified).

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Mahindra XEV 9e

Yet another INGLO-platform based electric SUV from Mahindra takes the top spot when we speak of the futuristic e-SUVs launched in 2024 in India. This is the first coupe-style EV model that comes from Mahindra’s lot featuring an advanced dashboard with triple screen layout and a new steering wheel with an illuminated logo. The XEV 9e comes with the same RWD setup as the BE 6e and has both 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery pack options. The XEV 9e is claimed to offer 656 km ARAI certified range and offer acceleration speeds of 0-100 kmph in just 6.8 seconds.

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Tata Curvv EV

Tata Motors have been a step ahead from Mahindra this year adopting the coupe-style approach for an EV. Just a few months before XEV 9e’s launch, Tata introduced its first coupe-style electric SUV, the Curvv EV in India. This e-SUV is powered by the new Activ.ev platform and comes with dual battery pack options. The Curvv EV’s base model has a 45 kWh battery pack, while the top trim gets a 55 kWh battery offering 502 and 595 km range per charge respectively. Similar to Mahindra’s new e-SUV lineup, Tata Curvv EV is also packed with several advanced features that makes it future-ready.