Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Ola mobile app receives new update
• Live service tracking feature added
• Feature to address long going service concerns
• Brand recently announced HyperService plans

Ola Electric and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal have been constantly getting backlashes for the S1 series e-scooters. The abrupt break downs, bad after sales service, and no permanent resolution to the long-going issues with Ola e-scooters have been taking up the headlines for long. The company even got summons from CCPA due to rising customer complaints. Recently, Ola introduced HyperService plans offering fast services and repair options to the customers for their Ola e-scooters. And now, to further address the long-going customer concerns with Ola’s servicing and repairing the brand has updated its mobile app with a much-demanded feature. What exactly it is and will it really solve all the issues customers are currently experiencing with Ola Electric? Let’s find out:

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Ola Adds Live-Tracking Feature To Mobile App

Ola’s electric scooter range, i.e., the S1 series comes with advanced digital instrument cluster which has mobile app compatibility. Now, the mobile app has just receive an update which adds the highly-demanded live tracking status.

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Adding a much asked feature to our service experience. Customers can now track real time service updates of their scooter on the @OlaElectric app.#HyperService pic.twitter.com/fHX0ngUu4z

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) December 12, 2024

Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal has shared a post on microblogging website X announcing the arrival of the live service track feature. The mobile app will display all the live status right from the e-scooter’s check-in at the service centre to the repair updates and exit.

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How Does It Resolve The Ongoing Issues With Servicing?

Besides showing the live updates of the service, this update doesn’t really pace up the repair process. The increasing customer complaints require a solid and reliable after sale service infrastructure. Ola needs to strengthen its after sales service experience by providing permanent and quick resolution to the customers.

Key Highlights

• Ather Rizta confirmed to be expensive from January 2025
• Both Rizta S and Rizta Z will receive price hike
• Current price starts at Rs. 1.10 lakh
• Year End Offers available on Flipkart

Ather came up with a daily commute solution for family-segment consumers earlier this year by introducing the Rizta. This e-scooter is grabbed the attention for being loaded with multiple segment-first features including the large under seat storage, single-piece seat, and more. Currently, Flipkart is offering hefty discounts on the base model of the Rizta e-scooter. Well, that certainly calls for your attention if you are planning to purchase Rizta as your next ride. From January 2025, the Rizta will get expensive. The expected price hike is mentioned below:

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Ather Rizta E-Scooter Expected Price Hike From January 2025

Following the latest trend across the automobile industry, Ather Energy will also be increasing the prices of its popular family e-scooter. The Ather Rizta which debuted earlier this year in dual trims and an asking price of Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex showroom) will be sold with a higher price tag. Its top variant which comes at around Rs. 1.48 lakh (ex showroom) will also be selling at higher rates.

The new prices will be effective from January 1, 2025. The increased costs of the Rizta e-scooter are also likely due to increased input costs which is the same reason cited by the other auto manufacturers. It is expected that the Rizta e-scooter series will be getting expensive by Rs. 4,000- Rs. 6,000. The difference in the price hike could be depending on the mode.

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Ather Rizta E-Scooter At Cheaper Rates On Flipkart

While this famile e-scooter is getting expensive from January 2025, it can be purchased at much lower rates. Thanks to the Flipkart’s year-end sale, the base variant of the Rizta e-scooter which packs 2.9 kWh battery can be purchased starting at Rs. 1.04 lakh (ex showroom). It will be a limited period deal that would be over soon.

Key Highlights

• Upcoming Bajaj Chetak e-scooter model spied
• Test mule spotted in Pune
• To come with updated design and features

Bajaj Auto is making an upgrade to its two wheeler portfolio with the addition of a new e-scooter. The upcoming model will be joining the company’s sole e-scooter lineup, the Chetak electric. Bajaj has scheduled the Chetak e-scooter’s India launch on December 20 and ahead of its debut, the spy shot of the test mule has just been leaked online.

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2025 Bajaj Chetak E-Scooter Test Mule Spy Shots Leaks Online

The 2025 Bajaj Cheatak e-scooter which is breaking covers this week in India has been spied during its testing in Pune, Maharashtra. The e-scooter can be seen wrapped partially in camouflage revealing only handful insight of the design. The 2025 Chetak e-scooter is said to built in a new platform which the brand is claiming will deliver better driving experience overall.

The exact update in the design is not confirmed since the test mule is wrapped with camouflage. However, Bajaj is expected to give a slight makeover to the 2025 Chetak electric scooter in terms of the aesthetics while keeping the retro design intact.

The new variant is also expected to offer more practicality to the customers. This could include larger underseat storage and improved weight distrubution overall to improve the riding experience. While the test mule is wrapped in camouflage, the new sleek tail lamps have been spotted in the snapshots.

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2025 Bajaj Chetak: Launch Date

2025 Bajaj Chetak: Details Known So Far

We only know the confirmed launch date for the 2025 Chetak electric scooter which is December 20, 2025. Bajaj Auto has not shared any official teaser that can hint the exact upgrades and the model name. It also is not known at this point which price brakcet this new Chetak e-scooter model will be targeting at. But its just a few days left for the official launch and we will know all the updates soon.

Key Highlights

• Flipkart Year End offers announced for Rizta e-scooter
• Deals valid for Rizta S e-scooter
• Price cut and additional offers announced

Year 2024 is about to wrap up within just few weeks and as the tradition follows, sales and discounts and live across different retailing platforms. This certainly makes for the best occasion if you are out looking for a new electric vehicle including e-scooters. Specially, when there are confirmations coming in from different automobile manufactures for the price hike starting January 2025. Ather’s Rizta, the familiy e-scooter announced earlier this year has also received massive discounts on Flipkart ahead of its anticipated price surge next year.

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Flipkart Year End Sale: Ather Rizta Deals And Offers

As a part of the year end sale, Ather Rizta has got affordable on the e-commerce platform Flipkart. The family e-scooter which can be purchased starting at Rs. 1.10 lakh is now much cheaper making it a best buy deal. But there’s a slight catch. Only the base variant of the Rizta electric scooter, i.e., the Rizta S which packs 2.9 kWh battery is available with discounts on Flipkart.

The e-commerce giant is selling this e-scooter variant, i.e., the Rizta S starting at just Rs. 1.04 lakh instead of Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex showroom) price. This discount of up to Rs. 6,000 is collective of all the deals and discounts. Buyers who are planning to visit the online retailer to buy the Rizta S electric scooter will get flat Rs. 2,500 discount on the purchase above Rs. 5,000. The company is also offering additional EMI options and credit card offers worth up to Rs. 8,500 on the Rizta S.

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Ather Rizta S: Recap

The Ather Rizta S variant is equipped with a 2.9 kWh battery which offers a claimed IDC range of up to 123 km per charge. It’s electric motor produces 5.7 bhp of peak power and delivers 22 Nm of peak torque. The Rizta S is capable of achieving a top speed of 80 kmph and reaches from 0- 90 kmph in just 4.7 seconds.

Key Highlights

• Tata updates Tiago EV portfolio
• Only color scheme upgrades
• Prices likely increasing by January 2025

Tata Motors recently announced up to 3 percent price hike citing increased input costs for its ICE and electric passenger vehicle portfolio. The price hike is expected to be applicable on all Tata electric vehicles including the Tiago EV. However, ahead of the price update, the company has silently made changes to Tiago EV portfolio. What has changed? Find out below:

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Tata Tiago EV New Update

Tata has slightly upgraded Tiago EV’s portfolio in India. It’s not exactly any hardware or firmware upgrade but rather a change in the color scheme. Tata Tiago EV which earlier was available in five color variants will now be sold in four color options only. The company has removed the Plum Midnight color trim of the Tiago EV.

Tata has not specified why it is discontinuing the Tiago EV’s aforementioned color scheme. But customers will now only get to select this EV from 4 color shades only including Pristine White Dual Tone, Daytona Grey, and Teal Blue, Tropical Mist.

The update doesn’t reflect any changes on the pricing as well as features. The Tigo EV will continue to sell starting at Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex showroom) offering the same set of cabin and safety features such as 7-inch touch infotainment display with connected car tech, automatic climatic control, 8-speaker audio system, wireless charger, rear parking camera, cruise control, ABS with EBD, and TPMS.

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Tiago EV Powertrain Details

The Tiago EV electric hatchback comes with dual battery pack options with the base trims packing a 19.2 kWh battery. Top trims of the Tiago EV are equipped with a 24 kWh battery. The former offers 250, while the latter delivers up to 315 km range on a single charge.

Key Highlights

• VLF Tennis e-scooter pre-booking figures revealed
• Bags over 300 bookings within just a few days of price reveal
• Is priced at Rs. 1.20 lakh in India
• Competes against TVS iQube, Ather 450 series e-scooters

Italy’s electric two wheeler manufacturer VLF recently kicked-off its EV venture in India. The company brought in a new electric scooter priced below Rs. 1.50 lakh. Called the VLF Tennis, the first e-scooter from the Italian brand is being sold as a CKD (completely knocked down) unit being assembled by Motohaus in India. While he deliveries for the Tennis e-scooter has already commenced back in November, the company has revealed its booking milestone.

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VLF Tennis E-Scooter Booking Milestone

Motohaus has received huge customer interests for its recently launched VLF Tennis electric scooter. The company has bagged over 300 bookings for its first electric scooter. Just to recap, the Tennis e-scooter was launched last month itself in India (November 2024) and within just a few weeks the bookings have reached in three digits.

This indicates the VLF Tennis is emerging as a popular choice amongst the Indian consumers who are upgrading to an electric scooter. Also, the developments around the same have been confirmed by Tushar Shelke, Managing Director of Motohaus. Deliveries for the VLF Tennis e-scooter have also started last month from November 25. VLF has launched the Tennis electric scooter as a CKD unit. It is being assembled at the Motohaus CKD plant which is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

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VLF Tennis E-Scooter Price And Features

Th VLF Tennis e-scooter is introduced at Rs. 1.30 lakh (ex showroom price) in India and comes in three color options – black, white, and red. It underpins a 1.5 kWh motor linked to a 2.5 kWh battery pack. This e-scooter can deliver a rang of 130 km and get a full battery charge within 3 hours.

Key Highlights

• Toyota reveals Urban Cruiser electric variant
• Shares platform with upcoming e-Vitara
• To be launched with dual battery pack options
• Will come with FWD and AWD drivetrains

Toyota is bringing a new electric SUV to the Indian shores. The brand has just unveiled the Urban Cruiser electric which is expected to be launched soon after the Maruti e Vitara. The Urban Cruiser EV will be based on the same platform as the e Vitara and is also likely to share the same powertrain as well.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Design And Features

Toyota’s upcoming e-SUV, the Urban Curiser EV will be an identical twin to the e Vitara in terms of looks and features. Yet its facia will be one of the differentiating design elements. The Urban Cruiser EV will be coming along with extra body clads compared to the e Vitara and will have 2700 mm wheelbase. It will come with an overall length of 4825 m which is around 10 mm longer than the e Vitara.

The side and rear profile will also be same as the e Vitara. The Urban Cruiser EV will also get hidden rear door handles and will sit on 18-inch and 19-inch wheel size options. The rear profile will include a full-length tail lamp and connected tail light setup. The instrument console and other cabin features will also be identical to the e Vitara.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Powertrain Details

Just like the design, the Cruiser EV will also be sharing the same platform with the e Vitara e-SUV, i.e., the Heartect e-platform. Just to recap, Toyota and Maruti have co-developed this EV platform. The Urban Cruiser EV will be launched with both FWD ( front wheel drive) and AWD (all wheel drive) options. It is expected to be introduced with dual battery pack options. The base variant of the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV will be packed with a 49 kWh battery, while the high-spec variant will be loaded with a 61 kWh battery pack.

Key Highlights

• TVS Motors announced Midnight Carnival offer
• Special deals for customers on purchasing iQube e-scooter
• Up to 100 percent cashback and assured benefits worth Rs. 30,000
• Deals can be availed via online website and authorized dealerships
• Limited period offer starting December 12

TVS Motors has announced a new celeberatory deal for its sole electric scooter lineup, the iQube. Called TVS iQube Midnight Carnival, the special event marks the celebration of over 4,50,000 TVS e-Qube e-scooter sales. The limited period event brings special deals and offers for the customers purchasing a new iQube electric scooter starting today.

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TVS iQube Midnight Carnival Fest: What Is The Timeline?

TVS iQube Midnight Carnival Fest is a limited period celebratory offer where customers will be getting lucrative deals on the purchase of a new iQube e-scooter. This special event is kicking-off starting December 12 at 11.59 PM. The event will continue for the next 10 days and will conclude on 22nd December. All the details on the offers are mentioned below:

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TVS iQube Midnight Carnival Campaign: Offers And Benefits

During the Midnight Carnival fest, TVS us giving customers an opportunity to take an iQube e-scooter home for free. The company is offering a chance to win 100 percent cash back to customers purchasing the iQube e-scooter during this festival.

But there is a catch. Only one winner be selected randomly. What further makes this marketing campaign special is one can avail the benefits until midnight. And the dealerships offering this Midnight Carnival deals will be open for the customers till midnight.

Besides the 100 percent cashback deal, customers buying the iQube electric scooter will also get assured benefits worth Rs. 30,000. Buyers will also recieve additional benefits such as extended battery warranty of 5 years or on 70,000 km run.