Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Oben Rorr e-motorcycle new discount deals announced
• Up to Rs. 25,000 discount on original price
• Limited period discount offer as a part of Independence day sale

Oben Electric is back with another sale. The E2W company has dished out a special deal on the Rorr electric motorcycle to mark the Independence day celebrations in the country. The Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is being sold at hefty discounts during the ongoing Freedom Offer sale which will be valid till next few weeks. Here are the updates and the offers:

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Oben Rorr E-Motorcycle Freedom Offer Sale: Deals And Timeline

Oben Rorr electric motorcycle is available with a special discount of Rs. 25,000 as a part of the Freedom Offer Independence Day sale. For reference, India is celebrating its 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2024 and the new discount comes as a celebratory offer.

Following the special discount, the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle will be available for purchase at Rs. 1.24 lakh (ex showroom). The original price of this electric scooter without any deals and offers stands at Rs. 1.49 lakh (ex showroom).

Speaking of the offer validity, the Oben Rorr electric motorcycle can be purchased with the discounted price only till August 15, 2024 across dealerships in the country. The company has presence in around 8 cities in the country and is planning to further expand its venture in the country.

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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle Feature List

Oben Rorr electric scooter gets its power from a PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) motor pack with 8kW output. The electric motorcycle is equipped with a 4.4 kWh battery and has up to 187 km range delivery with a full battery charge.

Oben Rorr e-motorcycle comes with a digital instrument cluster, multiple riding modes, and other smart features. It is capable of reaching up to 100 kmph top speed and accelerate from 0- 100 kmph in 3 seconds.

Key Highlights

• Range Rover electric test mule spotted
• EV-specific design elements spotted
• Might launch by the end of 2024 globally

Luxury car maker Land Rover is all set for its EV venture in India and the global markets with the upcoming Range Rover Sport EV. The all-electric version of the Range Rover has been under development and for the first time has been snapped in a production-ready avatar. How different does the Range Rover Sport EV looks? And is there any update on its powertrain? Let’s find out:

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Range Rover Sport EV Test Mule Spied

The Range Rover Sport EV’s test mule has been spied for the first time. The initial spy shots without any camouflage wrapping gives us a clear look of the exteriors of the upcoming luxury sports electric SUV. The E-SUV gets minimalist alterations in design when compared to its ICE counterpart.

The spy shots of the Range Rover EV shared by motor.es shows the same slim-LED headlamps as the ICE model. Even the DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) are identical to the Range Rover Sport EV. The distinction in the exterior design of the Range Rover Sport EV and the Range Rover ICE mode is primarily in the grille design which does get a makeover highlighting EV-specific elements. However, the grille design seems incomplete at the moment which we might see with the future leaks.

This first leak of the Range Rover Sport EV model doesn’t give any glimpse of the interiors. However, we are expecting to retain the same design and features as the ICE counterpart. There might be a few changes here and there but there is no certainty of the same. That said, the exteriors of the Range Rover Sport EV shows missing exhaust which again is an EV-specific design. The connected LED tail-light is another similar design aspect as the ICE model.

Key Highlights

• FASTag new guidelines coming in effect from August 1
• Will be applicable for 3 years or older FASTags
• KYC now made mandatory

Nitin Gadkari recently announced a new GNSS-based toll collection system in India which will be eventually replacing the existing RFID-based FASTag. While the new toll system is being tested, FASTag will remain the primary toll collection module until GNSS comes in effect completely. Meanwhile, NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) has shared fresh guidelines for FASTag owners which will come in effect starting next month with a deadline set for October this year. What is the new FASTag guideline which you need to know? Take a look below:

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Latest FASTag Guidelines: Details You Should Know!

The latest FASTag guideline has been announced by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) which makes it mandatory for the FASTag holders to complete their KYC process. It will be now essential for the FASTags that are over 3 years old to have KYC completed for smooth functioning with toll collection going forward.

The new guideline that mandates FASTag KYC for accounts that are three years or above will begin from August 1. A deadline of October this year has been set for the same. This new move comes in effect to help improve the toll payment system at all the toll plazas on the state highways.

It further will help with smoother traffic flow while cutting down on congestions at the toll plazas during peak hours. Besides the KYC, the latest FASTag guideline now also mandates linking the vehicle and chassis number.

Users will now be required to complete this linking process besides the KYC. Also, if a vehicle is new then the registration should be updated within 90 day of its purchase. Linking a valid mobile number is also made mandatory with the new guidelines along with uploading a clear picture of the car’s front and rear registration plate.

Key Highlights

• Both XUV.e9 and XUV.e8 close up spy shots leak
• Spy shots have revealed boot space
• Rear profile design leaked
• Interiors snapped too

Mahindra XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 are two of the upcoming electric SUV’s besides the BE.05 that are coming to heat up the Indian four wheeler EV market. Already, all three of the upcoming Mahindra e-SUVs have been spied with the most recently spied model being the entry-level BE.05. Now, the close up spy shots of the XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 have been leaked online exclusively by 91Wheels detailing the boot space, exterior design, as well as the interiors.

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Mahindra XUV.e9 Fresh Design Leak (Closeup Shots)

The XUV.e9 close up spy images wrapped in camouflage was seen with the coupe-design theme as the previous test mules and concept model. However, the LED headlamp and aerodynamic alloy wheels have been snapped.

But one of the exciting details which the latest leak reveals is the large boot space along with the liftback boot design. The rear seats of the XUV.e9 will be foldable which will prove more beneficial with luggage storage. The LED tail lamp and tailgate have also been revealed by the new leak.

This is one of the few exclusive leaks that gave us a glimpse of the Mahindra XUV.e9’s interiors. The cabin will come with leatherette seat material and have a refreshed center console that mounts an automatic gear lever along with cup holders and an electronic parking brake.

The centre console is also seen with a rotary drive select along with the auto-hold feature. The new two-spoke steering wheel has been snapped to along with dual connected screens (infotainment and driver display).

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Mahindra XUV.e8 Fresh Design Leak Via Close-Up Spy Images

The close-up images of the XUV.e8 is seen with the same XUV700 stance with the distinctions visible in the fascia. The XUV.e8 e-SUV is snapped with a blanked-off front grille and a full-length light bar along with a refreshed bumper and headlight design.

The rear profile also looks familiar where the bumper gets an upgrade while the taillamp looks the same as the XUV700 ICE model. The interiors of the XUV.e8 is entirely new and has been snapped with the updated two-spoke steering wheel, a new driver display and infotainment screen. The centre console gets a new gear selector as well.

Key Highlights

• GNSS toll collection officially announced by Nitin Gadkari
• Is a new satellite based toll collection system
• GNSS will replace FASTag toll collection across Indian highways

For a while, there have been reports of a new toll collection getting implemented across state highways in India. Finally, Union Road Transport and Highway minister have confirmed the a satellite based toll system for the country. The trials are reportedly underway for the latest toll collection module which also will be replacing the existing RFID-based FASTAg.

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GNSS-Based Toll Collection System: What Is It?

Nitin Gadkari, has officially announced the GNSS-based toll collection for all state highways in the country. This new system is designed in way that the toll will be deducted from the bank account of the vehicle owners. The toll amount will be decided on the total run the vehicle makes on the specific section of the highways. Just for reference, GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System.

GNSS Toll Testing Started

The test runs for the GNSS-based toll collection system has been started in the country. The same has been revealed by a written statement from the Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari to Rajya Sabha. Gadkari has announced that the GNSS-toll collection system has been tested on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway section that is a part of the NH25 in Karnataka. This new module has also been implemented on NH-709’s Panipat-Hisar highway section.

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FASTag Banned After GNSS?

FASTag is the current toll collection system that is helping with the traffic management at toll plazas in India. It uses an RFID based toll collection module which requires vehicle to make only a few seconds of stop at the toll stations. However, at times long queues have been reported despite this fast toll deduction method. This is what aspired the government to bring an advanced toll system that will help with smoother traffic flow on highways.

But the government isn’t scrapping off FASTag instantly post the announcement of the GNSS toll system. FASTAg is said to be functional till the GNSS system is up and running entirely across the designated highways. The government will possibly announce a deadline for all the vehicle owners for this transition whose details are expected in the coming months.

Key Highlights

• Curvv EV snapped undisguised
• Possibly clicked while commercial shoot
• Final launch scheduled for August 7

Tata Motors has been creating hype for its upcoming electric coupe-style SUV – the Curvv. First coming up is the Currv EV on August 7 followed by the Curvv ICE sometime later. All this while, Tata has been dropping teasers before officially unveiling the Curvv EV’s exteriors last week. After the spec-sheet and battery leak, the real-life images of the Curvv EV have also hit the web. This is how the completely undisguised Curvv EV looks like:

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Tata Curvv EV Snapped During Commercial Shoot?

Tata Curvv EV’s latest visuals comes from a video doing rounds online. In the video, the upcoming coupe-style e-SUV can be seen without any disguise or camouflage. This is the first time the glimpse of the production-ready unit that will be sold officially has been clicked.

Apparently, the Curvv EV was being shot for a commercial video as it can be seen being lifted by a crane before its placement on an open ground. The surrounding camera setup further pointed at the promotional shoot of the Curvv EV. The blue shade of the Curvv EV which Tata had revealed during its unveiling was seen in the video. Tata is already betting high with the Curvv SUV and is expected to bring some heat to the ZS EV, upcoming eVX, and the ATTO 3 in the EV segment.

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Tata Curvv EV: All Details Known So Far

Just yesterday, the battery details of the Curvv EV were leaked online and a day before its spec sheet. The Curvv EV is said to be backed by dual battery pack options including a 40.5 kWh and a 55 kWh for the low and high-end variants respectively. The Curvv EV is also expected to flaunt a 12.9-inch, 10.25-inch infotainment and driver display respectively combined with JBL 9 speaker system.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra BE.05 base model e-suv spotted testing
• Standard steel wheels snapped
• Launch slated for next year (2025)

Mahindra’s upcoming electric fleet is constantly going through test runs in India. The BE and the XUV series’ is what Mahindra plans to populate in the country in the coming years. The BE.05 is one of the variants that have been showcased as a concept and is finally seen in a production-ready avatar. The Be.05’s latest spy shots leaked online is said to be of the base trim detailing the some of the key distinctions from the top-spec models.

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Mahindra BE.05 E-SUV Base Model Spy Shots Leaked

The Mahindra BE.05 newly leaked test mule images is rumored to be of the base model. The round LED headlamps spotted with the test unit hints it to be the low-spec model. This is considering the high-end trims of the BE.05 are rumored to get fancy headlight unit. Another key difference in design would be the horizontal DRL in the base model, where the top end variants will likely get the L-shaped LED DRLs upfront.

The BE.05 e-SUV’s base trim is also seen sporting flush door handles. This means both base and top trims will get the flush door handle fittings. The BE.05’s new spy shots can be seen mounting a roof carrier. Rumors indicate this setup is being used only for the test version and could be offered as an add-on accessory later. The base trim of the BE.05 is further spotted with standard steel rims which would be replaced with allow wheels in the top-end models.

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Mahindra BE.05 E-SUV Expected Features

Mahindra BE.05 e-SUV could use a battery pack ranging between 60 kWh to 80 kWh. The former will possibly be packed inside the low-end trims, while the latter could power the higher variants. The BE.05 is said to come with the new two spoke steering wheel and dual-screen infotainment module. It might be loaded with a 360-degree camera, six airbags, and Level 2 ADAS for safety.

Key Highlights

• E2W market will get multiple new models this year
• Affordable Hero Vida e-scooter in works
• Kinetic e-scooter upcoming too
• Zelio to launch a new high-speed e-scooter

Electric two wheeler market in India has witnesses a major transition in the last few years. This year too, we have seen various new e-scooters ranging from low-speed to the most expensive marking their debut in the country. Multiple brands are in process of rolling out their new offerings for the consumers. From prominent players such as Kinetic and Hero MotoCorp, startups such as Zelio and Lectrix are also set to launch new e-scooter models this year in the country. Here’s a quick wrap up of the new e-scooters which are heading to India:

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New Kinetic Electric Scooter

Kinetic Green is expected to launch a new e-scooter which will be a modern version unlike the retro-style Luna e-moped. The unknown Kinetic electric scooter has been spied on multiple occasions with heavy camouflage. Design language leaked via the test mule sightings of the mystery Kinetic electric scooter has revealed 12-inch black alloy wheels, LED headlamp mounted at the lower half of its front panel and drum brake module at the rear.

The new Kinetic electric scooter’s test mule was spotted with a TFT screen which the rumor mill indicates will get Bluetooth compatibility. Kinetic has not spilled any beans yet that could confirm its upcoming e-scooters availability in the country. But multiple test mule spotting indicate a due launch likely by the end of 2024.

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Hero Vida Budget E-Scooter Model

Hero MotoCorp is also planning its next big launch in the Indian market. And this time, the brand is planning to bring an affordable E2W for the masses. The company is extending its presence across the budget segment with the upcoming model whose confirmation comes directly from the Executive Chairman, Pawan Munjal.

Not much details are currently known except for its lower price range. It shouldn’t be long before we get to see the test mule of the new Hero Vida e-scooter making test runs on the street. When that happens, we might get some more clues on the features and design.

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Zelio High-Speed E-Scooter

A while ago, Zelio teased a new high-speed electric scooter for the Indian market. The brand refrained from revealing its moniker but shared some of the key details including the top speed of 70 kmph. In addition, the upcoming Zelio E-Scooter is expected to carry a strategic pricing to stand the stiff competition in the E2W segment. Furthermore, the Zelio high-speed electric scooter is said to come with up to 180 kg load bearing capacity and could run up to 100 km range on a full charge.

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New Lectrix E-Scooter

Lectrix is also planning to expand its portfolio with a new electric scooter in India. A test mule of the upcoming Lectrix e-scooter was spotted recently with a sporty style language. Currently, the name of the upcoming Lectrix electric scooter is not known. The same is the case with its powertrain and feature list. As for the test mule, it has been spotted with a sharp front apron and round led headlamp along with split grab rails at the rear.

Key Highlights

• BMW CE 04 e-scooter arrives in India
• Available for pre-orders
• Powered by an 8.5 kWh battery

BMW Motorrad has setup a new league in the E2W segment in India. The brand has introduced the most premium electric scooter, i.e., the CE 04 which also happens to the be the most expensive model in the country. The BMW CE 04 will be up for grabs as CBU unit with a price range over Rs. 14 lakh making it costlier than some of the popular electric cars.

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BMW CE 04 E-Scooter: Key Takeaways

BMW CE 04	Key Features
Motor	liquid-cool PMSM
Power	31 kW
Torque	62 Nm
Battery	8.5 kWh
Range	130 km per chage
Top Speed	120 kmph
Accelaration	0- 50 kmph in 2.3 seconds

BMW CE 04 is the most high-end e-scooter in India which is integrated with powerful liquid-cooled PMSM electric motor. The power generated by the new BMW electric scoter is 31 kW (peak output) wit the torque generation being around 62 Nm. The power transmission to the rear wheel takes via the belt drive.

The BMW CE 04 electric scooter have been integrated with a large 8.5 kWh battery which the brand is claiming can deliver up to 130 km per charge. The standard charger with the BMW CE 04 is a 2.3 kW unit which can charge it within 30 minutes from 0- 80 percent. BMW is also offering an additional Wallbox charger for the consumers demanding quick charge services.

Speaking further on the performance, the BMW CE 04 can reach a max speed of 120 kmph. This is an electronic cap on the top speed. Acceleration is also quick with the e-scooter taking just 2.6 seconds to for a 0- 50 kmph sprint.

The design of the CE 04 is also unique and it sits on a single tubular steel frame. Heated grips and multiple riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road) are some of the advanced features it offers along with dual disc ABS braking system. The CE )4 sports a 10.25-inch split color display compatible with Bluetooth.

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BMW CE 04 Price In India

The CE 04 as previously mentioned gets a price tag higher than some of the popular electric cars in the country. It is introduced at Rs. 14.90 lakh which makes it expensive than the Tiago.ev, Punch.ev, and the Comet EV. The brand has started taking pre-orders officially and the deliveries will begin from September this year.

Key Highlights

• Kia announced new lease program for EV 6
• Ownership at just Rs. 1.29 lakh per month
• Lease term option of up to 60 months

Koa Motors has come up with a new exciting offer to promote flexible mobility in the Indian market. The company is back with the Kia Lease program where it will be offering its top EV flagship to specific consumer group. The South Korean auto giant has added the EV 6 to the lease program besides the Sonet, Seltos, and Carens.

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Kia EV 6 Lease Program: Cost And Offer Details

Kia India has teamed up with ORIX Auto Infrastructure Services Limited for the EV 6 lease program in India. This move from the company comes as a new take on the car ownership experience where consumers can simply lease the desired car by paying a minimum amount on a monthly basis.For the EV 6, customers would need to pay just Rs. 1.29 lakh per month to own the flagship Kia EV 6 electric SUV. Kia has announced this offer only for a wide group of consumer base in the country.

The special category of the customers that gets access to the Kia Lease Program for EV 6 includes the owners of CA firms along with ICAI charted accountants, doctors who have a valid registration with IMA and state organizations, different corporate clients, and also self-employed consumers.

Kia EV 6 Lease Program Extra Benefits

The EV 6 lease ownership has been announced with a whole range of added benefits that will make the ownership experience better and hassle free. The company has announced a flexible lease time frame where the customers can choose to own the EV 6 from 24 months to up to 60 months.

Additionally, the customers will get all the remaining services which first-hand buyers get. The company will be offering pick-up and drop-off service for maintenance and also 24 x 7 roadside assistance in case of breakdowns. Customers getting their hands-on the EV 6 using the lease program will also be able to schedule service maintenance for the EV 6 during the ownership period.