Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Ather Energy starts Rizta production in India
• Will commence deliveries soon
• Price starts at Rs. 1.09,999 in India

Ather Energy has been working aggressively to get its game stronger with E2Ws in India. After the high-speed 450 Apex, the company dived into the family segment and introduced the Rizta a few months back. Now, the production of the Ather Rizta has also kickstarted with the deliveries also commencing soon.

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Ather Rizta Electric Scooter Production Begins In India

Ather Energy has started with the Rizta e-scooter’s production in the Indian market. The E2W manufacturer is expected to soon start the mass deliveries of its first family-segment electric scooter. Ather has already started with the pre-booking of the Rizta a while ago. The pre-registration charges for the Rizta e-scooter was just Rs. 999.

Ather Energy CEO and Co-Founder, Tarun Mehta confirmed the production news via microblogging website X. The post shared on X reads “The first production verisons of the Rizta are starting to roll off the line now!”

Speaking of the Rizta e-scooter’s pricing, the Rizta S model which features a 2.9 kWh battery pack will cost Rs. 1,09,999 ( ex showroom). The Rizta Z variant featuring a 2.9 kWh battery pack is priced at Rs. 1.24 lakh. On the other hand, the Rizta with a 3.7 kWh battery module has been priced at Rs. 1.44 lakh.

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Ather Rizta E-Scooter Key Highlights And Features

Ather Rizta’s spacious and comfortable riding experience is one of its top highlights. This electric scooter offers segments highest luggage storage capacity where the underseat storage compartment hold 34 litre space along with an additional 22 lite frunk space.

The Rizta e-scooter models with 2.9 kWh battery produces up to 123 km range per charge, while the 3.7 kWh battery model can deliver up to 160 km range per charge. The Rizta e-scooter models are capable of offering up to 80 kmph top speed and have dual riding modes including Zip and SmartEco.

Key Highlights

• Kia EV3 prices announced
• India launch on cards
• Affordable Kia EV with a possible starting price range under Rs. 30 lakh

Kia Motors recently unveiled the new-gen EV9 and the EV3 in the global markets. The latter arrived as the entry-level model in the premium e-SUV series which is also heading soon to India. Within a few weeks of its official announcement, the EV3’s prices have also been revealed. Here how much the upcoming Kia EV3’s expected cost in the Indian market:

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Kia Motors India Prices (Expected)

Kia EV3 is set to embark its journey as one of the most pocket-friendly yet premium electric SUV offering in India. Kia has just announced its pricing in the international markets which we anticipate would be similar for the Indian market too. Just to recap, the Kia EV3 is launched in four variants including the Standard, Earth, GT Line, and long range models.

The EV3 prices globally starts at $30,700 for the base trim, i.e., Standard This is translated to around Rs. 25.6 lakh in Indian currency. The EV3 Earth trim price is set at $33400 which is approximately Rs, 27.8 lakh. Lastly, the Kia EV3 electric SUV’s long range model debuts staring at $34,100 which is approx. Rs. 28.4 lakh.

The asking price range below Rs. 30 lakh for a futuristic e-SUV is definitely aggressive. However, it can’t be said for sure if the e-SUV will be retailing in India with the same prices as the international model. There could be certain price differences depending on various factors.

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Kia EV3 Electric SUV: Features Expected In India

The Kia EV3 electric SUV will be arriving with dual battery options in India. The standard EV3 model will be integrated with 58.3 kWh battery pack, while the long range model will be packed with an 81.3 kWh battery. The e-SUV will be offering up to 501 km range on a full charge. The charging time will be 30 minutes with the fast charger from 10- 80 percent.

Key Highlights

• Mystery Kinetic electric scooter seen testing
• Different design than Luna e-moped
• Could come as Ola S1 rival in India

Kinetic Green could be setting up stage for a new electric scooter launch in India. A while ago, a mystery Kinetic electric scooter was spotted being tested. Now, another spy shot of an unknown electric scooter with Kinetic badging has been snapped while testing. Here’s what Kinetic might have in store for the Indian comsumers:

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New Kinetic Electric Scooter Spotted Testing

The latest test mule leak of the mystery Kinetic electric scooter comes from the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. The upcoming E2W from Kinetic is said to be an affordable model that will take on the likes of Ather 450S and the Ola S1 e-scooter models.

The test mule spotted can be seen with heavy wraps all over. However, the design seems fairly modern when compared to the Kinetic’s last E2W model, i.e., the Kinetic Luna e-moped. Looking closely at the spy shots, it is clear that the upcoming Kinetic electric scooter comes with a fresh and new-age aesthetics.

Overall build seems to be suitable for two adults where the riders will get comfortable riding posture with the wide single-seat. The new Kinetic electric scooter also has a flat floorboard where one can store and carry everyday items. There could be additional under seat storage too but the exact capacity is not known at this point.

The spy shots of the mystery Kinetic electric scooter is also seen sporting LED headlamp and tail lights. The instrument cluster isn’t visible in the spy shots but we assume it will come with a TFT screen like most of the new-gen e-scooters that will have Bluetooth support.

The screen will display all the important battery and ride statistics. Additional details snapped includes front disc and rear drum brakes and matte-black alloy wheels. It is also being speculated that the new Kinetic electric scooter might come with multiple riding models and could also feature a reverse mode for easy parking assist at tight spots.

Key Highlights

• Bajaj Chetak Blue launched
• Introduced as the most affordable Chetak e-scooter model
• Priced at Rs. 95,998

Bajaj Auto has just revived the Chetak e-scooter lineup with a new model. The 2023 Chetak Blue comes as the latest addition to the company’s E2W portfolio. The new Chetak e-scooter model is launched as the most affordable variant with a price range starting under Rs. 1 lakh.

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2024 Bajaj Chetak Blue E-Scooter Design And Spec-Sheet

The latest Bajaj Chetak Blue edition has almost the same design as the existing models. It flaunts a round LED headlamp and a single seat design proving a comfortable riding experience. It is introduced in dual trims including Standard and Tecpac. Both Chetak Blue e-scooter’s Standard and Tecpac variants are equipped with the same 2.88 kWh battery pack. It will take around 6 hours for a full battery charge.

The new Chetak e-scooter models will deliver a riding range of 123 km on a full battery. Bajaj is yet to specify the motor setup and power output offered by the Chetak Blue edition. But it is possible that this lineup is also utilizing the same motor setup as the Urbane and Premium series. Nevertheless, both variants deliver a top speed of 63 kmph which is ideal for urban commutes.

The 2024 Chetak Blue edition e-scooter models have drum brakes both at the front and the rear, while the suspension is taken care off by a telescopic and hydraulic spring system at the front and rear respectively. There is a digital instrument cluster for ride statistics which is compatible with a smaprtphone app.Dual driving models are present on the latest Chetak e-scooter models which include Eco and Standard. Other key features are reverse mode, sports mode, hill-hold.

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2024 Bajaj Chetak Blue Price

The Bjaja Chetak Blue edition is launched as the cheapest model at Rs. 95,998 in India. It will be available in five different color options to pick from. The lower price range and decent powertrain, features might become a recipe of success for the 2024 Chetak Blue model in India.

Key Highlights

• Vivo X Fold 3 Pro India launch on June 6
• Event to be live streamed online
• Thinnest foldable phone yet in the Indian market
• Product page live on official Vivo India website

Vivo is all set for a new benchmark in the premium Android smartphone segment. After the camera flagship, i.e., the X100 series, the company is gearing up to bring its another premium and luxurious offering for the Indian audience — the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. Official unveiling for the X Fold 3 Pro is set for tomorrow in the Indian market. Ahead of the launch, Vivo has updated the X Fold 3 Pro’s product page on its India website listing down some of the key specifications. Vivo is also live streaming the launch event for its next-gen foldable flagship. Where and how you can watch the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro’s launch event live? Read on below:

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Vivo X Fold 3 Pro India Launch: How To Watch Event Live Stream?

Vivo is hosting the X Fold 3 Pro’s official launch tomorrow in India, i.e., June 6, 2024. A physical event for the most premium foldable handset in the country is being held at New Delhi. For the interested consumers, Vivo will also be hosting an online event which will be live on company’s social media handles, specifically, Vivo India YouTube channel. Just for reference, the X Fold 3 Pro’s launch event will begin at 12.00 PM IST. We are embedding the link below for reference. You can simply tap and play the live stream here.

Vivo has not shared any insight on the X Fold 3 Pro’s pricing. It would be interesting to see how well this upcoming handset takes on the Galaxy Fold series.

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Vivo X Fold 3 Pro: What All To Expect?

Since the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro has been launched in China and is also updated on the company’s official website, we know some of the key features. The X Fold 3 Pro is touted as the slimmest foldable phone featuring just 11.2 mm thickness. The upcoming flagship fold phone will sport a 8.03-inch LTPO screen (unfolded state) where the panel will support 2200 x 2480 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera hardware on the outer panel will be a 32MP lens, whereas the primary setup will inclide a 50MP primary lens combined with another 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens. The outer screen will be an AMOLED panel measuring 6.53-inches with 1172 x 2748 pixels screen resolution. The X Fold 3 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset combined with up to 16GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

Key Highlights

• Ampere Nexus electric scooter launched back in April
• Deliveries finally commence after two months
• Price set at Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex showroom)

Greaves Electric Mobility (GEMPL) known for its Ampere EV E2W’s launched a new electric scooter called Nexus back in April this year. The company started taking pre-orders for the Nexus e-scooter soon after the launch and finally has started with the deliveries. Here are the full details:

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Ampere Nexus Electric Scooter Deliveries Begin In India

The Ampere Nexus electric scooter is now being delivered to the customers who had done the pre-booking. The company has initiated the deliveries in Bangalore from the first week of June 2024 itself. Ampere is said to complete the deliveries of the Nexus electric scooter gradually in a phased manner in the remaining cities.

To recap, the Nexus electric scooter debuted with an asking price of Rs. 1.10 lakh (ex showroom). Its pre-booking went live last month with a token amount of Rs. 9,999. It is worth adding the Greaves Mobility is marking its 16th anniversary celebrations by commencing the deliveries of its latest high-performance e-scooter in the country.

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Ampere Nexus Electric Scooter Top Features

Ampere Nexus e-scooter comes in dual trim options including the Nexus ST and the Nexus EX. Both variants employ a similar all-electric powertrain under the hood but get slightly different feature set. A 4 kW electric motor is linked to a 3kWh LFP battery pack inside the Nexus e-scooter.

It can deliver up to 136 km range as per CMVR certification on one full battery charge. The e-scooter will take up to 3.3 hours for a full charge (0- 100 percent). The Nexus electric scooter offers three riding modes including Eco, City, and Power where the top speed varies at 42 kmph, 63 kmph, and 93 kmph respectively.

Key Highlights

• New Hyundai Creta EV test mules snapped while testing
• Could be production-ready units
• Launch set for early 2025

Hyundai Creta EV is making all rattles in the mid-range electric SUV market. This segment currently has a handful of contenders and soon will be populated with multiple contenders including the Tata Curvv EV and the Maruti eVX. There have been multiple sightings of the Creta EV test mule in the past and once again it has been snapped during testing. But this time two Creta EV test mule have been spotted together.

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Hyundai Creta EV Multiple Test Mule Leaks

The newly snapped Creta EV test mules in the wild seems to be production-ready units. Two of the test mules which have been captured during the testings have been wearing a new camouflage taping. This is one of the indications that the units being tested were production ready.

But despite the new covering, the design silhouettes captured are same as the previous test mules. While the primary design profile is based on the Creta ICE model, there will be EV-specific elements completing its looks. The closed-off grille and the aerodynamic alloy wheels combined with drag resistant tyres are a few of them.

Both Creta EV test mules have been spotted with the sporty profile featuring sequential turn indicators and horizontally-aligned LED lamps and DRLs. The rear of the Creta EV test mules are snapped with connected LED tail lamps and an LED stomp lamp.

Just to recap, the last few test mule leaks of the Creta EV confirmed ORVMs with integrated cameras for 360-degree surveillance. Additionally, a radar of ADAS was also seen in one of the last test mule image leak. Hyundai is rumored to manufacture the Creta EV at its Chennai facility and will be likely sourcing the battery for this e-SUV from Exide (local sourcing).

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Key Highlights

• Ather Energy hikes 450 Apex e-scooter prices
• Now expensive by up to Rs. 6,000
• Deliveries started back in March 2024

Ather Energy has added two new electric scooters to its portfolio this year. The brand started its innings with the high-speed 450 Apex e-scooter followed by its first family-oriented e-scooter, i.e., the Rizta. After just a few months of the official launch, the former (450 Apex) has got expensive in the country. Check below for updated prices of the Ather Apex 450 electric scooter:

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Ather 450 Apex Gets Expensive In India: How Much It Costs Now?

Ather has made the 450 Apex electric scooter expensive by Rs. 6,000 in India. For reference, Ather 450 Apex electric scooter was being sold at Rs. 1.89 lakh (ex showroom) across authorized dealerships in the Indian market. After the price hike, the Apex 450 electric scooter will now be available at Rs. 1.95 lakh (ex showroom) in the country. It is currently not known if the updated prices temporary or permanent. But seems like the changes will be reflecting for a while.

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Ather 450 Apex Electric Scooter Highlights

The Ather 450 Apex is the also a premium option which is tagged as a high-speed model in the 450 series. This electric scooter comes equipped with a PMSM electric motor which has 7 kW power output. The premium e-scooter model has a 3.7 kWh battery model packed with which it can reach up to 157 km range on a full charge.

The 450 Apex has a top speed of up to 100 kmph which is higher than the 450X (another high-end e-scooter model). It sports a 7-inch digital instrument cluster which has smartphone app and navigational support.

Key Highlights

• BGauss unveils new RUV350 e-scooter
• Official launch set for June 25
• Dual purpose E2W for city and off-roading

BGauss has unveiled its upcoming electric scooter which it plans to launch officially later this this month. The RUV350 is the new take in the E2W segment from BGauss which will be capable of handling both urban as well as off-road commutes. What else the new BGauss electric scooter will offer and how much pricing can we expect? Let’s find out:

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BGuass RUV350 Electric Scooter Design And Powertrain

BGuass RUV350 e-scooter poster images shows a big and comfortable profile. It has a subtle and conventional scooter styling with tall wheels. As per the reports, the RUV350 has 16-inch alloy wheels which is also used by the Bgauss D15 e-scooter. In fact, this upcoming e-scooter model seems to built on an identical platform as the D15.

The big tyre profile is said to make the RUV350 capable of handling off-road and tough terrains delivering a smooth ride experience throughout. The flat floorboard is visible in the poster images along with the single seat profile which will also be aiding with a comfortable riding experience overall. It appears the RUV350 will have decent under seat storage space.

BGauss could be detailing the powertrain and essential features offered by the RUV350 e-scooter in the coming weeks. We are expecting it to be loaded with a powerful motor and battery setup considering it is coming as a premium option. That said, the RUV350 is seen sporting telescopic forks up front and dual spring suspension module at the rear. The images also reveals drum brakes both up front and the rear.

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BGuass RUV350 Electric Scooter Official Launch Date, Expected Pricing

BGuass new RUV350 electric scooter is set to launch on June 25, 2024 in India. The launch timeline is announced by the home-grown E2W manufacturer itself. The company is yet to share other details related to the RUV350 such as pricing and specifications. However, it is expected to debut as a flagship offering from BGuass. If we make a wild guess, the price range could be between Rs. 1.50 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh. But take this speculative pricing as a grain of salt.