Category: Auto Tech

key Highlights

• New GT Force e-motorcycle teased officially
• Price announcement on the launch day
• To offer up to 130 km range per charge

GT Force is working a new electric motorcycle which the brand plans to launch sometime soon in India. The E2W manufacturer has shared an official teaser which reveals the imminent launch. GT Force is also taking pre-bookings for the upcoming electric motorcycle. Let’s dive into the details here:

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GT Force Electric Motorcycle Official Teaser Shared: Pre-Bookings Commenced

GT Force after expanding its e-scooter portfolio is now focusing on the e-motorcycle segment too. The latest teaser poster shared by the brand reveals a new electric motorcycle heading to the Indian market. GT Force hasn’t mentioned the name of the electric motorcycle model yet but has tipped its arrival within a month in the Indian market.

Furthermore, the new GT Force electric motorcycle is said to cater to both urban and rural commuters in the country. This is an indication that the next GT Force e-motorcycle will be an affordable option for the Indian consumers. But, it’ll be too soon to comment on its pricing considering the exact specs and features are not out completely yet.

It is worth mentioning that GT Force has also started taking up pre-bookings for the upcoming electric motorcycle in India. Interested consumers can head to the nearby authorized GT Force service centers to register the electric motorcycle.

Mukesh Taneja, Co-Founder and Managing Director, GT Force, stated, “There is a growing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, and we are excited to introduce a product that meets the demands of modern urban commuters. He also added, “Our new electric motorcycle is designed to offer superior performance, safety, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an eco friendly alternative to traditional fuel-based vehicles. We are confident that a rider who rides it will discover a new level of freedom and exhilaration on every journey.”

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GT Force Electric Motorcycle Expected Powertrain And Features

The GT Force electric motorcycle’s leaked teaser just gives the glimpse of the front design. The powertrain is not entirely revealed yet but GT Force has specified a riding range between 120- 130 km in a full battery charge. GT Force also claims the upcoming e-motorcycle will be able to reach a top speed of up to 70 kmph which will be ideal for daily city rides.

Key Highlights

• TVS Motors offering loyalty bonus on iQube ST
• Discount of up to Rs. 10,000
• Offer announced only for limited consumer segment

Just a few weeks ago, TVS Motors expanded its electric scooter fleet. The two wheeler auto manufacturer added the iQube base model to its collection which arrived as the most affordable variant loaded with a smaller 2.2 kWh battery pack. The company also confirmed the commencement of the iQube ST deliveries at the TVS-authorized dealerships across 434 Indian cities. But there’s a special loyalty bonus discount for TVS iQube ST owners where they get Rs. 10,000 discount. Details are below:

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TVS iQube ST E-Scooter Loyalty Program Bonus: Amount, Who Can Avail?

TVS Motor has announced a loyalty bonus of Rs. 10,000 for the iQube ST e-scooter model. As mentioned above, the iQube ST’s deliveries commenced last month itself after a delay of several months. But wait, there’s a catch. The offer announced is for a limited segment of consumers.

TVS Motors is giving out the loyalty bonus to only the customers who had done the pre-bookings for the iQube ST e-scooter model before July 2022. To recap, the TVS iQube ST’s deliveries were postponed due to reduced FAME subsidies. The consumers who didn’t cancel their pre-bookings despite the delayed availability will receive Rs. 10,000 discount.

It is worth adding that the TVS iQube ST comes in dual battery pack options. The loyalty bonus is being provided on both models. If we speak of the pricing, the TVS iQube ST with a smaller 3.4 kWh battery pack carries a price label of Rs. 1.56 lakh (ex showroom).

With the loyalty bonus, this model will be available for Rs. 1.46 lakh ( ex showroom). On the other hand, the iQube ST featuring the bigger 5.1 kWh battery pack carries a price tag of Rs. 1.86 lakh (ex showroom) which with the added discount can be grabbed at Rs. 1.76 lakh (ex showroom).

Key Highlights

• New MG Motors electric hatchback coming to India
• Wuling Binguo EV design patented
• Offers up to 333 km range per charge

MG Motors is working on another new EV for the Indian market. After filing patent for the Cloud EV, MG has now filed design trademark for a compact electric hatchback. The upcoming EV whose design has been patented by MG in India is the Wuling BinguoEV. This electric hatchback is also expected to debut as a part of the MG Motor and JSW joint venture in the country. Interested in more details? Find out the details below:

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MG Wuling BinguoEV Design Patent Leaks: How Dows It Look?

The MG Wuling BinguoEV design patent reveals the compact and curvy design of the next MG electric car. The design language overall is said to be familiar to that of the the newly launched Fiat 500. The curvy bonnet and a small blanked-off grille beneath it combined with X-shaped LED headlamps completes the front profile design. Another key design highlight of the Wuling BinguoEV is the water-splash wheel caps that are gripping 15-inch wheels.

The MG Wuling BinguoEV will feature dual-tone floating roof design and an X-shaped LED rear tail lamps as well. The compact electric hatcback will measure 3,950 mm x 1,708 mm x 1,580 mm (length x width x height) and will have 2,560 mm of wheelbase. It will offer up to 790 L boot space. It is worth noting that these additional details are available since the Wuling BinguoEV is already launched internationally.

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MG Wuling BinguoEV Powertrain And Features

The Wuling Binguo EV has been launched in triple battery options in Indonesia. The same powertrain can be introduced in the Indian market too. The base Wuling BinguoEV has a 17.3 kWh battery, while the mid-variant gets a 31.9 kWh battery pack. The top model features a 37.9 kWh battery pack. The low-end BinguoEV variant can produce 41 bhp of power and up to 333 km range per charge. The high-end model can deliver 68 bhp of motor power and up to 410 km range on a full charge. The EV ships with a standard 7 kW charger in Indonesia and will probably use the same setup in the India too.

Key Highlights

• Hyndai Creta EV test mule spotted twice
• Maruti eVX spy video leaks
• VinFast VF3 specs out

It’s officially the end of week 22 of 2024 and the EV market has seen some major developments. But this week has been all about test mule leaks. From Hyundai to Maruti, we got a glimpse of multiple e-SUV test mules. Here are the top headlines that made from the EV industry in India:

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Hyundai Creta EV Test Mule Multiple Snapshots Captures

We all are aware that Hyundai is working on the all-electric version of its most popular mid-size SUV, i.e., Creta. The test mule of the Creta EV has been snapped twice this week where one of the production ready prototype was seen doing test runs, while the second test mule was snapped while docked at a charging station in Pune.

Both new test mule leaks of the Creta EV showcased an ICE-variant like design but a slightly re-worked grille and alloy wheel design. The Creta EV gets blanked-off grilled design, drag-resistant alloy wheel design, and a 360-degree camera surveillance.

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VinFast VF3 Compact Electric SUV Powertrain Revealed Officially

VinFast is set to launch its smallest electric car called the VF3 in India. The micro e-SUV has been patented in the country and will likely be the first EV in the country from the Vietnamese auto manufacturer. The VinFast VF3 will be equipped with a RWD (Rear wheel drive) motor pack producing 43.5 bhp of peak power and 110Nm of peak torque.

This upcoming electric car from VinFast will feature an 18.64 kWh battery pack with which it will produce up to 210 km range per charge. This compact e-SUV is said to measure 3,190 mm (length) x 1,679 mm (width) x 1,622 mm (height) and will have a wheelbase of 2,075 mm.

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Maruti Suzuki eVX Spy Video Surfaces Online

Maruti Suziki eVX’s spy video has been leaked this week while being tested near Maruti plant in Gurugram. The eVX first real life spy video shows the prototype equipped with an LED headlamp setup. Its overall profile appears broader which hints at a roomier cabin. The spy video of the eVX also revealed ORVM with integrated cameras and rear C-pillar mounted door handles.

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Multiple Mahindra Electric SUVs Snapped Side-By-Side

Mahindra’s electric fleet got snapped once again this week. However, all three upcoming e-SUVs including the XUV.e9, XUV.e8, and the BE.05 test mules were captured together during charging at a mall in Udaipur, Rajasthan. With all the upcoming e-SUVs getting testing simultaneously, we can safely assume that the launch will be as per the timeframe hinted by Mahindra and other industrial sources. The leaked snapshots majorly revealed the design cues which are similar to the past test mules spotted out in the wild.

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Low Budget Zelio GRACY E-Scooters Launched

Once again, the budget E2W market witnessed a new e-scooter lineup launch. Zelio introduced 2024 GRACY e-scooter series with three different models. Each variant gets separate trim which is based on the battery options. The latest lineup comprises the GRACYi, GRACY+, and GRACY Pro models. The GRACYi and the GRACY+ models have five different trims with Lead Acid and Li-ion battery module. Whereas, the GRACY Pro model only has dual trims including one Lead Acid and one Li-Ion. Price range of the Zelio GRACY 2024 e-scooter range starts at Rs. 59,263 going up to Rs. 80,073.

Key Highlights

• Second Creta EV test mule snapshot leaked
• Clicked while docked at charging station
• Special drag resistant tyres snapped

Hyundai Creta EV is the next big launch everyone’s waiting for. Hyundai is expected to drop its first mid-size e-SUV soon in the Indian market. The constant test runs for the Creta EV indicates the imminent launch. Within a week the test mule of Creta EV has been spotted twice at different location. After the last Creta EV’s test run images, a new set of leak has emerged showing the Creta EV docked at a charging station.

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Hyundai Creta EV Test Mule Snapped Getting Charged

Hyundai Creta EV was recently snapped getting charged at a station in Pune, Maharashtra. This is the second sighting of the upcoming mid-size Hyundai e-SUV’s test mule. It previously was spotted doing test runs on the streets. Fresh visuals of the Creta EV has clarified multiple new details. The images show a camera mounting underneath the ORVMs for blind spot mirroring.

Additionally, the integrated ORVM camera modules is a confirmation for a 360-degree surveillance camera safety system. Overall design silhoutte of the Creta EV is identical to that of the ICE model. The same has been confirmed by the previous spy shots too. Furthermore, this test mule leak is also seen with the same blanked-off front grille design.

The spy shots also indicate a drag-reducing allow wheel design. This would be one of the EV-specific design elements which will be evident on the Creta EV. The e-SUV is also expected to be equipped with drag-resistant tyres which will help with extended mileage and economic rides overall.

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Hyundai Creta EV: Other Key Details

The Creta EV will possibly include the same cabin features as the ICE model. It might feature the same infotainment screen with Android Auto and Car Play support. The mid-size e-SUV is also expected to offer a panoramic sunroof, dual zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, and more. The steering wheel will be two spoke which is being borrowed from the ICE model. A 45 kWh battery is expected to be the powerhouse for the Creta EV which will allow up to 300 km range delivery.

Key Hoghlights

• Three upcoming Mahindra e-SUVs spotted
• Snapped while charging in Udaipur
• Models snapped: XUVe.8, XUV.e9, and BE.05

Mahindra and Mahindra will soon start expanding its electric vehicle fleet with the XUV.e and BE EV series. The auto giant has started with patent filing recently for the new EV design which are getting snapped with the test mules. With Mahindra conducting performance tests on the upcoming EVs, the internet is getting flooded with spy shots. The XUV.e9, XUV.e8, and the BE.05 are amongst the first in lot to break covers in the Indian market. All these three upcoming Mahindra SUVs have now been snapped together getting a refuel in Rajasthan.

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Mahindra XUV.e8, XUV.e9, And BE.05 Electric SUVs Test Mules Snapped Together

The upcoming Mahindra electric SUV fleet comprising the XUV.e8, XUV.e9, and the BE.05 have been snapped together. The test mules of these three electric SUVs have been captured while getting charged at a mall in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The latest snapshots of the XUV.e and BE series e-SUVs not just shows the real life road stance but also a clear difference between the overall profile.

The XUV.e9 is said to be somewhere around 4.8 m in length and appears to be bulkier than the XUV.e8. The XUV.e9 will likely offer a roomier cabin compared to the XUV.e8. The latter is reportedly sharing the same length profile as its ICE variant, i.e., the XUV 700.

The XUV.e9 also is unique in overall design as it gets a rear-mounted charging port. The placement is on the left-rear edge. It isn’t clear where the charging port is mounted on the XUV.e8 in these latest spy shot images. But it’ll likely be equipped on the side profile. As for the BE.05 e-SUV, the charging slot is positioned on the side panel similar to the BE.05. The same has been revealed by the previous test mule images.

The test mule of the XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 further shows an identical fascia featuring the same headlamp design and a robust bonnet design. The snapshots further shows parking sensors up front and a radar box for ADAS along with dual-LED projector headlamp design.

Key Highlights

• VinFast VF3 powertrain details out
• Will come with rear axle mounted motor
• Will offer up to 210 km range on a full charge

VinFast is gearing up for its India venture and will be debuting in the EV market with the VF3 e-SUV. After inaugurating its largest manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, the Vietnamese auto maker also filed patent for the VF3 in the country. Pre-bookings for the VF3 also commenced in the company’s home country Vietnam. VinFast has now shared more insight into the powertrain and features of its first compact e-SUV. Let’s find the details below:

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VInFast VF3 Electric SUV Powertrain And Features Revealed

Details revealed by VinFast included the dimensions and powertrain. The compact EV is said to measure 3,190 mm in length, 1,679 mm in width, 1,622 mm in height. Its wheelbase will measure 2,075 mm and ground clearance will be 191mm. The compact VinFast EV will sit on 16-inch alloy wheels and feature a blanked-off grille design. As mentioned, VinFast is touting this small electric car as a compact e-SUV.

Moving on from the design, the VF3 spec-sheet revealed seems to hold decent power. The VF3 will be driven by a rear-axle mounted electric motor. The power generated by the single motor setup will be 43.5 hp, whereas, the peak torque generated will be around 110 Nm.

The RWD motor will be linked to a 18.64 kWh Li-Ion battery module which is claimed to deliver up to 210 km per charge range delivery. This range figures are as per NEDC cycle. The compact electric SUV will take just 36 minutes to get a charge from 10- 70 percent. This charging speed will be achieved with a fast charger.

Key Highlights

• Zelio Gracy 2024 e-scooter series launched
• Rs. 59,273 starting price range
• Comes with both Lead Acid and Li-Ion battery pack options

2024 seems to be the year of budget scooters. Bounce Infinity, iVOOMI Energy, Jeet Energy and now Zelio has expanded its low-budget e-scooter portfolio in India. The company has updated its 2024 Gracy e-scooter range with the GRACYi, GRACY Pro, and GRACY+. The latest electric scooter lineup comes with Li-Ion and Lead Acid battery pack options priced starting at Rs. 52,973 in India.

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Zelio GRACYi Powertrain And Features

Zelio GRACYi is the entry-segment e-scooter launched in five trims. This model comes with a 60V/32AH Lead Acid, a 72V/32AH Lead Acid, a 60V/38AH Lead Acid, a 72V/38AH Lead Acid, and a 60V/30AH Li-ion battery pack option.

The starting range offering is 55- 60 km with the top model delivering up 120 km range. Charging time minimu6m is 7- 8 hours with the big battery model taking up to 10 hours for a full charge. The GRACYi e-scooters offer up to 150 kg weight carrying capacity and are equipped with front disk and rear drum brakes.

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Zelio GRACY Powertrain And Features

The Zelio GRACY Pro is the mid-trim model which has been launched in two variants featuring a Lead Acid and a Li-Ion battery option. The e-scooter gets a BLDC motor linked to a 72V?42AH Lead Acid and a 60V/30AH Li-Ion battery respectively.

The former delivers up to 120 km range per charge and takes up to 9 hours for a full charge. Whereas, the latter has up to 80 km range delivery and up to 4 hours battery re-charge time.

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Zelio GRACY Plus Powertrain And Features

The GRACY Plus is the top-of-the-line variant available in five trims. There is a 60V/30AH Lead Acid, 72V/30AH Lead Acid, 60V/38AH Lead Acid, 72V/38AH Lead Acid, and a 60V/30AH Li-ION battery variant. The starting range delivery offered by this GRACY e-scooter model is up top 60 km with the top range going up to 100 km. This lineup has a digital screen, anti-theft alarm, reverse gear feature, and more.

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2024 Zelio GRACY Series Price

The Zelio GRACYi lineup comes at an asking price of Rs. 59,273 and goes up to Rs. 82,273. The GRACY Pro series has been priced at Rs. 79,999. Lastly, the GRACY+ series has a starting price range of Rs. 60,073 with the top model priced at Rs. 80,073.