Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki eVX spotted again
• Test mule snapped in Delhi NCR
• Official launch anticipated by the end of 2024

Maruti Suzuki is apparently completing the final test run phase for its first electric SUV — the eVX. After showcasing its concept, Maruti has been seen testing the eVX e-SUV’s production ready test mule on the Indian roads. Once again, the eVX sightings have been reported. This time from the Delhi NCR region.

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Maruti Suzuki eVX Test Mule Snapshots/ Spy Video Leak

Publication 91Wheels have captured the latest snapshots of the Maruti Suzuki eVX being tested in Delhi NCR. Despite wrapped with black camouflage, the eVX can be seen sporting a bold SUV stance which gives a familiar attire to an ICE-SUV.

The eVX’s prototype spotted further reflects the chiseled body frame complemented by dual projector headlamps up front along with an halogen and LED lamp. It is being suggested that this headlamp setup is only for the test mule and the actual production ready model could come with a full LED headlamp module. the charging port placement is seen on the left edge of the front bumper.

Moving forward with the design cues, the eVX is seen sporting a coupe-style curved roofline with an LED stoplight-integrated roofline. At the rear, the curvy stance continues which is highlighted by wrap-around LED boot light bar and LED tail lamps. The test mule riding on 17-inch alloy wheels will offer decent ground clearance and aid with ride comfort overall.

Maruti Suzuki eVX is expected to be a feature rich EV likely loaded with a 360-degree parking camera system. The camera sensors are visible on the front grille as well as the ORVMs. This could be the first Maruti four wheeler to come with ADAS security feature.

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Maruti Suzuki eVX Powertrain, Performance Metrics

Maruti is keeping the eVX’s powertrain and performance metrics a mystery and has only teased the design concept until now. But if we belive the words doing rounds online, Maruti could use a single electric motor linked to a 60 kWh battery. The battery pack is expected to be a Li-ion unit with a range delivery of around 400 km. But these are the details based on speculations and we might see variations in the performance-sheet.

Key Highlights

• Fresh test mule of XUV700 EV snapped
• Could come with XUV.e8 moniker
• Flaunts a new headlamp design

Mahindra is working on an extensive EV range for the Indian market and recently got trademark filed for multiple models. We also have come across several of the upcoming Mahindra electric SUVs being tested on the Indian roads. This time, its the Mahindra XUV700 electric’s test mule which has been snapped doing test runs. Here are the insights we have received:

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Mahindra XUV 700 Electric aka XUV.e8 New Test Mule Sightings

After the XUV.e9, the rumor mill has now received the leaked test mule snapshots of the XUV 700 electric. This mid-range electric SUV from Mahindra is also rumored to carry the XUV.e8 badging. The test mule is seen covered with camouflage taping all over. However, the leaked images gives a glimpse of the design tweaks it gets.

The key design distinction between the Mahindra XUV 700 electric and the XUV 700 ICE version is the fascia. The former is integrated with a new closed-off front grille to highlight its EV attributes. The front panel integrates a full-length LED lightbar and a new headlamp design which now appears slightly bulkier than the ICE model.

The XUV 700 electric’s latest set of test mule snaps shows larger air intakes up front mounted on the front lower bumper. While the remaining body profile of the XUV700 electric seems similar to the ICE model, the aerodynamic-inspired alloy wheel design will be a different approach altogether.

The mounting of the charging port is not clear with this test mule’s snaps. However, it could get a standard front mounting. That said, the rear profile of the XUV700 electric also seems slightly altered compared to XUV700 ICE model with the roof spoiler being slightly extended.

Cabin features weren’t revealed by the this test mule images of the XUV 700 Electric. However, as per the previous reports, we might see a triple-screen layout on the dashboard combined with connected tech system. The cabin features will range from a wide panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, dual zone climate control, and more. Safety features could range from airbags, ADAS, 360° camera system, etc.

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Mahindra XUV 700 Electric Powertrain Expectations

Mahindra XUV 700 Electric	Powertrain
Motor Setup	Single, dual electric
Battery	60 kWh, 80 kWh
Range	Up to 500 km per charge

Multiple leaks have pointed at XUV700 electric’s dual battery pack options including a 60 kWh and an 80kWh variant. The former model could feature a single RWD electric motor setup, while the latter could offer a dual motor AWD option. The top range delivery offered by the XUV700 electric could range within somewhere between 400- 500 km mark range.

Key Highlights

• Ather Rizta full design leaked
• Launch set for April 6
• Flaunts a sophesticated attire

Ather Energy is starting countdown for its Community Day celebrations which is the centerstage for the upcoming family e-scooter — the Rizta. Thanks to the long series of teasers dropped by Ather and the test mule sightings, we got its and performance clues. With just a few days remaining for the Rizta official launch, its first look has also surfaced. What are the prominent design changes the next-gen Ather e-scooter boasts? Find out below:

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Ather Rizta First Look: Identical Or Different Than Ather 450 Lineup?

Ather Rizta’s design is amongst the key differentiations besides the powertrain from the 450 lineup. The Rizta is being claimed to be more spacious and comfortable than the current 450 series e-scooter models. The leaked first-set of Rizta e-scooter’s images shared online gives us a clear look of the design approach Ather has taken for the family e-scooter.

Falling in line with the teasers and test mules, the Rizta gets a slightly bigger profile than any of the existing 450-series e-scooter. It doesn’t entirely flaunts a conventional scooter styling, rather has adequate modern take with the designing.

The leaked Rizta images highlights a one-piece body frame starting from the apron till the side panel. The floorboard is flat which will offer both comfortable leg room and luggage storage space. The Rizta e-scooter’s modern attributes are highlighted by the sleek front apron, big ORVMs, and LED headlamps.

For the pillion safety, it can be seen housing a large grab rail at the rear and LED tail lamp. The large single seat is also confirmed with the leaked images. That’s not it, this new set of leak has also confirmed the belt drive system as well as rear disc brakes for efficient performance and reliable braking respectively.

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Conclusion

With the recent teasers, Ather has also revealed the biggest under seat storage and a big TFT screen which will be offered by the Rizta e-scooter. The brand has also tipped that the Rizta will utilize the same platform and battery setup as the 450 lineup. However, the specifics are not revealed yet. Nevertheless, this fresh design leak is a clear indication the Rizta certainly gets a different design approach than the 450 lineup.

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Key Highlights

• Ather Rizta teased again
• Pre-bookings commences
• To debut as brand’s first family e-scooter

Ather Rizta is certainly the upcoming hotshot in the E2W segment. Debuting as the first family e-scooter, the Ather Rizta has gone up for pre-orders in the country. Its arrival is scheduled for April 6 during Ather Community Day along with Halo and Atherstack 6. How much is the pre-registration token amount and what all Ather has teased? Take a look at the details:

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Ather Rizta Pre-Bookings In India: Token Amount And More

Ather via an Instagram Reel has once again teased the Rizta e-scooter. Also, the electric two wheeler manufacturer has commenced the pre-bookings for the family e-scooter. Ather is taking advanced bookings for the Rizta at a token amount of just Rs. 999. The latest teaser touts the seating capacity suiting families.

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Ather has teased the big seating capacity offered by the Rizta e-scooter multiple times and the latest one also highlights the same. To recap, Ather first teased the large seat of the Rizta via a post on X; later comparing it with another popular E2W’s seat. In addition to the big seat size for families, the Rizta will also offer segment’s biggest luggage storing space (under seat storage).

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Ather Rizta Details Revealed So Far

Ather previously released a teaser where the Rizta was seen storming through 40mmm deep water pit. The same teaser also revealed Rizta e-scooter’s large TFT digital instrument cluster and LED headlamps. The instrument cluster is expected to get mobile app comptibility and will also display important battery/ ride stats, turn-by-turn navigation, and more.

As far as the design is concerned, the test mules and the teaser snapshots hints the Rizta gets a conventional curvy two-wheeler scooter design. Ather is keeping the design approach simple compared to the existing 450 series which flaunts sleek and aggressive styling. Powertrain details are still a mystery, but Ather has confirmed the same platform and battery as the 450 lineup.

Key Highlights

• Xiaomi forays into the EV segment with SU7
• Two variants launched
• Debuts at approx. Rs. 25 lakh

Xiaomi has finally started its EV venture with the launch of SU7 electric sedan. The Chinese smartphone OEM had showcased the SU7 lineup last year and after all the anticipations has brought it to its home country China. The SU7 EV as previously teased comes at four different trim levels with the top spec variant reaching up to 250 kmph top speed. The pricing and availibilty has also been announced during the SU7 launch event. Here are the details:

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Xiaomi SU7 EV: Variants And Top Highlights

Model	Xiaomi SU7 standard	SU7 Pro	SU7 Max
Motor	dual motor	dual motor	dual motor
Power	637 hp	637 hp	636 hp
Torque	838 Nm	838 Nm	838 Nm
Battery	73.6 kWh	94.3 kWh	101 kWh
Range	700 km per charge	830 km per charge	900 km per charge
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph	265 kmph

The Xiaomi SU7 will be available in four variants. Besides the standard model, Xiaomi has also introduced the SU7 Pro, SU7 Max, and the SU7 Founder’s Edition. The last one is a limited edition model. All the Xiaomi SU7 are integrated with powerful mechanics and features which is why it is being pit directly against Tesla 3 EV.

That said, the Xiaomi SU7 houses a powerful dual motor setup for an AWD (all-wheel-drive) capability. The dual motor pack churns out up to 637 hp of peak power and 838 Nm pf peak torque. The battery pack is the primary differentiating factor between the SU7 standard, SU7 Pro, and the SU7 Max models.

The Xiaomi SU7’s base variant has a 73.6 kWh battery which produces up to 700 km range per charge. The SU7 Pro variant is equipped with a 94.3 kWh battery pack with which it delivers up to 830 km range per charge. Lastly, the Xiaomi SU7 model features the biggest battery pack, i.e, a 101 kWh unit offering up to 900 km range mark on a full charge.

Xiaomi has loaded the SU7 with an ultra-fast 486v architecture with which the electric sedan can offer up to 350 km range with a 15 min plug-in.

As for the feature highlights, the Xiaomi SU7 has a smart connected tech cabin which has the in-house Hyper OS support allowing seamless pairing with compatible Xiaomi devices. The wraparound cockpit of the SU7 electric sedan is integrated with multiple screens for infotainment.

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Xiaomi SU7 EV Pricing Details

Starting with the Xiaomi SU7 base packed with a 73.4 kWh battery is priced at 215,900 Yuan (approx. Rs. 24.9 lakh). The Xiaomi SU7 Pro with 94.3 kWh battery is introduced with 245,900 Yuan price tag (approx. Rs. 28.3 lakh, whereas, the SU7 Max variant featuring a 101 kWh battery is launched at 299,900 Yuan (approx. Rs. 34.5 lakh).

Key Highlights

• Kinetic E-Luna to be used for Big Basket deliveries
• 130 units delivered to Big Basket
• Priced in India starts at Rs. 70,000

Kinetic Green brought back its retro moped in modern electric avatar and a new moniker — the E-Luna. The deliveries for the electric moped commenced back in February this year at an asking price of Rs. 70,000. Targeted at the budget consumers base, the Kinetic E-Luna is apparently becoming a first choice for B2B consumers. That’s what the latest collaboration between Kinetic Greens and Big Basket suggests. Going forward, we will see Kinetic E-Luna being used for Big Basket deliveries in metro cities.

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Kinetic Green E-Luna For Big Basket Deliveries: Details

Kinetic Greens has recently handed over 130 E-Luna units to Big Basket’s Delivery Partner. The electric moped will be used for Big Basket’s Last Mile Deliveries in Pune. The two wheeler brand hosted a special even in Chinchwad, Pune where it also revealed future aspirations with the E-Luna.

In the event led by the top channel partners of Kinetic Green, the brand revealed its expecting to get over 50,000 orders for e-Luna. The company believes these E-Luna units will be serving as last-mile delivery ride in 2024- 2025.

The affordability plays a bigger factor with the E-Luna being preferred for delivery solutions in the country. Which brings us to its pricing. Kinetic introduced the E-Luna in two different trims including the E-Luna X1 and the E-Luna X2. The former is launched at Rs. 70,000, while the latter has been introduced at Rs. 75,000 in India.

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Kinetic E-Luna: Quick Look At Powertrain

The Kinetic E-Luna X1 trim gets a single electric motor linked to a 1.7 kWh battery pack. It can ride to up to 90 km range on a full charge with the battery refuel time being approximately 3 hours. The Kinetic E-Luna X2 trim also has a single electric motor linked to a slightly bigger 2 kWh battery pack offering a higher 110 km range. But the charging time is an hour extra at 4 hours.

Key Highlights

• Ather teases Atherstack release
• Will be introduced alongside Halo smart accessory
• Rizta e-scooter also debuting on April 6

Ather has dropped yet another teaser for its upcoming product range being introduced at the Community Day which is scheduled for April 6, 2024. The two wheeler EV manufacturer has now confirmed the release of Atherstack 6 update for the 450 e-scooter lineup alongside the Halo smart accessory and its first family e-scooter — the Rizta.

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Atherstack 6 Upgrade: What Should We Expect?

Ather at its Community Day celebrations is confirmed to make multiple new announcements. Apart from expanding its presence in the EV market, Ather is also diving into the smart accessory category by introducing the Halo smart helmet. But now, Ather has also confirmed the Atherstack 6 update for its current range of 450 e-scooters.

The Atherstack 6 is expected to be an OTA update for the 450 e-scooter series which will add a host of new features. The OTA update will be enhancing the driving experience overall with the 450 e-scooter range. The teaser hints texting compatibility which could be one of the key updates with the Atherstack 6.

Additional features which will be introduced with the Atherstack 6 OTA are improved mobile app connectivity and overall user experience with the digital instrument cluster. The rumor mill is also indicating a support for the proximity lock/unlock feature for the entire 450 e-scooter lineup. The update could also enhance navigational and overall app pairing.

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Halo Smart Accessory Debuting Alongside

Ather recently teased its first smart accessory with a rather creative take. The brand has confirmed the on-board speakers on the Rizta is getting replaced with a rather immersive system. The Halo smart helmet is being introduced for all the audio deliverables. This smart helmet will be compatible with all Ather e-scooters including the upcoming Rizta family e-scooter.

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki working on electric MPV
• Is codenamed YMC
• Will be shared with Toyota

Maruti Suzuki’s venture in the EV space will kick start with the eVX next year. And by 2026, the brand will expand its presence by adding up electric MPVs and SUVs to its product catalogue. Just recently, Maruti confirmed the sales of its first EV via the premium channel Nexa. Now, developments are hinting at a new Maruti electric MPV that will be debuting in 2026 and will be shared with Toyota. Which is this new e-MPV and what all information we have? Find out below:

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New Maruti Electric MPV Under Development

Maruti Suzuki has multiple EV models under development that will be hitting the markets starting 2025. The brand is eyeing the growing EV sector and will populate this segment with MPVs. One of the e-MPVs being developed is said to be shared with Toyota and will be introduced by 2026 in the markets.

This upcoming electric MPV from Maruti is codenamed YMC as per the industry sources. Similar to the eVX, Maruti is also expected to share the YMC electric MPV with Toyota and expand its presence in the EV industry globally. The YMC MPV will be sharing the same YY8 SUV skateboard platform.

etween the YY8 SUV (eVX) and YMC MPV – the company is eying a combined production volume of 2.5 lakh units per annum in a short span of 2-3 years of market launch, say people in the know. With the launch of this electric MPV, Maruti is expected to scale its EV productions from approx. 50,000 to 1 lakh units per annum. Several reports hints that this electric MPV would go up against the E6 MPV from BYD and possibly the upcoming Kia MPV which is also pegged to debut by 2026.

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Maruti Suzuki YMC Electric MPV Expected Powertrain And Features

The Maruti Suzuki YMC will be an electric MPV which will be developed on the Toyota’s 27PL skateboard platform. This same architecture will be used for the eVX. This MPV is likely to be three row/ seven seater EV which could come with dual battery pack options . Maruti could launch the YMC MPV with a 40 kWh and a 60 kWh battery option with a range of over 400 km per charge.

Key Highlights

• Ather Rizta debut set for April 6
• Will borrow battery from 450 series
• New detail confirms missing onboard speaker module

Ather Rizta is one of the biggest two wheeler EV launches happening next month India. The family-segment e-scooter will be debuting during the Ather Community Day scheduled on April 6 where the brand will also introduce new upgrades for the existing lineup. As for the Rizta, Ather via a series of teasers is giving out every possible detail of the upcoming e-scooter. The fresh insight confirms the Rizta will come sans the onboard speaker system which is present in the 450 lineup.

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No Integrated Speaker In Ather Rizta?

Ather via its social media handles has confirmed another crucial detail for the Rizta e-scooter. This time, Ather has revealed the Rizta will come sans the onboard speaker system which has been a demanding feature for two wheeler EVs. But this doesn’t mean Ather is removing this entertainment feature completely.

Rather, the two wheeler EV startup is taking up a unique approach to deliver a rather immersive audio listening experience with the Rizta e-scooter. Of course, the hands free operations are kept in mind. Ather has confirmed the Smart Halo accessory which will also be launched on April 6 alongside the Rizta will take care of the audio delivery.

To recap, Ather has teased a smart accessory dubbed Halo earlier which essentially is a helmet with smart tech connectivity. It is expected to come with Bluetooth connectivity using which one could pair mobile devices. And besides music, we expect it to support navigational audio too.

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Ather Rizta E-Scooter: Everything We Know So Far?

Ather Rizta is being promoted as the segment’s biggest e-scooter centered towards family-consumers. Through several social media posts, Ather has hinted the segment’s biggest seat mounting on the Rizta. Additionally, the same battery setup as the 450 series is also confirmed by the company along with a large LCD instrument cluster which was spotted in a recent teaser.

Key Highlights

• Hero MotoCorp patents new e-bike
• Could take on Yulu e-bike
• Expected arrival by 2025

Hero MotoCorp has started planning its EV portfolio expansion in the Indian market. The E2W manufacturer currently caters in this segment wit the Vida V1 lineup and had just re-introduced the low-cost Vida V1 Plus model in the country. The company is also known to be working on a new Vida e-scooter flaunting a bigger profile than the remaining two models. But seems like the brand has more models lined up for India debut in the coming years. A separate patent filing hints a different Vida e-bike model under development possibly a rival to Yulu bike. Know the developments below:

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Hero MotoCorp’s Yulu Bike Rival Gets Trademarked

The fresh trademark filing for the Hero E2W hints a B2B model in the works. Unlike the big profile of the previously patented Vida e-scooter, the fresh one shows a rather compact design theme. A clear glimpse of the upcoming Hero Vida B2B electric two wheeler shows a newly designed headlamp which is comparatively smaller than the available Vida V1 Pro and the V1 Plus models.

Additional design insight shared by the trademark listing includes a flyscreen upfront and a double cradle frame painted in neon shade. The latter could be the casing for the primary powertrain including the electric motor, battery, and other crucial mechanical components.

The upcoming Hero Vida B2B E2W’s patent images also shows the placement of dedicated luggage racks on the side panels. We could also figure out alloy wheels used for both front and rear wheels with the braking being handled by disc brakes on both wheels.

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Expected Rivals In India

It is unclear in which price bracket this newly trademarked B2B E2W will be landing in India. But looking at the overall stance, it is expected to be a budget mobility solution for the Indian consumers. While the price range is difficult to guess, it is being said to take on the Kinetic e-Luna and Yulu bike.

Besides, only the patent filing information has surfaced online and the remaining details including the expected launch timeline are yet to be shared officially by Hero MotoCorp.