Category: Auto Tech

Key Highlights

• New Apere NXG electric scooter India launch soon
• Could be a premium range electric scooter
• Pre-booking commenced with a token amount of Rs. 499

Ampere, the two wheeler EV manufacturer is set to launch a new electric scooter in India. The upcoming e-scooter from the brand will be called NXG an abbreviation for “The Nex. Big. Thing.”. It will be a premium e-scooter that will offer a powerful performance and comfortable rides even with longer distances. Ampere has been teasing the NXG e-scooter and now has also created its product page on the official website. The Ampere NXG e-scooters pre-reservations have also started in India. Here’s what you need to know:

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Ampere NXG E-Scooter: Official India Launch

Ampere has listed the NXG e-scooter on its official website confirming its upcoming launch in the country. However, the exact date is yet to be revealed by the EV manufacturer. Besides, Ampere had also announced Kashmir to Kanyakumari ride where it is showcasing the NXG’s performance capabilities.

This is the first-of-a-kind move by a two-wheeler EV brand to highlight the performance delivery of an e-scooter. Considering that the brand has gone proactive with the NXG e-scooter’s advertisements, we can expect announcements related to its arrival soon. Nevertheless, all these developments hints at 2024 launch and possibly in the coming few months.

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Ampere NXG E-Scooter: Pre-Bookings And Expected Price Range

Price range for the Ampere NXG electric scooter has not been specified by the brand. However, if we speak of the estimated range as depicted by the leaks, it could be within 1.50- Rs. 2 lakh. That said, Ampere has also started pre-bookings for the NXG electric scooter in India. Interested buyers can pre-reserve this electric scooter by paying a minimum token amount of just Rs. 499.

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Ampere NXG E-Scooter Powertrain, Features: Everything We Know So Far

The Ampere NXG e-scooter’s official listing has given some insight into the design including a standard yet modern e-scooter design. The e-scooter’s design is said to be inspired by a migratory bird Arctic Tern which is capable of migrating longer distances. The stylish headlight and turn indicators placed on the apron makes this e-scooter look more premium.

With the NXG e-scooter, Ampere is also betting on comfort delivery. This electric scooter can be seen with a big seat that gets good amount of padding for comfortable rides. There will also be a flat floorboard with ample spacing that further adds to the ride convenience.

Powertrain and features are not revealed as of now. However, we expect this new Ampere electric scooter to deliver an optimum performance overall in different scenarios.

Key Highlights

• Tata Harrier EV patent images out
• Design revealed by the latest patent filing
• Expected to debut by thge end of 2024

After launching the Punch.ev, Tata motors has started working on its remaining EV fleet. Next electric SUV in line from Tata is the Harrier EV will be joined later by the Curvv EV, and the Safari EV. A fresh patent filing fo the Tata Harrier EV not only confirms its arrival in the Indian market but also reveals the design.

Tata Harrier EV Patent Leaks: What Does It Hint About The Design?

As seen in the patent filing images, the Tata Harrier EV borrows majority of its design elements from the Harrier ICE version. The leaked patent image only reveals the exterior design where we can see minor changes including the EV labeling upfront and a fresh aero alloy wheel set. The patent images have also confirmed the presence of a panoramic sunroof.

Some reports indicate that the front design specifically the grille and bumper could get some tweaks in terms of design when compared to the ICE version. Additionally, the Tata Harrier EV will get a triangular headlamp design with slim DRLs placed above.

The Tata Harrier EV patent images doesn’t share any insight into the cabin. But going by the previously available information, it is expected to feature a two-spoke steering wheel. There will also be an illuminated Tata logo which we have seen with the recently launched Harrier facelift model.

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Tata Harrier EV: India Launch Date And Expected Pricing?

The Tata Harrier EV is confirmed to launch soon in India. The timeline suggested is by the end of 2024. Speaking of the expected pricing, the Tata Punch EV is said to be priced starting at Rs. 35 lakh in the country and the prices could vary depending on the trims. But since this is a rumored information, it is advised to be taken as a grain of salt.

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Tata Harrier EV Powertrain And Features: What Can We Expect?

Tata Harrier EV	Powertrain (Expected)
Battery	Up to 60 kWh
Range	500 km per charge
Architecture	Pure.ev

The Harrie EV is said to built on the same Gen II EV architecture (Active.ev platform) as the newly launched Punch.ev. According to various reports, the Tata Harrier EV would likely come with up to 80 kWh battery pack. Expected range delivery by the Harrier EV could be around 500 km on one full charge.

Feature-wise, the Tata Harrier EV is said to be loaded with a wide range of advanced features. Top highlights would be ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and 360-degree surround camera system.

Key Highlights

• BMW CE02 electric scooter fresh test mule images leak
• Will be a premium range electric scooter with expensive price label
• Expected to feature a dual battery module and up to 90 km range

BMW CE02 is all set to launch as a premium range e-scooter in India. The German automobile manufacturer recently confirmed CE02 electric scooter’s launch and also a test mule sighting confirmed its upcoming arrival in the country. Now, a fresh sighting of the premium electric scooter hints the brand is getting done with the final test runs.

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BMW CE02 Test Mule Spotted Once Again?

The BMW CE02 has been spotted once again being tested on the Indian streets. This time images comes from Bengaluru without any camouflage wrapping. In the real life images, the BMW CE 02 appears to feature a rather smaller structure compared to the range of available electric scooters in the market.

It does flaunt a sporty stance despite featuring a smaller frame. The CE02 sports LED headlamp upfront and has a flat seating for a comfortable riding experience. The electric motor along with the battery module will be tucked beneath the seat.

While the test mule image of the BMW CE02 electric scooter doesn’t reveal the instrument cluster, we can expect the same 3.5-inch TFT screen as the international variant. A smartphhone tray will also be present for added convenience during the rides.

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BMW CE02 E-Scooter Specifications And Features

The BMW e-scooter will be driven by a powerful electric motor that will produce 11kW or 15 hp power and 54 Nm torque. BMW will sell the CE02 e-scooter with a single and dual battery pack options. Expected range delivery is around 45 km and 90 km per charge for the base and top models respectively.

Braking will be handled by a 239mm front and 220mm rear disc brake respectively. For suspension, it will rely on USD fork at the front and adjustable rear shock absorbers. The BMW CE02 electric scooter will be able to achieve up to 95 kph top speed.Features expected are dual riding modes, Bluetooth connectivity, and reverse parking assist.

Key Highlights

• Rolls Royce Spectre comes to India
• Is available starting at Rs. 7.5 crore
• Packed with 102 kWh battery offering 530 km range per charge

Rolls Royce has started its journey in the Indian EV market with the launch of the Spectre. The electric luxury coupe is also the most expensive EV which carries forward the Rolls Royce’s legacy in India with an all-electric drivetrain. In addition to the luxurious design, the Rolls Royce Spectre offers powerful drivetrain featuring a large 102 kWh battery and 900 mm torque.

Rolls Royce Spectre Electric Luxury Coupe Highlights

Design

The Rolls Royce Spectre EV is succeeding the legendary Phantom coupe in an all-electric avatar. This luxury coupe features a two door design and is based on the company’s all-aluminum spaceframe architecture.

It gets a sleeker profile than the Phantom and has a slightly large hood. Rolls Royce is said to have improved the designing of Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet sculpture for better aerodynamic support. The Spectre gets narrow LED DRLs placed right over the headlamps complementing the sloping roofline.

On the interior, it clearly has a starry liner on the ceiling, but it also now extends to the door pads, which have 4,796 gently lighted stars. When the Spectre is not in use, the LED ‘Spectre’ nameplate on the passenger side dashboard panel fades away effortlessly.

Moving to the interiors, the Spectre offers a Starlight lined-door pads and roof. The dashboard features an illuminated Spectre badging displaying a star-light theme. There is a dual display module for both driver as well as the co-passenger. The electric luxury coupe has connected car technology and a range of smart features.

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Rolls Royce Spectre Powertrain

Rolls Royce Spectre	Powertrain
Power	593 PS
Torque	900 Nm
Range	530 km per charge
Charging Time	34 minutes 10- 80 percent (with 195 kW charger)
Top Speed	250 kph
Acceleration	4.5 seconds from 0- 100 kph

The Rolls Royce Spectre is equipped with a powerful electric motor that produces a peak power of 593 PS. This electric luxury coupe can further produce a peak torque of 900 Nm. A big 102 kWh battery pack is integrated inside the Spectre EV. Rolls Royce claims this electric luxury coupe can deliver 530 km range per charge.

With a 195 kW charger, the Spectre EV’s battery can be charged from 10-80 percent within 34 minutes. Whereas, using the standard 50kW charger it will take a 95 minutes for a full charge. Top speed which this luxury EV can reach is up to 250 kph and acceleration time is 4.5 seconds to reach from 0- 100 kph.

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Roll Royce Spectre Price In India

This luxury Rolls Royce Spectre carries a premium pricing and is the most expensive EV too. It is priced starting at Rs. 7.5 crore in India and deliveries will commence stating 2030.

Key Highlights

• Tata Punch.ev comes at an asking price of Rs. 10.95 lakh
• Deliveries commenced in India
• Two variants and five trims available
• Is built on new active.ev platform

Tata Motors introduced its much awaited micro electric SUV- the Punch.ev last week in India. Launched in two different variants and five trims, the Tata Punch.ev arrived with a starting price of Rs. 10.99 lakh. Now, Tata has commenced its deliveries too in the country. Know the details below:

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Tata Punch.ev Deliveries Started In India

Tata has started delivering the Punch.ev in India. The micro electric SUV is now available across multiple dealerships across the country following its official launch last week. The Tata Punch.ev will also be available at the dedicated Tata EV-only showroom that were inaugurated recently in Gurugram starting at Rs. 10.95 lakh. That said, the Tata Puch.ev comes in dual variants seggregated in five different trims. Let’s take a quick look at the pricing of the Punch.ev in the Indian market.

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Tata Punch.ev Standard And Long Range Models: India Price

Tata Punch.ev	Standard	Long Range
Base variant Price	Rs. 10.99 lakh	Rs. 12.99 lakh
Top model Price	Rs. 13.49 lakh	Rs. 14.49 lakh

The Tata Punch.ev price in India for the Standard variant starts at Rs. 10.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 13.29 lakh. As previously mentioned, there are five trims available for the Punch.ev Standard model which. includes Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered, Empowered+.

Speaking of the Tata Punch.ev Long Range variant, it can be purchased starting at Rs. 12.99 lakh in India with the high end model of this variant priced at Rs. 14.49 lakh. The color options introduced for the Punch.ev in India includes Pristine white, Fearless Red, Daytona Red, Empowered Red, and Seaweed.

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Tata Punch.ev Powertrain, Battery, Range

Tata Punch.ev	Standard	Long Range
Peak power	80 PS	122 PS
Peak torque	144 Nm	122 Nm
Battery	25 kWh	35 kWh
Range	315 km per charge	421 km per charge

The Standard Tata Punch.ev can produce 144Nm of peak torque and 82 PS peak power. Whereas, the Tata Punch.ev Long Range model can offer 122 PS of peak power and 190 Nm of peak torque. The Tata Punch.ev Standard model is packed with a 25 kWh battery pack, while the Long Range model uses a 35 kWh battery.

Range delivery by the Standard and Long range model stands at 315 km and 421 km per charge. Both variants come with a 50 kW fast DC charging support. This is claimed to refuel the battery pack from 10- 80 percent within 56 minutes of a plug-in

Key Highlights

• New Ather e-scooter teased
• Will be called Ather Rizta
• Expected launch within six months

Ather Energy is all set to bring a new electric scooter for the Indian consumers. The Bengaluru-based EV startup recently introduced its most powerful e-scooter called the Apex 450. Now, the company is bringing a family oriented e-scooter in the country which will be dubbed Rizta. Ather has released the first teaser confirming Rizta faily e-scooter’s design as well the upcoming India launch.

Ather Rizta Electric Scooter Official Teaser Out: What’s Revealed

With a creative approach, the teaser of the Ather Rizta shows an ultrasound of an electric scooter with a rather conventional design approach compared to the existing Ather 450 e-scooter lineup. This indicates Ather has opted wit a family-oriented design where the Rizta flaunts a basic and subtle two-wheeler scooter design.

Since the teaser image is like an X-ray film, the clarity with the visuals is not that great. Hence, the exact design remains hidden. Nevertheless, it is clear that the upcoming Ather electric scooter will rather be more sophisticated and utility-based to be a fit for daily family use.

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Ather Rizta Electric Scooter: What Else Do We Know?

Ather has been working on the Rizta electric scooter for a while now. The test mule of the upcoming electric scooter has been spotted earlier which revealed horizontally-positioned LED headlight upfront and rear tail lamp. The minimalistic design including a flat floorboard have been approach was revealed by the test mule images as well. As this new electric scooter is heading closer to its official launch, we can expect more teasers from Ather.

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Ather Rizta Electric Scooter Official India Launch Date: Here’s The Timeline

Ather has confirmed the Rizta electric scooter will be making its debut in the next six months in India. This information is revealed on the official website. Some reports suggests that Ather will launch its first family electric scooter during the community day celebrations this year.

Ather Rizta Electric Scooter: India Price

This information is also under the wraps. Ather and also the leaks factory hasn’t spilled any beens related to the family e-scooter’s pricing. It remains to be seen whether the Rizta e-scooter price mark hover above or below the Apex 450’s pricing.

Conclusion

The upcoming Ather Rizta will be diversifying the company’s portfolio which essentially could prove beneficial for brand’s success in the two-wheeler electric industry. In fact, Ather is also rumored to be working on a diesel scooter which shows how extensively Ather is working to upgrade its presence in the automobile industry using latest innvations.

Key Highlights

• Fresh Mahindra BE.05 e-SUV patent images leak online
• Is expected to debut by 2025 in India
• Will likely be available in 2WD and 4WD options

Mahindra BE.05 is one of the electric SUVs that is getting launched next year in India. While the electric SUV is heading closer to its launch, the rumor mill has actively started giving sneak peak what Mahindra has in store for the consumers.

The BE.05 has already been showcased as a concept and is now becoming a reality. The latest patent images leaked online confirms the same. This fresh leaked patent image of the Mahindra BE.05 is another clear indication that it will debut soon in India. Notably, the electric car

Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUV: What Dows The Patent Images Reveal?

The Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV patent images have been shared by Autocatindia. The leaked image reveals an identical design language as the concept model. The SUV coupe flaunts a sharp fascia which includes a sculpted steep bonnet.

A panaromic glass sunroof and connected LED light bar will also be added. The patent image doesn’t confirm the interiors. But we can expect the details to emerge soon. It is worth adding that the Be.05 was recently spotted being tested on the roads and the powertrain details have also surfaced.

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Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUV Expected Powertrain

If we go by the available information, the Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV will be launched in multiple drive options. It will come with both 2WD and 4WD powertrain options. The former will use a real-axle mounted electric motor, while the latter will come with both front and rear axle-mounted electric motor.

The Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV is expected to produce up to 335 hp peak power and 535 Nm peak torque. A 79 kWh battery is expected to be the powerhouse for BE.05 e-SUV which might offer up to 435 km per charge range. Battery charging time could be up to 30 minutes for 0-80 percent.

Key Highlights

• BMW CE 02 electric motorcycle coming to India
• Could be the most premium electric scooter
• Expected arrival in second half of 2023

BMW introduced its premium electric scooter called CE 02 last year. The company is now bringing this top performance e-scooter to the Indian shores as well. BMW has confirmed the launch of CE 02 e-scooter this year itself in the country. We expect the latest electric two-wheeler from BMW to feature the same powertrain as the international variant including up to 95 kmph top speed, 15 hp power, and more. So, when is BMW CE 02 set to launch in India and what all are the expectations? Read on below:

BMW CE 02 E-Scooter India Launch Date, Delivery Timeline

The BMW CE 02 is launching in India this year. While BMW has hinted the arrival of its premium range electric scooter, it hasn’t specified the exact date or timeframe for the arrival. But rumors are rife that the BMW CE 02 electric scooter would probably go official by second half of 2024. It can’t be said if BMW will commence the deliveries as well soon after the launch or a few months later. Nevertheless, we are keeping a close eye on the developments and will bring the latest updates for you.

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BMW CE 02 E-Scooter Price (Expected)

We haven’t got any clear insight related to the BMW CE 02 electric scooters pricing for the Indian market. But considering it be the most premium electric scooter, we can expect it to be the most expensive too. The price mark could hover above Rs. 2 lakh for the base model. But this is mere speculation and we would have to wait for the industry or official sources for the CE 02’s pricing information.

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BMW CE 02 Powertrain (Expected)

BMW CE 02 E-Scooter	Powertrain
Peak power	15 hp
Top Speed	95 kmph
Battery	twin 2kWh batteries
Range	Up to 90 km per charge

The BMW CE 02 electric scooter is likely to come in multiple variants as the international model. The top-most CE 02 e-scooter model is expected to deliver a peak power of 15 hp and around 95 kmph top speed. The premium electric scooter will be using dual 2kWh split batteries under the hood. It is expected to deliver up to 90 km range with a single charge.

Additionally, the BMW CE 02 will be be built on the double-loop steel double frame which will encase the twin battery module. It will also offer advanced features such as keyless ignition, reverse assist gear, support for Bluetooth, and more. Braking will be handled disc brakes upfront (296 mm) combined with a single channel ABS.

Key Highlights

• Ather ExpressCare service facility comes to India
• Will offer quick 60 minutes scooter service
• ExpressCare service premium starts at Rs. 125

Ather Energy has launched a new servicing facility for the Indian consumers owing an Ather electric scooter. The latest announcement comes in the form of the ExpressCare service which is aimed to offer complete scooter services within a limited time frame. Ather ExpressCare services cab be availed by paring an additional premium starting at Rs. 125 in India. What is this new Ather ExpressCare service and what are the costs associated with it? Find out below:

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Ather ExpressCare Quick Service: What Is It?

Ather’s latest ExpressCare is a service initiative wherein customers can get their respective electric scooters serviced within just 60 minutes. This means no waiting at the service station for long hours for servicing jobs.

Ather has further revealed that in the ExpressCare servicing, two skilled Ather technicians will be employed to service a single electric scooter. The 60 minute timeframe to completely service an electric scooter is significantly lower than the standard durations. Besides, this would be first of its kind move by an electric two wheeler brand to improve servicing experience for the customers.

Ather has also added that despite cutting down on the servicing time, there wouldn’t be any compromises when it comes to the quality of the work done. This is the reason the brand would push additional workforce for a single electric scooter’s service.

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Ather ExpressCare Service: Premium Cost

The Ather ExpressCare quick servicing facility can be availed by all Ather electric scooter owners. The cost associated with it isn’t high. Ather is offering the ExpressCare services starting at Rs. 125 with the maximum amount going to up to Rs. 150.

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Ather ExpressCare Service Centre Locations

The Ather ExpressCare service facility has been made available across 11 different cities in India. Customers will be able to use ExpressCare services at 20 different service stations across these cities in the country. Approximately 50 more Ather ExpressCare service centers are said to be launched by March 2024. These numbers are said to be increased to up to 156 in the comings months across multiple Indian cities.