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Key Highlights

• BMW CE02 debuts in India
• Is priced at Rs. 4.5 lakh
• Ultra-premium e-scooter with up to 108 km range
• Can reach up to 95 kmph top speed

BMW Motorrad has refreshed its product lineup with a new E2W. The company has finally launched the CE02 as another top-tier e-scooter with a low-slung design sitting below the CE04. The latest ultra premium e-scooter’s highlights besides the futuristic design includes up to 95 kmph top speed, an air cooled synchronous motor, and up to 108 km ICAT certified range.

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BMW CE02 Design Highlights

BMW CE02 also flaunts a future-ready design as its older sibling, i.e., the CE04. It has a low-slung seating and utilizes a double-loop steel frame. It gets USD fork and an adjustable monoshock suspension system with the tyre profile being 14-inches. The design while being minimalistic looks all advanced and is expected to be comfortable with hectic city rides. For braking, the CE02 relies on a 293mm front disc and 220 mm rear disc brakes.

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BMW CE02 Battery, Range, Features

The BMW CE02 comes equipped with an air-cooled synchronous motor which is linked to a 3.9 kWh battery pack. The premium CE series BMW electric scooter will be delivering an ICAT certified range of up to 108 km on a full charge. With the standard 0.9 kW charger, the BMW CE02 will take around 5 hours for a full charge and up to 3 hours and 30 minutes using the 1.5 kW charger.

It is capable of accelerating from 0-50 kmph in 3 seconds and reaches a top speed of up to 95 kmph. Feature-wise, the BMW CE02 is loaded with a 3.5-inch micro TFT instrument cluster, keyless ignition, dual riding modes, anti-theft alarm, single-channel ABS braking, and more. There is also a USB Type-C charging port to refuel smartphones on-the-go.

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BMW CE02 Price In India

The BMW e-scooter is launched at an introductory price range of Rs. 4.05 lakh. It is announced in dual shades including Cosmic Black and Cosmic Black 2.

Key Highlights

• iVoomi launches new S1 Lite e-scooter
• High-speed e-scooter with an economical price range starting at Rs. 84,999
• Offers up to 180 km range on a full battery charge
• IP67 rated water resistant battery pack
• Delivers up to 53 kmph top speed

Electric two wheeler maker iVoomi is back with another new e-scooter model in India. After launching the JeetX earlier this year, iVoomi has refreshed its product lineup with the S1 Lite e-scooter. The latest offering comes as a high-speed model priced under Rs. 1 lakh in the country. iVoomi S1 Lite includes several advanced features and is also a practical commute solution for cities.

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iVoomi S1 Lite: Top Features, Battery, Range

iVoomi S1 Lite is designed with a modern styling where the frame material used is of ERW1 grade. This platform is said to offer better stability and performance with the rides. The S1 Lite acknowledges all the practicality aspects by offering a storage space of 18 liters, USB charging port (5V, 1A), and more.

It comes with an digital LED instrument cluster and has 170 mm ground clearance which will help with comfortable rides in tough terrains. Buyers will get the option to select either 12-inch or 10-inch wheel size options. There is a smart tech package priced at Rs. 4,999 where customers will get an access to additional features such as Distance To Empty (DTE) range, turn-by-turn navigation, and call, SMS alerts. As many as 7 levels of security features have been added for user’s safety during rides.

The exact battery size has not been specified, however, the S1 Lite gets a swappable battery module with which it is claimed to deliver 180 km range. The real life range is yet to be tested. This new iVoomi electric scooter is capable to reaching a top speed of 53 kmph.

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iVoomi S1 Lite Price In India

The iVoomi S1 Lite electric scooter is launched at Rs 84,999. It has arrived as the most affordable iVoomi e-scooter model in India with such a high range delivery.

Key Highlights

• Court verdict out for Tata Nexon EV fire accident
• Incident took place back in 2023
• Tata motors ordered to refund full amount of Rs. 16.95 lakh
• Additional compensations to be paid

Tata Nexon EV might be the most popular electric SUV’s in the Indian market but it hasn’t been left out with the EV-related fire accidents. Despite being rated as the most safe e-SUV with 5-star Global NCAP crash rating, a fire accident was reported back in 2023 from Hyderabad. The customer took the battle to the court seeking a full refund for the Nexon EV that went up in flames. Well, the court verdict is out and it is in the favor of the customer. Read on the entire details below:

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Tata Nexon EV Fire Accident: What’s The Case?

As mentioned, this incident dates back to last year (2023) where a Nexon EV customer named Mr. Jonathan Brainard filed a complaint on the district consumer disputes redressal commission of Hyderabad. Narrating the ordeal, Brainard said he had selected the Nexon EV for being the safest cars i India while offering high-comfort levels and overall reliability. But after an initial good run, the issues with his Nexon EV started.

The issues experienced were related to the battery where the car wouldn’t make a move even with 18 percent of battery remaining. The customer was also unable to engage the drive mode multiple times which made it a difficult driving experience. All these issues started appearing within 11 months of the purchase.

Upon paying a visit to the service centre, the issue diagnosed was related to the High Voltage (HV) video pack which was depleted. The replacement of the defective part was done. However, the customer was advised not to dive the vehicle when the battery percentage dropped below 50 percent. Within just 12 days of the battery pack replacement, the Nexon EV fire accident took place which further led to the car’s collision with a motorcyclist and a tree.

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The Court Verdict On Nexon EV Fire Accident

A final verdict has been given by the court which comes in the favor of the victim. The court has asked Tata Motors to process a full refund to the customer amounting to Rs. 16,95,000 along with an additional 9 percent interest on the outstanding amount till the date of the verdict which sums to Rs. 2,50,000.

After hearing both parties, the consumer court has ruled in favour of the complainant. In their opinion, the court concludes that the said car has a manufacturing defect. The court also points out that the actions of the opposite parties reveal unfair trade practices and deficiency in services. The court has ordered the opposite parties to pay the following compensation. The amount will also be covering the treatment cost and the compensation that will paid to the motorcyclist (V.Balanarasaiah).

Key Highlights

• Mahindra XUVe9 e-SUV leaks again
• Interiors spied with triple screen layout
• To be launched in 2025

Mahindra will soon be growing its EV fleet with the addition of new XUV and BE series e-SUVs in India. The XUV.e9 is one of the models which Mahindra has lined up for debut in 2025. It’s test mule has been snapped recently where the interior design has been once again revealed. This time both exteriors and interiors have been clicked. The details are below:

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Mahindra XUV.e9 Exteriors, Interiors Spied

Mahindra’s upcoming electric SUV, i.e., the XUV.e9 has been freshly spotted during testing. The latest leak reiterates the sleek coupe styling which is one of the highlights of the upcoming mid-range e-SUV. But what’s grabs the attention with the latest spy shots is the interior design where Mahindra seems to be taking leaps.

The XUV.e9’s test mule images have revealed the massive triple screen layout on the dashboard which will be used as an infotainment and driver display. This is the same large multi-screen layout which Mahindra had patented earlier.

As per the reports, there will be a dedicated infotainment display for the front co-passenger, while the central and right screens will be functioning as the infotainment and driver display respectively. The exact set of controls and functions being offered by the exclusive passenger infotainment screen is not revealed, it is expected to allow music playback, navigation, and other controls.

The XUV.e9 will come with a coupe-styling featuring a slanting roofline for enhanced aerodynamics. The e-SUV will sport LED headlamps and tail lamps along with a LED light bar at the rear. The same is highlighted with the latest spy shots.

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Battery And Range

Mahindra XUV.e9 will be build on the INGLO platform and is expected to be powered by up to 80 kWh battery pack. The XUV.e9 might be launched with both single motor RWD and a a dual motor AWD drivetrain option.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Creta EV interior spy shots leak
• Sports a new 4 dot steering wheel
• Will feature Creta Electric badging on seats

Hyundai Creta EV spy shots have now started flowing frequently ahead of its upcoming launch. The all new electric SUV from Hyundai is being prepped up for its launch in 2025 in India taking on the mid-range SUV segment. Hyundai will reportedly begin Creta EV’s production by the end of 2024 and thanks to leaks we are getting a sneak peek of the design and features. Previously we came across the Creta EV’s test mule with improved dynamics and now the cockpit has been snapped revealing some more crucial info.

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Hyundai Creta EV’s Interiors Revealed

The new spy shots of the Creta EV’s has revealed the interiors which is similar the ICE variant and the earlier leaks we came across. But the theme seems to be updated. The Creta EV’s latest interior snapshots have revealed the CRETA electric labelling on the seat upholstery and a curvy dashboard design.

The leaked images of the Creta EV’s interiors confirms the dual 10.25-inch touch infotainment screen and driver display. The horizontal AC vents are also visible in the latest spy shots along with a new 4 dot steering wheel. The centre console has also been clicked which shows an identical setup as the ICE model. However, we might see some changes in the production-ready model.

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Hyundai Creta EV: Additional Features (Expected)

Other expected features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front-row seats, a rotary gear dial and adjustable driver seat. Safety-wise, Creta EV will be equipped with multiple features ranging from hill assist, TPMS, front parking sensors, rear parking camera, electric parking brake with auto hold, and more. Creta EV is expected to be loaded with a battery pack of capacity 55kWh – 60 kWh providing over 500 km on a full charge.

Key Highlights

• Ola announces new HyperService plans
• Will address frequent service complaints
• Up to 1,000 service centers to open by end of 2024

Ola Electric might amongst the top E2W brands in India, but the massive complaints being registered came as a blowback to the brand’s success. To address all the concerns with the after sales services, Ola has come up with a new service plan. The company has announced HyperService plans which will boost Ola’s service network and cut down on the issues experienced by the Ola e-scooter customers.

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Ola Electric HyperService Plans: All Details

Ola is finally taking a note of the recent troubles that have been reported by the customers related to the e-scooter services. With the new HyperService plans. Ola is planning to offer a better and improved services to the customers addressing all after-sales concerns. To further strengthen its service networks, Ola Electric will add up around 1,000 more service centers across different cities in the country.

Ola is aiming to introduce the new service stations by December 2024. Currently, Ola Electric has over 400 service centers in India. However, despite a high number of the service centers, the number of complaints have been on a surge.

The increased network of Ola service stations will ensure that the customers get resolutions to the issues they are experiencing with their Ola e-scooters. Just to recap, over 80,000 complaints were received by Ola S1 e-scooter owners across India.

As a part of the HyperService, Ola Electric will be providing one-day guaranteed resolution for any service or repair issues with the e-scooters. A backup e-scooter will also be provided to the customers if the repair service will take longer. The HyperService will also make use of AI for remote diagnostics as well as maintenance.

Additionally, with the HyperService, Ola Electric is also planning to train around 100,000 third-party mechanics. This move will be beneficial overall to tackle any emergency issues with e-scooters and other EVs which are on a constant rise in India. We can expect more professionally trained mechanics for electric scooters going forward.

Key Highlights

• New Zelio high-speed electric scooter launched
• Is called Mystery featuring a 72V/29AH lithium-ion battery
• Will provide up to 100 km range on a full charge
• Priced at just Rs. 81,999

Zelio Ebikes is proactively refreshing its E2W lineup in India and has now launched another new high speed e-scooter in the country. The latest model from the company gets a signature lightweight modern design and is equipped with a 72V/29AH lithium-ion battery offering up to 100 km range.

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Zelio Mystery Electric Scooter Top Features

Zelio e-bikess latest offering called the Mystery is a high-speed electric scooter employing a 72V motor. The motor pack is linked with a 72V/29AH lithium-ion battery pack which as per the company will allow a range delivery of up to 100 km on a full charge.

The new Zelio high-speed will take around 4- 5 hours for a full battery charge. It is capable of reaching up to 70 kmph. Furthermore, it is said to be optimum for both personal rides and for cargo commutes with a kerb weight of 120 kg and up to 180kg load capacity.

Feature-wise too, the Zelio Mystery electric scooter is well-loaded. It comes with a combi-brake braking module and will equip hydraulic shock absorbers suspension system for comfortable rides. The e-scooter will offer a digital display, anti-theft alarm, central locking, and a centre stand. It also includes reverse gear, USB charging port, parking switch, and other features.

Managing Director and Co-founder of ZELIO Ebikes, Mr. Kunal Arya, said in a statement, “The Mystery represents the next evolution in our electric scooter lineup – a perfect blend of performance, reliability, and eco-conscious design”. Adding on he said, “With its impressive range, superior build quality, and host of advanced features, the Mystery is designed to meet the needs of today’s commuter, while paving the way for a greener tomorrow.”

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Zelio Mystery E-Scooter Price In India

The Zelio Mystery electric scooter is launched at Rs. 81,999 in India. Buyers will get an option to buy this new high-speed e-scooter in four different colors including black, grey, sea green, and red shades.