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Key Highlights

• MG Moyor gives ZS EV a price hike
• Prices increased by Rs. 32,000
• Increased prices applicable on select models

MG Motor’s electric portfolio was recently revised with the launch of the Windsor EV. Within just a month of its launch, the prices have been revised for the ZS EV in India. The first electric SV from the company has been amongst the top mid-size models with a price range starting under Rs. 20 lakh. And now, this e-SUV’s pricing have been revised in the country with the some of the select models getting expensive. Which all MG ZS EV models have become costlier in India and how much extra one would need to pay? Read on the details below:

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MG ZS EV Revised Prices In India

MG ZS EV’s select models whose prices have been hiked includes the Essence Dark Grey, Exclusive Plus Dark Grey, 100-Year Edition, and the Dual-Tone Iconic Ivory variants will now be available with a higher price tag than before.

Starting with the MG ZS EV Essence Dark Drey variant, it’s prices have been spiked by up to Rs. 32,000. On the other hand, a price hike of Rs. 31,000 is applicable on the ZS EV’s 100-Year Edition and the Essence Dual-Tone Iconic Ivory models. Lastly, the ZS EV’s Eseence Plus Dark Grey and the Exclusive Plus Dual-Tone Iconic Ivory models’ have received a price hike of Rs. 30,200.

As for the variant-wise price hikes, the ZS EV’s base and low-end variants including both Executive and Excite Pro doesn’t get any price hike, Only the top trims will now be expensive. Following the price revisions, the ZS EV can be purchased starting at Rs. 18.98 lakh (ex showroom) with the top trim going up to Rs. 25.75 lakh (ex showroom).

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MG ZS EV: Powertrain And Feature Highlights

The MG ZS electric SUV runs on a single electric motor pack which produces 174 bhp of power and 353 Nm of peak torque. The motor pack is linked with a 50.3 kWh battery that can offer up to 461 km on full charge. Feature-wise, the ZS EV comes with advanced Level 2 safety with Speed Assist, Forward Collision Assist, Traffic Jam assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Key Highlights

• Raptee.HV T30 electric motorcycle launched
• First CCS2 fast char charger compatible e-motorcycle
• Two trims introduced starting at Rs. 2.39 lakh
• Equipped with a 5.4 kWh battery pack

Raptee.HV, an emerging E2W manufacturer has contributed to the growing EV sector in India by launching a new electric motorcycle. The Raptee.HV T30 is the latest electric motorcycle which stands out in the market with its high voltage charging capacity and a real world riding range of up to 150 km.

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Raptee.HV T30 Electric Motorcycle Powertrain

Raptee.HV T30	Powertrain
Motor	22 kW
Torque	70 Nm
Battery	5.4 kWh
Range	150 km per charge
Top Speed	135 kmph
Acceleration	0 to 60 kmph in 3.5 seconds

Raptee.HV has been introduced as a powerful electric motorcycle which is claimed to be as capable as a 250-300 cc ICE motorcycle. Under its hood is a IPMSM electric motor with 22 kW power output and 70 Nm of peak torque.

The motor pack is mated with a 5.4 kWh battery pack with which this e-motorcycle can achieve a maximum range of 150 km with per charge cycle. Speaking of its top speed, it can recah up to 135 kmph and accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 3.5 seconds.

Raptee.HV T30 electric motorcycle’s battery pack has an IP67 certification which safeguards it from water and dust further adding to the user safety. As previously stated, Raptee.HV T30 is the first electric motorcycle in India which comes with a CCS2 fast charger compatibility. This charging facility is currently only supported by the electric cars and none of the electric scooters or motorcycles offer the same.

Using a CCS2 fast charger, the Raptee T30 e-bike will take a charging time of just 36 minutes for a battery refuel from 20- 80 percent. Whereas, the same charging percentage using a standard charger will take around 60 minutes.

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Raptee.HV T30 Electric Motorcycle Additional Features

Raptee.HV T30 has modern design cues where it flaunts LED headlamps and an H-shaped LED DRL. At the rear, the tail lamps are also LED and are accompanied by blinkers. This electric motorcycle will offer three riding modes including Comfort, Power, and Sprint. It also gets touchscreen instrument cluster, dual channel ABS comobined with dual disc brakes (320 mm front and 230 mm rear).

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Raptee.HV T30 Electric Motorcycle Price In India

The Raptee.HB T30 electric motorcycle is launched in India at Rs. 2.39 lakh. There are dual variants including the standard T30 and the T30 Sport. The primary distingushing factor between both these models the additional Horizon Red color option available with the Sport variant.

Key Highlights

• Kia EV9 makes its India debut
• Festive season sale announced for Ola S1 and TVS iQube e-scooters
• BMW CE 02 and iVoomi S1 Lite e-scooter launched

EV market in India is growing extensively and besides the E2Ws, E4W brands are also aggressive expanding their product range in the country. Last month MG’s first CUV, the Windsor EV arrived and went up for pre-orders this week itself. Likewise, Kia has introduced its most expensive e-SUV, the EV9 with a price range of whopping Rs. 1.3 crores. To know all the developments that took place in the EV market in the Week 40 of 2024, read on the details below:

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Kia EV9 Launched In India

Kia’s ultra-flagship e-SUV, the EV9 has marked its grand entry in the Indian market carrying a hefty price tag of Rs. 1.3 crores. Kia has brought the top-spec EV9 GT Line trim in the country via the CBU route. The EV9’s GT Line variant features a dual motor AWD powertrain with the motors delivering 384.23 PS of peak power and 700 Nm of torque. A 99.8 kWh battery powers the EV9 which allows 561 KM ARAI certified range and an acceleration of 0- 100 kmph in 5.3 seconds. Read More

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Ola S1 E-Scooters Festive Season Sale

With the festive season kickstarting auto brands have started revealing the deals and offers on their products. Ola has announced BOSS sale on the entire S1 e-scooter range. During this sale, customers can get an Ola S1 e-scooter for as low as Rs. 49,999. Additional offers during the Ola BOSS sale includes up to Rs. 10,000 price cut on all S1 e-scooters, extra benefits and exchange bonus of Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 21,000 respectively. Read More

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TVS iQube ST Festive Sale

TVS Motors have also introduced festive season sale offers for the iQube e-scooter range. During the sale, customers will be getting benefits worth Rs. 27,000 on the purchase of the iQube e-scooters. The limited period festive sale ends on October 31 and offers multiple cashback and deals as well. Read More

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iVoomi S1 Lite E-Scooter Launched In India

iVoomi expanded its portfolio with a new high-speed electric scooter in India. The new model introduced by the brand is the S1 Lite featuring a swappable battery module that delivers up to 180 km range on a full charge. It has an 18 liter storage space, USB charging port, a digital LED instrument cluster, and 7 levels of advanced safety features. Read More

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BMW CE 02 E-Scooter Launched In India

BMW has also added a new flagship-grade electric scooter to its portfolio in India. The latest addition comes in the form of the CE 02 which sits below the CE 04 and has an asking price of Rs. 4.5 lakh. Powered by an air-cooled synchronous motor, the CE 02 equips a 3.9 kWh battery pack with which it can achieve up to 108 km range per charge. Read more

Key Highlights

• Pre-bookings started for multiple upcoming electric four wheelers
• New test mules spied
• Nexon EV new variants launched
• Exciting festive season deals announced for Oben Rorr e-motorcycle

We are officially heading towards the Week 40 of 2024 and with the week 39 wrapping up, we have brought you the trending headlines from this industry. Multiple upcoming EV’s have gone up for pre-registrations ahead of India launch, while some other have been spied during test runs. Tata Motors have also announced a new variant of the Nexon EV with a bigger battery pack and higher range delivery. Here are the top headlines of the EV industry from Week 39.

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Bookings Open For BYD eMAX 7, Kia EV9

BYD and Kia are all set to launch new electric MPV and SUV respectively in India. Both brands have scheduled the event for next month.

BYD eMax 7: The BYD eMax 7 will be an all-new electric MPV replacing the e6 MPV in India. It’s official launch is set for October 8 in the country and the pre-bookings are active on the company’s official website and authorized dealerships. A minimum token amount of Rs. 51,000 is being charged for the eMax 7’s registrations and a 7 KW free charger will be provided to the first 1,000 customers. Read More

Kia EV9: Kia is also expanding its EV portfolio in India next month with the ultra-premium e-SUV, the EV9. Kia will be launching the EV9 on October 3 in India and the pre-reservations have also started. However, Kia isn’t taking the bookings officially, rather some of the dealerships are taking the reservations unofficially. Read More

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Tata Nexon EV Bigger 45 kWh Battery Pack Variant Launched

Tata Motors unveiled a new variant of its most poplar electric four wheeler, i.e, Nexon EV. The latest model comes with a larger battery pack and will offer higher range than the existing models. The latest variant of the Nexon EV has a bigger 45 kWh battery pack which allows up to 498 km range per charge. The latest model’s battery pack is bigger in size and uses enhanced battery cells along with improved energy density.

The 45 kWh battery pack will be available in four trims including Creative, Fearless, Empowered, and Empowered Plus. Price range for the updated Nexon EV starts at Rs. 13.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 16.99 lakh ex showroom). Read More

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Oben Rorr Electric Motorcycle Festive Season Deals

Oben Electric is celebrating the festive season with a bang. Its premium e-motorcycle offering, i.e., the Rorr is being offered with lucrative discounts including a flat Rs. 30,000 discount, extended 5 year warranty, and more. The Oben Rorr electric motorcycle will be up for grabs at just Rs. 1.19 lakh instead of Rs. 1.49 lakh. The sale starts on on September 29, 2024 and will be active till October 12, 2024. Read More

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BMW CE 01 E-Scooter India Launch Announced

BMW is also set to expand its e2W venture in India. This time the company will be bringing yet another premium range e-scooter called the CE 02. The official launch is announced for October 1, 2024. However, the bookings are yet to begin. This premium e-scooter model will come with a low-slung design based on a double-loop steel frame. A 2kWh battery linked with an air-cooled synchronous electric motor will be used as its powerhouse. Read More

Key Highlights

• BYD working on a new electric scooter
• Patent leaks online
• Maxi-style design hinted by the leaked documents
• Could be an affordable offering

BYD, the Chinese automotive giant could soon starts its E2W journey. The brand is likely working on a new electric scooter whose patent filing has been leaked online. The first electric scooter from BYD appears to be a maxi-style scooter which is rumored to get a large battery pack offer a premium ride quality. Which all markets will the BYD e-scooter hit first and in which price bracket it will debut? Find out the details below:

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BYD E-Scooter Patent Filing Hints Upcoming Launch

BYD is all set to take on the E2W segment with its first electric scooter soon. At least, that’s what the patent filing of the BYD e-scooter hints at. The leaked patent document of the first BYD e-scooter reveals a maxi-style scooter in works. A closer look at the patent drawings of the BYD e-scooters shows a large split seat design with heavy padding making it comfortable for both the rider and the pillion.

The facia seen in the patent image is further seen with a USD fork suspension and dual radial brake calipers. The rear profile of the BYD e-scooter as seen in the patent drawings feature a coaxially mounted swingarm that is linked to the motor.

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Target Audience And Expected Powertrain

It seems that BYD will take on the mid-range and premium consumers with the upcoming e-scooter. But this speculation is solely based on the patent drawings. It is also being anticipated that this BYD e-scooter will be comparable with 250- 350 cc ICE scooters offering up to to 35 bhp of peak power. There are further rumors that the BYD e-scooter could be packed with battery capacity ranging between 9- 10 kWh.

Key Highlights

• Revolt RV1 e-motorcycle launched
• Two trims with up to 3.24 kWh battery pack introduced
• Will deliver up to 160 km range
• Price in India starts at Rs. 85,000

Revolt Motors have just expanded its EV portfolio in India. As expected the company has added the third electric motorcycle to its fleet called the RV1. Launched in two variants, the Revolt RV1 comes as an affordable mobility solution for the Indian consumers offering all the required modern features.

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Revolt RV1 E-Motorcycle Top Highlights: Powertrain And Features

Model	RV1	RV1+
Motor	2kW	2kW
Battery	2.2 kWh	3.24 kWh
Range	100 km	160 km
Drive	chain drive	chain drive
Price	Rs. 85,000	Rs. 1.02 lakh

Revolt RV1 is launched as a commuter e-motorcycle sporting a round LED headlamp and an oval tail lamp. It looks conventional with in terms of styling yet gets adequate modern features such as a big 6-inch digital instrument console. It comes with 790 mm of seat height where the single-piece design will allow comfort with all the city commute.

As reported earlier, the Revolt RV1 e-motorcycle is launched with a chain drive system. The remaining revolt offerings including the RV400 and the RV400 BRZ have a belt-drive system. It gets a 2kW electric motor, however, the torque figures have been not specified.

Revolt has introduced this new e-moyorcycle in two variants. There is the standard Revolt RV1 which packs a 2kWh battery and offers 100 km range with each charge. On the other hand, there is he Revolt RV1+ model with a 3.24 kWh battery delivering a 160 km range per charge.

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Revolt RV1, RV1+ Price Details

Revolt is catering to the budget segment with the RV1 e-scooter. The standard RV1 is launched starting at Rs. 85,000, whereas, the RV1+ gets Rs. 1 lakh price tag. Both e-scooters will be available in four different color options and the pre-bookings are active starting today. Revolt is expected to start the deliveries within 10 days.

Key Highlights

• Warivo Motors launches CRX e-scooter
• New high-speed e-scooter priced under Rs. 1 lakh
• Offers 90 km range on a full charge
• Equipped with a BLDC hub motor

India has gradually become one of the biggest e-scooter markets in the last few years. Contributions in this space is equally coming from E2W startups including the home grown brands. Warivo Motors, which is also an Indian EV startup based out of Delhi has launched a new electric scooter in the Indian market which is being targeted at the budget consumer segment. Called the Warivo CRX, the new high-speed e-scooter has been launched with a BLDC hub motor, a single battery pack option and a price range starting under Rs. 1 lakh.

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Warivo Electric Scooter Features And Powertrain

Warivo CRX	Powertrain
Motor	BLDC
Motor Output	1500W
Torque	85 Nm
Battery	2.3 kWh
Range	90 kmph
Top Speed	55 kmph

The CRX is the third e-scooter from Warivo Motors in India which gets a modern design and has a large seat measuring 830 mm. Note, the Ather Rizta is currently the only e-scooter which has the segment’s largest 900 mm seat size which now is closely followed by the Wario CRX. This electric scooter offers a large under seat storage capacity as well taking on the top contenders with the 42 l capacity.

The CRX e-scooter has a 2.3 kWh battery pack which allows a range delivery of up to 90 km on a full charge as per the brand. The battery pack is linked with a 1500W BLDC motor that can produce up to 85 Nm of torque. As for its top speed, it can reach up to 55 kmph wit full acceleration.

The Wario CRX also has a Battery Management System (BMS) combined with four advanced temperature sensors that keeps a check on battery overheating and related issues. In fact, the battery pack is said to be water and blast-proof and has UL2771 safety standards.

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Warivo CRX India Price

The Warivo CRX electric sooter is priced at just Rs. 79,999 making it yet another affordable high-speed e-scooter for the Indian consumers. The prices are ex showroom. The e-scooter will be up for grabs in Raven Black, Poppy Red, Winter White, Luxe Grey, and Oxford Blue color variants.

Key Highlights

• Bengaluru resident hangs a warning placard on her Ola e-scooter
• Warns customers from buying new Ola e-scooter
• Complaints filed with the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission

Ola Electric has been taking massive leaps in the EV segment. After successfully building a niche with e-scooters it has taken up the e-motorcycle space as well with the recently launched Roadster series. While Ola promises top class after sales services, the user experiences shared online have suggested otherwise. Ola had been in the news for frequent challenges which its consumer-base as been reporting with after sales services and even the e-scooter’s breakdown. In the latest scenario, a Bengaluru women pasted a placard on her Ola e-scooter warning potential consumers of buying it. What is the latest case and what does Ola respond on the matter?

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Ola Getting Scrutinized For E-Scooter And After-Sale Services: What Happened This Time?

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Ola Electric seems to have landed in soup once again. This time a Bengaluru resident shared a post on the microblogging website X tagging Ola and warning citizens from adhering to purchase an Ola e-scooter. The e-scooter owner, Nisha C Shekhar, apparently got fed up with the multiple breakdowns she had to experience post the purchase. That’s not it, the customer has also been unhappy with the response of the service center and no resolution being provided for the issue.

As per the post, the customer received the e-scooter after a system update from the service center. However, the issue didn’t get resolved and she had to drag and pull the e-scooter for a km at night. The post shared on X shows the placard on the Ola e-scooter stating, “Dear Kannadigas, Ola is a useless two-wheeler. If you buy one, it will only make your life hard. Please do not buy an Ola Electric scooter.”

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Response From Ola On The Matter?

Ola is unresponsive on this matter as of now and is yet to acknowledge this incident. However, the customer has gone ahead and filed a complaint with the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. It would be interesting to see how Ola addresses this new issue and what resolution it will offer finally to the troubled customer.

Key Highlights

• Three new electric cars from Maruti Suzuki launching soon
• Portfolio to include one electric hatchback and one electric MPV
• eVX already confirmed to be Maruti’s debut electric SUV

Maruti Suzuki eVX is taking up all the headlines now. The electric SUV from the company will also be the debutant EV model of the brand whose arrival is tipped for 2025. There have been several rumors that have indicated more EVs from Maruti in the future. Besides the eVX electric SUV, Maruti is now said to be working on two new EV models which will be launched soon in the country. The upcoming portfolio is said to include an electric hatchback and an electric MPV. Which are these remaining two models that Maruti plans to launch post the eVX? All details are below:

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Three New Maruti Suzuki Electric Vehicles Heading To India

The upcoming Maruti Suzuki electric fleet is said to comprise three models. Besides the eVX, the company is also said to launch an electric hatchback called eWX and an electric MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) which bears an internal codename YMC. The remaining two models of the Maruti Suzuki EVs will likely be debuting after the eVX which is slated for 2025 launch in the country. Here’s what all we can expect from the upcoming Maruti Suzuki’s EV fleet.

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Maruti eVX Expected Powertrain And Features

Currently, only the eVX’s details are available primarily which have been shared by multiple leaks and rumors. The information is slightly limited when we speak of the eWX and the YMC variant. Starting with the eVX, it will be a mid-size electric SUV that is coming as a rival to the likes of the MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.

The eVX has been showcased as a concept and the test mules have also been spied multiple times online. The e-SUV will get a coupe-style designing which seems to be the new trend with EVs. The eVX is confirmed to be built on the Born Electric platform which has been developed in collaboration with Toyota.

If we go by the leaks, Maruti could equip the eVX with dual battery pack options. The low-end trims of the eVX will likely employ a 48 kWh battery, whereas, the high-spec trims are expected with a bigger 60 kWh battery pack. While the exact range is not confirmed, the eVX could possible make a run of up to 550 km with a full battery charge cycle.

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Maruti eWX Electric Hatchback, YMC Electric MPV Expected Details

Moving on to the eWX, it is said to be an electric hatchback which also has been showcased but internationally. Introduced during the Japan Mobility Show, the Maruti Suzuki eWX is expected to take on the affordable electric hatchs including the Tata Tiago EV. This EV will use a different platform than the eVX, i.e., K-EV platform. No other information is available as of now. However, its is being anticipated the eWX will be going official by 2026- 2027 globally including India.

Next in line is the Maruti’s electric hatchback, i.e, YMC (internal codename for the EV). It is rumored to be loosely based on the Ertiga ICE model featuring an all-electric drivetrain. This upcoming EV is expected to share the same Born Electric platform as the eVX which has been designed in association with Toyota. The YMC is further said to borrow features and powertrain from the eVX electric SUV. As far as the launch is concerned, the YMC electric MPC is also heading to India by later 2026.

Key Highlights

• New initiatives announced by MG Motor India to boost EV ecosystem
• Dedicated eHUb by MG app for locating charging stations and more
• Project REVIVE introudced for re-using worn out EV batteries
• NG-Jio ICP announced for interactive gaming, learning, and entertainment

JSW MG Motor India is all set for its next EV venture in India with its first intelligent CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), the Windsor EV next month. Right ahead of it, the company introduced multiple new EV ecosystem at its DriEV.Bharat event held in New Delhi. The first-of-king initiative to boost the EV infrastructure in the country brings along a dedicated app for all EV charging concerns, a learning platform for EVs, a repurpose program for used EV batteries, and an interactive platform for games, learning, and entertainment. Here are the top highlights from today’s MG Motor India’s DriEV.Bharat event:

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eHUB By MG App

This is a dedicated mobile app introduced by MG Motor to address the common concern of owning an EV, i.e., charging and its infrastructure. The eHUB by MG will be serving as a one-stop solution for the consumers by provide crucial details such as locating a near by charging station.

This app will also allow the customers to reserve any specific slot for charging at the desired stations which will help cut down on the wait time. MG Motor has teamed up with the major charging network provides such as Adani Total Energies Limited, BPCL, Chargezone, Glida, HPCL, Jio-BP, Shell, Statiq, Zeon, and more. The eHUB app is compatible with approx. 11 native languages for easy usage.

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Project REVIVE

This is one of the best initiatives from MG Motor which promotes the economical and greener mobility solution in the country. Project Revive is an initiative that comes in partnership with TERI and Lohum. The goal is to repurpose the used EV batteries as energy sources for schools and community centers.

The idea is to lower down the waste emission and offer reliable power source for the undeserved communities in the country. A pilot project is underway at a school in Mukteshwar, Uttrakhand, where the used EV batteries are keeping the lights on.

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EVPEDIA Learning Platform

MG Motor India also introduced EVPEDIA at the DriEV.Bharat event today which essentially is a learning platform for electric vehicles. The platform is designed in a way that it is easily accessible to the customers and will offer all the knowledge-base one needs for EVS. With the EVPEDIA learning platform customers will be able to use practical tools that will help them with assessing the costs of EV ownership. With EVPEDIA, consumers will also be able to read various research papers, government policies, and more related to electric vehicles. This platform takes a step ahead with the integrated AI-powered chatbot called eVir. Users can get answers to different EV queries from this chatbot.

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MG-Jio Innovative Connectivity Platform (MG-Jio ICP)

The final initiative introduced at the event is the MG-Jio ICP (Innovative Connectivity Platform). This platform is a joint venture between MG Motor India and Jio which is designed to redefine the in-car experience for the customers. The MG-Jio ICP platform is primarily a hub for gaming, entertainment, and learning which users will get to access inside the car’s cabin. It also has voice command compatibility in six different Indian languages which again is one-of-a-kind move by an automotive giant in the EV sector.