2 Lakh Electric Car ?

Ripper · 6th December 2007, 20:13

At 2l for this car, its worth a buy. Looks like the spark and pretty decent as compared to drive around as compared to the Reva. But the fact its chinese could make people think.

esteem_lover · 6th December 2007, 23:18

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Looks nice, small decent to drive, and environment friendly. Might buy - but stinks cheapness all through! :|

Yeah, the interiors are cheap, but are the interiors of the reva any better for the premium that we pay ? this segment seriously lacks competition. this vehicle looks like a car man, that alone is good enough.

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Originally Posted by sumitkalindi

Will seriously think about it, only if at that price tag it does not says, # Batteries not included. IMHO the price looks too good to be true.

A valid point sumit, i hope the same too, even with a few small taxes thrown in, at 2.5/2.75L, i think this is a pretty good proposition.

esteem_lover · 7th December 2007, 08:50

Just saw an ad in the Hindu looking for distributors for this vehicle. Looks like we might see this on the road much sooner than we thought.

mail4ajo · 7th December 2007, 20:46

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Just saw an ad in the Hindu looking for distributors for this vehicle. Looks like we might see this on the road much sooner than we thought.

The website mentioned does not work!!!!

Harrie · 7th December 2007, 21:12

Car would sell well if properly backed up. Four ladies in the house already planning to pick up a piece each

They say instead of burning 40 lits of Speed 97 a week, I should also change to one of these. From Mivec to Cherry QQ or whatever????

GTO · 8th December 2007, 13:49

All I can say is....dont count your chickens before they hatch. Wait, test-drive, do some research and only then, consider.

Su-47 · 9th December 2007, 00:28

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Originally Posted by GeekSrik

chinese or otherwise, 2 lacs is a reasonable price to pay for an electric car that is automatic too and does 100+ kms, not 5 lacs! and if this car is launched, yes i shall buy it.

Here is the first catch, no auto transmission (from the same news link: The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : An electric connection)
In an expedient move, a four-speed manual transmission of the kind made for the Maruti 800 has been installed. Because, in India an automatic transmission unit comes with a daunting price tag.

. It beats me why would an EV use a mechanical gearbox instead of modifying the torque speed characteristics by drive-control?

a4_attitude · 17th December 2007, 23:01

they have atwo door version as well which is copy cat of merc smart, and indeed it looks smart from outside.
Wadhwa Ajay

esteem_lover · 11th January 2008, 09:10

Any news of this vehicle in the auto expo ?

NIP · 11th January 2008, 09:27

after the nano...everything looks like a con job ! lol

katalysm76 · 23rd January 2008, 17:39

Im not much into electric cars nor do I trust China made cars,I would rather buy a Nano.It's Indian and it's a Tata to boot.Nothing says reliable more than a Tata product.

undead · 23rd January 2008, 19:47

Here are the specifications for the car

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Product Description
Dimension(LXWXH)3020x1515x1520mm Drive typerear wheel drive Wheelbase 2560mm Steering systemrack-and-pinion steering gear Wheel type(front/rear)155-80R1277T/155-80R1277T Mi.ground clearance110mm Parking brakehand / rear-wheel brake Net weight790kg Battery typelead-acid maintenance battery Power72V DC 4.5 kw Weight of battery384kg Electric system12V DC Battery liferecharging for 500 times Charger72V 25A Controler72V Battery12V/200AH*6 lead-acid Max speed55km/h(can be resticted below 40km/h) Max climbing capability30° Min.turning diameter4.6m Braking distance?6 m Running distance130km Charging time?10h Speed controlpedal control /automatic LOADING Q'TY?4pcs/20" 8pcs/40"

undead · 23rd January 2008, 19:59

here are the specifications

AMATMO · 23rd January 2008, 23:50

this car can even be a threat to the one lac car for this price

even though the capital cost is double the owner can save alot on the running costs

by the way if the car costs 2 lacs in india it might cost 1 lac in china right?

esteem_lover · 27th January 2008, 22:19

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

by the way if the car costs 2 lacs in india it might cost 1 lac in china right?

So the Chinese 1 lakh car is also the cheapest to run.

wonder what that battery pack would cost.

6th December 2007, 20:13	#31
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 260 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	At 2l for this car, its worth a buy. Looks like the spark and pretty decent as compared to drive around as compared to the Reva. But the fact its chinese could make people think.
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7th December 2007, 08:50	#33
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Beginning to Happen !!! Just saw an ad in the Hindu looking for distributors for this vehicle. Looks like we might see this on the road much sooner than we thought.
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7th December 2007, 21:12	#35
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Car would sell well if properly backed up. Four ladies in the house already planning to pick up a piece each They say instead of burning 40 lits of Speed 97 a week, I should also change to one of these. From Mivec to Cherry QQ or whatever????
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8th December 2007, 13:49	#36
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,545 Thanked: 300,750 Times View My Garage	All I can say is....dont count your chickens before they hatch. Wait, test-drive, do some research and only then, consider. Last edited by GTO : 8th December 2007 at 13:53.
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17th December 2007, 23:01	#38
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	they have atwo door version as well which is copy cat of merc smart, and indeed it looks smart from outside. Wadhwa Ajay
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11th January 2008, 09:10	#39
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Any news of this vehicle in the auto expo ?
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11th January 2008, 09:27	#40
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	after the nano...everything looks like a con job ! lol
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23rd January 2008, 17:39	#41
katalysm76 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 120 Thanked: 2 Times	Im not much into electric cars nor do I trust China made cars,I would rather buy a Nano.It's Indian and it's a Tata to boot.Nothing says reliable more than a Tata product.
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23rd January 2008, 19:59	#43
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	here are the specifications
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23rd January 2008, 23:50	#44
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	this car can even be a threat to the one lac car for this price even though the capital cost is double the owner can save alot on the running costs by the way if the car costs 2 lacs in india it might cost 1 lac in china right?
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