Did you know that it's World EV Day today? Are you an EV enthusiast who has plans on buying or knowing more about an EV? Check out these top 2 EV cars and 3 e-scooters hot in the news on the occasion of World EV Day!
The second annual World EV Day takes place today the 9th of September 2021. This day marks the celebration of e-mobility and its significance in the contemporary period that focuses on attaining a responsible interaction with the environment.
The degradation of natural resources and long term environmental quality has become a significant crisis that requires an expeditious solution and allegiance towards environmental protection. The Internal combustion machinery for mobility has been one of the major contributors to the crisis that is at hand. The contribution of IC vehicles to the global carbon footprint has been a major problem for many decades but not anymore.
Today, even though the crisis pertains, mankind has figured out a solution for the problem as technology has come a far way. The solution is none other than the creation of now present e-mobility and infrastructure. With this, mobility has become irrelevant to some extent in the contribution of environmental degradation, a huge relief for mankind. Thus, to support the cause and promote e-mobility, World EV Day is celebrated around the world including in our country to promote the EV space that is already on the rise.
Now if we take a closer look, electric two-wheelers and four-wheelers are being introduced at a rate of sales almost equal to IC vehicles. The main reason for the increase in EV adoption is the rising demand for fuel and the increase in its cost. Hence, EVs have become more relevant than before in the country.
At this juncture, especially since it is World EV Day, we would like to present you the top 2 electric cars and the 3 best e-scooters that are hot in the news for their exceptional performance. So do give the following a read as your support to World EV Day!
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Tigor EV Ziptron, EV day special:
The Tigor EV Ziptron is basically an overhauled version of the IC Tata Tigor model, however, it does come packed with features that its IC counterpart does not offer. The biggest change is in the powertrain itself. The vehicle now houses an electric motor and a battery pack offered by Tata Motors. The motor gets its power from a 26kWh battery pack and helps attain a maximum power output of 75hp and 170Nm.
As for the performance, the brand claims that this car can sprint from 0 to 60 kmph in just 5.7 seconds which is quite achievable considering the availability of peak torque right from the start. Also, the Tigor EV offers a claimed range of 306km but expect no more than 230 km in real-world conditions.
The features list includes modern gadgetry and a plethora of features like projector headlamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights, automatic climate control, multi-function steering wheel, all-digital instrument console, cooled glovebox and push-button start-stop. It also features a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that offers Apple CarPlay/Android Auto coupled to 4 speakers and 4 tweeters and an iRA connectivity suite.
The new Tigor EV is indeed a strong contender in its segment, however, it does not have any direct rivals as such. As for pricing, the Tigor EV is currently sold at a price range starting from Rs. 11.99 lakh, ex-showroom which is not bad considering the ample amount of features that it comes loaded with.
MG ZS EV:
The MG ZS EV is a 5 seater SUV considered to be one of the best EVs currently available in the market. The SUV is powered by a 44.5kWh battery pack which helps the motor churn out 142 bhp and 353Nm of torque without much effort. The vehicle offers a driving range of 419km per charge and the company claims that it can be charged fully in just about 16 to 18 hours using a 15-Ampere power socket. However, using the fast charging facility offered by the dealership, the battery pack can be charged up to 80 per cent in just under 50 minutes.
As for features, the ZS EV comes equipped with heated ORVMs, a tyre pressure monitoring system, an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, inbuilt air purifier, cruise control, automatic climate control system, projector headlamps, and connected car tech.
The MG ZS EV is currently sold at an approx price range of Rs. 20.99 - Rs. 24.58 Lakh, ex-showroom which is not bad considering the plethora of features that it offers.
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Ather 450X:
The Ather 450X was launched in the Indian market in January 2020 and has been one of the strongest contenders in its segment. The vehicle comes with a battery capacity of 2.9kWh that translates to an improved battery range, from 75km to 85km in Eco mode. It takes about 5hr 45min to charge the battery up to 100 percent using a standard home-charging point. The motor of the 450X is powerful too. It churns out a peak output of 6kW at a peak torque of 26Nm. The powerful motor allows the scooter to quickly accelerate from 0 to 60kph in just 7.36sec and the instrument cluster has indicated a top speed of around 90kph, making it one of the quickest accelerating e-scooters currently available in the market.
As for features, the Ather 450X comes equipped with a touchscreen instrument panel, an Android-based system that includes Bluetooth/ Wi-Fi connectivity allowing users to pair their phone to get incoming call alerts or listen to music on the go via the Ather app.
The Ather 450X is currently sold at an approx price range of Rs. 1.28 Lakh to Rs. 1.47 Lakh, ex-showroom. The price range is decent considering the fact that it comes with unique features.
Simple One:
Simple Energy, a Bengaluru-based young start-up has just launched its first electric scooter in the country called the Simple One. The new Simple One Electric Scooter packs a 4.8 kWh battery pack. The battery of this scooter is coupled with an electric motor that has a peak power output of 7 kW (9.34 PS) and a staggering 72 Nm of peak torque. The Scooter has been acclaimed for attaining a top speed of 105 kmph and it can sprint from 0-50 kmph in just 3.6 seconds. The company claims that it can attain a range of 203 kms on a single charge in Eco mode while its IDC range is 236 kms per charge. Also, the brand has stated that it takes around 75 minutes to charge its portable battery and 165 minutes to charge its fixed battery pack using a normal charger.
As for features, the simple one scooter comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen instrument cluster that supports 4G and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity. The touchscreen displays various information and includes call and music control, navigation, vehicle tracking, book service appointments, view ride statistics, etc. It also comes with TPMS and much more.
The Simple one is currently sold at an approx price of Rs. 1.10 Lakh, ex-showroom. The price range is decent considering the fact that it is one of the quickest e-scooters in the market with a good battery range.
Ola Electric S1:
Ola has finally launched its first-ever electric scooter in the Indian market called the Ola electric S1. The all-new Ola S1 electric scooter gets a 2.98kWh non-removable battery that translates to an improved battery range of around 115kms to 120kms in real-world riding conditions. Ola claims that this electric scooter gets a hyperdrive motor that has a peak power output of 8.5kW (11.5 PS) and 58 Nm of peak torque. The Ola S1 has a claimed top speed of 90 kmph thanks to the hyperdrive motor.
As for features, The e-scooter comes equipped with a 7.0-inch TFT display that shows a ton of information about the vehicle. The instrument cluster is powered by a 3GB RAM paired with an octa-core processor. Other than these features, the scooter comes with hill hold control, reverse assist, cruise control, voice assist function, built-in speaker.
The Ola Electric S1 is currently sold at an approx price range of Rs. 85.10K to Rs. 1.10 Lakh, ex-showroom.
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