Electric Vehicles

  • VinFast VF 7: Where innovation meets emotion in automotive design

    VinFast and Torino Design crafted the VF 7 via a collaboration involving over 80,000 hours of combined effort to resonate on a personal level.

    The design philosophy behind the VinFast VF 7 is centered on creating a deep, emotional connection between the vehicle and its driver. Understanding that cars are more than just a mode of transportation, but an extension of one’s identity and lifestyle, VinFast and Torino Design crafted the VF 7 to resonate on a personal level.…

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    14/03/2025
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  • Ultraviolette Tesseract: Where Innovation, R&D, and Design Converge

    The Tesseract, touted to be the world’s most advanced electric scooter is all about unmatched technological sophistication and unique design.

    Ultraviolette, the pioneering force behind India’s fastest electric motorcycle, the F77, is at it again. This time with its game-changing new scooter, the Tesseract, a head-turner from every angle, that is designed for both Indian and global markets, the company sure seems to have hit a home run yet again. The Tesseract, touted to be…

    DATE:
    07/03/2025
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  • Ajinkya Firodia: Man on a Mission

    Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman, Kinetic Group, talks to TURN OF SPEED about the company’s EV plans, their battery business, and about diversifying into the solar panel business.

    Kinetic Engineering Ltd., recently announced a strategic investment of INR 177 Crore led by the promoters to drive transformation with an aim to achieve INR 1,000 Crore revenue target by 2029. The promoters have already committed to an initial investment of INR 55 Crore by March 2025. With the company gearing itself up for a…

    DATE:
    25/01/2025
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    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Hyundai Creta Electric: All You Need to Know

    Hyundai Creta Electric is the South-Korean brand’s first mass-market EV for India. However, neither is it a “born-electric” EV, nor does it come with LFP batteries. Will those NMC batteries make it a hit or a miss? Let’s first wait for the price announcement, shall we?

    Finally, the long wait will be over on Jan 17, the inaugural day, of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi, when Hyundai Creta Electric will be launched in the Indian market. It will be the South-Korean brand’s first mass-market EV for India. Though the company has been retailing two electric cars in the…

    DATE:
    15/01/2025
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  • Windsor EV: Do the Math

    The JSW MG Motor Windsor EV is here and it has a new trick up its sleeve to rope in EV buyers. Will it succeed or won’t it… with that avant-garde ownership model? Well, the proof of the pudding is in the driving and wrapping your head around its pioneering buying scheme for a CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) called BaaS. (Battery as a Service.) We review the MG Windsor EV and tell you all about it. Read on…

    What JSW MG Motor India are doing with the Windsor EV is offering buyers a mid-sized CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) at the price of a compact SUV with features from a few segments above, and all of this at a price tag of INR 9.99 Lakhs (Base variant, sans the battery) with certain riders which…

    DATE:
    27/12/2024
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    RACHNA TYAGI
  • Which electric scooter do you fancy?

    It’s an exciting time for all those who’re aspiring to buy an electric scooter as there are numerous models to pick and choose from. Which one do you see yourself owning?

    Of late, the EV segment in the Indian market has grown manifold – be it the electric two-wheeler vertical or the electric four-wheeler space – both have seen unprecedented success. At present, there are a plethora of electric scooters on sale in India, which gives buyers ample choice. Here’s a look at some of the…

    DATE:
    26/12/2024
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  • MINI Countryman Electric: A World of Silence

    The MINI Countryman Electric is a fabulous offering for all those seeking a premium electric hatch.

    MINI India has launched its first-ever all-electric car in the country. The Countryman Electric has finally hit Indian roads. Surprisingly, BMW Group has only introduced the EV version in India whereas, globally, it is also offered with a petrol powertrain. Here’s all that we know about MINI Countryman Electric… The Countryman EV has been introduced in…

    DATE:
    25/07/2024
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  • BGauss RUV 350: All You Need to Know

    RUV 350 has been entirely developed and manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant, in Pune, India.

    BGauss, the RR Kabel-backed global EV brand, recently launched its second offering in the Indian market in the form of RUV (Rider Utility Vehicle) 350. BGauss has sales network in 85+ countries globally with over 25,000+ retail outlets and 13 production facilities. The BGauss RUV 350 e-scooter offers multiple segment-first features and utilities and goes…

    DATE:
    22/07/2024
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  • Hyundai Inster: A-segment sub-compact urban EV

    Hyundai’s all-electric Inster hatchback will be sold globally and could also hit Indian roads soon.

    Hyundai Motor Company retails several all-electric cars across the world, including a few in India. Some of their popular EVs presently on offer are Kona, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. The carmaker recently unveiled an all-new entry-level electric car in the form of the Inster EV at the Busan International Mobility Show 2024 in Seoul.…

    DATE:
    18/07/2024
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  • 2W EVs: Take your pick

    Here’s a look at what you can opt for, if you’re in the market for an electric scooter…

    The Electric two-wheeler Vehicle segment, in the Indian market, has been growing steadily;  just look around and you’ll see the numerous electric scooter options out there. Here’s a look at what’s available if you’re in the market for one: 1. Ampere Nexus: Launched in May 2024, Ampere Nexus is presented in two variants namely ST and…

    DATE:
    12/07/2024
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