TOP 3 non-luxury EVs globally | Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 5

Our top 3 non-luxury EVs globally are the Ford Mustang, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, not necessarily in that order. Here is a look at the Model 3, Mustang Mach-E and Ioniq 5:

Ford Mustang Mach-E

 

A spin in the Ford Mustang electric vehicle is gripping, and the car is fun to drive. Its grip is commendable and the feedback on its steering control is good. The brakes are also powerful.

After ID4 launch in 2023, Volkswagen may bring only a few EV models to India

Even Volkswagen (VW) India is eyeing the electric vehicle (EV) market in the country, and with its planned launch of the ID4, it will test the waters, and may bring only a few models to India.

After roll out, the all-electric SUV — the ID4 — will only become VW India’s fourth vehicle in its portfolio.

Is Audi e-tron stealing the thunder from Tesla in US?

Is Audi e-tron stealing the thunder from Tesla as the SUV has become the most-searched electric vehicle (EV) in the US, and could this send shivers down Elon Musk firm’s spine?

 

A study on Google volume data searches by Chrysler Capital has found that Audi e-tron is the most-searched EV in the US. It has a total of 4,460 monthly searches, much ahead of Tesla, which did not even make it to the top four in the pecking order. 

Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX does 1,000 km on a single charge again!

German luxury car giant Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX electric vehicle (EV) has pipped its own efficiency record in real-situation driving by doing a whopping over 1,000 km in a single battery charge again!

After an unprecedented drive from Stuttgart (Germany) to Cassis (France) in April, this prototype sedan has achieved 1,200 km by travelling from Stuttgart to Silverstone in the UK on a single charge recently.

iPhone maker Foxconn may produce top-quality EVs but what about the pricing?

Taiwan’s manufacturer of iPhones Foxconn is now planning to venture into electric vehicles (EVs) in India but considering its top-quality products, the company may not compromise on EV quality but it must not price them too steeply either.

 

The India unit will help the Taiwanese firm line up a plan to expand its Asia manufacturing supply chain.

Okinawa’s Rs 500-crore plant in Rajasthan soon | Ellysium e-two-wheeler brand EVeium | EVTRIC Motors e-bike Rise

Electric two-wheeler maker Okinawa Autotech is set to infuse Rs 500 crore to set up a new manufacturing facility in Karoli (Rajasthan) while Ellysium has rolled out new brand EVeium and EVTRIC has launched e-bike Rise.

The Okinawa factory will be spread across 30 acres with an annual production capacity of 10 lakh (1 million) units. It is set to become fully operational by late next year and employ 5,000.

Volkswagen’s ID. Aero sedan concept teased just before roll out

Volkswagen’s ID. Aero sedan concept has been teased just before its June 27 roll out. It was known for quite some time that Volkswagen (VW) is planning to launch a fully-electric four-door sedan. 

This concept was initially named Aero B through numerous teasers. Also, the concept car was to be showcased in China during April 2022 but due to the lockdowns there, owing to the Covid outbreak, the plan was postponed.

Tyre technology pact with Michelin to boost Hyundai’s EV performance

Hyundai and Michelin have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct research and development (R&D) for making next-generation tyres for premium electric vehicles (EVs) and this would certainly boost the performance of Hyundai cars.

 

This R&D would be done over a period of three years. Both the companies will conduct joint research in a bid to develop eco-friendly tyres. To do this, the duo plans to significantly increase the usage of sustainable materials.

Ola Electric will be new four-wheeler brand, so pricing strategy is key

Ola Electric has teased its first electric vehicles (EVs) for India’s market, but as it plans to launch its four-wheelers, the pricing strategy would be important because it will be a new car brand.

In fact, it recently planned to enter the four-wheeler market and had lined up ambitious plans but all these have been marred by the fire incidents of its scooters.

Many may flock for Hyundai’s budget car

Many manufacturers are working on budget electric vehicles (EVs) with Hyundai also jumping into the fray and this could see many flocking for these vehicles, if they are priced around the Rs 5-lakh (Rs-500,000) mark.

However, for micro EVs, the scope may not be good enough in a country like India as the chaotic traffic in cities would deter their presence.

A peek into the earliest electric vehicles

It was so early when the first electric vehicle (EV) hit the road that its competition was not with petrol or diesel cars but… horses!

The 19th Century is the period we are talking about, when the main mode of transportation was horses. And, at that time, both EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles were evolving.

MG Motor entry-level EV E230 to be priced steeply

MG Motor India is gearing up with an entry-level electric vehicle (EV) based on the Wuling’s Air that was unveiled in Indonesia recently but the car may not see many takers in the medium to long term because it is likely to be priced steeply. 

The Wuling’s Air EV — code-named E230 — is being designed for low-cost markets and can ideally be used as a mini commuter vehicle in small cities, semi-urban and rural areas in India.

Can Tesla maintain its dominance in the global EV market?

With all the carmakers flocking to the electric vehicle (EV) space globally, can Tesla maintain its market dominance in the medium-to-long term?

With even luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover as well as BMW gearing up to enter the electric car segment, there will not be any dearth of top-quality e-cars.

Will PMV’s EaS-E go the Tata Nano way?

PMV Electric plans to launch its first micro electric car — EaS-E — in the country in July 2022 and despite being India’s cheapest electric vehicle (EV) at Rs 4 lakh (Rs 400,000), will it go the Tata Nano way?

PMV claims that its micro car will have a driving range of up to 200 km per charge, which is commendable for a small car. It can be fully charged in less than 4 hours with its 3 kW AC charger.

Will Contessa come in a new EV or hybrid avatar?

It seems the once fuel guzzler Contessa is on a return journey but will Hindustan Motors (HM) bring it back in the form of an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid car?

Just a few days back, there was buzz that HM is bringing back the iconic Ambassador in the form of an EV or traditional fuel variants. It now seems that both the Contessa and the Ambassador are seeing rebirth.

Mahindra must price XUV300 EV smartly to take on Tata Nexon Max

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced that it will launch the electric version of its XUV300 but whether it will be able to take on the Tata Nexon electric vehicle (EV) would depend on M&M’s pricing strategy. 

With the plan for an XUV300 EV, it is clear that Mahindra wants to play the volume game in India’s e-car market, and to reach volume customers, it may be having a strategy to get the pricing right.