Electrification - Think Global, Act Local

With the first electric vehicles being created in 1832, no one can call them a newly evolving idea. Electric Vehicles are gaining traction and are clearly seen as a forerunner that will focus on reduced emissions and enhanced technological experience. EVs rely upon the whole or a part of electric power. HEVs, PHEVs, and EVs significantly reduce fuel costs due to the high efficiency of electric-drive components. With more public charging stations and a slew of other advantages, the popularity of electric vehicles is only going to grow.

Here is a list of electric vehicles that are some of the selected best performers by researchers in the Indian EV market:

Electric Cars Category:

Electric Cars can be seen as the next big automotive evolution after Hendry Ford’s First production line. With major companies shifting their production and leading towards electrification, we are sure that electric vehicles will rapidly overwhelm petrol and diesel cars.

Tesla’s Model 3

An impressive 358 miles per charge driving range, batter under the floor, and accurate steering capacity is the key features of the Tesla Model 3. Model 3 comes with standard aluminum wheels that are covered by plastic aerodynamic hubcaps. Accelerating from 0-60mph takes as little more as 3.1 seconds compared to pricier Sports Cars.

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Porsche Taycan:

Three-stage adaptive rear spoiler, 270 KW charging capacity, intelligent, rear-axle steering, dynamic chassis control Sport, and advanced driver assistance system are some of the key features of a Porsche Taycan. When it comes to charging, the battery can charge from 5% to 80% in one and half an hour. It comes with a standard 79.2kWh performance battery.

Electric Two-Wheelers Category:

Lightweight, cool pickup and cost efficiency are the major driving factors of electric two-wheelers. The electric two-wheeler market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 44% during the period 2019-2025 on the account of increased government policies supporting battery-powered vehicles. (PR Newswire, Apr 17, 2020)

Hero Electric Photon HX

The Hero Electric Photon 72v Scooter with a range of 90 KM and a BLCD Hub Motor of 1200W/1800W has a battery capacity of 72V/26AH that takes up to 4-5 hours to fully charge. The top speed of Photon HX is capped at 45 mph. It is the only scooter in Hero Electric’s current lineup that gets a front disc brake as standard.

Praise pro - Okinawa Scooters

The Okinawa Praise is powered by a 72V/26AH battery with the advantage of lithium-ion battery configurations which takes only one hour to charge. It has the advantage of having a detachable battery that the user’s homes or offices for recharge.?It has a great charge efficiency to reach up to 150-200kms on a single charge.?

Electric Pickup Trucks Category:

Electric trucks are gaining popularity since 2020 and it is expected that the number of units sold will jump by at least 15% in 2022. (AutoPi.io, Sept. 24, 2021)

Rivian R1T:

The futuristic-looking truck with four electric motors, lightning acceleration, and a range of 314 miles are the key features of Rivian R1T. At 215.6 inches, it clearly distinguishes the difference between mid-size pickups like Ford Ranger and full-size trucks like the Ram 1500.

GMC Hummer EV:

With an impressive electric range of 350+Miles, it is still the preferred electric pick-up truck in spite of its heavy pricing range coupled with the small cargo bed. Its projected 1,000 horsepower featuring “Watts to Freedom” that enables full power acceleration to 60 mph are the key factors that are powering the Hummer EV.?

Electric Three Wheelers Category:

With the increased boost toward electric vehicles, the three-wheeler manufacturing companies are introducing numerous electric propelled three-wheelers, which will create a positive impact on the growth of the global electric three-wheeler market.

Mahindra Treo - E Rickshaw

With a typical driving range of 85KM, the Mahindra Treo E Rickshaw is priced at around 3,15,195. This Electric Three-Wheeler claims to have unmatched savings of more than Rs. 60,000/year, with its best in industry power of 8 KW, a torque of 42 Nm & highest-in- class.

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Ape E-Xtra - Three Wheeler Tempo

Piaggio, India’s diesel power cargo introduced the fully electric Ape E-Xtra with a powerful motor of 9.55 kW at 3500 rpm and a solid 45Nm torque. It has a lithium power battery with 8kW of capacity. With 17% superior grade ability, speed of 45kmph and enhanced pickup for quick delivery, the Ape E-Xtra scores much higher than its diesel sibling in power and pick up.

Conclusion:

With all these examples, it is clear that?we have reached massive progress not only in terms of technology but also in people's mindset on the environmental impact of conventional vehicles. Yet, there are a few challenges that we need to overcome for the mass production of EVs. With time and advancements, these challenges will turn into effective stepping stones toward designing an intelligent, transport infrastructure that caters to mobility needs.???

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