Reva NXR, NXG unveiled at Frankfurt, prices start at Rs 7.1 lakh
From left: The four-seater Reva NXR and the two-seater Reva NXG are scheduled to go into production in 2010 and 2011 respectively. The cars will be produced in Bangalore
The Reva NXR is a three-door, four-seater hatchback that has a top speed of 104km/h and a range of 160km. While a full charge takes about eight hours, a 15-minute ‘fast charge’ provides a 40km range, which is admirable. The NXR is a high-tech small car, with bits like keyless entry and operation, dual charge ports, intelligent digital display and a range of telematics, including SMS alerts and commands such as distance-to-empty and time-to-full charge, remote cabin heat/cool, and remote diagnostics and healing.
While prices will vary across Europe, depending on taxes and subsidies, average price for the Reva NXR Intercity, excluding its lithium-ion batteries, will be about 15,000 euros (Rs 10.65 lakh). The Reva NXR City, with lead acid batteries and a range of 80km, will be priced at about 10,000 euros (Rs 7.1 lakh). The Reva NXR, which has been designed to use approximately 80% fewer parts than a conventional or hybrid car, will be assembled at RECC’s new plant in Bangalore.
The Reva NXG, a two-door, two-seater car has a range of 200km and a top speed of 130km/h. Pricing in Europe, excluding lithium-ion batteries, will start from 23,000 euros (Rs 16.33 lakh) plus a monthly mobility fee.
There is no word on when – and whether – the NXR and NXG will be launched in India. While we love these little electric cars from Bangalore, the huge Euro-spec price tags will probably mean that these cars will find few or no takers in India, which is a pity.