Introduction
Reva NXG
India's Reva (RECC) electric car company, based in Bangalore, has announced two new models of their small battery powered city car: the Reva NXG and the Reva NXR. Both are small two door cars with more modern styling that Reva's previous models and meeting European NCAP saftey standards. The NXR is a four seat due to release in the second quarter of 2010, whereas the NXG is a sportier two seat with more advanced battery and electronics (but a less certain release some time in 2011). The NXR will be offered with lower cost lead acid batteries and higher performance (but higher cost) Lithium Iron as an option. The NXG will only be offered with Lithium Iron. The NXG production car differs in styling from the 2005 show model. The NXG show model was a two door open to car, the production model has a removable "Targa" top.
Reva also announced a partnership with General Motors India to develop electric vehicles for the Indian market.
Reva have a new web site for the new models. There are media releases about each models and photos. Here is a text version of the media release:
Details from Media Release
Reva NXG
Features
2 door, 2 seater fully automatic EV with removable Targa top
Zero tailpipe emissions
Dual charging ports for regular and fast change
200 km / 125 miles range
Top speed: 130 kph / 8-0 mph
Li-ion phosphate battery pack designed for safe and reliable operation
Intelligent Information Display
Revive (Remote emergency charge over SMS
Keyless entry and operation
Regenerative breaking
Dual SRS airbags & impact sensing door unlock
Double DIN radio with 4 speakers and navigation system
Alloy wheels
AC \ heater
Rear camera as driving aid
Full leather upholstery
Length: 3250mm
Width: 1785 mm
Wheel base: 2032 mm
Ground clearance: 160 mm
REply - a suite of telematics solutions
- Text alerts for knowing cabin temperature and rage available
- Reminders
- Eco-check: A monthly report on your driving habits
- Pre-heat / pre-cool the car cabin