The Indian Reva NXR EV

Reva Electric Car Company today announced the launch of its model Reva NXR while unveiling another variant Reva NXG, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Reva NXR, a lithium-ion battery powered car is scheduled to go for production early next year and Reva NXG & aposs manufacturing is scheduled for 2011, a company statement said.

Reva NXR is a four-seater hatchback model and can attain top speed of 104 km/h (64 mph) and cover a distance of up to 160 kilometres (100 miles) in a single charge, it added. The car is loaded with several other features such as keyless operation, dual charge port, digital display and SMS alerts.

It can travel up to 320 km (200 miles) per day using 90 minutes fast charges and a fast charge of 15 minutes will provide a 40 km (25 miles) range, the company said. The company has priced Reva NXR at 14,995 euros (22,000 U$) and Reva NXG at 23,000 euros (33,700 U$) excluding the cost of battery in European market. However, prices of both models in Indian would be announced the next year.

"NXR is a stylish car packed full of user-friendly technology. You can order one from today and production will start early next year." Reva Chief Technology Officer Chetan Mani said.Reva Electric Car, a Bangalore-based company, is a joint venture between India & aposs Maini Group and AEV LLC of California.

Source : Indopia, September 16th, 2009