Hyundai Motor India today announced that it plans to expand its green mobility portfolio in India which currently only has the Kona EV. Hyundai has had its share of success with the Kona EV in the country and even managed to bag a small order from EESL. But now the company is taking another step in bringing in more green cars to the country. Hyundai today announced that it is evaluating the feasibility of bringing fuel cell electric vehicles for India. Also Read: Hyundai Nexo FCEV Confirmed For India We told you back in September 2018, that Hyundai was planning to launch a fuel cell vehicle in the country and the Nexo will very much be part of the company's portfolio soon and this news only cements what we had said back then. While a timeline for the launch for the Nexo has not been charted out yet, we wait to see, when these plans reach fruition. We have brought you the exclusive review of the Nexo though, so click here to read all about it. The Nexo SUV is Hyundai's important … [Read more...] about Hyundai Begins Feasibility Study For Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in India
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MG ZS Electric SUV Unveiled In India
MG Motor India has unveiled the MG ZS EV in India. This is the first electric vehicle from the company's stable and it certainly is a bold move. We say that because, this is the second offering from MG Motor India and it's an all electric SUV. The ZS EV that comes to India is the same spec as the one sold in the UK but the company is assembling the electric car at its Halol plant in Gujarat. Because of this, expect the car to be priced aggressively and yes, it will compete with the likes of the Hyundai Kona when prices are announced in January 2020. Exterior The MG ZS EV is a compact SUV and the dimensions tell you more about how compact the car is. It's not a subcompact SUV, but to give you a perspective of where it stands, it is longer than the Hyundai Creta, but shorter than the MG Hector. It is 4314 mm long, 1809 mm wide and stands 1620 mm tall while the wheelbase is 2579 mm. The wheelbase of the ZS EV is 2579 mm so there's decent space at the rear As far as … [Read more...] about MG ZS Electric SUV Unveiled In India
MG ZS EV Electric SUV Unveiled For Indian Market: Range, Features, Specifications & Details
Home Four wheelers oi-Stephen Neil By Stephen Neil Published: Thursday, December 5, 2019, 13:53 [IST] MG Motor India has unveiled the ZS EV for the Indian market. The ZS EV is MG's second product offering in the Indian market and will be put on sale alongside the successful MG Hector. The electric SUV will be launched in the Indian market in January 2020 and prices too will be revealed then. Now though, at an event in Delhi, MG Motor India has revealed the India-spec version of the SUV. It will be called the ZS EV only in the Indian market while it is called the MG eZS in several other international markets. The MG ZS EV is a premium all-electric SUV that is powered by a 44.5kWh battery pack. The front wheels are driven by an electric motor with a maximum power output of 141bhp. In terms of range, the MG ZS EV can do 340 kilometres on one full charge and speaking of charging, it can be charged from 0-80 percent in lesser than an hour when fast charger is used. It … [Read more...] about MG ZS EV Electric SUV Unveiled For Indian Market: Range, Features, Specifications & Details
MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Features And Specifications Comparison
MG Motor India today officially unveiled its fully-electric B-segment SUV, the MG ZS EV. Expected to be launched in January 2020, the ZS EV is the second model to be launched by the Chinese-owned British brand, and the first electric car from Morris Garages in India. Upon its launch, the new MG ZS EV will mainly compete with the Hyundai Kona Electric, which is currently the only long-range electric car sold in India. But is the MG ZS EV capable enough to take on its Korean rival? Let's find out. Also Read: MG ZS Electric SUV Unveiled In India The MG ZS EV is the second model from the company after the Hector Battery and Range The new MG ZS EV comes with a 44.5 kWh battery pack that powers a synchronous motor can develop 141 bhp and 353 Nm of peak torque. The company says that the battery is also capable of offering a maximum range of about 340 km on a single charge. The ZS EV also comes with a power electronic (PE) solutions from UAES, which helps the car go from 0-100 kmph in just … [Read more...] about MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Features And Specifications Comparison
Hyundai Kona Electric’s Price Reduced; Now Priced At ₹ 23.71 Lakh
Hyundai Motor India has reduced the price of the Kona Electric from ₹ 25.3 lakh to ₹ 23.71 lakh (ex-showroom, India) as the government reduced the GST rate on electric vehicles from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. The government even reduced the GST rates on EV chargers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. This definitely bodes well for electric vehicles in India and that could be seen in the fact that Hyundai received 152 bookings for the Kona Electric in just 20 days since it was launched. The reduced pricing on the Kona Electric will be effective from August 2019. Also Read: Hyundai Kona Electric Review (The Hyundai Kona Electric has an ARAI certified range of 452 km on a single charge) The Kona Electric in India will get a 100 kW motor which sends power to the front wheels and the output is equivalent of 131 bhp and 395 Nm of peak torque. It is a compact crossover, similar to Hyundai Creta in terms of size and space but has a design which is not overly futuristic yet … [Read more...] about Hyundai Kona Electric’s Price Reduced; Now Priced At ₹ 23.71 Lakh