Vayve Launches India’s Cheapest Solar Powered EV at 3.25 Lakh
The EV industry in India has just witnessed the greatest revolution in the form of Vayve EVA, which has become the cheapest EV to own in the Indian market at just 3.25 Lakh! It is also the first electric car to be powered by solar energy. The concept was first displayed at the Auto Expo 2023. Eva will be coming in three variants: Nova, Stela and Vega.
The entry level Nova variant provides a range of 125 Km, For the Stella it is 175 km and the top of the line Vega trim provides a staggering range of 250 Kms.
Eva will be also available with a subscription plan at Rs 2 per kilometer. This is good for those who want to reduce the cost of the EV, as you will not buy the battery pack.
Design and Styling
The design of Eva is surprisingly similar to Mahindra e20 and Reva, although it has some modern design cues which gives it a distinctive look like the connected LED DRLs and circular headlights. The grill is replaced by air inlet channels on the bumper for cooling the battery pack and electricals, which helps in reducing the load on the battery while doing longer runs.
- EVA comes with 13-inch aerodynamically designed wheels and a door on either side which helps to improve the dynamics of the car.
- The solar panel is installed on the roof as it enables the EV to be charged via solar energy.
- The rear design looks aesthetically simpler and has the dual-tone design with LED tail lights.
Features and Updated Interiors
On the inside it gets three seats with two passenger seats behind the driver seat. Interiors meet the standard of today’s requirements as it gets two displays on the dashboard, one for the driver information and other for the touchscreen. Other features are described below.
- The steering wheel has a 2-spoke design. There are controls provided for the manual AC. It also gets a 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat and a fixed glass roof.
- Safety features include an airbag for the driver and 3-point seatbelts for both occupants.
- The Vayve Eva is solar powered and adds in the existing range of 10 Km everyday.
Electric Power & Battery Options
Powering the Vayve EVA has multiple options to choose from and it is distributed according to the 3 variants provided. The detailed specifications are displayed below.
| Variant | Nova | Stella | Vega |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 9 kWh | 14 kWh | 18 kWh |
| No. of Electric Motor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power | 16 PS | 16 PS | 20 PS |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Price | 3.25 Lakh | 3.99 Lakh | 4.49 Lakh |
Competition
Vayve EVA has just disrupted the EV industry and created a segment which has currently no rivals in India. However it would be interesting to see how it will compete with its closest rival Comet EV.
