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NDTV
a day ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
VinFast VF7 Spotted In India Ahead Of Official Launch
VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, is gearing up to introduce its lineup in the country. Recently, the VinFast VF7 has been spotted in India, and this suggests some of the major exterior highlights. First spotted at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the VinFast VF7 is an all-electric SUV by the brand and is expected to go on sale by the festival season. VinFast VF7: Exterior Highlights The production-spec VinFast VF7 spotted in India is shaded with black paint and reveals some of the important exterior highlights. The soon-to-be-launched VF7 gets a unique LED DRL design that is "V" shaped at the middle section of the bonnet. The front fascia also holds a split LED headlamp setup, a 360-degree camera, and front parking sensors. Though the production-spec iteration carries the same design as the one showcased at the BMGE'25, the spied images suggest that it now sits on a 19-inch alloy wheel, ditching the 20-inch wheel setup. VinFast VF7: Interior Highlights The exact interior highlights of the production-spec VinFast VF7 will be revealed as the launch gets sooner. However, as seen in the BGMI'25, it will get a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, a heads-up display, a panoramic glass roof, a wireless phone charger, and more. VinFast VF7: Battery And Powertrain The VinFast VF7 iteration available in the international market gets a 75.3 kWh battery pack that is coupled with a single and a dual-motor setup, available as options. It has two variants, the VinFast VF7 Eco gets the single motor setup and boasts a peak power and torque output of 204 hp and 310 Nm, while the other variant, the VF7 Plus, has a dual motor configuration and gives out 354 hp and 500 Nm. VinFast VF7: Launch And Price Expected The VinFast VF7 is likely to be launched around the festival season in India, however, we still await the official launch from the brand. It is expected to be priced around the Rs 25-Rs 35 lakh price bracket.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
EV maker Olectra Greentech Q4 PAT up 39%
Electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited (OGL), part of the Megha Engineering & Infrastructures group, posted a 39% jump in profit after tax ( PAT ) for the fourth quarter, at ₹20.69 crore compared to ₹14.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. This was on a 55% rise in revenue for Q4FY25 at ₹448.92 crore. The company attributed the surge in revenue to a 67% jump in deliveries during the quarter at 219 EVs as against 131 EVs delivered during Q4FY24 . The company has delivered 2,718 EVs to date and has orders of 10,022 buses on hand. Till March 31, the company clocked a 77% jump in PAT at ₹139 crore from ₹78.65 crore in FY24. This was on a 56% rise in revenues at ₹1802 crore in FY25. Olectra Greentech Limited chairman & managing director KV Pradeep said the company continues to focus on increasing its manufacturing capacities and enhancing technology capabilities, as part of which the company unveiled the Blade Battery technology at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. "With its cutting-edge design and exceptional energy density, the Blade Battery promises not only longer ranges but also faster charging time, enhancing performance, safety, and reliability," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
EV maker Olectra Greentech Q4 PAT up 39%
Hyderabad: Electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited (OGL), part of the Megha Engineering & Infrastructures group, posted a 39% jump in profit after tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter, at Rs 20.69 crore compared to Rs 14.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. This was on a 55% rise in revenue for Q4FY25 at Rs 448.92 crore. The company attributed the surge in revenue to a 67% jump in deliveries during the quarter at 219 EVs as against 131 EVs delivered during Q4FY24. The company has delivered 2,718 EVs to date and has orders of 10,022 buses on hand. Till March 31, the company clocked a 77% jump in PAT at Rs 139 crore from Rs 78.65 crore in FY24. This was on a 56% rise in revenues at Rs 1802 crore in FY25. Olectra Greentech Limited chairman & managing director KV Pradeep said the company continues to focus on increasing its manufacturing capacities and enhancing technology capabilities, as part of which the company unveiled the Blade Battery technology at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. "With its cutting-edge design and exceptional energy density, the Blade Battery promises not only longer ranges but also faster charging time, enhancing performance, safety, and reliability," he said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Suzuki e-Access first ride impressions: Can it pose a threat to TVS iQube?
The e-Access is the first electric scooter in the portfolio of brand. Notify me Suzuki showcased its first electric two-wheeler at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The e-Access is the brand's first foray into the electric mobility segment. While the name of the new scooter is borrowed from the Access 125, the new electric scooter is not just an electric counterpart of the ICE version. There is a whole lot of new with the e-Access. Suzuki invited us to Bangalore, where we got to take a short test ride of the new electric scooter at a go-kart track. Here's our quick impressions of the new e-scooter. Suzuki e-Access: Design The e-Access feels premium because of how the scooter feels in terms of build quality, no panel gaps and switch gear. While the design is subjective, the e-Access does look striking and quite modern. There is a slim LED headlamp in the front, along with a vertically positioned LED Daytime Running Lamp positioned on the apron. A special mention goes to the design of the alloy wheels, they are probably the best alloys currently on any family scooter in the Indian market. The front apron is quite steep, the seat is quite long with a dual-tone colour design at the rear. The scooter looks quite clean with wires visible anywhere. In fact, even the quality of the scooter, paint and switchgear is fantastic. There are three colour options on offer - Pearl Grace White, Metallic Mat Bordeaux Red and Metallic Fibroin Gray. Suzuki e-Access: Performance There are no dangling wires anywhere on the scooter. It is all clean and a special mention goes to how great the alloy wheels look. The electric motor on duty transfers the power to the rear wheel using a belt-drive system. It puts out 5.49 bhp of max power and a peak torque output of 15 Nm. The acceleration is brisk, but if you have to overtake someone in a hurry, then that would require planning. For daily day-to-day city rides, the performance should be just enough if you ride sedately. A bit more performance from the scooter would have been nice. What is most impressive with the e-Access is the way the throttle response has been calibrated. There are three riding modes on offer - Eco, Ride A and Ride B. To switch the riding mode, there is a dedicated button, but to shift between Ride A and Ride B, the scooter needs to come to a halt, which feels a bit unnecessary. Braking duties are done by a disc brake in the front and a drum at the rear. The front lacks the bite and feel. In Eco mode, the scooter's top speed is limited to 55 kmph. In Ride mode A, the top speed is 71 kmph with regenerative braking set to 2 kW, whereas in Ride mode B, the regenerative braking is 1 kW, but the top speed stays the same. Also, an important thing to note is that the scooter automatically comes to a stop because of the regen, which is also calibrated quite nicely. It is not jerky and does not surprise the rider. Suzuki e-Access: Battery, range and charging times The seat can prop itself up which frees up both hands of the rider to put stuff in the underneath storage. Suzuki is using a 3.072 kWh battery pack that can deliver a claimed range of 95 km. It is a Lithium Iron Phosphate(LFP) battery pack that is fixed. As of now, we do not know whether this claimed range is for the Eco mode or the Ride A/B mode and we do not know what the real-world range of the scooter is like. It would have been nice if the claimed range had been above 100 km. For charging, Suzuki is using their own proprietary Connector. The portable AC charger takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent, whereas 0-100 per cent takes 6 hours and 42 minutes. The e-Access also supports DC fast charging, which takes 1 hour 12 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent,t whereas 0-100 per cent takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Suzuki has not shared the speed of the DC and AC charging but what they have shared is that the charging times depend on the various conditions, including the ambient temperature which was 25 degrees for the above-mentioned times. The wireless key and the rotary knob is one of the best implemented with the e-Access. Suzuki e-Access: Ride and handling We rode the scooter on a go-kart track, so we were not able to test out the suspension properly. But Suzuki did lay out a few rumble strips for us on which the scooter felt fine and absorbed the bumps. In terms of handling, the e-Access did surprise us a bit. It responds to rider inputs and feels quite agile and light as well. So, handling the scooter while riding as well as moving it around the parking space. What also helps the scooter in this is that the battery pack is positioned. Then there are the brakes, the rear one offers good bite, but I felt that the front one could have had a bit more feel, and it lacked progression as well as bite. The utility hooks will come in handy to hang groceries and other stuff. There is also a USB port alongside a cubby space to charge mobile devices. Suzuki e-Access: Features The e-Access comes with an underseat storage that should take the charger that comes with the bag. There is a USB port along with a cubby space and a multi-function starter knob that can open the seat, turn on the scooter and open the charging flap as well. Suzuki is also offering a keyless system with answer-back functionality, and it is one of the better implementations that I have seen. Apart from this, there are two utility hooks, a rear brake lock and a tip-over sensor. The two features that I would like to point out are the seat stopper, which stops the seat in place so that the person does not have to hold it up. The second feature is the way the floorboard and rear of the front apron have been designed, there is dedicated space for the rider's foot so that he or she can stretch them out. The TFT cluster is easy to read in direct sunlight and offers decent amount of information along with Bluetooth connectivity. The rider gets a TFT LCD display with day and night modes and smartphone connectivity via the Suzuki Ride Connect App. The instrument cluster shows the speedometer, battery level, odometer, clock, voltmeter, average and current energy consumption and riding mode. Suzuki e-Access: Verdict Our time with the new Suzuki e-Access was less, but what impressed us the most was the build quality and the throttle calibration. The scooter could have done with slightly more pep in terms of performance, but for daily city duties, it should serve just fine. In the end, it all boils down to what will be the price of the e-Access. If Suzuki is able to price it competitively, then it will be able to pose a threat to other commuter-family electric scooters in the segment. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 10:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki gearing up for e Vitara, joins hands with ITIs to launch training program for hybrid and EVs
Maruti Suzuki launches training program for EV and hybrid vehicle technicians before e Vitara launch. A model poses next to Maruti Suzuki's first EV, the e Vitara SUV, on display at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. (REUTERS) Notify me Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch its first-ever electric car, e Vitara, which was showcased in its production-ready avatar at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The car manufacturer has already revealed that it is aiming to become the leading player with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara. Also, the OEM has stated that besides working on the new electric SUV, which will compete with rivals like Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE6 and MG ZS EV, among others, the auto company is also working on building a robust supportive ecosystem for the potential consumers of the upcoming EV. As part of that strategy, the company has launched a training program to handle high-voltage systems for electric vehicles as well as hybrid vehicles. The automaker has joined hands with 130 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in 24 states and four Union Territories across India. Under this partnership, Maruti Suzuki has launched a training capsule to handle high-voltage systems required for electric and hybrid vehicles. In an official release, the automaker has said that in the first batch, more than 4,100 trained students will be ready to join the automobile industry from September 2025 onwards. Interestingly, Maruti Suzuki has postponed the launch of the e Vitara to September this year only, right ahead of the festive season. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India Maruti Suzuki has further stated that the aim of this program is to fulfil the Government of India's carbon net-zero objective, and the training will serve as one of the important key factors in the faster adoption of EVs in the country. "This training program prepares future automotive technicians to safely and efficiently handle high-voltage electric systems, addressing industry needs as the number of such vehicles increases in the overall car market," the official release states. Speaking about the program, Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said that the company wants to maximise the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in the country. 'When we researched the reasons for low adoption of EVs, one of the major hurdles in the minds of the customers was confidence in after-sales support. Incidentally, this is an area of strength for Maruti Suzuki. While 90 per cent 1 of EV sales happen in 100 cities, we will go 10x and cover 1,000 cities with more than 1,500 workshops equipped to provide service support to BEVs," he added. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 28 May 2025, 07:42 AM IST
