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Auto Expo 2023 has started with full swing and automotive giants have started taking wraps off the new-age vehicles including electric vehicles. MG Motor has also introduced its new range of electric vehicles including the 4 EV. The MG 4 EV electric hatchback has already made its global debut back in June 2022 and has finally set foot in the Indian market too today at the Auto Expo 2023 automobile fair in the country.

MG 4 EV Electric Car Design: Interior, Exterior Profile

The MG 4 EV has been launched with a new bold look combined with sharp creases and large air intakes up front with prominent splitters. Speaking of the side profile, the MG 4 EV features black cladded body profile whose appeal is enhanced with the aero-optimized wheels and slightly sloping roofline. The streamlined design of the MG 4 EV electric car  and the 4,287 mm, 1836 mm, and 1,504mm (length, width, height) dimensions brings an improved appeal.

The MG 4 EV’s inside cabin is pretty much simpler compared to the bold exterior design. A 10.25-inch large infotainment system has been integrated at the centre of the dashboard. Right below this massive infotainment screen is the centre console. This console packs the rotary dial selection for driving along with the electronic parking brake module.

Furthermore, MG Motors has laced the 4 EV electric hatchback car with a plethora of features such as ventilated seats and a 360-degree parking camera. It also features ADAS (Advanced driver-assistance system) that assists with parking and driving functions for an easy commute.

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MG 4 EV Electric Hatchback Car Powertrain Specs

The MG 4 EV electric car hatchback has been introduced in two battery options. There is an MG 4 EV model with 51 kWh battery and 64 kWh battery capacity. This new electric hatchback car uses a single-motor rear-wheel drive setup. The 51 kWh battery variant of the MG 4 EV offers 170 bhp peak power, while the 64 kWh battery variant delivers 203 bhp power.

The latest MG electric hatchback car also comes with up to 150 kW fast charging support which is claimed to refuel the battery from zero to 80 percent in 35 minutes. The driving range offered by MG 4 EV electric hatchback would be around 450 km on a single charge.

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Key Highlights

• The Maruti Suzuki eVX Concept debuts internationally
• It uses a 60kWh battery pack offering up to 550km of driving range
• The electric SUV follows the “Emotional Versatile Cruiser” design philosophy

The eVX Concept’s world premiere by Maruti Suzuki marked the start of the 2023 Auto Expo. With a long wheelbase and shorter overhangs, the all-electric SUV concept follows the “Emotional Versatile Cruiser” design philosophy. The brand’s future electric line-up will be made possible by the eVX which is built on a brand-new platform. Also Read | Auto Expo 2023 Highlights: Expected Electric Cars, SUVs From Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, MG Motors With Expected Price, Specs

Maruti Suzuki eVX Concept Electric SUV: Key Details

A ground-up electric vehicle, the eVX is based on the brand’s all-new platform and is specifically designed to support a range of future electric SUVs. Speaking of technical data, the four-wheeler is 4,300 mm in length, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,600 mm high. Its engine is powered by a 60kWh battery pack with something Suzuki calls ‘safe battery technology’. The driving range is claimed at up to 550 km.

Maruti Suzuki eVX Concept Electric SUV: Design Details

The electric SUV is styled according to the brand’s “Emotional Versatile Cruiser” design philosophy which is consistent with the latest SUVs produced by the automaker. Its upright stance, horizontal hood, commanding high seating, maximized cabin space, long wheelbase, huge wheels, high ground clearance, and distinctive LED light features are some of its design highlights.

“Today, I have an exciting announcement. I am delighted to unveil the Concept eVX, our first global strategic EV. We plan to bring it to market by 2025. At the Suzuki Group, addressing global warming is a priority. We are promoting a range of global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated from our business. One key measure is reducing CO2 emitted by using our products. Here in India, as announced in March last year, we will invest 100 billion rupees in the production of BEVs and their batteries,” said Commenting on the global premiere of Concept Electric SUV eVX, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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Key Highlights

• In China, BYD debuted its brand-new 2023 Dolphin electric hatchback
• The colors on this EV’s stunning design are highly appealing

With the release of the BYD 2023 Dolphin, the Warren Buffett-backed electric vehicle firm BYD has increased the range of its vehicles. The company’s “Marine Aesthetics” design is used on the electric vehicle. It is powered by LFP Blade batteries and has a 7.5 second acceleration time from 0 to 100 kmph. It is currently accessible in China. It has a starting price of CNY 1,16,800, or approximately Rs. 13.9 lakh. The top-tier model of the vehicle costs CNY 1,36,800 (about Rs. 16.3 lakh). No information is available on whether or when the business would introduce the BYD 2023 Dolphin electric vehicle to India.

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BYD 2023 Dolphin electric car: Interior

The BYD Dolphin EV’s interior features a 12.8-inch floating centre control screen, a 5-inch full LCD instrument panel, and a steering wheel with a flat bottom and several functions. The electric car includes features like front seat heating, a passenger seat that is electrically adjustable in four directions, a driver seat that is electronically adjustable in six directions, and a centre armrest with a cup holder in the back.

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BYD 2023 Dolphin electric car: features

The BYD 2023 Dolphin electric vehicle is expected to have a slick appearance according to Chief Designer Wolfgang Egger’s “Marine Aesthetics” language. The car measures 4070x1770x1570mm and has a 2700mm wheelbase. Depending on the model, the wheels will be 16 or 17 inches. The electric automobile is available in the colors Pupu Pink, Beibei Grey, Cheese Yellow, Surfing Blue, Atlantis Grey, Taro Purple, and Black.

The electric vehicle is powered by a front permanent magnet synchronous motor. There will be two output options available, with cruising ranges of 420 km and 401 km for each of the two engines (70 kW/180 Nm and 130 kW/290 Nm). Each model is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 and 7.5 seconds, respectively.

The 44.9 kWh BYD LFP Blade battery pack is connected to the engine in the BYD Dolphin electric vehicle. The EV is compatible with 60kW fast charging.

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Key Highlights

• At Auto Expo 2023, the company will unveil its third electric motorcycle
• Kratos-R will have aesthetic improvements in 2023
• For 2023, the company announces updated prices for the Kratos and Kratos-R

The forthcoming Auto Expo 2023 will include several new product introductions from Tork Motorcycles. A new generation electric motorcycle and an updated Kratos R electric motorcycle will both be on display at the auto show in January 2023, according to the EV start-up.

“We are excited to usher in a new generation of our home-grown products at the Auto Expo 2023. The Kratos motorcycles have won the hearts of customers and we are hopeful that our new advancements will also find admiration among increasing number of customers in India,” said Kapil Shelke, the founder and CEO of Tork Motors.

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Kratos-R will get aesthetic updates

Six years after debuting its T6X e-bike prototype, Tork Motors introduced its first electric two-wheeler models, the Kratos and Kratos-R motorcycles, in India in January 2022. The revised Kratos-R destined for the Expo, according to the firm, would have “new and better looks.” The language implies that the Kratos-R will likely receive stylistic improvements that will make it stand out more from the standard Kratos. If the business might make any adjustments underneath the surface as well, that is yet to be seen.

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Expected Price

While Tork has not yet provided any information on its next new motorcycle. The producer of be-bikes recently announced revised prices for its two motorcycles beginning in January. As of January 1, the Kratos will cost Rs. 1.32 lakh, and the Kratos-R will cost Rs. 1.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra after subsidies). The price would increase by around Rs 10,000 compared to the current ex-showroom pricing after incentives.

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