7.7  India 

•  7.7.1. Reva  
  
  
  • The Reva is electric vehicle that the Reva Electric Car Company started producing in 2001. It is also known as “G-Wiz”.
    
    
  • By 2006 over 1800 had been sold (the world’s top selling electric car).
    
    
  • The car weighs 745 kg (1,640 lb) and can seat four. It is fitted with eight 6V lead acid batteries (48V) and is rated at 17.5hp. Lithium-ion batteries are due to be fiited to 2007 models.
    
    
  • The latest model has a top speed of 45 mph (70 kph) and a maximum range of about 80 km (50 miles).
    
    
  • In 2005 the company introduced a two-seater NXG electric concept car powered by sodium nickel chloride batteries.
    
    
  • The car has a range of 125 miles (200 km) and a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph).