REV-Range
What is fantastic about this sort of a technology is that it is a proprietary one perfected by Reva and should be the talking point at Frankfurt. This tech however doesn't impede on performance because the NXR with lead acid batteries can do a top speed of 80km/h and has an effective range of 80km on one full charge. It also comes with a quick charge facility that can deliver 90 per cent charge needed in under one hour of being hooked on to the mains. The scene with lithium ion batteries is even more telling. The NXR gets a top end boost to 104km/h and its effective range is doubled to 160km! What is impressive is that this is to be factored in with four people on board and with creature comforts like proper air conditioning and a top quality audio system to match. Seems a far cry from the Reva of yore. In fact even the digital dashboard is sci-fi stuff but thankfully easy to comprehend even though you have different tell tales blinking on it.
I think that the NXR is solid but staid given the fact that the major OEMs are now beginning to make standalone but rather more mainstream oriented electric cars, the Nissan Leaf being one such mighty example. Reva's tech is fool proof but to mix it with the big boys it will need to be even more adventurous and seek out newer niches to ply its craft in. Thankfully the NXG is just the right calling card for the firm and while it is similar to the NXR in its makeup, it has even stronger performance to go with its sporty turnout.
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