What is the range of the car? Is the specified range and the real world range the same?
The specified range for the E2O is 100 km. Of course, the real world range isn’t exactly the same, as it depends on your driving style, the gradient and the use of A/C. However, when driven in moderation on a fairly open road, the E2O can deliver you a real world range which is really close to the claimed range.
I have heard the Reva E2O comes with a smart phone application. Is it a gimmick or can I really do something with it?
The Reva smart phone application is really a very useful app. You can remotely turn the A/C of your car on for some time to make sure you find the interior cooled when you enter it. You can also schedule the A/C or heater on or off as per your requirements.
Based on your location, you are shown a range on the map using GPS indicating a green and a red area. The area marked by the green circle is the distance which you can cover and get back to the starting point without a charge. The area covered by the red circle indicates the total distance which can be covered, but you’ll require a recharge thereafter.
You can also lock / unlock the car, turn on / off charging, schedule your service, locate dealerships and find the nearest charging stations. You can also activate the REVIVE application for extra charge using your smart phone. There is also a vacation mode which can be activated using your smart phone. In this mode, you can leave your car on charge permanently to prevent it from getting discharged. The batteries will get fully charged, and will stop charging thereafter. When the charge drops to 98% percent, the batteries will start charging again. This will save you electricity costs.
Talking of electricity costs, how much does the Reva E2O cost to run?
The Reva takes about 10 units (KwH) of power for a full charge. Now depending on the power tariff in your area, it may costs you anywhere from Rs 40 to Rs 60 for 100 km. So on an average, you would be spending about 50 paise per km to run the E2O. That’s half the money you pay to run a 100cc bike.
At the current rates, we are paying about Rs 6 per km to run our petrol powered small cars. Using that equation, the E2O turns out 12 times cheaper to run than a small petrol car. This can spell big savings if you use your car for local runs a lot.
What are the variants the E2O is available in and what is are the differences between them?
The E2O is available in two variants – T0 and T2. The technology, the mechanicals, the design and everything is same for the two. The T2 variant has some additional features over the T0 – listed below
• Reverse parking camera
• JBL music system with 4 Speakers & 2 tweeters
• Smartphone application Infotainment System
• CD/DVD/MP3 AUX/USB/Micro SD ports
• Bluetooth
• iPod Connectivity
Does the E2O consume energy when at a standstill, say, while stuck in a jam?
The E2O draws power from the battery only when you press the accelerator. You don’t even need to switch off the ignition to save power. The only consumption is the AC and the music system which is also very nominal.
What are the colour options available?
There are six exciting colour options for E2O
1. Arctic Silver
2. Coral Blue
3. Eco Green
4. Ocean White
5. Spanish Red
6. Sunfire Yellow
Do you recommend this car ?
Will it really be able to replace a petrol car for short ranges ofcourse ??