Reva Electric Car (First EV in the Philippines)

[archerwin]

REVAi is an electric car from REVA electric car co. in india. a subsidiay of ramcar was reported to be introducing it here.... read more here


-archerwin-

[tanoshi]

There is an existing electric car for sale in the Philippines "Pag-Asa" of G-Car Motors http://gcarmotors.com/ yun nga lang mukhang mas nalampasan ata REVAi with regenerative braking & aircon models. For sure malaki din ang agwat ng price ng dalawa. However, being a fellow filipino I hope the "Pag-Asa" survives the competition & takes the challenges head on, keeping focus on their visions.

[ghosthunter]

The REVA is the same vehicle known as the G-Wiz in the UK.



The main problem is the high SRP price based on earlier inquiries (P900K) due to taxes, etc.

If the government would exempt this car from taxes and other import duties, it might actually have a good chance in getting a place in the local personal transport market.

[niky]

The G-car would probably outprice it, anyway... even without duties, that's probably already 600-700k for a mere two seater. The G-car may be anywhere between 250-350k.

[ghosthunter]

The G-car would probably outprice it, anyway... even without duties, that's probably already 600-700k for a mere two seater. The G-car may be anywhere between 250-350k.

Based on the website:
http://www.goingreen.co.uk/store/content/gwiz_techspec

It is claimed to be a four seater (as long as those sitting in the back do not have legs).

[baine]

sana magkaron ng aircon yung GCar

[ianmitsulancer]

The main problem is the high SRP price based on earlier inquiries (P900K) due to taxes, etc.

indeed, being environmentally friendly has its price... haiz...

[mark_t]

Na test drive ko na ang Reva and ang ingay ng aircon. Dyan ko
sa SMOA ko test drive. At 900,000pesos only a nationalistic
Indian in the philippines would buy it. Maganda sana if they can offer it
for lease. Pag lease me laban sya.

Drive wise ok sya sa akin. I test drived the alto later and mas maganda
steering ng alto basic model.

[beereo]

900k? it's too exorbitant for a two-seater mini car. if it was priced at around 100k, it would be reasonable.

if you want to save gas, just buy a motorcycle.

[drey]

Was able to visit the ECO Exhibit this weekend at SMX Mall of Asia and I found this!

They said it will be priced at around 500K-600K PHP (Tax Exclusive)
*They're hoping for tax incentives.

SPECS:
Range: 80kms.
Charge: Home Charger 8 hours
Top Speed: 80 kph

I was able to drive it around. Seems okay. Calculated the mileage, it's cheaper than public transportation.

[Horsepower]

600K + taxes?

It's sure to fail.

At that price, you can buy a Vios or Getz. No issue with electricity and you don't have to wait for 8hrs to start using it again.

If you wanna save fuel and the environment, you can buy a Hyundai Getz CRDI or Accent CRDI and get 20+ kms per liter.

This is the car that Topgear UK bombed into flames right?

[ghosthunter]

This is the car that Topgear UK bombed into flames right?

Same exact car.

But in the UK it's marketed as the G-Wiz.

[ghosthunter]

P500K to P600k is too expensive for a small two seater eco-mobile for everyday people to consider buying. Not to mention, people will be worried to death about getting run over by all motor vehicles larger than a Suzuki Jimny when you drive it on the roads like EDSA.

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Specs: (from http://www.revaindia.com/revastd.htm)
Type : Two door hatch back
Payload : 4 persons (227 Kg)
Top Speed : 80 km/hr
Charge time : 80% charge in 2.5 hrs; 100% charge in 8 hrs
Intergrated Power System :
Motor : High torque torque (52 nm), 3 phase AC induction motor
Controller : 350 Amp microproccessor based with regenerative braking
Dimensions
Length : 2638 mm
Width : 1324 mm
Height : 1510 mm
Ground clearance : 150 mm
Wheel Base : 1710 mm
Turning radius : 3503 mm
Unladen Weight : 750 kg

[actor21]

*250k this car would be a killer...*500k to 600k this car would be killing its potential buyer hehehe

[fpsolin]

China materials ba ito..locally assembled..

[uls]

puro press release

nobody's buying