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Reva Maini

In January 2008, a new model was introduced, the REVA i (G-Wiz i in the UK). It has an AC drive system which raises the maximum speed to 80 km/h (50 mph). The power flows through a 350 Amp motor controller to a 3-phase AC motor rated at 13 kW (17 hp) peak. Power also comes from eight 6 V, 200 A h, Lead-acid batteries located under the front seats. It has a "boost" switch that gives 40% extra torque for improved acceleration and hill-climbing and increases the top speed to 80 km/h (50 mph). The nominal range is 80 km (50 mi), but driving fast or using the heater or air conditioner reduces the range. Several new safety features were added, such as front disk brakes, a collapsible steering column, and a much revised and reinforced chassis that has been successfully crash tested at 40 km/h (25 mph) by ARAI in India. In January 2009, a new model was launched, the REVA L-ion. It is similar to the REVA i but powered by high performance lithium-ion batteries, which offer lighter weight and greater acceleration, reduce charging time to 6 hrs, and extend the nominal range to 120 km (75 mi). Also, the performances of these batteries are less affected by variations in temperature. In addition to the on-board battery charger, an off-board charging station requiring 3-phase power is available, that gives a 90 percent charge in an hour.

Technical Specifications

Classification	Feature	Reva Standard	Reva AC	S Manual
Dimensions	OverallLength (mm)	2638	2638	2638
	Overall Width (mm)	1324	1324	1324
	Overall Height (mm)	1510	1510	1510
	Wheel Base (mm)	1710	1710	1710
Engine	No. of Cylinders	-	-	-
	Displacement (cc)	DC Motor	DC Motor	DC Motor
	Max Power (ps @ rpm)	18@1300	18@1300	18@1300
	Max Torque (kgm @ rpm)	-	-	-
Tyres	Size	145/70R13, Michelin	145/70R13, Michelin	145/70R13, Michelin
Brakes	Front	200mm drums	200mm drums	200mm drums
	Rear	180mm drums	180mm drums	180mm drums
Suspensions	Front	Independent, MacPherson strut anti-roll bar	Independent, MacPherson strut anti-roll bar	Independent, MacPherson strut anti-roll bar
	Rear	A-arm with Panhard rod and coil-over shock absorbers	A-arm with Panhard rod and coil-over shock absorbers	A-arm with Panhard rod and coil-over shock absorbers
	Rear -Shock Absorbers
Capacity	Seeting	4 Person	4 Person	4 Person
	Fuel Tank	-	-	-
	Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric