GENERAL
How safe are electric vehicles?
All electric vehicles undergo the same tests as petrol or diesel cars. In India, the ARAI (Automotive and Research Association of India) has been the certifying body and all the vehicles must pass their inspection and testing before becoming commercially available for the customers. Hence, they are equally safe as their petrol/diesel equivalent.
What are the main benefits of an electrified powertrain over a conventional combustion engine?
Electrified powertrains offer a range of benefits – from reduced operating costs, reduced tailpipe emissions to delivering a more refined drive among many more.
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
What is it like to drive this electric LCV?
There is simply nothing like getting into an electric LCV and trying it for yourself. Although, we can tell you what to expect, as the experience really is a pleasant surprise to most drivers and transporters. You can request a test drive to get a hands-on feel.
Most of the vehicle’s controls will be well known to you so there is nothing to new to worry about. Electric vehicles including this eLCV are all automatic, so there is no clutch pedal or gear lever. To start driving the vehicle, turn on the ignition to activate the system, select ‘D’ for drive, release the parking brake and set off on your journey.
As an electric motor delivers all its power as soon as you press the accelerator pedal, it feels faster than most diesel vehicles powered by a combustion engine. They’re also great at holding the road. As the heaviest part of the car – the battery pack – is directly under the car. This means they have a very low centre of gravity which makes them extremely stable when driving around corners.
Why do the driving ranges vary?
The respective range of an electric vehicle depends on various factors such as payload, driving style, route conditions, vehicle equipment and weather conditions.
PURCHASE
When would the vehicle be available for test drive?
You can experience this vehicle at our Solapur plant in person: Click on request a test drive to book your slot.
When would the vehicle be available for purchase?
The vehicle is available for commercial sale from End of 2023.
You can write to us at support@emoss.in with your requirement and someone from the team will approach you.
Is finance available for this vehicle?
Yes, we have finance partners in place who’ll support you every step of the way in this electrifying journey.
What is the purchase model in place for this vehicle?
There are two different pricing models to procure this vehicle:
a) Kit-only
With the kit-only model, we bring in your existing LCV (AL Dost, remove all the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) components like engine, fuel tank, exhaust system etc. leaving just the chassis and the cabin and then repower it with our electric powertrain to fully electrify your vehicle.
b) Remanufacture
In this model, we source an existing vehicle on your behalf and remove all the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) components like engine, fuel tank, and exhaust system etc. leaving just the chassis and the cabin and then repower it with our electric powertrain to fully electrify your vehicle.
SERVICING
Where can I get my electric LCV serviced?
We will be partnering with large service networks with a PAN India presence. Along with this, we will have a flying squad for immediate road-side assistance
Is it expensive to service electric LCVs?
Compared to the traditional LCVs powered by fossil fuels, it is significantly cheaper to service and maintain electric LCVs. In fact, the maintenance costs of electric vehicles are around 40-50% less on average than an equivalent petrol or diesel – meaning the owners save money in the long run.
On average, electric cars are much lighter on brake wear too as they use regenerative braking, where some of the energy from slowing down is used to recharge the battery rather than being wasted.
CHARGING
Is it easy to charge an eLCV?
Charging your E-LCV can be as simple as plugging in your phone or laptop, and all you need is a standard domestic socket. Despite this, we do recommend owners have a dedicated charger installed at their facility. This will make charging far faster, safer, and more convenient. Away from home, you will have the choice of two different types of charging.
- Portable charger: You can purchase a portable charger as an add-on. It simply requires a domestic socket to be plugged in.
- Public charging stations: It’s similar to what you might use with your charger installed at your premises. The vehicle supports both fast and slow charging and is equipped with the CCS Type 2 charging ports. These fast/slow public chargers are typically found in public places where you will be parked for a longer period, such as public parking spaces, malls, train stations, shopping centres and office buildings and can be looked out for with the support of Google maps.
What are the different charging networks available?
There are two types of charging methods : AC Charging and DC Charging
- AC Charging
Having a wallbox installed lets you charge using AC Household Charging system. AC Public Charging is also available. This is the most ideal way to charge your vehicle.
- DC Charging
The fastest way to charge your EV – at a public DC Fast charging station with power from 0kW and above. With this method you can top up your battery from 20 to 80% in approx. 40 minutes. There are also some ultra-fast charging stations that already provide more than 150kW.
Will the public charging network be compatible with my vehicle?
Yes, all our vehicles are equipped with the ‘CCS Type 2’ chargers which support the DC Fast charging and SlowC AC charging. This charging type is the most commonly used charging port for the majority of electric vehicles running in India today. Hence, these ‘CCS Type 2’ chargers are available on almost all public charging centres except for the dedicated 2-wheeler charging stations. Using this charger, you can charge up to 40-50kms additional range under one hour* depending on the charger capacity.
Does the vehicle support fast/rapid charging?
Yes, all our vehicles are equipped with the ‘CCS Type 2’ chargers which support the DC Fast charging and AC charging. This charging type is the most commonly used charging port for the majority of electric vehicles running in India today. The time taken to charge your vehicles usually depends on the capacity of the chargers.
- How long will it take to completely charge this vehicle?
The amount of time it takes to charge an eLCV will depend, mainly on the type of charging you are opting. Other factors that affect the charging times are charger capacity, battery capacity, voltage available etc.
The most common charger for EV owners is an installed wallbox, which will normally feed power at either 3.3, 7.2 or 11kWh and charges the vehicles slowly.
There are also public DC chargers that have various capacities from 7kWh to 120kWh.
However, the approximate charging times for the EMOSS vehicle using Slow AC chargers are as follows: Details TB Edited
- Installed wall charger with a Three-Phase Connection at 7.2kWh (0-80%) = 2.5 hours*
- Installed wall charger with a Single-Phase Connection 3.3kWh (0-80%)= 5 hours*
Portable charger (0-80%) = 5 hours*
How long will it take to completely charge this vehicle?
The amount of time it takes to charge an eLCV will depend, mainly on the type of electrical connection you have access to. Other factors that affect the charging times are charger capacity, battery capacity, voltage available etc.
The most common charger for EV owners is an installed wallbox, which will normally feed power at either 3.3, 7.2 or 11kWh. There are also public AC chargers that have similar outputs to a wallbox.
However, the established charging times for this particular vehicle are as follows:
- Installed wall charger with a Three-Phase Connection at 7.2kWh (0-80%) = 4 hours*
- Installed wall charger with a Single-Phase Connection 3.3kWh= 7.5 hours*
- Portable charger = 7.5 hours*
What will owning an eLCV do to my electricity bill?
If you deploy your eLCV daily, it can be expected that your electricity bill will rise. The benefit, of course, arises from the elimination of your monthly expenditures on fuel. In general, the cost of the electricity will be about one-fifth of the price of the fuel you used to fill your diesel-powered vehicle.
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