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REVA is a battery electric vehicle designed for low speed, congested, urban conditions and is classified as a quadricycle (category L7e) under UK and
European law. REVA is designed to be unique and stands out on the road as a genuine city car with a mature expression. The advanced technologies
used, make it highly differentiated and superior to other makes. It has all the inherent benefits of an Electric Car and is indeed a revelation in city
mobility...Easiest car to drive: It is a fully automatic (no clutch - no gears), two-door hatchback, easily seats two adults and two children. A small turning
radius of just 3.5 metres makes it easy to park and maneuver in difficult city traffic conditions. Driving the REVA is easy. Just unplug after completing the
charging process, turn the key, disengage the parking brake, and turn the control knob to the forward (or reverse) position. Accelerate and take off. Easy
to charge: It runs on batteries and as compared to other Electric Vehicles has an onboard charger to facilitate easy charging which can be carried out by
plugging into any 15 Amp socket at home or work. As simple as charging a mobile phone! The onboard charger ensures the safety of the car in case of
any voltage fluctuation or any electric spikes. The auto cut off mechanism ensures that the customer does not have to worry about overcharging or any
other issues related to charging. A full battery charge takes less than seven hours and gives a range of * 80km . In quick-charge mode (two-and-a-half
hours) 80% charge is attained, good enough for 65km. A full charge consumes just about 9 units of electricity. High efficiency and reliability: It is twice
as efficient as a petrol driven vehicle and has an operating cost as low as 40 paise / km. An intelligent "low battery' warning light and a fuel gauge allow
easy estimation of driving range and ensure that the user is not stranded. Low maintenance / easy serviceability: REVA requires extremely low
maintenance because of the minimum number of moving parts. From service point of view, advanced systems such as the two onboard computers and
remote diagnostic capabilities (carried out with the help of a Palm PilotTM) enable quick vehicle analysis, prompt service and improve
REVA's...Hi-design: The design methods and manufacturing philosophy used in REVA allow it to be manufactured cost effectively even at low volumes.
REVA's modular design allows easy upgradation and absorption of next generation Electric Vehicle technologies. Globally Tested Product REVA has
been extensively tested and certified by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) and received the EEC (European Economic Community)
Certificate in December 2003, paving the way for an aggressive foray into European markets. Designed, marketed and used as a low speed urban
commuter vehicle the Reva G-Wiz has a safety record second to none, with over 20 million miles / 32 million Km driven by customers globally and over
4,000 years of ownership with no reported serious injuries. The export model in Europe is classified as a quadricycle (category L7e) under European law;
it has received Full EU Type approval, which means it meets all European automotive mechanical and electrical standards governing emissions, safety
and other relevant factors. The primary criteria for a quadricycle such as the REVA are weight (up to 400 kg unladen weight without batteries) and power
output (maximum net power 15 kw) ets. [Via Revaindia.com]