Cheapest EV in India with Solar Charging to launch soon! Worth buying?

EVA is India’s first solar electric car and also the cheapest electric car, built by an Indian brand called Vayve Mobility which is a Pune-based startup. This cheapest electric solar car, EVA, is expected to launch at just ₹5 to ₹6 Lakhs which is currently the lowest price of an EV in India. So far till February 2023, the cheapest EV in India is the Tata Tiago which has an introductory price of ₹8.49 Lakhs, launched in September last year, 2022. So, what does make this new cheapest EV in India so special apart from its low price? And is the EVA electric solar car by Vayve Mobility worth buying? Let’s find out.

So, the cheapest EV that we are talking about is called EVA. The Auto Expo 2023 event recently showcased EVA as India’s first solar electric car. The CEO of Vayve Mobility, Nilesh Bajaj presented the EV as an Electric-first solar car which means that EVA is not a solar car but an electric car (EV) that can also be charged via solar power. In his words, “EVA is a purely urban-based EV and is for everyone who goes to the office, spends roughly 30 minutes to 2 hours in their vehicle.”

The EVA Electric Solar Car launch is expected in the next one year, that is by 2024 and the CEO of the EV brand says that by mid-2024, we would start seeing some EVA Solar Electric Cars on the roads of India. The price of the EV has not been yet made official. However, in the Auto Expo 2023 event, the host of Vayve Mobility said that we can expect the EVA solar electric car price to be 50-60% cost of an entry-level EV in India or a hatchback car which means, we can expect the price to range from 5 to 6 Lakhs which if Vayve Mobility manages to bring to reality, would give some pretty tough competition to other EVs in the Indian market.

This also makes the EVA by Vayve Mobility Electric Solar Car the cheapest EV in India to launch.

In comparison to the current lowest-priced EV in India, Tata Tiago EV, the Vayve Mobility’s EVA would most likely come at a lower price. In terms of specs, EVA electric solar car gives some pretty good competition to other EVs. Let’s have a look at the specs of India’s first electric solar car, EVA by Vayve Mobility.

Below are mentioned the specifications and features of EVA, an electric solar car in India by Vayve Mobility:

Performance & Features:

• Driving Range: 200 to 250 KM

• Top Speed (kmph): 70

• 0-40 kmph speed: 5 Seconds

• Air Conditioning: Yes

• Smart Connectivity: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

• Solar Power charging: Extra 10 KM per day (depending on the weather and sun)

• Colors available: 6 colors

Key Vehicle Specifications:

• Transmission Type: Single-Speed Automatic

• Seating Capacity: 2 Adults + 1 Child

• Doors: 2

• Max Payload (Kg): 250 Kg

• Mileage (Km/KWhr): 20.8

• Powertrain: IP68 water-resistant rating

Power & Energy Source specs:

• Battery Capacity: 14 KW/hr

• Thermal Management: Active Liquid Cooling

• Battery Chemistry: Li-ion

• Max Torque (NM): 40

• Charging Time (80%): AC Home Charging 15A Socket + 4 Hours

• Charging Time (80%): DC Fast Charging CCS2 + 45 Minutes

If you’d like to have a more detailed look at the specifications of the EVA, an electric solar car, you may have a look at their official specifications sheet

The Vayve Mobility EVA Solar Electric Car is worth buying if you are a nuclear family, only need to use your EV for smaller distances such as nearby places or your office, or if you are looking for an affordable EV with solar power battery backup and for minimal use. It may not be the best option if you are looking for high usage, high mileage, and range, & need more space.

However, being available at an affordable price range, the EVA Electric Car does have a few areas where it may not be the best for everyone. For example, the EV by Vayve Mobility comes with a lesser torque of 40 Nm which means it may not be as energy efficient. 

The EV is also super compact and can only fit 2 adults and 1 child, the luggage capacity is also not as large as other EVs for obvious reasons. Below is a comparison between Vayve Mobility EVA Electric Car vs Tata Tiago EV (current cheapest electric car)

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Important Note: The EVA Electric Car by Vayve Mobility is still yet to be launched and is currently in production. This comparison is based on the specifications being made available currently by the official Vayve Mobility website. The specs may (or may not) differ at the time of launch.

What are your thoughts on this upcoming launch of the cheapest EV in India? If you remember and know, one of the cheapest EVs that we have seen in India was Mahindra Reva EV which cost ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs. Though the production of the car is discontinued.