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Road Test - Mainia Reva
     
Performance and specifications
Motor
Type DC, separately excited
Rating 13.1kW at 1300rpm peak,
4.8kW at 2900rpm continuous
Max torque 6.98kgm
Specific power 31.25W/kg (30 mins)
Specific energy 32Wh/kg (2 hrs)
Installation Rear, rear-wheel-drive
Controller Microprocessor-based with regenerative braking
Charger 220V, 2.2kW, high frequency switch mode type
Charge time 80 percent in 2.5 hours, 100 percent in 5-6 hours
Energy management Microprocessor-based battery management system with an intelligent fuel gauge
Power pack 48V, 200Amp-hr,
EV tubular lead acid batteries
No. of batteries 8
Battery life 4 years / 40,000km
Cost of new battery pack
Rs 30,000 - Rs 35,000
Gearbox
Type 7:1 single gear reduction
Road speed as per motor
gearing
65kph (electronically limited)

 
  Suspension
Front Independent, MacPherson strut anti-roll bar
Rear A-arm with Panhard rod and coil-over shock absorbers
Steering
Type Rack and pinion
Turns lock to lock 3.9
Brakes
Type Four-wheel dual circuit hydraulic with integrated regenerative braking
Front 200mm drums
Rear 180mm drums
Anti-lock n/a
Wheels & tyres
Wheels 4.0J x 13
Made of Steel
Tyre size 145/70R13, Michelin
assymetrical tubeless tyres
Performance
Acceleration (secs)
Mode      F          E
0-10kph  2.85   3.48
0-20kph  4.61   6.30
0-30kph  6.85  10.41
0-40kph 10.48 16.79
0-50kph 18.30 26.72
 
RATING THE MAINI REVA
Looks and styling 
Motor and performance  
Comfort and interiors
Driver appeal  
Build, quality and finish 
Efficiency  
Air conditioning  NA
Value for money  
Ownership experience  

Body Composite body on spaceframe, hatchback Front/rear tracks 11166/1171mm Turning circle 7.4m Trunk volume n/a Kerb weight 740kg Weight distribution front/rear 306/434 Width 1324mm Ground clearance 150mm
Costs nothing to run but very impractical  

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Interiors are spartan but have a friendly feel chunky power switch feels great front seats cramped Charging the Reva's batteries is simple rear seats best suited for small kids Luggage area good for small bags full-sized spare tyre
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