: In 15 Mins Only: Bengaluru Startups Launch World’s Fastest Charging Electric 3-Wheeler #IndiaNEWS #Electric Vehicles Bengaluru-based commercial electric vehicle (EV) maker Altigreen, in collaboration

In 15 Mins Only: Bengaluru Startups Launch World’s Fastest Charging Electric 3-Wheeler #IndiaNEWS #Electric Vehicles
Bengaluru-based commercial electric vehicle (EV) maker Altigreen, in collaboration with energy startup Exponent Energy, has launched a new variant of its three-wheeler cargo EV neEV — the neEV Tez. This is a very significant development not just for the Indian e-mobility sector, but also for EV enthusiasts the world over.

Featuring an 8. 2kWh e^pack (battery pack), a proprietary battery by Exponent built using regular LFP (lithium ferro-phosphate) cell chemistry, neEV Tez delivers a city drive range of 80-85 km. More significantly, Exponent’s proprietary liquid-cooled battery charges from 0-100% in 15 minutes at its e^pump charging network, making it the world’s fastest charging electric three-wheeler, according to the respective startups.

According to a press release issued earlier this week, this is achieved by the e^pump delivering 600A of current to the e^pack (15x industry standard) while managing individual cell characteristics including thermals to ensure safety, long battery life and performance consistency even at 50 degrees Celsius.

The release goes on to add, “So certain are we of their rapid charging capabilities, that we have offered the unprecedented warranty of the battery, with 3000 fast-charge cycles tested!???

The neEV Tez starts at Rs 3,55,000 with a vehicle warranty of 5 years/1 lakh km. Also, it offers an ‘unprecedented battery warranty’ of 5 years/1. 56 lakh km.

It was in August 2022 that Altigreen and Exponent Energy announced their partnership, aimed at making rapid charging a reality for EVs on Indian roads and the neEV Tez is the first product to emerge from this partnership.

Addressing media, Dr Amitabh Saran, founder and CEO, Altigreen, said, “The neEV Tez will ensure maximum utilisation of the vehicle owing to its long range and low charging time, thereby resulting in more trips on a single charge and opportunities for high earnings. While consumers acknowledge that EVs offer a smoother driving experience, there are myths of them being unpredictable and unreliable — with range and prolonged charging time forcing a cap on the delivery jobs one can take.

The game-changing neEV Tez offers a new and robust solution with its 15-minute full-charge capabilities. So the next time a consumer asks us, ‘Kitna chalti hai? (How long does it run?)’, we’d like to tell them, ‘Chalti rehti hai! (It runs all the time!),??? adds Dr Saran.

(L-R) Arun Vinayak, co-founder of Exponent Energy, with Dr Amitabh Saran, Founder, Altigreen

Mechanics of charging

Speaking to The Better India, Arun Vinayak, co-founder of Exponent Energy, explains, “The neEV Tez comes with two options to charge — at home using a slow charger or at our e^pump (charging station).