Electric vehicle start-up Vyve Mobility has launched the first solar electric car Wave Eva in the Indian market on January 18. The company claims that this car will run for 250 kilometers once it is fully charged.
The Wave Eva is a small car, similar to a quadricycle. It can accommodate 2 persons and a child. This EV can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in 5 seconds. This car will rival the MG Comet. It was first showcased in its concept avatar at the Auto Expo 2023.
Ex-showroom price ₹.3.25 lakh The Wave Eva is offered in three variants – Nova, Stella and Vega. Its base variant Nova has a starting ex-showroom price of ₹ 3.25 lakh. It has a battery in the form of a subscription plan. Whereas, customers will be able to buy the EV without battery subscription at a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.99 lakh.
These prices will be for the first 25,000 customers, with deliveries starting in 2026. The company said that the Wave Eva is equipped with flexible solar panels, through which the car can drive 10 kilometers per day.
| Variant | Price with Battery Rental Plan (Ex-Showroom) | Price without battery rental plan (ex-showroom) |
| Nova | ₹ 3.25 lakh | ₹ 3.99 lakh |
| Stella | ₹ 3.99 lakh | ₹ 4.99 lakh |
| Vega | ₹ 4.49 lakh | ₹5.99 lakh |
Wave Eva: Color Options
- Azure Horizon
- Sizzling
- Blush Rose
- Charcoal
- Luminous white
- Platinum Drip
Dimension: Wave Eva
| length | 2950mm |
| Height | 1590mm |
| turning radius | 3.9mm |
| Width | 1200mm |
performance
| Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor | – |
| Transmission Single Speed Automatic | – |
| Maximum power | 250KG |
| AC home charger | 5 hours (10-90%) |
| DC fast charger | 20 minutes (10-70%) |
| Solar Range | 3000 km/year |
| Running Coast | 50 paise/km |
| 0-40Kmph | 50 paise/km |
The top variant Vega packs an 18kWh battery
| Specification | Nova | Stella | Vega |
| Power | 12kW | 12kW | 12kW |
| Top speed | 60 kmph | 60 kmph | 70 kmph |
| Battery pack | 9kWh | 12.6kWh | 18kWh |
| Break | drum | drum | Front disc, rear drum |
| the wheel | 12 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches |
| headlight | Halogen | Halogen | LED |
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