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The Voltra E1 is a small electric hatchback that costs less than most diesel compact SUVs. We drove it for 900 km over a week.
Rated range is 315 km; in mixed use we got 238 km, falling to 190 km with the air-conditioning at full blast on the highway. A fast charger took the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 52 minutes.
At home, charging cost about 1.1 rupees per kilometre at a typical domestic tariff, against 7 rupees for a petrol hatchback.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Battery | 30.2 kWh |
| Rated range | 315 km |
| Real-world range (tested) | 238 km |
| Fast charge 10-80% | 52 min |
| Boot | 290 litres |
| Price (demo) | INR 9.99 lakh |
What works
- Low running cost
- Quiet, easy to drive
- Fast charging support
What does not
- Range drops on highways
- Battery warranty only 5 years
Verdict
4 out of 5. A strong first electric car for a household with a parking spot and a socket.
This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.
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