REVA NXR, REVA NXG to be unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Reva Electric Car Co. has said that it will display two new models, REVA NXR (next revolution) and REVA NXG (next generation), at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Reva will launch the REVA NXR and REVA NXG at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Update: Reva NXG debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show 2009

“The REVA NXR and REVA NXG will redefine the Indian consumer car market. The unveiling of NXR and NXG at the Frankfurt Show is a tremendous step forward in what is sure to be a fascinating journey for EV users across the globe – Affordable and stylish electric vehicles will finally be available to consumer,” said Chetan Maini, deputy chairman & chief technology officer, REVA Electric Car Company.

The REVA NXG, with a Targa roof, is a sporty two-seater designed by DC Design’s Dilip Chhabria.

The electric car will have a top speed of 130 kmph and a range of 200 kms, Reva has said.

The REVA NXG will go into production in 2011.

The REVA NXR will go into production in early 2010. Customers can book the four-seat, two-door hatchback REVA NXR starting from the day the car is revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The company has said that the REVA NXR car will run on a Lithium Ion battery and will have a top speed of 104 kmph and a range of 160 kms on a full charge. In India, the NXR will be available as a lead acid battery variant with a range of 80 km per charge and maximum speed of 80 kmph.

The REVA NXG and REVA NXR will be equipped with Reva’s new REVive technology that will be showcased at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new technology, according to the company, addresses ‘range anxiety’ and acts like an invisible reserve fuel tank.

With the new technology, customers who run out of charge can call or send a text to the REVA 24/7 Customer Support Centre and a remote charge will allow the REVA NXG and REVA NXR to keep driving.

The company has said that the REVA NXG and REVA NXR will be manufactured at its new green manufacturing plant in Bangalore, which will be built on LEEDS guidelines with new capabilities, such as rainwater harvesting, solar charging, solar heating, and natural ventilation.

The new Reva models will receive their first charge from solar power at the new plant in Bangalore.

Price details and technical specifications of the REVA NXG and REVA NXR electric cars will be revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.