She's Electric: Top EV News This Week

Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly becoming popular across the globe. Many manufacturers are starting to step into the EV game and we’ve seen plenty of affordable, long-range as well as performance electric vehicles debut over the last couple of months. Now that this is a growing segment across the world, we at ZigWheels, have decided to present a new weekly series called the ‘EV News Round Up’ where we’ll bring you the hottest and latest developments from the EV industry. Here is the top 5 latest news in the EV world:

All-electric 1400PS Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype Debuts:

The performance division at Ford Motor Company has built an electric Mustang called the Mustang Cobra Jet. Developing 1400PS of power and 1500Nm of instant twist, the Cobra Jet has been designed to sprint through a drag strip in less than 8 seconds with a top speed of 170mph (273.6kmph). The Mustang Cobra Jet is still in its prototype stages and the final version is expected to debut later this year at a drag racing event. The Mustang Cobra Jet is a one-off vehicle and you won’t be able to buy one. Sigh!

Volkswagen Resumes Production Of The ID.3 At Zwickau: 

Volkswagen has restarted the production of the ID.3 at its plant in Zwickau, Germany.  It will produce 50 units of the ID.3 initially at reduced pace. The carmaker has also taken measures to ensure the health of its employees. These include social distancing of 1.5 metres, shorter sanitizing and cleaning intervals as well as separation of shifts to avoid contacts. Employees will also need to take self temperature checks before starting their work for the day.  The ID.3 is Volkswagen’s first electric production car which made its debut at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Have a closer look at it here. 

BMW iX3 Sans Camo Spied: 

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The BMW SUV you see here looks largely similar to the regular X3. A closer look reveals a new bumper, a redesigned grille, aerodynamic alloy wheels, and blue inserts that denote that this SUV is an all-electric model. The iX3 will be fueled by a 74kWh battery pack with a WLTP-claimed range of 440km (WLTP claimed) on a single charge. It’s electric motor develops 286PS of power and 400Nm of instant torque. Expect the iX3 to be launched by early 2021. And considering that Mercedes and Audi are bringing their electric offerings to India, the iX3 could be on the cards as well. 

Lexus UX300e Goes On Sale In China:

As China recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic, so is its automobile industry. Lexus has launched its first electric car, the UX300e, in the Chinese market. It’s priced from 3,62,000 Yuan (Rs 40 lakh). The UX300e made its global debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. Its electric motor develops 204PS of power and 300Nm of instant torque. It draws power from a 54.3kWh battery pack and has a claimed range of 400km. Could Lexus launch this swanky EV in India? Only time will tell.

Upcoming Electric Cars Launching In India:

EVs are slowly witnessing a rise in popularity among private car buyers in India. The ZS EV has received more than 2,800 bookings ahead of its launch while the Kona Electric is popular enough to keep it chugging along. In other news, the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Audi e-tron are all set to be introduced later this year, while Mahindra has revealed the Tata Nexon EV-rivalling XUV300 electric at Auto Expo 2020. Have a closer look at these cars by tapping the links below:

• Mercedes-Benz India Goes Electric With The All-new EQC

• Audi India Showcases All-electric e-tron

• Mahindra’s XUV300 SUV Finally Gets An All-Electric Counterpart!

• Here’s A List Of Affordable Electric Vehicles That Debuted At Auto Expo 2020

These are the top five EV news that caught our attention this week. Stay tuned to our new series as we bring more hot news from this space.