Wednesday, June 22, 2011

GM India to showcase Chevrolet Beat Electric Vehicle on June 23

After the break throb success of small cars from General Motors India, plans adding to surprise are to introduce new model is an electric car titled as Chevrolet Beat Electric which is all set to get uncovered on 23 of this month. The most awaited electric variant from General Motors India is all prepared to introduce this new hatchback car in a view to beat up the inflated petrol prices.


As according to the company official man, GM India aims to showcase their technology and create test drives for a few people and the vehicles will be collected here from parts designed and sourced globally. Further, the company is not in hurry to launch Chevrolet Beat Electric hatchback immediately as they do not have the right charging infrastructure for EVs in India yet.


Reports reveals that the electric version of Chevrolet Beat would comprise a range of around 130 km and batteries would take just around eight hours to get charge. The electric motor is expected to produce power of 45 kW (about 60 hp) which is equally powerful if compared to present Hatchback car in the market.

Consequently, American automobile giant General Motors’ India recently announced much talked Chevrolet Beat in Diesel variant that can offer 24kmpl fuel efficiency which is expected to be done very soon, most probably in the coming year.


Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GMI states that until now they did not had much grip on small cars in India just because of not having any diesel variant but now they are to bring Chevrolet Beat in Diesel variant.

Recently Chevrolet Beat Diesel Launch which is expected soon and Chevrolet Beat Diesel Price, is tagged around Rs5 lakh. Lets see how much sensation does this new hatchback creates on the Indian roads.