Reva i Car : Test Drive + Own it..

REVA is very safe and reliable to drive. It consists of Power Pack beneath the seats. This lowers REVA's center of gravity, provides high stability and improves maneuverability. Side impact beams, a specially developed steel frame and electronic regenerative braking add to a high level oF reliability and safety. REVA's body panels are made of ABS and are dent proof. Besides, there is a special crush zone beneath the bonnet. This protects the vehicle and the passengers in the event of an inadvertent skirmish with another vehicle. With its absence of an engine, gears or clutch, REVA is ideal for "stop and start" city driving. The high motor torque (70Nm) enables quick acceleration. Its compact size and small turning radius makes it easy to maneuver and park. The suspension consists of MacPherson strut in the front and coil spring at the rear, which allows for good road handling and a smooth drive.

It is a very economical car as it uses 9 units of electricity for a single full charge that gives 80-km range in city driving conditions. This works out to 40 paise per km, assuming that 1 unit of electricity costs Rs.3.50.  Since REVA does not have an engine, clutch or gears, or a carburetor, radiator, exhaust, etc., the maintenance cost is low. Estimates show that it is just about 40% of the maintenance cost of a small car like Maruthi 800 over a 3-year ownership period.  If total local running is 1000 km per month, then the running cost will be only Rs.400 calculated at 40 paise per km. Besides, the expected maintenance cost per REVA for the first 3 years is only around Rs.4,500/-. The Power Pack has a life of 50,000 km that translates into about 4-5 years of normal use. This, at today's cost, is around Rs. 50000/- approximately

The road tax has been waived on REVA. Besides, the Government of India has allowed 80% depreciation in the first year. Thus, a company that buys REVA at an assumed price of Rs.3,49,000/- has an effective cost of only Rs.1,69,475/- by factoring in the effect of 80% depreciation at a tax rate of 35.7% on depreciation as per the IT Act. The tax shield is therefore, about Rs.99, 675/-. Being an electric vehicle, REVA is non polluting and quite noiseless. REVA will be a boon to our society and organisation that buy it would make a big contribution by reducing pollution levels in the city.