7 Top Gear’s Best Electric Cars
Cheap and best electric cars can certainly be one of the
best solutions and options in reducing air pollution. It's not just the
Metaverse technology that is developing, but transportation technologies such
as cars are also getting more sophisticated.
Electric cars can provide the best experience in driving
a four-wheeled vehicle, because it is supported by technology that can make
driving comfortable and of course with models that are not outdated.
In USA itself, there are now quite a lot of electric car
concepts that have sprung up and were introduced by well-known brands. Indeed,
most electric car prices today are not as cheap as conventional cars.
But, to be able to have an electric car at a relatively
cheap price is certainly not impossible. Because, there are several brands that
have started to produce electric cars at quite affordable prices.
Best
Electric Car
1.K-Upgrade
2.Haka Motors
3.Wuling Air EV
4.DFSK Mini EV
5.Renault Twizy Urban 80
6.Nissan Kicks e-Power
7.Hyundai KONA
Best Electric Cars List
There are still many people who are not interested in
using electric car products. The reason is, the price of an electric car can
generally be up to 2 times or more expensive than the price of a car that uses
fuel oil.
These brands are Wuling, Hyundai, to Nissan where you can
choose the model according to your taste. Want to know more detailed
information? Come on, just take a look at the reviews of electric cars at low
prices below!
1. K-Upgrade
K-Upgrade is a type of electric car brought by PT Kurnia
EVCBU Internasional. This electric car was also introduced at the 2022
Perikliindo Electric Vichle Show (PEVS) in July 2022.
The K-Upgrade electric car is made by a company from
China and can go up to a speed of 155 km / h and is claimed to be able to cover
a distance of 336 km. This cheap electric car uses all-wheel drive or all-wheel
drive.
In addition, this electric car is also supported by a
battery with a capacity of 26.7 kWh and has an electric motor power of up to 68
PS. This K-Upgrade car has a very similar appearance to the Suzuki Karimun
Wagon R car.
For now, there is only one K-Upgrade electric car model
that you can buy in Indonesia. However, before you can own this car, you have
to be patient, because buying a car for Rp. 75 million uses the Pre-Order
system.
2. Haka Motors
This Haka Motors car is made by a local company under the
leadership of Halim Kalla, which has been established since 2017.
Haka Motors currently has four different types of
electric cars, including the Trolis, Erolis, Smuth Pick Up Ev, and garbage
trucks.
The prices of the three types of electric cars are quite
cheap, because they are not more than Rp. 150 million. For a car with this type
of Trolis, it has a design model that is very similar to a 3-wheeled vehicle,
namely the bajaj.
The Trolis electric car is powered by a 7.6 kWh 72V
battery that can cover a distance of up to 150 km.
Meanwhile, the Erolis electric car model has a box-shaped
design with a battery that has a capacity of 7.6 kWh 72V and can cover a
distance of up to 150 km.
Meanwhile, the Smuth Pick Up Ev model is an electric car
of the pick up type which is equipped with a 15.5 kWh battery capacity and is
able to cover a distance of up to 175 km.
But, unfortunately, the three types of electric car
models are still in the form of prototypes, so they cannot be purchased. Even
so, the price of electric cars can already be known, which is around 85
million.
3. Wuling Air EV
Wuling Air EV was first introduced by the Wuling Motors
Indonesia company which carries the concept of ease of driving and charging.
The price offered is also claimed to be affordable for electric cars.
Wuling Air EV was officially introduced at the 2022
Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) automotive event on August
11, 2022.This electric car comes with a very attractive exterior design because
there is a slight futuristic touch with a compact form and the interior design
is full of sophisticated technology.In terms of features, this electric car is
also supported by various modern and contemporary facilities, such as
Multifunction Steering Wheel, Electric Power Window, to USB Charging Port.
The price of the Jakarta OTR electric car is Rp. 238
million for the standard range model and Rp. 295 million for the long range.
The standard range type car uses a battery with a capacity of 17.3 kWH and can
cover a distance of up to 200 km.
Meanwhile, the long range type Wuling Air EV car can
accommodate a battery of up to 26.7 kWh. When the battery is full, this long
range type is able to cover a longer distance, which is up to 300 km.
Energy used
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by this electric car is generated from a Single Reduction Gear transmission to
the rear wheels.
For safety, the Wuling Air EV is equipped with two
airbags, front and rear brake system, ABS, EBD, TPMS, Sound Module for
Pedestrian Warning, and ISOFIX.
4. DFSK Mini EV
The DFSK Mini EV is an electric car exhibited by PT
Sokonindo Automobile at the 2022 Perikliindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS).
This electric car has a small form so it is powerful
enough for high mobility used in urban areas such as Jakarta. The DFSK Mini EV
comes with a design that is arguably more boxy than its rival, the Wuling Air
EV.
The DFSK Mini EV uses a single electric motor as the
rear-wheel drive which is capable of generating power up to 25 kWh or
equivalent to 34 tk.
As for the price, in its home country the DFSK Mini Ev is
marketed for approximately 5,000 United States Dollars, which if converted into
rupiah is around Rp. 75 million.
However, this electric car is becoming more expensive,
where the DFSK claims that the price must be as competitive as possible with
other electric cars, which is under Rp 200 million.
5. Renault Twizy Urban 80
The Renault Twizy Urban 80 is an electric car from Europe
introduced by the Maxindo Renault Company. This car is small in size and can
only be filled by two people.
Interestingly, the passenger position is not on the side,
but on the back of the driver like riding a motorcycle.
In addition, the Renault Twizy Urban 80 has a very unique
external appearance and is different from electric cars in general. The design
can be considered as a vehicle from the future because of its futuristic shape.
In addition, one of the highlights of the exterior of
this electric car is the shape of the open wheeler which separates the wheels
from the body, so that it looks different from most cars.
In terms of performance, this electric car can run at a
maximum speed of 80 km/hour. If the battery is fully charged, the distance travelled
can be up to 80 km.
This car is powered by a 3CG-Electric Asynchronous engine
with Electric Direct Drive technology that is capable of producing up to 17 horsepower.
The speed of the Renault Twizy Urban 80 can accelerate
from 0-45 km / h in just about 6 seconds. This electric vehicle is quite
special because it is present in Indonesia with a very limited number, only 30
units.
You can have this Renault Twizy Urban 80 car by paying it
for IDR 408 million.
6. Nissan Kicks e-Power
Also enlivening the electric vehicle market in Indonesia,
Nissan Indonesia officially launched an electric car called Kicks e-Power on
September 2, 2020.
This SUV type car comes by offering the latest hybrid
technology that allows you to feel the sensation of driving a car filled with
electric power.
In addition, the Nissan Kicks e-Power also comes with an
engine that is a collaboration between a 1200cc 12-valve conventional three-cylinder
engine with an EM57 electric motor of the AC3 Synchronous Motor type.
The gasoline engine in this car has the task of being a
generator and inverter so that it can generate electrical power to a 1.57 kWh
lithium-ion battery and an electric motor which will later be used to drive the
wheels.
That way, the conventional engine in the Kicks-ePower
only functions as a generator.
This makes Nissan claim the Kicks e-Power type car is
able to provide the best experience in driving an electric car.
In terms of performance, Nissan also claims that the
electric motor can deliver up to 125 PS of power. Meanwhile, the torque
produced is also quite large, namely 260 Nm.With a price of IDR 449 million,
the technology offered by the Nissan Kicks e-Power is no less sophisticated
than other electric cars, because it has many innovative features that can
certainly make the driver more comfortable.
7. Hyundai Kona
Hyundai KONA is one of the cars that comes with full
electric power which was officially launched by PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia
(HMID) in 2020.
This car without fuel oil is equipped with a battery with
a capacity of 39.2 kWh. With this capacity, the Hyundai KONA car is able to
reach a distance of 345 kilometers when the battery is fully charged.
The hallmark of a common electric car also exists in the
Hyundai KONA car, which is to have a grille without any motive. At the front of
this electric car is also equipped with unique lights and all of them are LED.
The interior space of this car is designed as a versatile
storage area in order to meet the wishes of customers who prioritize
environmentally friendly technology.
In addition, this electric car also uses a shift-by-wire
system that eliminates the mechanism process so that it is possible to shift
gears by simply touching a button on the center console.
This also applies when you want to park or reverse. This
Hyundai KONA electric car is priced at around Rp. 674 million for OTR Jakarta
and its surroundings.
Not only has 1 type of color, but this electric car you
can choose from four different colors, such as Galactic Grey, Dark Knight,
Chalk White, and Pulsa Red.
Closing
Well, that's a row of electric cars with the cheapest
prices in Indonesia that can be your choice if you want to change to a
pollution-free vehicle. Interestingly, all of the above types of electric cars
can be purchased in Indonesia.
Although currently the choice of electric cars at low
prices is arguably still not many and the types are just that, but at least
some brands have started making electric cars for the middle to lower class.
If technology continues to develop in the country, of
course, it is possible that in the future in Indonesia, many electric cars will
appear, which are not only environmentally friendly, but also pocket-friendly.
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