Meet Ekonk: World’s Lightest Electric Car Made In India
An Innovative startup in India, Vazirani Automotive, has launched this ingenious electric vehicle, Ekonk. Let’s read more about how its the lightest EV ever made, and has the potential to put India on the world map of futuristic cars.
Crux of the Matter
What Does Ekonk Signify?
For us, Ekonk signifies our real beginning, where for the first time design and innovation comes together.
Chunky Vazirani, Founder & CEO at Vazirani Automotive
Ekonk in the Indian scriptures means the 'beginning of the divine light' or the big bang.
How Fast Is It?
Tested in Naxtrax high-speed facility near Indore, the 737 kg car achieved a top speed of 309 kmph and an acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.54 seconds.
What Tech Has Been Used?
DiCo technology, which enables the batteries to cool directly with the air has been used. This is in contrast to the liquid cooling tech used by most car manufacturers.
Who Made Ekonk?
Vazirani Automotive, which also launched India's first hypercar concept, 'Shul' at the Goodwood Festival in the UK in 2018, made it. A supercar or hypercar refers to a limited edition, high-performance luxury sports car.
Other EVs Made In India
Tata Nexon EV.
Hyundai Kona Electric.
Mahindra e-Verito.
Morris Garages ZS EV.
Curiopedia
Lovebird was India’s first indigenously made electric car. The 2-seater car was built by Eddy Current Controls (India) Ltd.
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