TVS King EV Max Launched: India’s First Bluetooth-Connected Electric 3-Wheeler With 179 km Driving Range
Modified On Jan 20, 2025 06:19 PM
TVS Motor Company has launched the much-awaited King EV Max electric three-wheeler with multiple features and colour schemes. Here are the details:
Key Highlights
- The newly launched TVS King EV Max gets LED headlights and taillights.
- The TVS electric three-wheeler has ‘SmartXonnect’ Bluetooth connectivity for a seamless user experience.
- TVS Motor Company is offering 24/7 roadside assistance for the first three years for the new King EV Max.
In a move that marks a significant milestone, TVS Motor Company has finally launched the much-anticipated King EV Max electric three-wheeler in India. The passenger carrier has a 500 mm water-wading capacity, delivers 179 km per single charge certified range, and has a battery pack that can be fully juiced up in just 3 hours and 30 minutes. That’s not it, the electric three-wheeler comes with a 6-year or 1.5 lakh km warranty (whichever is earlier) making it a strategic investment for small businesses in India. With TVS ‘SmartXonnect’ Bluetooth connectivity, the vehicle is a practical last-mile mobility solution in India.
TVS King EV Max: What Makes It An Ideal Solution?
The TVS King EV Max’s battery pack can be charged in just 2 hours and 15 minutes from 0 - 80 percent and 3.5 hours for 100 percent. With smart features onboard, like TVS ‘SmartXonnect’, the King EV Max offers users functionalities like real-time navigation, and vehicle diagnostics, along with alerts through the smartphone.
In terms of powertrain performance, King EV Max is outfitted with a high-performance 51.2 V lithium iron phosphate battery pack and an electric motor enabling the vehicle to clock a top speed of 60 kmph. The three-wheeler also comes with different drive modes for efficiency and power whenever required: Eco, City and Power. In Eco mode, the vehicle can reach speeds of up to 40 kmph for efficiency. Meanwhile, in City and Power modes, the vehicle can be driven at 50 and 60 kmph, respectively, for faster turnaround times. Furthermore, the King EV Max’s powertrain enables it to accelerate from 0-30 kmph in just 3.7 seconds. Also, with a gradeability of 31 percent, the King EV Max is ideal for tackling steep inclines like flyovers.
Other Key Specifications:
Apart from the aforementioned details, the vehicle comes with the following specifications:
- Is outfitted with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 9.2 kWh capacity battery pack, offering 11kW of power and 40 Nm of peak torque.
- Integrates drum brakes individually controlled on each wheel, when the brake pedal is engaged.
- Has tubeless tyres sized 120/80 R12 for reducing downtime caused by punctures, and stability.
- Comes in dimensions measuring 2780 mm in length, 1320 mm in width and 1800 mm in height. Also, has a 2000 mm wheelbase and 185 mm ground clearance.
- The King EV Max is also offered in Pristine White and Neptune Blue colour schemes.
Insights: TVS Motor Company Comments
Rajat Gupta, business head, commercial mobility, TVS Motor Company, said, “The launch of the new TVS King EV Max is a significant milestone for the brand in our commitment to providing sustainable solutions for last-mile connectivity. As urban areas continue to grow, the demand for clean mobility solutions has never been more critical. This is where the King EV Max comes into play. It combines advanced electric propulsion technology with superior comfort and connectivity for enhancing last-mile mobility.
Furthermore, the distinctive blend of long driving range, impressive acceleration and quick charging time guarantees high uptime performance for its users, enabling more trips and profitability. The vehicle is being launched in UP, Bihar, J&K, Delhi and West Bengal in the first phase. But, the TVS King EV Max will be made available across the country in the coming months.”
Conclusion: Price Of TVS King EV Max
The TVS King EV Max is now available across select dealerships in India. The new TVS three-wheeler comes with a price tag starting from Rs 2.95 lakh(ex-showroom Delhi). Now that it is launched, the vehicle should contend against the likes of vehicles such as the Piaggio Ape E City FX Max with a range of approximately 150 km/charge, Mahindra Treo Plus with 167 km ARAI certified range and Montra Electric Super Auto with a typical range of almost 160 km per single charge.