250 KM range, full charge in 5 minutes…price ₹ 4.50 lakh! Middle class EV has arrived
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If you are planning to buy a new electric car for less than ₹ 5 lakh, then Blinq RYDE can be special for you. With a starting price of ₹4.50 lakh, this 5-seater micro EV comes with a range of up to 250km and the facility of battery swapping in less than 5 minutes. It has also been provided with many smart features and necessary safety equipment. Know complete information about its price, range, features and battery technology.
Blinq RYDE has been launched in the Indian market with a very aggressive and affordable price. Its ex-showroom price starts from Rs 4.50 lakh and goes up to Rs 5.00 lakh. The company has introduced it in two main variants – RYDE Family and RYDE Fleets. Apart from family use, it has also been prepared for commercial fleet operators, which will directly benefit the customers buying personal cars in low budget.
The design of this micro EV has been prepared on modern, futuristic and completely aerodynamic profile. Its turning radius has been kept very small to easily navigate through the narrow streets and heavy traffic of the city. Attractive LED DRL, closed-off grille and honeycomb styling are provided in the front. This car has been made available in 10 different colors like Sober Green, Rosso, Mocha Dust, Metallic Yellow and Lunar Silver.
Despite its compact size, the cabin of Blinq RYDE has been designed very intelligently. It has adequate seating arrangement for 5 passengers, which is a big thing compared to other micro cars in this segment. Its layout is minimalistic and the large glass area gives a ventilated feel inside. The seats are ergonomic, giving both the driver and passenger excellent legroom and headroom for daily commute.
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Many smart features have been added to make daily driving easy and fun. A touchscreen infotainment system is provided on the dashboard, which supports Bluetooth, navigation and smartphone connectivity. Along with this, useful features like digital driver display, power windows, key-less entry, automatic climate control and regenerative braking have been provided. This system helps in saving energy while driving.
On the safety front, Blinq RYDE is built on a robust chassis keeping in mind the Indian roads and heavy usage. It has the facility of front disc brake, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). Apart from this, essential safety equipment like rear parking sensor, seatbelt reminder, high-speed alert and reverse parking camera have been included, which make everyday urban trips safe.
The biggest feature of this car is its modern battery and swapping technology. Blinq Mobility works on a ‘Battery as a Service’ (BaaS) model, in which a car’s battery can be swapped in less than 5 minutes. Apart from this, it also has support for DC fast charging and regular home charging. The battery pack is completely protected with water and dust protection (IP67 rating).
The Blinq RYDE is powered by an energy-efficient and compact electric motor, which comes with a smooth automatic transmission. This motor gives quick pickup and linear acceleration in city traffic. Thanks to the electric powertrain, it is very quiet to run and compared to petrol-diesel cars, its running cost is reduced by up to 60 percent, due to which the maintenance cost remains negligible.
Talking about the range, according to the company, Blinq RYDE gives a driving range of up to 250 kilometers (MIDC/ARAI claim) once fully charged. Such a long range makes it extremely practical for everyday tasks like office commuting, ride-hailing services in the city and deliveries. Due to the quick battery swapping facility, users do not have to worry about long waits for charging on the way or running out of range.
