Vayve Eva solar electric car launched at Rs 3.25 lakh price

With a mission to take electric mobility to the next level, Vayve Mobility has launched India’s first solar-powered car. It is a small compact 2-seater urban electric car priced starting at Rs 3.25 lakh (Ex-sh, including battery subscription). Bookings for the car have started at a nominal price of Rs 5,000.

Vayve Eva Solar Electric Vehicle

The price of the Vayve Eva solar electric car starts at Rs 3.25 lakh (excluding taxes) and goes up to Rs 5.99 lakh (excluding taxes) for the top variant. There are three models to choose from – Nova 9 kWh (Ex-sh Rs 3.99), Stella 12 kWh (Ex-sh Rs 4.99) and Vega 18 kWh (Ex-sh Rs 5.99). The battery subscription price range is Rs 3.25 lakh to Rs 4.49 lakh (Ex-sh) and the battery rental fee is Rs 2/km.

It will be showcased to the public at the Auto Expo 2025 until January 22, 2025. Bookings have started at Rs 5,000 and the first 25,000 customers will get additional benefits such as extended battery warranty and free vehicle connectivity kit for up to three years. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026.

Interesting design!

The main highlight of the Vayve Eva is that it has solar panels on its roof, which helps increase the vehicle’s range. In terms of design, the Vayve Eva is very simple, it has a narrow two-door design. The two colors showcased are pink and blue which give it a chic appeal. The body cladding is finished in gloss black to reduce visual bulk.

LED daytime running lights are attached, reminding me of the MG Windsor. The wheel covers look stylish and modern with contrasting body-color elements. The headlights are located below the daytime running lights, and the charging port is on the right quarter panel. The interior layout of the Vayve Eva is very unusual for a car as it has a back-to-back seating style.

Premium interior

The company promises enough space for 2 adults and 1 child and is designed to be used as a second or third car in city traffic. There’s manual air conditioning and an infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is also a panoramic glass roof and a fully digital TFT instrument screen with a 2-spoke steering wheel and controls on the steering wheel.

Vayve Eva has the largest battery pack of 18 kWh and can travel up to 250 kilometers on a single charge. The car’s solar panels are said to be capable of driving 3,000 kilometers per year. In terms of performance, Vayve Mobility promises 0-40 km/h in 5 seconds. Nothing fancy, but adequate for the intended use case.

One look at the Wayve Eva is enough to realize that it was designed with a purpose. It is regarded as India’s premium compact 2-seater car and a solution to the growing congestion problem in major cities like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and others. This is a new paradigm for electric vehicles, and its acceptance remains to be seen.

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