Solar-Powered Car: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Urban Commuters

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, with manufacturers frequently introducing high-range models. Recently, Pune-based startup Vive Mobility has unveiled India’s first solar-powered car, named Eva.

Showcasing the Eva

Vive Mobility will present the Eva at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Following its debut at the Auto Expo in January 2023, the updated Eva is designed to provide an eco-friendly alternative for urban travel, relying entirely on solar energy. Its compact design makes it particularly suitable for city driving, with solar panels installed on the roof to charge the car’s batteries.

Key Features and Performance of the Eva

Before its official launch, Vive Mobility revealed that the Eva can cover 250 km on a single charge and approximately 3,000 km per year using solar power. Thanks to advanced high-voltage powertrain technology, the car offers super-fast charging, with the ability to travel 50 km after just five minutes of charging. The Eva can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in just five seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 70 km/h.

Cost-Effective Urban Travel

The Eva is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional vehicles. For lightweight travel, it costs only Rs 0.50 per km, significantly less than the Rs 5 per km cost associated with petrol cars. This vehicle is ideally suited for individuals with a daily commute of less than 35 km and without frequent passengers. Nilesh Bajaj, co-founder and CEO of Vive Mobility, emphasized that the Eva caters to modern consumers' needs, providing smart connectivity and solar power to enhance urban mobility. The car is designed to be an ideal second vehicle for families and boasts essential features such as seamless smartphone integration, vehicle diagnostics, remote monitoring, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.