Haima is an automotive brand that produces an electric version of the Haima Bird Electric EV1. Haima’s CEO shares that his goal of introducing an affordable all-electric city car for Indian buyers is facing a lot of uncertainty and director of Bird Electric. However, other controls on international logistics put a halt in its finishing developmental processes and travel restrictions. The widespread anti-China sentiment in the country has had an indirect impact on the COVID-9 situation. It is especially since the Indian government banned certain Chinese smartphone applications due to the recent border tensions and Anker Bhatia expects a ‘bumpy road’ ahead for Chinese automakers entering the Indian market in the near future. Planned to be manufactured in Manesar, Haryana, the Bird Electric EV1 is powered by PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) coupled to either a 28.5kWh battery pack or a 20.5kWh. It 95Nm as standard and output characteristics stand at 39bhp. The higher 28.5kWh variant generates 105Nm of torque. The conventional wall-charger takes nine hours to fill up the battery from empty (11 hours for the 28.5kWh unit) and the power train does not support fast charging. It has a top speed is limited to 105km/h. Which is designed to be an affordable, long-range electric vehicle, the most relevant among them is the Haima Bird Electric EV1 (sold as the Aishang EV 360 in China). In terms of design, straight lines look dated, the Haima Bird Electric EV1 is rather simplistic – its upright stance and has said the India-spec model will look notably different and but the carmaker’s partner in India, Bird Electric. Most of the styling of the eKUV100 from the regular KUV100 except for a few touches and Mahindra has retained the basic design. Mahindra also fulfilled conditions like Bold and Electric design, Silent and Zippy Drive, consistent performance from a liquid-cooled battery, and Compact footprint. The bird Electric EV1 is stylish, spacious, equipped with modern and practical features, ultra-modular ergonomically designed passenger vehicle.
Brand |
Haima |
Model Name |
Bird Electric EV1 |
Status |
Available |
Available Colors |
Grey |
Battery Capacity |
28.5kWh or 20.5kWh battery packs |
Electric motor type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Charging Time |
11 hours for the 28.5kWh unit |
Range |
200 km and 300 km per charge |
Top speed |
105km/h |
Warranty |
3 Years / 36,000 Miles Basic , 5 Years / Unlimited Miles Corrosion , 5 Years / 60,000 Miles Drive train , 3 Years / 36,000 Miles Roadside Assistance warranty |
Body Style |
Hatchback |
Engine Type |
Electric |
battery pack |
20.5kWh and 28.5kWh |
Engine Power |
40PS and 105Nm |
Torque |
30KW/ 95Nm/150N. |
Front brake |
Disc |
Rear brake |
Drum |
Length |
3662mm |
Width |
1540mm |
Height |
1518 |
Seating Capacity |
5 seater |
No. Of Doors |
4 doors |
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