Blinq Ryde has recently been introduced as the cheapest electric car in the country. The starting ex-showroom price of this vehicle starts from just ₹ 4.50 lakh and goes up to ₹ 5.00 lakh. It has mainly two variants available, the first being ‘Family’ for family use and the second being ‘Fleets’ variant for commercial use. Due to its budget-friendly price, this car will be best for Indian middle class families and daily commuters.

The design of this car is quite compact, sleek and futuristic. Blink Ride has attractive LED headlights, aerodynamic body lines and sharp cuts, which give it a sporty look. This EV is available in a total of 10 beautiful colors like Sober Green, Amber-Orange, Rosso and Lunar Silver. Its unique micro-hatchback structure gives it a distinctive and modern identity while on the road.

Talking about the interior, despite its compact size, it has been given comfortable seating capacity for 5 adults with 5 doors. The cabin of the car has been smartly designed to provide better legroom and headroom to the passengers. The quality of the seats is very good and the dashboard has been given a clean and minimalistic look. Adequate cabin space has been arranged to increase the comfort of the driver and passengers during daily journeys.

In terms of features, this electric car is quite good as per its price. It has a modern touchscreen infotainment display supporting Bluetooth connectivity, which meets the entertainment needs. Apart from this, the vehicle includes features like power steering, steering mounted audio controls, multifunction steering wheel, AC, heater, tachometer and FM radio. The battery saver mode present in it saves energy.

Giving priority to passenger safety, many safety features have been included in Blink Ride. This electric car has anti-lock braking system (ABS) along with brake assist (BA) technology, which prevents the vehicle from slipping when brakes are applied suddenly. Apart from this, hill assist for uphill roads, speed alert system for exceeding the speed limit and airbags for emergencies have also been provided.

Its biggest strength is the battery installed in it, which is based on modular technology. The company has used an efficient lithium-ion battery pack in it, which is equipped with thermal management system. The most important thing is that there is a plan to introduce this vehicle with swappable (battery-swapping) technology keeping in mind the urban fleets and ride-hailing services. This swapping system will eliminate the long wait for charging and will fully charge the vehicle again within minutes.

To provide power, Blink Ride has been provided with a combination of an efficient electric motor and automatic transmission. Its motor is capable of generating maximum power of about 13.41 bhp and torque of 50 Nm. This front-wheel drive (FWD) car comes with a single-speed gearbox, which makes it very easy and smooth to drive in heavy city traffic. It also has a regenerative braking system, which sends energy back to the battery when the brakes are applied.

Talking about range, Blink Ride offers an excellent driving range of 250 kilometers on full charge. This certified range is completely sufficient for daily use in urban areas, commuting to office and short trips. Due to the efficient motor and regenerative braking, this car will be able to provide excellent range. Such a long range at a low price will make it a viable EV for the Indian market.