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iv. The Tyres used in the Reva are
tubeless tires designed for all
weather conditions. They enhance
driving range and provide an
improved road grip.
Reliability Tested:
The Reva has cleared all the
mandatory tests for roadworthiness. It
has completed
1Million km of rigorous
testing, which is equivalent of going
around the earth 25 times.
10.0 YOUR REVA’S SAFETY FEATURES
Your Reva has many features that are
unique, which makes it very safe and
reliable.
Low Center of Gravity:
The heaviest part of the Reva is its
Power Pack, which is housed below
the front seats. This lowers Reva’s
center of gravity, providing high
stability and improved
manoeuverability.
Steel Space Frame Chassis and
Side Impact Beams:
A specially developed steel frame
chassis and side impact beams
cocoons passengers in an inadvertent
accident.
Dent Proof Body Panels:
Most accidents in cities involve low
speed skirmishes with other vehicles
often leaving owners with expensive
tinkering jobs. The Reva’s body panels
are made of ABS.
Safety Features
Energy Absorbing Bumpers:
The Reva has energy absorbing
bumpers, which can withstand low
magnitude impact and reduce external
damage to it
.
Special Crush Zone:
The frontal crush zone housing the
utility box, reduces the effect of impact
in a head-on collision.
Additional Safety Features:
i.
The Reva will not move unless the
charge cable is unplugged from the
charge port.
ii. In case you have forgotten to
engage the parking brake or you
leave the keys in the Reva, warning
chimes are
activated.
iii. Depending on the level of charge,
your Reva is designed to
automatically switch to “Economy
mode” or the “Limp Home mode” to
get you safely to your destination or
home.
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