How economical is the REVA?
The REVA uses 9 units of electricity for a single full charge that gives up to 80 KM in city driving conditions. Low energy consumption would mean a cost of 40 paise/km. Since the REVA does not have an engine, clutch or gears, or a carburetor, radiator, exhaust etc, the maintenance cost is low. Estimates show that the maintenance costs of REVA are 40 % lower than that of a small car over a 3-year ownership period.
