Reva points to the future with NXR and NXG electric cars

The NXR Intercity, with NXR standing for NeXt Reva, is a four-seater hatchback that is powered by an electric motor and an advanced lithium-ion battery pack. Reva claims that the NXR has a range of 160km on a full charge and can reach a top speed of 104km/h. A full recharge takes about 8 hours, but if a rapid charger is used, that time falls to 90 minutes. A 15 minute charge will give a range of 40km.

The NXR also boasts of keyless entry, a push button ignition, and an "intelligent" digital display. There is also an advanced telematics system with "SMS alerts and commands such as distance-to-empty and time-to-full charge, remote cabin heat/cool, a monthly eco-drive check by email, service and insurance alerts, remote diagnostics and healing and REVive remote emergency charge."

Reva’s "remote recharging system" is a roadside assistance program that allows REVive service personal to "activate a reserve amount of energy" from the batteries via telephone or text message, to allow the driver to get to a location where they can properly recharge the car.

The NXG, which stands for NeXt Generation, is a two-seat, targa-top model with a range of 200km and a top speed of 130km/h. This model will go on sale in 2011, while the NXR is expected to go on sale by early 2010.