Body Structure
REVA i has a steel space frame that cocoons the
occupants in case of a collision. The car is provided
with dent / scratch proof ABS body panels. Use of
these materials enables small impacts to be absorbed
without damage to the body panels which bounce back to
their original shape. The large doors provided with
side impact beams provide further safety to the
passengers against side impacts.
Tested for side impact
3 tiered safety
The absence of an
engine and other mechanical parts in the front,
facilitate a large crush zone in case of a frontal
collision; the impact thus doesn't get transferred to
the driver. The special energy absorbing bumpers can
withstand low impacts hence retaining their original
shape.
The 2008 REVA i has a further extended safety package
to enhance frontal and side impact protection.
Regulated by its weight and power output (400 kg
without batteries and 15kW respectively), REVA i is
essentially classified as a Quadricycle. Designed for
low speed city mobility on congested roads, crash
testing is not a part of the regulatory approval
process. The REVA i however has been successfully,
independently and voluntarily frontal-crash-tested for
city speed driving conditions at 40 km/h by ARAI (The
Automotive Research Association of India).
With over 42 million Km driven by customers globally
and over 5500 years of ownership with no reported
serious injuries, REVA possesses an exceptional safety
record in over 13 countries.
Low centre of gravity
The positioning of the Power Pack position is such
that the centre of gravity of the car remains low thus
adding further stability and safety to the vehicle.
Adding more stability
Regenerative Braking
The REVA i employs both hydraulic and regenerative
braking systems. The regenerative braking system works
by reversing the direction of 'power flow' from the
electric motor and using the 'surplus energy' in the
car's movement to charge the batteries. This
regenerative braking system operates in tandem with
the 'conventional' mechanical braking system to
enhance safety of the vehicle.
Warnings / Disables
Warning chimes are heard if the user has opened the
door and left the key in the ignition and/or handbrake
is not engaged.
REVA i will not move when on the neutral mode or when
the system is plugged in for charging. It has a
full-throttle-disable facility that prevents any
run-off of the car, in case accelerator is pressed
accidentally. Additionally, with a variety of
temperature cut-offs, fuses, fans and detection
devices, it meets the EU (quadricycle) requirements on
EMC (Electro magnetic compatibility), which are the
most stringent in the world.
Low voltage system
REVA i uses a low voltage system (48 Volts) that is
very safe. REVA i has non-user serviceable battery
compartment with single point battery watering
facility.
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