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Safety



Frontal crush zone and energy absorbent bumpers



Restraint system testing


Tested for side impact








Weight and location of battery pack gives a low centre of gravity, for excellent stability




3-tiered safety

 

 

REVA ranks high in terms of safety features and has been specifically designed for congested city driving conditions. Designed, marketed and used as a low speed urban commuter vehicle the Reva  has a safety record second to none, with over 20 million miles / 32 million km driven by customers globally and over 4,000 years of ownership with no reported serious injuries (As on May 2007). As a company & through our vehicles we encourage low carbon, low speed and socially responsible driving. The health and safety of our customers - and in fact of everyone - is of paramount concern to us. The REVA has received Full EU (quadricycle) Type approval which means it meets all European automotive, mechanical and electrical standards governing safety, emissions and other relevant factors.

Front / Rear Impact :
The absence of an engine and other mechanical parts in the front, facilitate a large crush zone in case of a frontal collision. The spare tyre, designed to be at front, further helps in reducing impact.
The special energy absorbing bumpers can withstand impacts up to a speed of 10 kmph that far exceeds regulatory requirements, retaining their original shape in low impact situations

Overall / Side Impact :
The REVA 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.

Low centre of gravity :
The Power Pack position is so designed as to keep the centre of gravity low to add further stability and safety to the vehicle.

Low voltage system :
REVA uses a low voltage system (48 Volts) that is very safe. REVA has non-user serviceable battery compartment with single point battery watering facility..

Regenerative Braking :
Has dual - hydraulic and regenerative braking for added safety.

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.

The REVA will not move if 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.

Variety of temperature cut-offs, fuses, fans and detection devices and meets EU
(quadricycle) requirements on EMC (Electro magnetic compatibility), which are the most stringent in the world.


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