The hatchback and sedan versions of General Motors are to be upgraded on electric variants. This will be akin to e-Spark and the introduction of electric variants depend on the feedback of e-Spark, said the MD of GM India. Other models too will undergo the electric platform later. GM likes to dominate the electric version once e-Spark comes out. The success of electric version relies much on the customer response in India and in overseas. However, affordability and utility value are the key factors for the success.
e-Spark is an experimental vehicle for the other models and GM intends to break the ice with this e-Spark. Expected for an official launch in the end of 2010, it will be first seen in New Delhi NCR and Karnataka. This is due to the assistance extended by the respective governments, to the electric cars. This further makes the car affordable. The Delhi government has announced a subsidy of 15% on the price, exemption of VAT by 12.5%, exemption of road tax and registration fee. Similar relief was offered by the Chandigarh government last year.
GM is in a pact with Bangalore-based Reva Electric Car company for producing and developing electric cars in India. This will facilitate the two companies to make India the hub for enviro-friendly cars for the world.