Shahrukh Khan, the brand ambassador of Hyundai Motors, unveiled the electric version of i10 model at Pragati Maidan.

 

Mr. Khan shared his feelings, saying that "I was very nostalgic coming to Pragati Maidan. My father used to have a stall here 30 years ago," There he also unfolds two other Hyundai models -- Genesis Coupe and the i-mode.

 

Hyundai's marketing and sales director Arvind Saxena said i10's "immense popularity" had inspired his company to come out with an electric version.

 

Saxena explained "These cars will ensure zero-carbon emissions and help address the concerns of environmentalists,", but did not mention any details about the launch of the new model, names ‘i10 Electric’.

 

The i10 Electric is a full package  of  dual recharging cycles and five hours to be fully charged, which will run the car for 160 km.

 

I10  has a higher price tag than Santro but still then it runs successfully by selling 12,000 units a month, whereas Santro’s selling has reached just 7,000 in a month.

 

Saxena announced about the expansion of his network saying "We have today spread over 260 cities, and have 286 dealers and 80 sales branches. We plan to expand to 320 cities and 1,340 branches this year."