Greaves Electric's Eltra City XTRA rides a record 342kms on single charge
Launched earlier this month, the Eltra City XTRA is the next-generation evolution of the record-setting Eltra City, which completed a 225-km ride from Bangalore to Mysore in 2024. Engineered to deliver Technology Latest, Trust Highest, the Eltra City XTRA features best-in-class components, a powerful LFP battery, and an intelligent digital interfacedesigned to deliver higher earnings, lower running costs, and more peace of mind for drivers and fleet owners.
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