The EV will have a top speed of 40.6 miles per hour and a single charge range of 80 kilometers in the city.

http://www.electrifyingtimes.com/REVA.html

That could be a problem.

Though the car is relatively cheap ($5300), ...

The nature of usage of the battery and its replacement every few years is another cost issue. Incidentally, an EV battery can cost up to 25-30 per cent of the actual cost of the car.

http://www.tatainvestment.com/tata_m...a/20030606.htm