Dao Model 703 review, road test

A new EV at the Rs 1 lakh mark. Is it worth considering?

Published on Feb 12, 2023 07:00:00 AM

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Removable battery weighs 25kg and is difficult to move around.

Basic switchgear seems to belong to bikes from a bygone era.

Big display but lack of distance to empty indicator is a glaring omission.

Wheels and Tyres	Petrol
Front wheel (inch)	12
Front Tyre	100/80
Rear wheel (inch)	12
Rear Tyre	100/80
Weight (kg)	110kg
Length (mm)	1888kg
Height (mm)	1100mm
Wheel base (mm)	1310mm
Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi	Rs 99,999
Max Power (hp @ rpm)	2.5kW
Max Torque (nm @ rpm)	115Nm
Motor	Hub mounted
Battery capacity	2.16kWh
Battery type	LFP Li-ion
60 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	24.03m
City (kpl)	Eco: 69km
0 - 10 kph (sec)	0.99
0 - 20 kph (sec)	2.49
0 - 30 kph (sec)	4.18
0 - 40 kph (sec)	6.92
0 - 50 kph (sec)	11.91
0 - 60 kph (sec)	23.85
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Dual shock absorbers
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc