The present invention relates to a vehicle and more particularly, to the
electric vehicle such as an electric motorcycle driven by a power generating motor.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Electric Vehicles such as electric motorcycles comprise at least one
battery, a power generating motor to operate the vehicle. The power generating motor generates necessary drive force based on the electric power supplied by the battery. The vehicle also includes a cover assembly to cover the storage area of the at least one battery or to store articles, and a seat to provide seating for a rider and a passenger of the vehicle. The seat structure is typically elongated saddle style having a rider seat and a passenger seat. The seat is placed behind the cover assembly. The rider seat is in contact with the cover assembly.
[0003] Currently, various types of electric motorcycles exist in the market with
similar or different types of seat. However, the installation of these different types of seat in different electric motorcycles is a cumbersome process as a new cover assembly is required to be designed and manufactured for every electric motorcycle. More particularly, whenever the seat length is varied in another electric motorcycle. The whole cover assembly is required to be replaced for another electric motorcycle. The designing and manufacturing of a new cover assembly became a sine qua non for a vehicle developer and manufacturer thereby raising manufacturing cost and causing time delay in developing another electric motorcycle.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0004] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a
simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject

matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, an electric vehicle is provided.
The electric vehicle comprising a power generating motor, a body frame, a storage structure, a spine member, an adaptor member, a tank cover member and a rear cover member. The body frame comprises an upper frame member that extends from a head tube. The body frame supports the power generating motor. The storage structure is configured to removably store the at-least one battery. The storage structure includes a left battery holding portion and a right battery holding portion. The spine member is removably mounted to the upper frame member of the body frame. The adaptor member is mounted on the spine member. The tank cover member is disposed above the adaptor member and the spine member. The rear cover member is disposed behind the tank cover member. The rear cover member is removably connected to at least one of the spine member and the adaptor member.
[0006] In an embodiment, the rear cover member is removably connected to the
storage structure, and at least one of the spine member and the adaptor member to define a storage compartment. The spine member comprises a receiving member and at-least one rubber grommet.
[0007] In an embodiment, the rear cover member comprises at-least one rear
mounting provision and at-least two side mounting provision.
[0008] In an embodiment, the adaptor member comprises at-least one adaptor
rear mounting provision, at-least two adaptor side mounting provision and a complementary engaging portion. Further, the adaptor member also comprises two bayonet features. One of the bayonet features engage with rubber grommets mounted to the spine member. The other bayonet feature is a bolt at the front that also engages with the spine member.

[0009] In an embodiment, the at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision
removably connected to the at-least one rear mounting provision by using at-least one rear fastener, and the at-least two adaptor side mounting provision is removably connected to the at-least two side mounting provision by using at-least two side fastener.
[00010] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises a front cover member. The front cover member is configured to be connect with the rear cover member by at-least one connecting member. The at-least one connecting member includes an elastic grommet member and a bayonet member.
[00011] In an embodiment, the rear cover member is configured to be connected to the spine member, the adaptor member and the storage structure. A combination of nut and bolt fittings are disposed between the rear cover member and the storage structure, the rear cover member and the adaptor member, and the rear cover member and the spine member.
[00012] In an embodiment, the tank cover member comprises at-least one connecting member and an engaging member. The at-least one connecting member is adapted to be connected with the receiving member to engage the tank cover member with seat latch on bracket attached to the spine member. The engaging member is adapted to be engaged with the complementary engaging portion to engage the tank cover member with the adaptor member and a lip type direct structural connection provided between the tank cover member with the rear cover member.
[00013] In an embodiment, the vehicle further comprises a second rear cover member. The second rear cover member is reinforced by the tank cover member and the front cover member by a reinforcement means. The reinforcement means includes fastening by a nut and bolt, and a snap fitting.
[00014] In another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprising a body frame, a storage structure, a spine member, a tank cover

member and a rear cover member. The body frame comprises an upper frame member that extends from a head tube. The storage structure is configured to removably store components. The spine member is removably mounted to the upper frame member of the body frame. The adaptor member is mounted on the spine member. The tank cover member is disposed above the adaptor member and the spine member. The rear cover member is disposed behind the tank cover member. The rear cover member is removably connected to at least one of the spine member and the adaptor member.
[00015] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it eliminates requirement of replacing the whole cover assembly for another electric motorcycle whenever the seat length is varied.
[00016] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it eliminates the requirement of designing and manufacturing a separate cover assembly for another electric motorcycle whenever the seat length is varied.
[00017] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, it provides a quick way to develop another electric motorcycle and also save additional manufacturing cost.
[00018] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, it provides commonization of parts for covering the storage area across all vehicles. Also, since an existing part in the vehicle is used for covering the storage area, any change in vehicle layout or modification of parts is also not warranted.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00019] The invention itself, together with further features and attended advantages, will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of the present invention are now described, by way of example only wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

[00020] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00021] Figure 2a illustrates a perspective view of a body frame and a power generating motor of the electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00022] Figure 2b illustrates a top view of the body frame of the electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00023] Figure 2c illustrates another top view of the body frame of the electric vehicle with a tank cover member and a rear cover member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00024] Figure 3 illustrates an exploded view of the tank cover member, the rear cover member, an adaptor member and a spine member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00025] Figure 4a illustrates an exploded view of the rear cover member, the adaptor member and a storage structure, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00026] Figure 4b illustrates an exploded view of the rear cover member, the spine member and the storage structure, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00027] Figure 5 illustrates a view depicting mounting of the tank cover member to the adaptor member and the spine member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00028] Figure 6 illustrates an assembled view of the tank cover member, the rear cover member and a front cover member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[00029] Figure 7 illustrates an exploded view of the tank cover member, the rear cover member, the adaptor member and the front cover member, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00030] Figure 8a illustrates a perspective view of the tank cover member, the rear cover member, and a first seat, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[00031] Figure 8b illustrates a perspective view of the tank cover member, a second rear cover member, and a second seat, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00032] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00033] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, an embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described here below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.
[00034] The term "comprises", comprising, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, structure or method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or structure or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints,

preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[00035] For better understanding of this invention, reference would now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the accompanying Figures and description here below, further, in the following Figures, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same components in various views.
[00036] While the present invention is illustrated in the context of a cover of a vehicle, however, an electric vehicle and aspects and features thereof can be used with other type of vehicles as well. The terms "vehicle", "two wheeled vehicle", "electric vehicle", "EV" and "motorcycle" have been interchangeably used throughout the description. The term "vehicle" comprises vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, mopeds, scooter type vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and the like.
[00037] The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up / upper / top", "down / lower / lower ward / downward, bottom", "left / leftward", "right / rightward" used therein represents the directions as seen from a vehicle driver sitting astride and these directions are referred by arrows Fr, Rr, U, Lr, L, R in the drawing Figures.
[00038] Referring to Figure 1, an electric vehicle (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is depicted. The electric vehicle (100) referred to herein, embodies a motorcycle. Alternatively, the electric vehicle (100) may embody any other ridden vehicles such as scooters, three-wheeled vehicle, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00039] The electric vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (102), a steering assembly (104), and a front ground engaging member (106). The body frame (102) supports the steering assembly (104), and the front ground engaging member (106) in front portion of the electric vehicle (100). The steering assembly (104) is pivotally mounted on the body frame (102). The front ground engaging member (106) is

operatively coupled to the steering assembly (104). The steering assembly (104) comprises a handle bar (108). The handle bar (108) is configured to be rotated by a rider to steer the electric vehicle (100). Further, front portion of the electric vehicle (100) may comprise headlight assembly, front fenders, dash assembly, mirrors, indicator lights etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00040] Further, the electric vehicle (100) comprises a power generating motor (110), at least one battery unit (112) (shown in Figure 5), a swing arm (not shown) and a rear ground engaging member (111). The swing arm is pivotally coupled to the body frame (102). The rear ground engaging member (111) is rotatably supported on the swing arm. In the illustrated example, the power generating motor (110) provides necessary power required to drive the rear ground engaging member (111) of the electric vehicle (100). Alternatively, the power generating motor (110) may provide necessary power to the drive the front ground engaging member (106), or both the front ground engaging member (106) and the rear ground engaging member (111) simultaneously, without limiting the scope of the disclosure.
[00041] In the illustrated example, the body frame (102) supports the power generating motor (110) in middle portion of the electric vehicle (100). Alternatively, the power generating motor (110) may be disposed on a hub of the rear ground engaging member (111). In another example, the power generating motor (110) may be disposed on the swing arm, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00042] The electric vehicle (100) comprises a transmission unit (not shown).
The power generating motor (110) generates the power required by the electric vehicle (100). The transmission unit transmits the generated power to the rear ground engaging member (111).
[00043] Referring further to Figure 1 to Figure 7, the electric vehicle (100) comprises a cover assembly (114), a braking system (not shown) and a seat (116). The cover assembly (114) is configured to cover the storage area to store any article or the at least one battery (112) required to power the power generating motor (110) of the electric vehicle (100). The cover assembly (114) extends from front portion to middle

portion of the body frame (102). Further, the body frame (102) supports the seat (116) which extends from middle portion to rear portion of the electric vehicle (100). The cover assembly (114) provides necessary storage space for at least one battery (112) and other electronic components (not shown) such as battery management system, power control unit etc., of the electric vehicle (100).
[00044] The design of the cover assembly (114) is such that it streamlines the air
flow thereby reducing the air drag. The seat (116) provides seating for the rider and a passenger of the electric vehicle (100). Further, the seat (116) comprises a rider's seat (118), and a passenger seat (119). The rider's seat (118) provides seating for the rider, and the passenger seat (119) provides seating for the passenger of the electric vehicle (100). The cover assembly (114) is providing storage space to articles such as tools etc., without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00045] The braking system provides braking forces to the front ground engaging
member (106), and the rear ground engaging member (111), for slowing or stopping the electric vehicle (100). Further, rear portion of the electric vehicle (100) may comprise tail lights, suspension systems, rear grips etc. without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00046] Referring to Figures 2a, 2b and 2c, the electric vehicle (100) comprises the body frame (102). The body frame (102) is formed by integrally joining a number of steel members and the like, by welding or the like. The body frame (102) comprises a head tube (124), a left lower frame member (125a), a right lower frame member (125b) and an upper frame member (126). The head tube (124) is a cylindrical member which supports the steering assembly (104) and the front ground engaging member (106). The upper frame member (126) extends downward and rearward in the longitudinal direction of the electric vehicle (100) from the head tube (124). The left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b) extends downward and rearward in the longitudinal direction of the electric vehicle (100) from the head tube (124), and are disposed below the upper frame member (126). The left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b) supports the

power generating motor (110) (shown in Figure 1). The upper frame member (126), the left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b) support the cover assembly (114).
[00047] The body frame (102) comprises a first seat rail member (130), a second seat rail member (132), a first sub-frame member (134), a second sub-frame member (not shown), a first middle frame member (138), and a second middle frame member (140). The first seat rail member (130) and the second seat rail member (132) extends rearwards in the longitudinal direction of the electric vehicle (100) from rear end of the upper frame member (126). The first seat rail member (130) and the second seat rail member (132) primarily support the seat (116). The first middle frame member (138) and the second middle frame member (140) extend in downward direction from the upper frame member (126). The first middle frame member (138), the second middle frame member (140), the left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b) supports the power generating motor (110) of the electric vehicle (100).
[00048] One end of the first sub-frame member (134) is connected to the first
middle frame member (138). Other end of the first sub-frame member (134) is connected to the first seat rail member (130). The first sub-frame member (134) extends diagonally downward and forward from an intermediate portion thereof of the first seat rail member (130). One end of the second sub-frame member is connected to the second middle frame member (140). Other end of the second sub-frame member is connected to the second seat rail member (132). The second sub-frame member extends diagonally downward and forward from an intermediate portion thereof of the second seat rail member (132).
[00049] The body frame (102) further comprises a first pivot plate (not shown),
a second pivot plate (not shown), a first mounting bracket (not shown), a second mounting bracket (not shown), a third mounting bracket (not shown), and a fourth mounting bracket (148). The first pivot plate is disposed on the first middle frame member (138) and the second pivot plate is disposed on the second middle frame

member (140). The power generating motor (110) is removably coupled to the first pivot plate and the second pivot plate. The first mounting bracket is disposed between the left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b). The second mounting bracket and the third mounting bracket extend from the first pivot plate and the second pivot plate respectively. A plate member (150) is mounted to the first mounting bracket, the second mounting bracket and the third mounting bracket. The fourth mounting bracket (148) extends from the right lower frame member (125b). The plate member (150) and the fourth mounting bracket (148) supports the cover assembly (114). The body frame (102) may comprise additional brackets disposed on the upper frame member (126), the left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b) according to requirements, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00050] Referring to Figures 1 to 2c, the steering assembly (104) comprises a steering shaft (not shown), a front fork (117), and the handle bar (108). The steering shaft (not shown) is rotatably supported on the head tube (124). The handle bar (108) is mounted on an upper end portion of the steering shaft (not shown). The handle bar (108) is integrally rotated with the steering shaft (not shown) in response to a steering manipulation by the rider. The front fork (117) is disposed on the lower end portion of the steering shaft (not shown). The front fork (117) is a rod-shaped member that rotatably supports and provides biasing to the front ground engaging member (106). The front fork (117) is inclined at an inclination angle similar to that of the head tube (124).
[00051] Further, referring to Figures 1 to 7, the electric vehicle (100) comprising a storage structure (162), a spine member (400), an adaptor member (450), a tank cover member (304) and a rear cover member (308). The storage structure (162) is configured to removably store the at-least one battery (112). The storage structure (162) includes a left battery holding portion (162L) and a right battery holding portion (162R). The spine member (400) is removably mounted to the upper frame member (126) of the body frame (102). The spine member (400) comprises a receiving member

(400b). The receiving member (400b) may also be termed as a seat latch (400b). The adaptor member (450) is mounted on the spine member (400). The adaptor member (450) may also be used as a storage tray. As the adaptor member (450) also serves as a storage area for the user to use. The tank cover member (304) is disposed above the adaptor member (450) and the spine member (400). The rear cover member (308) is disposed behind the tank cover member (304).
[00052] The rear cover member (308) is removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450). More particularly, the rear cover member (308) is removably connected to the storage structure (162), and at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450) to define a storage compartment.
[00053] Referring to Figure 3, Figure 4a, Figure 4b and Figure 5, the rear cover member (308) comprises at-least one rear mounting provision (308a), at-least two side mounting provision (308L1, 308L2, 308R1, 308R2). The adaptor member (450) comprises at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a), at-least two adaptor side mounting provision (450L, 450R) and a complementary engaging portion (450b).
[00054] Further, the adaptor member (450) also comprises at-least two bayonet features (450x, 450y). One of the bayonet feature (450x) engage with a rubber grommet (400x) mounted to the spine member (400). The other bayonet feature (450y) also engages with an another rubber grommet (400y) mounted to the spine member (400). In present embodiment, both the bayonet features (450x, 450y) are bolts. The adaptor member (450) has an opening (not shown). The opening provides a passage to a hook on the tank cover member (304) to pass through and engage with the receiving member (400b).
[00055] As depicted in the present embodiment, the at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a) is removably connected to the at-least one rear mounting provision (308a) by using at-least one rear fastener (318). In present embodiment, there is only one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a), one rear mounting provision

(308a) and one rear fastener (318). However, in another embodiment, there are more than one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a), more than one rear mounting provision (308a) and more than one rear fastener (318), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00056] Referring to Figure 4a, the at-least two adaptor side mounting provision (450L, 450R) are removably connected to the at-least two side mounting provision (308L1, 308L2, 308Lc, 308R1, 308R2, 308Rc) by using at-least two side fastener (378, 379, 478). The left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R) also comprises at-least two connection provision (162R1, 162L1). One of the at-least two side mounting provision (308L1, 308L2, 308Lc, 308R1, 308R2, 308Rc) is connected to one of the at-least two connection provision (162R1, 162L1).
[00057] Referring to Figure 4b and Figure 5, the spine member (400) comprises at-least one spine hole (400a). The at-least one spine hole (400a) is placed in alignment with the at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a) and the at-least one rear mounting provision (308a). The at-least one spine hole (400a), the at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a) and the at-least one rear mounting provision (308a) are removably connected to each other by using the at-least one rear fastener (318).
[00058] Referring to Figure 5, rear mount of the tank cover member (304) is connected to the adaptor member (450) and the front mount of the tank cover member (304) is connected to a seat-latch fitted to a bracket on the spine member (400). More particularly, there is no direct mounting of the tank cover (304) to the rear cover member (308).
[00059] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7, the vehicle (100) further comprises a front cover member (310). The front cover member (310) comprises a left front cover member (310L) and a right front cover member (310R). In the illustrated example, the left front cover member (310L) is configured to cover the left battery and the right front cover member (31 OR) is configured to cover the right battery. The front cover member (310) is configured to be connect with the rear cover member (308) by at-

least one connecting member. The at-least one connecting member includes an elastic grommet member and a bayonet member. The elastic grommet member may be a rubber grommet.
[00060] Further, in present embodiment, the rear cover member (308) is configured to be connected to the spine member (400), the adaptor member (450) and the storage structure (162). Also, a combination of nut and bolt fittings are disposed between the rear cover member (308) and the storage structure (162), the rear cover member (308) and the adaptor member (450), and the rear cover member (308) and the spine member (400).
[00061] In an embodiment, the tank cover member (304) comprises at-least one connecting member (304a) and an engaging member (304b). The at-least one connecting member (304a) is adapted to be connected with the receiving member (400b) to engage the tank cover member (304) with seat latch on bracket attached to the spine member (400). The engaging member (304b) is adapted to be engaged with the complementary engaging portion (450b) to engage the tank cover member (304) with the adaptor member (450) and a lip type direct structural connection provided between the tank cover member (304) with the rear cover member (308).
[00062] Referring to Figure 8a, the vehicle (100) comprises the cover assembly (114) having the tank cover member (304), the rear cover member (308) and the front cover member (310). The rear cover member (308) is reinforced by the tank cover member (304) and the front cover member (310) by the reinforcement means. The rear cover member (308) is removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450). The reinforcement means may include fastening by a nut and bolt, and a snap fitting.
[00063] In the shown aspect of the present invention, the vehicle (100) of a first seat length (LI) is provided. When the seat length varies, the manufacturer or user is not required to replace the entire cover assembly (114). As in Figure 8b, an another vehicle (900) is provided with a second seat (116') having a second seat length (L2).

The another vehicle (900) comprises an another cover assembly (114') having the tank cover member (304), a second rear cover member (408) and the front cover member (310). The second rear cover member (408) is reinforced by the tank cover member (304) and the front cover member (310) by a reinforcement means. The second rear cover member (408) is removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450).
[00064] As shown in Figure 8a and Figure 8b, the varied length of the seat (116) is accommodated by just replacing the rear cover member (308) by the second rear cover member (408). As the tank cover member (304) and the front cover member (310) are the common parts and remained there in both the vehicles (100, 900). Thus the present invention provides commonization of parts for covering the storage area across all vehicles (100, 900). Also, since an existing part in the vehicle is used for covering the storage area, any change in vehicle layout or modification of parts is also not warranted.
[00065] In another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle (100) is provided. The vehicle (100) is an ordinary vehicle not limited to the electric vehicle, without limiting the scope of the invention. The vehicle (100) comprising the body frame (102), the storage structure (162), the spine member (400), the tank cover member (304) and the rear cover member (308). The body frame (102) comprises the upper frame member (126) that extends from the head tube (124). The storage structure (162) is configured to removably store components. The spine member (400) is removably mounted to the upper frame member (126) of the body frame (102). The adaptor member (450) is mounted on the spine member (400). The tank cover member (304) is disposed above the adaptor member (450) and the spine member (400). The rear cover member (308) is disposed behind the tank cover member (304). The rear cover member (308) is removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450).

[00066] Referring to Figure 8a and 8b, the cover assembly (114) and the another cover assembly (114') covers the at least one battery holding portion (162L, 162R) is configured to store the at least one battery (112). In the illustrated example, the cover assembly (114) and the another cover assembly (114') covers two batteries (112), such as a left battery (not shown) and a right battery (not shown). Alternatively, the cover assembly (114) and the another cover assembly (114') may cover the articles places inside the storage structure (162), without limiting the scope of the invention. The cover assembly (114) and the another cover assembly (114') may further provided covering to storage space for other electronic components such as wire harnesses etc., without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00067] The present invention eliminates requirement of replacing the whole
cover assembly (114) for another electric motorcycle whenever the seat length is varied.
[00068] The present invention eliminates the requirement of designing and
manufacturing a new cover assembly for another electric motorcycle (900) whenever the seat length is varied.
[00069] The present invention discloses a quick way to develop another electric motorcycle and also save additional manufacturing cost by replacing just two parts i.e. the rear cover member (308) and the adaptor member (450). In another embodiment, it may be possible that the transformation from one electric motorcycle to another electric motorcycle is performed by replacing just one part i.e. the rear cover member (308) of the cover assembly (114). During the transformation from one electric motorcycle to another electric motorcycle, the spine member (400), the front cover member (310), the tank cover member (304) and the storage structure (162) remain unchanged.
[00070] The present invention provides a common mounting provisions such as
the at-least two adaptor side mounting provision (450L, 450R) and the at-least two connection provision (162R1, 162L1) for mounting of one of the rear cover member

(308) and the second rear cover member (408) thereby allowing manufacturer to use a common storage structure (162) and a common cover assembly (114) on two different vehicles (100, 900) with different ergonomics.
[00071] While few embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the above embodiments and modifications may be appropriately made thereto within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[00072] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

An electric vehicle (100) comprising:
a power generating motor (110);
a body frame (102) comprises an upper frame member (126) that extends from a head tube (124), the body frame (102) supports the power generating motor (110);
a storage structure (162) configured to removably store the at-least one battery (112), the storage structure (162) includes a left battery holding portion (162L) and a right battery holding portion (162R);
a spine member (400) removably mounted to the upper frame member (126) of the body frame (102);
an adaptor member (450) mounted on the spine member (400);
a tank cover member (304) disposed above the adaptor member (450) and the spine member (400); and
a rear cover member (308) disposed behind the tank cover member (304), wherein the rear cover member (308) removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450).
The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in.

we claim

claim 1, wherein the rear cover member (308) removably connected to the storage structure (162), and at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450) to define a storage compartment, wherein the spine member (400) comprises a receiving member (400b) and at-least one rubber grommet (400x, 400y).
The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear cover member (308) comprises at-least one rear mounting provision (308a) and at-least two side mounting provision (308L1, 308L2, 308R1, 308R2).

4. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adaptor member (450) comprises at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a), at-least two adaptor side mounting provision (450L, 450R), at-least two bayonet features (450x, 450y) and a complementary engaging portion (450b).
5. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, claim 3 and claim 4, wherein the at-least one adaptor rear mounting provision (450a) removably connected to the at-least one rear mounting provision (308a) by using at-least one rear fastener (318), and the at-least two adaptor side mounting provision (450L, 450R) removably connected to the at-least two side mounting provision (308L1, 308L2, 308R1, 308R2) by using at-least two side fastener (378, 379, 478).
6. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vehicle (100) further comprises a front cover member (310) configured to be connect with the rear cover member (308) by at-least one connecting member, wherein the at-least one connecting member includes an elastic grommet member and a bayonet member.
7. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the rear cover member (308) configured to be connected to the spine member (400), the adaptor member (450) and the storage structure (162), wherein a combination of nut and bolt fittings are disposed between the rear cover member (308) and the storage structure (162), the rear cover member (308) and the adaptor member (450), and the rear cover member (308) and the spine member (400).
8. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the tank cover member (304) comprises at-least one connecting member (304a) and an engaging member (304b), wherein the at-least one connecting member (304a) adapted to be connected with the receiving member (400b) to engage the tank cover member (304) with seat latch on bracket attached to the spine member (400), wherein the engaging member (304b) adapted to be engaged with the

complementary engaging portion (450b) to engage the tank cover member (304) with the adaptor member (450) and a lip type direct structural connection provided between the tank cover member (304) with the rear cover member (308).
9. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 6, wherein the vehicle (100) further comprises a second rear cover member (408) reinforced by the tank cover member (304) and the front cover member (310) by a reinforcement means, wherein the reinforcement means includes fastening by a nut and bolt, and a snap fitting.
10. A vehicle (100) comprising:
a body frame (102) comprises an upper frame member (126) that extends from a head tube (124);
a storage structure (162) configured to removably store components;
a spine member (400) removably mounted to the upper frame member (126) of the body frame (102);
an adaptor member (450) mounted on the spine member (400);
a tank cover member (304) disposed above the adaptor member (450) and the spine member (400); and
a rear cover member (308) disposed behind the tank cover member (304), wherein the rear cover member (308) removably connected to at least one of the spine member (400) and the adaptor member (450).