The present invention relates to an electric 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 or electric scooters
comprise at least one battery and 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 power drive unit to control the supply of drive power current from the battery to the power generating motor. The drive power current drives the power generating motor which results in driving of a wheel of the electric vehicle. Currently, various types of electric motorcycles exist in the market such as an electric motorcycle in which a replaceable battery is used, wherein as the charge within the battery gets depleted it is replaced with another charged battery, an electric motorcycle in which battery is installed and is charged and recharged until the life of the battery runs out and thereafter it is replaced with a new battery and the process continues, etc. However, the retrieval and installation of these batteries from these type of conventional electric motorcycles is a cumbersome process as multiple components of the vehicle needs to be disassembled and assembled to retrieve and replace the battery. Further, to overcome this, large batteries have been used to delay the time between retrieval and installation process. However, these large batteries, and storage spaces used to store these large batteries may affect the aerodynamic properties of the electric vehicle. Also, the large batteries increase the overall vehicle mass thereby affecting handling of the electric vehicle.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0003] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a
simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This
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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.
[0004] In one aspect of the present invention, an electric vehicle is provided.
The electric vehicle comprising a power generating motor, at-least one battery, a cowl structure, a storage space, a body frame and at-least one cover member. The at-least one battery is configured to supply electric power to the power generating motor. The cowl structure is configured to removably store the at-least one battery. The cowl structure includes a left battery holding portion and a right battery holding portion. The storage space is disposed in between the left battery holding portion and the right battery holding portion. The body frame comprises an upper frame member that extends from a head tube. The body frame supports the power generating motor and the cowl structure. The at-least one cover member is mounted to one of the left battery holding portion and the right battery holding portion. The at-least one cover member comprises an upper member and a lower member. The upper member is rotatably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion and the right battery holding portion.
[0005] In an embodiment, the lower member is mounted to one of the left battery
holding portion and the right battery holding portion.
[0006] In an embodiment, the upper member is mounted to a vertical member
of one of the left battery holding portion and the right battery holding portion.
[0007] In an embodiment, the upper member is adapted to move between a
closed position and an open position.
[0008] In an embodiment, the upper member is hingeably mounted to one of the
left battery holding portion and the right battery holding portion, and the upper member is adapted to hingeably move between the closed position and an open position, thereof.
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[0009] In an embodiment, the upper member, in the closed position thereof, is
adapted close the storage space from the right battery holding portion, and the upper member, in the open position thereof, is adapted to open the storage space from the right battery holding portion.
[00010] In an embodiment, the at-least one battery comprises a left battery and a right battery. The left battery is disposed on one side of the upper frame member and the right battery is disposed on the other side of the upper frame member.
[00011] In an embodiment, the electric vehicle further comprises a guard, and in the open position, the upper member is adapted to rest on the guard.
[00012] In an embodiment, the upper member comprises a magnetic member. The magnetic member is adapted to attach the upper member with the guard.
[00013] In an embodiment, the upper member having a bottom portion, and the lower member is having a top portion. The bottom portion has a profile corresponding to profile of the top portion such that, in the closed position of the upper member, the bottom portion of upper member is contacted with the top portion of the lower member thereby completely closing the at-least one cover member.
[00014] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it provides an electric vehicle which facilitates in easy retrieval and installation of batteries, thereby reducing the stoppage time for recharging/reinstallation and servicing purposes.
[00015] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, it provides a cowl structure which may also be used as a replaceable kit for existing conventional two wheeled vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
[00016] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, the cowl structure is so designed such that, the cowl structure provides better aerodynamic features to streamline air passing by.

[00017] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, the overall vehicle mass is not increased thereby ensuring better handling of the electric vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00018] 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:
[00019] Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an exemplary electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00020] Figure 2 illustrates a view of a body frame and a power generating motor of the electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00021] Figure 3 illustrates another view of the body frame and the power generating motor of the electric vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[00022] Figure 4 illustrates a view of a cowl structure of the electric vehicle having an upper member of an at-least one cover member in an open position, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[00023] Figure 5 illustrates a view of the cowl structure of the electric vehicle having the at-least one cover member having the upper member in a closed position, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[00024] 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
[00025] 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.
[00026] 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.
[00027] 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.
[00028] While the present invention is illustrated in the context 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.
[00029] The terms "front / forward", "rear / rearward / back / backward", "up /

/ 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.
[00030] 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.
[00031] The electric vehicle (100) comprises a body frame (102) (shown in
Figure 2), 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 to 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.
[00032] Further, the electric vehicle (100) comprises a power generating motor (110), a swing arm (shown but not labelled), at least one battery unit (112) (shown in Figure 4) 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.

[00033] 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.
[00034] 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).
[00035] Referring further to Figure 1, the electric vehicle (100) comprises a cowl structure (114), a braking system (not shown) and a seat (116). The cowl structure (114) is configured to store the at least one battery (112) (shown in Figure 4) required to power the power generating motor (110) of the electric vehicle (100). The cowl structure (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 cowl structure (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). The design of the cowl structure (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 cowl structure (114) further provides storage space to articles such as tools etc., without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00036] 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.
[00037] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, 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 cowl structure (114).
[00038] 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).

[00039] 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).
[00040] The body frame (102) further comprises a first pivot plate (135), a second
pivot plate (not shown), a first mounting bracket (142), a second mounting bracket (144), a third mounting bracket (146), and a fourth mounting bracket (148). The first pivot plate (135) 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 (135) and the second pivot plate. The first mounting bracket (142) is disposed between the left lower frame member (125a) and the right lower frame member (125b). The second mounting bracket (144) and the third mounting bracket (146) extend from the first pivot plate (135) and the second pivot plate, respectively. A plate member (150) is mounted to the first mounting bracket (142), the second mounting bracket (144) and the third mounting bracket (146). 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 cowl structure (114).
[00041] More particularly, the plate member (150) supports the lower portion of the cowl structure (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. Also, the body frame (102) having a spine structure at the top to provide support to the components coming over the body frame (102).

[00042] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, 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).
[00043] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the cowl structure (114) comprises a tank cover (160), and at least one battery holding portion (162L, 162R). The at least one battery holding portion (162L, 162R) is configured to store the at least one battery (112). In the illustrated example, the cowl structure (114) supports two batteries (112), such as a left battery (112L) and a right battery (112R).
[00044] In the illustrated example, the cowl structure (114) comprises two battery holding portions (162L, 162R) including a left battery holding portion (162L) and a right battery holding portion (162R). The left battery holding portion (162L) is configured to store the left battery (112L) and the right battery holding portion (162R) is configured to store the right battery (112R). The left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R) are coupled to the body frame (102). Also, in the present embodiment, bottom portions of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R) converge towards one another in the width direction of the electric vehicle (100). The cowl structure (114) may further include various provisions for wire harnesses and provided storage space for other electronic components, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00045] In the illustrated example, the electric vehicle (100) comprising a storage space (190) and at-least one cover member (170). The storage space (190) is disposed

in between the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R) of the cowl structure (114). The at-least one cover member (170) is mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R). The at-least one cover member (170) comprises a right cover member (170) and a left cover member (180). More particularly, the right cover member (170) is mounted to the right battery holding portion (162R). The left cover member (180) is mounted to the left battery holding portion (162L).
[00046] The at-least one cover member (170) comprises an upper member (172)
and a lower member (174). The upper member (172) is rotatably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R). More particularly, the right cover member (170) comprises the upper member (172) and the lower member (174). The upper member (172) is rotatably mounted to the right battery holding portion (162R). Similarly, the left cover member (180) comprises another upper member (not shown) and another lower member (not shown). The another upper member is rotatably mounted to the left battery holding portion (162L). In the illustrated example, the at-least one cover member (170) comprises two cover member (170, 180). Alternatively, the at-least one cover member (170) may comprises one or more than one cover member, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00047] Referring to Figure 4, the upper member (172) is mounted to a vertical member (166) of one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R). More particularly, in present embodiment, the right battery holding portion (162R) comprises the vertical member (166). The upper member (172) is mounted to the vertical member (166) of the right battery holding portion (162R). Similarly, another upper member (not shown) is mounted to another vertical member (not shown) of one of the left battery holding portion (162L). In the illustrated embodiment, there are two upper members. However, in another embodiment, there may be one or more than one upper members, without limiting the scope of the invention.

[00048] Further, the lower member (174) is mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R). In present embodiment, the lower member (174) is mounted to the right battery holding portion (162R). Similarly, another lower member (not shown) is mounted to the left battery holding portion (162L). In the illustrated example, there are two lower members. Alternatively, there may be one or more than one lower member, without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00049] In present embodiment, the lower member (174) is permanently mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R). However, in another embodiment, the lower member (174) may be slidably or hingably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00050] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the upper member (172) is adapted to move between a closed position (196y) and an open position (196x). Further, the upper member (172) is adapted to hingeably move between the closed position (196y) and the open position (196x), thereof. As the upper member (172) is hingeably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R).
[00051] More particularly, in present embodiment, the upper member (172) is hingeably mounted to the right battery holding portion (162R). In the closed position (196y) thereof, the upper member (172) is adapted close the storage space (190) from the right battery holding portion (162R). In the open position (196x) thereof, the upper member (172) is adapted open the storage space (190) from the right battery holding portion (162R).
[00052] In present embodiment, the at-least one battery (112) comprises the left battery (112L) and the right battery (112R). The left battery (112L) is disposed on one side of the upper frame member (126). The right battery (112R) is disposed on the other side of the upper frame member (126). The left battery holding portion (162L)

provides a storage space within which the left battery (112L) is stored. The right battery holding portion (162R) provides a storage space within which the right battery (112R) is stored.
[00053] Further, the upper member (172) is configured to move with respect to the vertical member (166) of the right battery holding portion (162R), to facilitate the retrieval and installation of the right battery (112R) during charging or replacement operations. Similarly, another upper member is configured to move with respect to another vertical member of the left battery holding portion (162L), to facilitate the retrieval and installation of the left battery (112L) during charging or replacement operations.
[00054] Further, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the electric vehicle (100) comprises a guard (210). In the open position (196x) of the upper member (172), the upper member (172) is adapted to attach with the guard (210). As the upper member (172) comprises a magnetic member (172a). The magnetic member (172a) is adapted to attach the upper member (172) with the guard (210). Also, the upper member (172) may be secured to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R), via a locking mechanism (not shown). In another embodiment, the upper member (172) is adapted to rest to the guard (210). In that embodiment, the upper member (172) is not having any magnetic member. As the upper member (172) is resting to the guard (210).
[00055] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the upper member (172) having a bottom portion (172b). The lower member (174) having a top portion (174b). The bottom portion (172b) has a profile corresponding to profile of the top portion (174b) such that, in the closed position (196y) of the upper member (172), the bottom portion (172b) of upper member (172) contacted with the top portion (174b) of the lower member (174) thereby completely closing the at-least one cover member (170).
[00056] In present embodiment, the retrieval and installation of the right battery (112R) within the cowl structure (114) for recharging or replacement purpose is

explained in detail herein. However, the description is equally applicable to the retrieval and installation of the left battery (112L) from the cowl structure (114), without limiting the scope of the invention.
[00057] As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5, the upper member (172) is unlocked and is then hingably opened about the vertical member (166) of the right battery holding portion (162R), thereafter the upper member (172) rotates and move towards the guard (210). The upper member (172) is reached into the open position (196x) thereof. More particularly, the upper member (172) is pushed in frontwards direction of the electric vehicle (100). Alternatively, the upper member (172) may be pushed in rearwards direction of the electric vehicle (100).
[00058] This allows access to the storage space within the right battery holding
portion (162R) within which the right battery (112R) is stored or is to be installed. The right battery (112R) is then pulled out. The right battery (112R) is then recharged or replaced accordingly. Thereafter, the recharged right battery (112R) or the new right battery (112R) is then inserted back into the storage space (190) and the upper member (172) rotates and move away from the guard (210) and towards the right battery holding portion (162R). Finally, access to the storage space (190) is closed. The upper member (172) is secured to the tank cover (160) and reached into the closed position (196y) thereof. In present embodiment, the upper member (172) is locked and unlocked from the tank cover (160). However, in another embodiment, the upper member (172) may be locked and unlocked from any other component of the electric vehicle (100).
[00059] Further, in present invention, the tank cover (160) is fixed in a place with a lock (not shown). As the tank cover (160) is unlocked, the at-least one cover member (170) are free to be opened. More particularly, the upper member (172) is free to open or unlock. However, in another embodiment, the tank cover (160) may be removed, the at-least one cover member (170) are free to be opened. Also, in another embodiment, the at-least one battery (112) may be removed or replaced without

opening the upper member (172) of the at-least one cover member (170), as long as the tank cover (160) is removed.
[00060] The present invention discloses the cowl structure (114) of the electric
vehicle (100) which facilitates in easy retrieval and installation of batteries, thereby reducing the stoppage time for recharging/reinstallation and servicing purposes. The shape of the cowl structure (114) is so designed such that left battery holding portion (162L) converges towards the right battery holding portion (162R) towards the bottom, thereby providing better aerodynamic features to streamline air passing by.
[00061] The present invention discloses the cowl structure (114) of the electric
vehicle (100) to improve the electric vehicle (100) ergonomics for the rider, by minimizing width as far as possible where rider's leg/knee contact the cowl structure (114).
[00062] The present invention provides the cowl structure (114) having the at-
least one cover member (170) that reduces the height that the at-least one battery (112) needs to be lifted before being removed, therefore user is able to remove or replace the at-least one battery (112) with minimal efforts.
[00063] Further, the cowl structure (114) may also be used as a replaceable kit for existing conventional two wheeled vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. More particularly, by replacing the engine with power generating motor (110) and replacing the conventional fuel tank with the cowl structure (114) existing two wheeled vehicles may be converted into electric vehicles.
[00064] The present invention provides the electric vehicle (100) which
facilitates in easy retrieval and installation of batteries (112L, 112R), thereby reducing the stoppage time for recharging/reinstallation and servicing purposes.

[00065] The present invention also provides the electric vehicle (100) which facilitates in easy retrieval and installation of batteries (112L, 112R), thereby reducing the stoppage time for recharging/reinstallation and servicing purposes.
[00066] Current design only completely closes the battery compartment when the "tank cover" is also fitted. It is actually possible to remove the battery without opening the side door, as long as the "tank cover" is removed. One of the key features of the side door design is that this reduces the height that the battery needs to be lifted before being removed, therefore making it easier to do and take less effort.
[00067] The present invention ensures easy retrieval and installation of batteries (112L, 112R) in the electric vehicle (100), without affecting aesthetics appeal of the electric vehicle (100).
[00068] 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.
[00069] 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.

We claim:

1. An electric vehicle (100) comprising:
a power generating motor (110);
at-least one battery (112) configured to supply electric power to the power generating motor (110);
a cowl structure (114) configured to removably store the at-least one battery (112), the cowl structure (114) includes a left battery holding portion (162L) and a right battery holding portion (162R);
a storage space (190) disposed in between the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R);
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) and the cowl structure (114); and
at-least one cover member (170) mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R), wherein the at-least one cover member (170) comprises an upper member (172) and a lower member (174), wherein the upper member (172) rotatably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R).
2. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower member (174) mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R).
3. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper member (172) mounted to a vertical member (166) of one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R).

4. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper member (172) adapted to move between a closed position (196y) and an open position (196x).
5. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the upper member (172) hingeably mounted to one of the left battery holding portion (162L) and the right battery holding portion (162R), and the upper member (172) adapted to hingeably move between the closed position (196y) and the open position (196x), thereof.
6. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the upper member (172), in the closed position (196y) thereof, is adapted to close the storage space (190) from the right battery holding portion (162R), and the upper member (172), in the open position (196x) thereof, is adapted to open the storage space (190) from the right battery holding portion (162R).
7. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at-least one battery (112) comprises a left battery (112L) and a right battery (112R), wherein the left battery (112L) disposed on one side of the upper frame member (126) and the right battery (112R) disposed on the other side of the upper frame member (126);
8. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the electric vehicle (100) further comprises a guard (210), and in the open position (196x), the upper member (172) adapted to rest on the guard (210).
9. The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 8, wherein the upper member (172) comprises a magnetic member (172a), wherein the magnetic member (172a), adapted to attach the upper member (172) with the guard (210).

The electric vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the upper member (172) having a bottom portion (172b), and the lower member (174) having a top portion (174b), wherein the bottom portion (172b) has a profile corresponding to profile of the top portion (174b) such that, in the closed position (196y) of the upper member (172), the bottom portion (172b) of upper member (172) contacted with the top portion (174b) of the lower member (174) thereby completely closing the at-least one cover member (170).