Mahindra & Mahindra launched their 2 doored electric car e2o, a replacement to the Maini Reva in India. The car takes almost 5 hrs. for a full charge & travels a run of 100 kms. after it.
Powered by a 48 Volt Li-ion battery & an electric motor which pumps out 19 kw@3750 rpm of max. power & 5.4 kgm@3400 rpm of max. torque. mated to an automatic transmission. Made with the light weight tubular frame chasis, the electric baby has a kerb weight of 830 kgs. & a top speed of 81 km/hr.
In case of runout of the battery, the vehicle activates the reserve energy technology called REVive. It also comes with Brake Regenration technology which charges the battery while braking & an optional solar panel on the roof for making the full use of solar energy. Service will be done annualy & that too at your doorstep.
Inside, it has a 6.2 inches touch screen infortainment system with GPS navigation & facility to control lock and car functions through your smart phone .
Price -
INR 5.96 Lakhs (on-road, Delhi).
Mahindra e2o is surely a good initiative but the way for its success is not that much easy. Higher pricing, smaller size & unavailablity of instant charging are some of the few lackings with this eco friendly concept.
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Akshit Juneja