Mahindra e2o set to redefine the future of mobility

New Delhi:  Mahindra Reva, India’s electric vehicle pioneer, part of the $ 15.9 billion Mahindra Group, unveiled its all-electric, zero-emission ‘Mahindra e₂o’ at a ceremony at India Gate in New Delhi.

The Mahindra e₂o is a manifestation of Mahindra’s vision of the ‘Future of Mobility’ which encompasses the ‘5Cs’ framework of Clean, Convenient, Connected, Clever and Cost Effective vehicle technology.

This could well shape the way people commute in the 21st century. The Mahindra e₂o will go on sale immediately at select Mahindra dealerships nationwide in a phased manner. The vehicle is priced at Rs 5.96 lakh (on road Delhi, post state subsidy).

Speaking on the occasion, Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group said “The launch of the Mahindra e₂o marks an important milestone for the Mahindra Group. The Mahindra e₂o is the embodiment of that shift from old to new within the Indian automotive industry. It also advances the Mahindra Group's efforts at redefining sustainable urbanization with the creation of an eco system that includes mobility solutions along with other environment friendly innovations."

Speaking on the occasion of the national launch of the Mahindra e₂o, Pawan Goenka, chairman, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “The Mahindra e₂o is our humble effort to usher in positive change in the lives of our customers. EVs have always had the potential to emerge as a serious alternative to fossil fuel driven vehicles. With the Mahindra e₂o we have taken the lead in not only creating a comprehensive ecosystem to nurture sustainable mobility solutions, but have also firmly placed a choice in the hands of our consumers. They now have the opportunity of shaping the future of mobility as we know it today”.

“The Mahindra e₂o is a near perfect amalgam of the dramatic advancements in automotive technology, electronics and Information Technology - a unique synthesis that we believe will help us shape and co-create, with our customers, the future of personal mobility solutions, as we know them. The Mahindra e₂o is designed “outside-in”, as conceived of the car as the third space. It is, thus, a very real solution to power personal mobility for a sustainable future. We are certain that the cutting-edge technological innovation that has gone into the Mahindra e₂o will help our customers remain connected in a convenient, cool and cost-effective manner”, said Chetan Maini, Chief of Strategy & Technology, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles.

Powered by next generation lithium–ion batteries and a 3 phase induction electric motor; the Mahindra e₂o is fully automatic and designed for city driving. This means no changing of gears in bumper-to-bumper traffic. With a small turning radius, it makes every sharp turn a delight. Its unique hill-hold feature frees you of any anxiety when driving up inclines. Special ABS body panels, make it dent and scratch resistant.

All of this is coupled with enough interior space to accommodate four adults and a driving range of 100 km per charge which is enough to satisfy the needs of the most discerning customer.

Power in the Palm of Your Hand

The Connected car technology of Mahindra e₂o is a unique synthesis of energy, mobility and connectivity and it has multiple industry leading firsts to its credit. The entire genesis of this is the control interface for the vehicle, which can be made available on any smartphone device by merely downloading an application. The application then gives the customer the power to remotely manage several functions of the Mahindra e₂o.

For example the smartphone application can help lock the car by simply sending it a lock command and activate the car’s air-conditioning remotely. The trip planner in the application integrates the distance to empty information from the Mahindra e₂o into the maps and help plan each journey with the current charge.

Have a conversation with your Mahindra e₂o…..

With 10 on board computers, the Mahindra e₂o provides real time feedback of all the vehicle’s functions does a daily heart beat check of the vital systems and sends alerts if anything has to be fixed,

Apart from telling you that your Mahindra e₂o is locked or that the cabin is at a pre-set temperature with the air conditioning turned on, the Mahindra e₂o is also capable of telling you that you have forgotten to switch on the mains to charge the car, in spite of plugging it in. Furthermore, this intelligent EV is capable of monitoring how efficiently you drive and can even provide details of your drive efficiency over the past six days in graphical form. The Mahindra e₂o congratulates you when you achieve 100% driving efficiency and also give tips on improving the efficiency.

Charging made easy and no more anxieties

Customers can now literally plug in their Mahindra e₂o’s to charge, like they would their cell phones, laptops or tablets. It is as easy as that – since the Mahindra e₂o can charge from any 15A power socket available in any home. With just 5 hours required for fully charging your Mahindra e₂o – your trusted car will be ready to be driven over 100 kms, more than enough for the average daily commute.

With the patented REVive® technology there are no more range anxieties. In the rare event of running low on charge, you can use the app on the smart phone to remotely activate the reserve energy that can get you going again.

Synopsis:

·         Mahindra unveils its future-ready, next generation all-electric, zero emission Mahindra e₂o (powered by Reva) at India Gate, New Delhi

·         Mahindra e₂o is a manifestation of Mahindra’s vision of the Future of Mobility, expressed by the 5C’s framework - Clean, Convenient, Connected, Clever and Cost Effective.

·         Fully automatic with Boost Mode for a quick acceleration and a range of 100 km, making it ideal for city driving

·         Easy to charge from any 15A power socket available at all homes

·         Unique connected car technologies that allows customers to remotely access their car from a smart phone app (switching on the AC remotely, locking/unlocking the car from anywhere etc.,)

·         REVive® – the first of its kind remote emergency charge activated through the smart phone app or a call to RIA (Remote Interactive Assist)

·         Attractively priced at Rs.5.96 lacs, (on-road Delhi, post state subsidy)