Mahindra creates history, launches India's first zero emission, all-electric sedan

It has been six years since the acquisition of REVA Electric by the Mahindra group. Under its leadership, it has undoubtedly improved the all-electric REVA and now, it transforms its sedan, the Mahindra Verito using this e-technology. As far as the facts go, it is India's first all-electric, zero-emission sedan.

Must know facts about the Mahindra eVerito:

Powered by Mahindra's latest electric drivetrain, single speed transmission technology
Takes 1 hour 45 minutes for a quick charge and 8 hours 45 minutes for a full charge
Offers a driving range of 110 km on a full charge
Achieves a top speed of 86 km/hr based on load
Has an incredibly low running cost of INR 1.15/km
Has State of the art- Intelligent Energy Management System for optimum range.
Uses Regenerative Braking technology that recovers energy every single time the brakes are applied, which is used for a reserve backup of 8 km driving range.
Uses Telematics for continuous remote monitoring and Diagnosis.
Hild-hold technology that prevents the sedan from rolling backwards on an incline
Packed with 72V maintenance-free lithium-ion batteries.
Boost Mode offers faster acceleration and increased power delivery.
Currently available in major Indian cities: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Nagpur
Priced at 9.5 lacs INR (ex-showroom Delhi) post state subsidy and FAME incentive.

Speaking at the launch, Mr Pravin Shah, President and Chief (Automotive), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said,

“As the pioneer of electric vehicles and integrated mobility solutions in India, it has always been our endeavour to make electric vehicles more accessible and the eVerito is the first electric sedan in our portfolio. With issues like environmental degradation, pollution-related challenges, climate change and energy security, there has never been a better time to switch to electric vehicles.”

“Further, with the FAME scheme the Government has already set in motion a conducive environment and hence we can expect faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country. We also appreciate the local subsidy offered by the Delhi Government for electric cars and expect other states to follow it. Going forward we have laid out a clear roadmap for the electrification of our range of vehicles to reduce emission and build an eco-system for electric mobility in India, at par with its foreign counterparts,”

added Mr Shah.

Mahindra is certainly on the right path as far as the electric cars for the future are concerned. However, should they have designed an all new sedan instead of directly transforming the Verito? Are Indian consumers going to accept the eVerito at an on-road price of 10 lacs INR? We are happy to answer all these questions in a while! Stay tuned to MotorFry for more updates!