Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicles (Mahindra REVA) has launched its REVAi vehicle, which will be available at select Mahindra dealerships in Nagpur, India.

The company said that the launch is post its acquisition by the $11.1bn Mahindra Group in May 2010.

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The REVAi is equipped with a ‘boost’ mode for acceleration and power, it also has a ‘hill restraint’ feature which allows enhanced negotiation on slopes.

The company said that the vehicle can drive at 80 km per hour with acceleration from 0-40 km in 7 seconds.

REVA’s technology incorporated in its Energy Management System (EMS) ensures optimum performance and life from the battery, the firm claims.

Mahindra REVA GM of sales & marketing Pavan Sachdeva said the company is delighted to launch the REVAi in Nagpurr where there is already a great deal of interest in their vehicles.

“With issues such as climate change and carbon footprint taking centre stage globally, eco-friendly transportation has become the need of the hour,” Sachdeva said.