Mahindra Electric, part of the Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles in India, has announced the national launch of its new electric CitySmart car, the ‘e2oPlus’ (a successor to the REVA G-Whiz electric car, but the ‘plus’ denotes 4-doors and a bigger body). The car is priced at INR546,000 (US$8,169) (for the P4 variant ex-showroom Delhi, post state subsidy and FAME incentive).
On a full charge, the Mahindra e2oPlus can travel for up to 140 kms and can achieve a top speed of 85 kmph.Mahindra said the ‘tall-boy’ design and spacious interiors make for a compact city car that can comfortably seat four adults.
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Speaking at the launch of the e2oPlus, Dr. Pawan Goenka, executive director, M&M said, “As the pioneers in integrated and electric mobility solutions in India, it has always been our endeavour to make electric vehicles more accessible across segments. The launch of the e2oPlus is a defining moment in the electric mobility journey of Mahindra as it marks our foray into the mass market electric city car segment. The e2oPlus aptly represents our ‘Rise’ philosophy in action, as our development team delivered a city car that is poised to nurture a sustainable ecosystem and redefine the Future of Mobility”.
Pravin Shah, president & chief executive (Automotive), M&M & director, Mahindra Electric said: “The e2oPlus is a near perfect amalgam of the dramatic advancements in automotive technology, electronics and information technology, combined with minimal running costs. As a listening organisation, the e2oPlus has been evolved keeping in mind the feedback from our potential customers. I am confident that with its technologically advanced features, home charging facility, easy manoeuvrability and affordable ownership, the e2oPlus will soon be accepted as a mainstream car. There has never been a better time to embrace electric vehicles as it not only serves the purpose of a smart city car, but also fulfils the need to contribute positively to the environment.”
At the core of the e2oPlus is a collection of connected features that have been developed to make the car both easier and more enjoyable to drive and maintain. Whether it is planning a route, checking the health of the car, or remotely cooling the car, the e2oPlus “seamlessly integrates technologies to offer functionality and is aptly designed for easy urban commuting,” Mahindra said.
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Innovative features include remote diagnostics through telematics, connectivity through smart phone app, new and advanced infotainment system, regenerative braking, Hill Hold control for easy driving in hilly terrains, REVive for reserve charge and automated messages amongst others.
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By GlobalDataCharging the e2oPlus is as simple as charging a mobile phone. Customers can choose between four trim levels (P2, P4, P6, P8).
Key features of e2oPlus
- ‘Hassle free’ drive
- Regenerative braking – Claimed as a first in India
- Instant torque – In the absence of a heavy engine or moving parts lagging the power output, the e2oPlus provides an instant torque to zoom with maximum momentum from the very minute its engines are cranked.
- REVive – REVive is an emergency battery reserve. If the car runs low on energy, REVive can be activated to gain an extra 5-10 kms of range, to help the user reach home or the nearest charging station.
- Easy home charging – The e2oPlus can be easily charged through any normal 16 Amp plug point.
- Small turning radius – With a small turning radius of 4.35m and electric power steering, the e2oPlus makes “manoeuvring the tough city traffic highly easy”.
- Hill assist – This feature assists in preventing the e2oPlus from slipping backwards or forwards on a slope, making it accelerate without any jerks.
- Reverse camera – It assists to spot blocks, gauge distances, and unravel blind spots making it easy and convenient to reverse.
- Compact yet spacious – The e2oPlus has been designed smart with ample knee room, headroom and cabin space, making it versatile for families of all sizes.
- Low running costs
- Direct drive transmission – The e2oPlus operates without a conventional gear box – which means no clutch. This translates to reduced mechanical losses resulting in maximum efficiency.
- Depreciation benefits – Self-employed and businesses can avail tax savings of close to INR160,000 on purchase of the e2oPlus in the first year itself.
- Low maintenance – Fewer moving parts in the car accompanied by real time monitoring by Mahindra experts ensure glitch free driving and low maintenance.
- Government incentives – Government offers tax exemptions, subsidies and incentives to ensure low purchasing cost for electric vehicles like the e2oPlus.
- Environmentally friendly
- Zero tail-pipe emissions
- Low carbon footprint
- Strong connectivity
- Remote diagnostics – The e2oPlus has 10 on-board computers that track around 196 performance and health related parameters to ensure that any possible snag is fixed as soon as it crops up.
- Regular progress reports – Car performance and driving patterns are analysed to review the battery’s service requirements which help improve the vehicle’s overall performance.
- Charging ports – The e2oPlus app informs on the nearest charging station in order to ensure a peaceful drive for the car through the city.
- Smart phone app connectivity – The e2oPlus app puts the car’s information and control in one’s smart phone. It allows one to lock/unlock the car, retrieve performance metrics and health metrics and draw charging schedules.
