Mahindra
Halo
Mahindra
Reva created a lot of excitement at the 2014 Auto Expo with its array of new
electric vehicles. Among the showcased electric vehicle (EV) concepts was the
Halo, the 2 door electric vehicle concept that really caught the attention
especially of the young visitors with its great styling and technological
prowess. Now, it has been revealed that the Mahindra Reva Halo EV will be
launched in the car market of the United Kingdom by the year 2016.
When
the Indian car market is concerned, the company is carrying out the feasibility
study prior to the decision of the launch of Halo. India is certainly still not
ripe enough for the EVs, as the car consumers are not inclined to buy them and
there are yet no government subsidies in place to promote the sale of the green
cars. Even if the company launches the Halo EV in India, as the government
subsidies are expected soon enough, it is certain that the Halo’s primary sales
numbers will come from international car markets once it is offered on sale in
financial year of 2015-16. The price slab of the Halo is also expected to be
quite high for the liking of the Indian car consumers and thus the feasibility
study is all the more required. The full EV sports car is expected to be tagged
between Rs. 30 to 35 lakhs.
The
Mahindra Reva Halo is very stylish, compact, contemporary and well proportioned
new all electric sports car. The showcase at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo was its
first global debut and it received good appreciation from the visitors. The
electric Halo comes in 2 model trims, one these models has a range of 200
kilometers on a full charge, while the other has a range of 150 kilometers. The
top end model trim of the Halo has the capability to reach a top speed of 160
km per hour.
The
Halo EV sports car is fully designed in India by the in-house design team of
Mahindra REVA. The EV will pack in a 105 kW battery and is based on a short and
rigid chassis that is aerodynamically designed to be performance centric. Halo
EV will come with a whole host of world class equipments and safety features
and will sport a multi touch screen as well as contoured leather seats apart
from an array of safety features.
Prior
to the Halo’s launch in England in 2016, Mahindra Reva will first launch its
fully electric passenger car, e2o in this October. The launch of Halo in India
as mentioned is not yet certain and fully depends on the government policy.