M&M launched the Mahindra Jeeto Minivan in India
yesterday to expand the Mahindra Jeeto LCV range for passenger use. In the
future, the company plans to electrify the Jeeto Minivan, says a report from
The Economic Times.
Mahindra also announced a CNG option for the Mahindra Jeeto Minivan. However, the bigger plan
is to go even greener for mass transportation. While EVs like the eVerito and
e2O Plus cater to the passenger vehicle segment, the eSupro and eJeeto (TBC) in
the commercial vehicle segment would take zero emissions transportation to the
masses indirectly.
The Mahindra Jeeto EV’s technical specification is
unavailable, and a nationwide launch is not planned initially. Currently
Mahindra offers three EVs: e2OPlus, eVerito and eSupro. Of the three, the
e2OPlus offers the best driving range of 140 km. Later this year, the company
will launch a full-range of e-Rickshaws with L-Ion swappable battery, followed
by a 9-metre electric bus. It is developing three-four EVs in the INR 8-10 lakh
price bracket, and future EVs include a Pininfarina-designed SUV. M&M has
invested INR 600 crore into its electric mobility initiative, and has pledged
another 600 crore in the next 2 years.
The Mahindra Jeeto Minivan is available in two body
forms: hard top and semi hard top. The BSIV compliant m_Dura diesel engine
powering the Tata Magic rival produces 16 hp and 38 Nm of torque. Fuel economy
is rated at 26 km/l for this model.
