Remember the Mahindra Atom? It is an electric quadricycle which the company had showcased for the first time at the Auto Expo 2020, that was held earlier this year before the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. Now, the electric vehicle has been recently spied testing.
The prototype of the Mahindra Atom has
been captured undergoing testing on the outskirts of Chennai. Based on the spy
shots, even though the test mule is wearing heavy camouflage, it appears to be
in the final stages of development. Its silhouette is identical to that of the
model which Mahindra had displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. It would feature a
boxy design with a van-like front end that would have squared-off headlamps.
The rear would get the necessary lighting, nothing too fancy.
The Mahindra Atom would be made available
in a 2-door variant. This would allow the company to provide as much space as
possible for the occupants to easily get in and exit the electric vehicle. Since
the Atom is being targetted to provide affordable last-mile connectivity,
Mahindra has not incorporated any high-end features in the electric
quadricycle. All you would get here is a good amount of interior space to
accommodate four people (including the driver).
Mahindra is yet to disclose the technical
specifications of the upcoming Atom electric quadricycle. Since the EV will
primarily be used for fulfilling last-mile connectivity, it wouldn’t come
equipped with a high-performance powertrain. More details of the Bajaj Qute
rival are expected to be revealed soon.
As for the launch, Mahindra could have
introduced the Atom in the Indian market earlier but, perhaps, the Covid-19
pandemic have delayed the company’s plans. Since the near-production version of
the electric vehicle has now been spied testing, we feel that Mahindra could
launch the Atom very soon.
