Mahindra showcased the eKUV100 electric car at the Auto Expo 2020 that was held at the starting of this year before the Covid-19 pandemic had hit the country. In fact, Mahindra also announced the pricing of its upcoming electric car at the event. The Mahindra eKUV100 price was set at INR 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom). However, the company did not reveal the launch details. Well, now it has.
The new Mahindra eKUV100 will be
introduced in India in the coming three months. Although the Mahindra eKUV100
will primarily be targetted at fleet operators, the company will also sell the
electric vehicle to private buyers. Mahindra would have launched the eKUV100
earlier, but perhaps, the Covid-19 health situation might have incurred some
delays.
The Mahindra eKUV100 electric car looks
very similar to its petrol sibling, however, there are some noticeable
differences. For example, it features a closed-off upper grille with
distinctive pattern, silver trim behind the headlamps, silver license plate
applique with + and - symbols, Mahindra Electric branding and blue accents all
around. Blue has been used on elements even inside the car.
Powering the Mahindra eKUV100 would be a
40 kW electric motor which would deliver a maximum power of 53 bhp and 120 Nm
of peak torque. The company would use a 15.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which
is expected to provide a range of up to 120 km in a single charge. Mahindra had
said that the eKUV100 can be fast-charged to 80% in 55 minutes.
