Mahindra to launch its Electric SUV in 2019
New Delhi : Mahindra and Mahindra have announced that it will launch its first electric SUV in India in the next fiscal year 2019-20. Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M has mentioned about the new e-SUV's arrival during the name announcement of the company's new MPV Mahindra Marazzo, which was earlier known by the codename U321. Mr. Goenka confirmed that the new electric SUV will be launched during the first half of the financial year 2019-2020. However, he did not reveal the name of the e-SUV, which will rock in the market next year.
During the launch of the Mahindra KUV100 facelift, Pawan Goenka had mentioned that Mahindra is planning to introduce electric versions for all its future crossover and SUV models, and the KUV100 EV will be the first one to be electrified. It is known to all that the company is planning to introduce two new electric vehicles by 2019, and one of them is possibly the Mahindra KUV100 electric vehicle. When sources asked Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, M&M, whether the upcoming electric Mahindra KUV100 will also get the same powertrain as the one used in Mahindra e2o Plus, he said, "the electric KUV100 will get an all-new electric powertrain."
At present, Mahindra Electric, the EV section of Mahindra and Mahindra, sells two electric vehicles in India, namely the e2O Plus hatchback and the e-Verito electric sedan. The company also offers the e-Supro in the light commercial vehicle segment. Till date, these are the only all-electric models from Mahindra that are on sale in India. Possibly by next year, there will be a new addition of an electric SUV for its customers. Earlier the company had also talked about the possibility of an electric XUV Aero Coupe, based on the Mahindra XUV Aero Coupe Concept, showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. Close source confirmed that the company is currently working on a long-range electric motor which could go up to 350 km on a full charge, which could be the one used the XUV Aero Coupe EV.
To recall, Auto Expo in 2016 showcased Mahindra XUV Aero Coupe Concept which appeared quite interesting. The car maker is currently working on a long-range electric motor which could go up to 350 km on a full charge, which could be the one used the XUV Aero Coupe EV.
