Mahindra Reva and Carzonrent announce strategic partnership

New Delhi, September 25, 2013: Electric car manufacturer Mahindra Reva has announced a strategic partnership to launch EVs in the self-drive category in India. Fleet cab operator Carzonrent will offer the Mahindra e2o for self-drive in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. Each city will have a fleet size of five e2os to begin with and the service, the two companies, say will be expanded in all metropolitan cities

The tie-up also enhances the EV charging infrastructure in India with over 100 charge points at prime locations in key cities. These charge points at convenient locations will be availed free of cost by the customers for Carzonrent’s Mahindra e2o self-drive services.

According to Chetan Maini, CEO, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, “Our association with Carzonrent will bring Mahindra e2o and the concept of ‘Mobility as a service’ together, giving customers an opportunity to realise the endless benefits associated with this innovative solution. We have observed that a 10-minute test drive is not sufficient for customers to experience the convenience and benefits of an electric car. Hence this association will allow customers to use the e2o for a few hours or days and get an insight into this new and exciting next-generation hassle-free mobility solution. As a leading EV manufacturer in India, Mahindra Reva is committed to develop not just electric vehicles, but also an entire ecosystem of sustainable mobility service that will benefit society at large”.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv K Vij, MD and CEO, Carzonrent, said, “With the inclusion of the Mahindra e2o in our self-drive fleet, we are bringing forth an eco-friendly initiative in the Indian travel market. The automatic, wi-fi enabled e2o, with built-in navigation system will trigger a new era of convenience. At one-third the cost compared to other self-drive cars, the e2o will be a game changer in the self-drive business model and will provide a complete new experience to city commuters.”

Photograph (L-R): Chetan Maini, CEO, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles and Rajiv K Vij, MD and CEO, Carzonrent.