Mahindra Reva launches premium e2o with 120km range and EPS

Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles has launched a new premium variant of its e2o electric car with an extended range of 120km and electric power steering (EPS).

According to Chetan Maini, CEO, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, “Convenience of city driving has always been a priority for Mahindra Reva. The e2o is automatic with the smallest turning radius, along with features like the hill-hold, which prevent it from rolling back while on an incline. Now with the new premium variant, we are also offering the variable assist electric power steering, taking the e2o’s manoeuvrability to the next level.”

He adds, “We have also been closely looking at ways to utilise technology to alleviate customers’ range anxiety. With the advancements we have made on this front, the premium variant now comes with an extended range of 120km on one charge. In the rare event of running low on charge, customers can use the unique REVive app on their smartphones to remotely activate the reserve energy that can get them going for an additional 8km.”

Mahindra Reva has also introduced an easy ownership scheme called ‘Goodbye Fuel, Hello Electric’ for the e2o. The programme separates the initial acquisition cost of the e2o and the usage cost (in the form of the battery and its maintenance) to make the e2o more affordable. It also guarantees battery performance as the ownership of the battery lies with the company. An e2O owner has to pay only for the distance driven.

As part of the programme, the premium e2O costs Rs 5.72 lakh (on-road Delhi) with a monthly energy fee of Rs 2,999 which will allow the customer to drive 50,000km for a period of five years.