Looking for an Affordable EV in India? – Mahindra eKUV100

eKUV100 - Mahindra’s stepping stone towards their plan of electrifying their entire lineup.

By Akshay Nimbalkar 16 April 20203263 views

With the focus now shifting towards Electric Vehicles, Mahindra plans to electrify its entire lineup of cars in the near future and the eKUV100 is a step in the same direction. The electrification of XUV300 is also in the works.

The Mahindra eKUV100 was first showcased at the Auto Expo in 2018 and is essentially the electrified version of KUV100. The eKUV100 comes with an electric powertrain of the eVerito.

The eKUV100 is expected to come at an affordable price of under 9 lakhs for commercial use and is slightly cheaper than its sibling, the eVerito. It is also expected to be somewhat cheaper than the upcoming home-grown Tiago and Tigor Electric Vehicles from domestic competitor, Tata.

Specifications of Mahindra eKUV100 – EV Duniya

Price (₹)	8,25,000/- (Est.) (Ex-showroom)
Engine Type	Electric Motor
Displacement	3-Phase AC Induction
Cylinders	Single
Max Power (BHP @ RPM)	39.6 @ 3500
Max Torque (Nm @ RPM)	91 @ 1050
Transmission	Automatic (Electric)
Body Type	Hatchback
Fuel Type	Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72V Lithium-Ion
Full Charge Range	140 Kms (Full Charge)
Seating Capacity (Person)	5, 6
Suspension Front & Rear	McPherson Strut, Twist Beam
Brake Type Front	Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum
Lenght (mm)	3700
Width (mm)	1735
Height (mm)	1655
Dimensions – Wheelbase (mm)	2385
Ground Clearance (mm)	170
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.05
Boot Capacity	243
Kerb Weight	1100 Kgs (Est.)
Tyre Size	185/60/15
Safety	Dual airbags, ABS, EBD
Rivals	Mahindra e2o NXT, Tata Tiago Electric
0-60 km/hr	11 Seconds (Est.)
Top Speed	75 km/hr (Est.)

When launched, the Mahindra eKuv100 is expected to be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the country. The price will also vary depending on the states and the incentives the state government provides on electric vehicles. The eKUV100 will be followed up with the XUV300 Electric, and the Ford Aspire based sedan under the Mahindra-Ford joint venture.

The Mahindra eKUV100 will compete against the Tata Tigor EV in a similar price range. Apart from the eKUV100, the Indian market has already witnessed the launch of Tata Nexon, MG ZS and Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicles, though all these are in the higher price bracket.

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