- Most affordable electric SUV in India, undercutting the Tata Nexon EV
- Exterior design not too different from KUV100 NXT
- Claimed range of 147 km on one charge
- Gets connected car technology, pre-cooling feature
Two years after it was first shown, Mahindra has launched the e-KUV100 in India at a mouth-watering price of Rs 8.25 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi. The e-KUV100 becomes the most affordable electric SUV in the country, undercutting the Tata Nexon EV by a significant margin.
The e-KUV100 looks very much like the KUV100 NXT but with typical electric vehicle features like a grille delete at the front, low resistance tyres and aerodynamically efficient wheel covers. Inside, the KUV’s unique floating gear-lever now controls an automatic transmission.
Mahindra has not stated the battery pack capacity of the e-KUV100, though it claims it has enough for a range of 147km on a single charge. The liquid-cooled battery has fast charging capability with 0-80 percent charge taking about an hour. The electric motor, which powers the front wheels, has a maximum output of 54bhp and 120Nm.
A highlight of the e-KUV100 is its connected car technology, this allows for remote diagnostics, remote door lock/unlock, location tracking and battery status updates through a smartphone app. The app can be used to pre-cool the cabin of the e-KUV100, a unique feature on any car of this price segment. Details about availability, prices in other cities and charging infrastructure are awaited.
