The highly anticipated line of electric vehicles were put on show by Mahindra at Auto Expo 2018. Amongst these was also Mahindra eKUV and it will be launched in India in 2019. The all electric version of KUV100 hatchback is a part of Mahindra's plan to electrify its range in future.

Future Plan :

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd unveiled its plans to shape the ‘Future of Mobility’ at the Auto Expo 2018. The Future of Mobility is a showcase of Mahindra’s sustainable mobility solutions that are technologically advanced and aim to optimally address the evolving needs and preferences of the consumers. It highlights the company’s future-ready suite of unique passenger and mass mobility products, concepts and solutions built around its '3Cs' philosophy of Clean, Connected and Convenient. As India's EV pioneer, Mahindra also displayed its widest range of electric vehicles, including concepts and technology.

In the spotlight, was Mahindra’s entire range of electric vehicles, the widest ever displayed, as well as mobility solutions and concepts from three wheelers to buses. This included the UDO, a stylish 2 seater electric pod concept; the ATOM, a new age urban mobility solution for emerging India; the Treo, a cutting-edge Lithium-ion battery powered electric three-wheeler; the e2o NXT, a refreshed version of the e2oPlus hatchback; the eKUV100, India’s first electric mini SUV; and the e-Cosmo, the compa

Technical Features :

The eKUV100 concept on display uses the same 30kW motor and lithium-ion battery pack as the eVerito already on sale. Mahindra claims a range of 140km on a single charge and that the battery is capable of fast charging, with 80 percent being charged in less than an hour. However, the Mahindra Electric official we spoke to said that the eKUV100 could run an updated motor and battery pack by the time it launches in 2019.

Design :

There isn’t much to differentiate, both on the inside as well as on the outside, the electric version of the KUV100 from the standard internal combustion model, besides the EV badging and minor detailing. However, the lack of a standard transmission tunnel means there is more space liberated for the front passengers, meaning a six-seat layout is easier to configure. The Mahindra eKUV100 is equipped with smartphone connectivity, remote diagnostics, cabin pre-cooling and real-time location tracking. The car will also monitor driving styles and calculate battery status depending on accelerator and driving inputs.

Key Points :

Future of Mobility showcased around three pillars – Clean, Connected & Convenient (3Cs)

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Mahindra displays its widest ever Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio On Display:

Unveils the ATOM – a new age urban mobility solution for emerging India

Showcases the UDO Concept – a stylish two-seater electric pod for last mile connectivity

Treo – an all new Li-thium ion battery powered electric three - wheeler

e-Cosmo – Mahindra’s all new Electric Bus

First of its kind 380 Volt powertrain - Mahindra Electric Scalable Modular Architecture (MESMA) and Mobility Solutions Platform +NEMO

Displays SsangYong’s G4 Rexton with Mahindra badging

New format, next generation ‘Dealership of Future’ designed by Pininfarina to redefine the customer experience