Q.Mahindra to Launch Fully Electric e-Verito on June 2

The charging time of 1.5 hours is quite good. Even though it would be better if it could be done in 30 mins, still 1.5 hours looks promising and it appears that things are going on the right direction. Even though, I do not see this car technologically much ahead of the E2O, still it makes it a little more practical option. We have many petrol car owners who have a monthly run of 500-800kms and they would use a car only for an office commute of 20-30kms round trip. Other than this, they would be just going for a movie and for some shopping. Many petrol car owners in India, never take the cars to the highway and prefer to take a train or a flight for longer journeys. The E2O was a good car for sure, but at the high price, we were just getting a ultra small hatchback, and the smart features did not help much in terms of practicality. This would make it a complete family car. What disappoints me here is that they have launched it with the same Verito body. It looks like Mahindra wanted to spend the least possible amount to get an electric car ready. The Verito is a design we have been seeing for years,and even though it has a comfortable rear seat, most of the people are not a fan of the dated design. This is not what people would expect from a futuristic car. Also, any idea where the battery pack, and the motors have been placed? With the engine and gearbox out of the picture, a lot of space could be utilized to improve the design or the passenger space. Mahindra could have let their design guys go crazy with designing this car(which it appears they usually do with their SUVs) and could have a design that really stands out. Even though the Verito Electric may be launched, I am sure most of the common public, who may find use for such a car, may not even know about it and would never notice it. An entirely new car would have grabbed more eyeballs and generated a lot of interested from the right market.

[USER="6"]Roshun[/USER] You've got a point. I think a range extender such as a small diesel engine which charges the battery would work. Something like a [URL="http://www.zigwheels.com/forum/posts/2087-types-of-hybrid-vehicles"]series hybrid system[/URL].

I appreciate the initiative Mahindra is taking in trying to launch affordable electric cars, but somehow, I don't think the Mahindra e-Verito will cut it. I think, instead of going in for a full-electric, with such limited range (100 km on a single charge) - a range that won't be useful for many who have to drive more than that on a particular day, Mahindra should have instead opted for a range extender if the company wanted to make it have mass appeal. I see cars like the e-Verito only appealing to a very small set of buyers in cities like Bangalore - where daily commute distances are about 30-40 km at the most. However, even in Bangalore, taking the car from say Hosur road to the airport and back is a challenge, as the airport is 45 km away, and the car won't be able to make the round trip on a single charge. Airport run in the e-Verito not possible! Buyers of the e-Verito are those who have a very strong love for the environment, or those who just want a very cheap to run sedan for very short distances. I don't see it being a primary car in a household, but most likely the second or third car. It will probably have better appeal than the Mahindra e20, as it looks like a proper sedan and not a quirky hatchback.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]n11399[/ATTACH] Why are you doing this Mahindra? Where is the proof that this car will do well in the country? Are people willing to spend more than Rs. 8 Lakh on a car that has a maximum driving range of 100 kms and takes 8 hours to charge?

This is an oddly good side-effect of banning diesel vehicles in cities. Looks like Mahindra is going the whole hog in developing and launching diesel engine alternatives. By the way, how much does the Electric Verito weigh?

Remember the Mahindra e-Verito electric vehicle that was unveiled way back at the 2012 Auto Expo. Well, that same sedan is set to be launched on [URL="http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/mahindra-to-launch-the-everito-on-june-2/25574/"]June 2[/URL]. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n11395[/ATTACH] It has been a long time coming as the e-Verito was showcased at the 2012, 2014 and 2016 Auto Expo but never saw the light of day. That’s finally about to change. The e-Verito will be the second full electric vehicle from Mahindra - the first being the Mahindra e2o. The e-Verito will be powered by a 72V 3-phase AC induction motor that produces a maximum of 30.5kW or 41hp and a maximum torque of 91Nm. The sedan, according to Mahindra, has a top speed of 80-odd kmph. The e-Verito, when driven with a light foot, is said to have a total range of 100 kilometres on a single charge. The e-Verito is likely to be offered in three trims - D2, D4 and D6. The D6 trim will have the capability of fast charge mode which can replenish the battery in an impressive 1.5 hours. The lower variants, according to the company, will take 8 hours for a full charge. Pricing has not been revealed yet, but expect the e-Verito to cost more than the e2o (Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7.2 lakh). The e-Verito will also benefit from the government schemes available on electric cars. In terms of design, the e-Verito looks like a normal Verito sedan except for a few nips and tucks on the front and the badging at the rear. Expect the interiors to be revamped though. The e-Verito, however, will come with low-rolling resistance tyres to make it efficient. Looks like the ban on diesel vehicles in NCR is finally pushing manufacturers to develop and release vehicles with hybrid or full electric technology. ​Read at [USER="21"]JijoMalayil[/USER]'s take on the e2o [URL="http://www.zigwheels.com/forum/posts/2389-mahindra-reva-e20-the-only-one"]here[/URL].