Mahindra eKUV 100 Review – Specs, Performance & Price in India

Mahindra eKUV 100 Review – Specs, Performance & Price in India

Mahindra and Mahindra is all set to enter the Electric Vehicle market. The company will be launching its fully-electric, cheapest model in the Electric Vehicle range at an affordable price. 

All-new luxurious four-wheeler may be driven by an electric motor of 54Bhp. The Mahindra eKUV100, or we can call it Mahindra eKUV is an entry-level SUV that will be launched in India this financial year. It was expected to go on sale in the second quarter of 2020, but the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic clobbered the economy and impacted its launch date. 

Mahindra eKUV100

Most of the parts of the Mahindra eKUV100 are similar to the petrol edition. Only a minor change like closed-off upper grille and blue trails have given a completely new look to the electric version. The key identifiers of this SUV are the dark blue accent on the nose cone, headlamps, tail lamps, and the wheel caps that force viewers to turn heads while on the go. The interior design is almost similar but the electric version has seat covers with blue highlights. 

Charging ports are embedded on both the front fenders. No information on the color combination has been revealed by the company yet, but we are expecting to see royal white and blue colors. The company showed off its white-colored sample at Auto Expo 2020 and has shown a dark blue one in a promo video. 

Exterior of Mahindra eKUV100

The best things about Mahindra eKUV100 that make it different from the rest are its exterior features and amazing look inspired by KUV100 NXT. It comes with a slopy roofline, a minimum body-colored closed grille, silver-finished skid plates, and a comparatively wider air vent.

The SUV comes with blacked-out B-pillars, squared-off wheel arches, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels.

For clear visibility, it will have LED headlights and wrap-around LED tail lamps.

Mahindra eKUV100 India

The cabin decor of this Brand New eKUV consists of a multifunction steering wheel, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support, and touchscreen infotainment system. The list of features doesn’t stop here! The SUV also comes loaded with the connected car technology that allows this car to share the internet access that can be connected to your phone app. 

Interior of Mahindra eKUV100

The Mahindra eKUV100 will be a 5-seater SUV with a chrome-like finishing around the dashboard, power windows, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a multi-functional steering wheel.

This SUV will have a semi-digital instrument system and a touchscreen infotainment system to control all connectivity options.

The car comes equipped with features like a pre-cooling interior that allow you to adjust the cooling inside your vehicle, an on-board computer that helps you to troubleshot errors, location tracking, driving pattern tracking, door lock/unlock, and battery status.  

Engine of Mahindra eKUV100

Mahindra claims that this model will offer a driving range of up to 147 km on a single charge. A Big thanks to the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that helps this vehicle deliver this range. The actual range is impacted by factors like traffic conditions and the driving approach of an individual driver. 

The eKUV100 charging port is available at the passenger front bumper. The battery charges from 20-80% in an hour with fast charging. 

Mahindra eKUV100 Review

Powered by a 15.9kW electric motor that generates a maximum power of 54.4 bhp and torque of 120 Nm. According to the company, it takes 6 hours with a regular charger to charge the battery 100%. 

Safety of Mahindra eKUV100

Mahindra KUV100 supported so many safety features for the safety and comfort of passengers. Mahindra electric car eKUV100 comes loaded with tons of safety features like remote door lock/unlock feature; cabin pre-cooling for comfort; location tracking in case you forget to note your parking area; remote diagnostics; driving pattern monitor to alert the driver of his or her driving behavior; and many more. 

Other safety features include multiple airbags, parking sensors, and ABS with EBD.

Pricing of Mahindra eKUV100

The ex-showroom price of Mahindra Ekuv100 is 8.25Lakhs. The company is planning to launch it in February 2021.

Conclusion

Mahindra is planning to launch so many cars in 2021. After the grand success of Mahindra Thar, the company is all set to launch the more-valuable car in India. After Tesla, the EV market is blossoming, and Mahindra eKUV100 will be a perfect choice for buyers looking for affordable EV buyers. Now the success and failure of EV cars will depend on the charging network in India. 

 

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