Mahindra
Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd has launched a new premium variant of the e2o
with an extended range of 120 km and electric power steering.
The
other exciting features of the car include an Infotainment System, Driver
Information System, Reverse Parking camera and Assist. The premium variant also
offers upgrades on the interiors and have stylish exteriors.
Mahindra
Reva has also introduced an easy and simple ownership scheme called Goodbye
Fuel, Hello Electric for its e2o. The programme separates the initial
acquisition cost of the e2o and the usage cost (in the form of the battery and
its maintenance) to make the e2o more affordable.
As
a part of the programme, in Delhi, the premium variant will be available at Rs
5.72 lakh on road with a monthly energy fee of INR 2,999 which will allow the
customer to drive 50,000 KMs for a period of five years.
Chetan
Maini, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said
that the e2o is automatic with the smallest turning radius, along with features
like the hill-hold, which prevents it from rolling back while on an incline. By
incorporating a variable assist electric power steering, the company had taken
the e2o’s manoeuvrability to next level.
“In
the rare event of running low on charge, customers can use the unique REVive
app on their smart phones to remotely activate the reserve energy that can get
them going for an additional 8km,” he said.
Picture of Chetan Maini with the e20