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After many trials and experiments, Mahindra has come to the latest fully electric car e2o this year with few changes from the previous model which was launched a few years ago.
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited, a wing of Mahindra concentrating on the electric car development has been doing a lot of homework recently and have launched the latest uplift of Mahindra e2o as e2o+.
Let’s see whether the facelift is worth buying for the Indian customers.
Looks and Dynamics
On the first glimpse you may mistake it for Mahindra Reva, but no, it’s brand new e2o. The design has been good with extra 2 doors. Interiors are not up to the mark, instrument pod is much better than before with nice backlit.
Rear seats will make you feel comfortable as there enough leg room and comfort seating is assured. Headroom is good for adults. 135 litres boot space is more than enough for this segment. The P8 variant gets a 72-volt battery pack and a 30 watts motor, giving you a good torque of 91NM.
Overall the look and dynamics are just ok or will be fine for those who line electric cars or who will compromise on looks as they care about the environment. Well, have you seen the Bajaj Qute!?
Specifications
Mileage:
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110 km/hr
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Engine Displacement.
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48 cc
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Transmission:
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Automatic
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Fuel Type:
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Electric(Battery)
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Boot Space:
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135 Ltrs
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Power Windows:
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Front and Rear
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Airbags:
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NA
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ABS:
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No
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Central Locking:
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Yes
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Fog Lamps:
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No
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Performance
The electric car should be silent, not much sound from the engine in it but tire sound is too loud, can be heard inside. The AC sound is annoying sometimes. Mahindra claims 140km on a full charge. The electric hatchback takes 9 hours for one full charge.
Fast charging option is available if we pay more. 95% in 2 hours is what a fast charging option can do. Interior built quality bad, outer is ok. 4 can sit comfortably. Top speed is about 90km/h, which is hmm, not bad for an electric car.
Normal mode is available in this variant but, no punch and overtaking ability; Performance mode gives just an ok feel inside the car.
Performance is bad, cornering is just ok. Regenerative energy technology is embedded in it. One more interesting feature is that you can precool the car before entering for a ride.
Ride quality not good and, it feels like riding a normal car with acceleration coming to a moderate range. Responsiveness is good enough and handling does a fine job. In upholstery section, Mahindra has done a good job if feels like a complete hatchback from inside.
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Final verdict:
Looks and design: 6/10
Specs & features: 6/10
Dynamics & performance 4/10
Safety & quality: 7/10
Best suited for those who want to drive in the city and, not for those who want to drive on a highway and speed is their concern.
For those who want Daily usage of 100km and want no luggage space, it is a perfect electric car for them.
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