Mahindra launches e20 in the UK

Indian automotive and technology company Mahindra has officially launched its e20 electric city car in the UK, at a London Design Museum event.

The EV has been designed specifically with ease of urban commuting in mind, and boasts a host of connected technologies. The e20 will be available in two trims and is priced competitively at just £12,995 for the entry level version and £15,995 for the higher spec TechX level.

The TechX version includes a touchscreen infotainment centre with reversing camera, telematics, Revive remote emergency recharging, leather seats, alloy wheels and a rapid charging port.

The company calculated that e20 owners that drive the UK average of 7,900 miles per year, and who charge at home at night using an Economy 7 tariff, will pay less than £10 per month for fuel, in addition to improving the air quality of surrounding areas.

Furthermore, if a company buys the e2o as a company car it will be entitled to a 95 per cent First Year Allowance, and instead of paying up to 40 per cent Benefit In Kind (BIK) it will pay just five per cent.

Speaking about the e2o’s arrival on British roads, Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra Group said, “I am very proud to announce that the e2o is now available in the UK and this marks a true milestone for the Mahindra Group. I invite people to come and test drive the Mahindra e2o ‘ElectriCity Car’ and help drive a positive change to the air quality in their cities. Sustainability is at the heart of Mahindra’s business practices and with the introduction of the e2o to the UK market, we are offering a product that perfectly encapsulates our corporate philosophy.”

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has also voiced enthusiasm about the e2o launch: “I want to congratulate Mahindra on the launch of their new electric car today. Supporting ultra-low emission vehicles has been a priority at City Hall as they can boost air quality, help tackle climate change and reduce fuel costs and I look forward to seeing e2os on London’s streets.”

Pravin Shah, president & chief executive of Mahindra’s Automotive operations believes that the e2o is the right car at the right time for the UK market and according to him, “There has never been a better time for people to make the change to electric, and with the e2o there has never been an easier or more affordable way to make this transition. The e2o is an innovative combination of advancements in automotive, electronics and information technology paired with minimal running costs and zero tailpipe emissions. This makes it the ideal urban runabout or second car for the two-and-a-half-million UK households that can charge the car at home in a driveway or garage.”

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