Mahindra Verito EV to launch on World Environment Day

On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5), Mahindra will be carrying out a soft launch of the Verito EV. Only five units of the EV have been manufactured, and Mahindra will supply these first units to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).

The Mahindra Verito EV made its first appearence at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo; it was powered by lithium-ion batteries that took seven hours to charge completely, had a maximum range of 80km and a top speed of 85kph. Mahindra showcased it again at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, and this time it came with some basic styling upgrades.

The EV has also been spotted testing a couple of times. Most of the exterior features are similar to the standard Verito; there’s no exhaust pipe, and the fuel filler cap is replaced by the lid of the charging outlet.

Commercial launch of the Verito EV is expected sometime early 2016. According to Mahindra, the car will be targeted at the commercial car segment (rentals, self-drive and fleet services). After the e2o, the Verito EV will be Mahindra’s second EV, and it will also benefit from the government’s recently launched FAME-India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles) scheme.

SURAJ KANNAN