Mahindra e2o T2 review, test drive

Other than this, the e2o hasn’t changed. It still draws a lot of attention and questions about propulsion and running costs from passersby, and it still has a surprisingly spacious four-seat cabin. That said, quality and fit and finish in the cabin isn’t anything to write home about and the ride quality is rather choppy, with the car thudding its way through bumps. You also still need to make sure you have a plug point near your parking spot at home if you plan to own one, the regenerative brakes feel scarily inconsistent and take a lot of getting used to, and you should probably opt for this eye-popping shade of yellow so that people will see you coming; they certainly won’t hear you. The other issue is price – the e2o T2 will serve as the range-topping variant, while the T0 and T1 with unassisted steering and an 80km range, will continue as the starter models. The e2o famously had widely disparate pricing according to which city you purchased it in, and that’s only likely to continue for the T2. Although Mahindra has made efforts to make the car more affordable over the months since its launch, the T2 will still be more expensive than the standard models, and the added convenience factor will only be worth it if you have the infrastructure suited to living with an electric car.