India's First electric SUV By Mahindra

Sarthak Sharma

After the success of Mahindra e-Verito, the automobile giant Mahindra and Mahindra has come up with India’s first electric SUV eKUV100 which feature latter’s styling with an electric power train borrowed from the e-Verito (Mahindra's first electric segment sedan).
Though the cost is always a challenge in Electric Vehicles, the same problem persists with eKUV100. The car is around 10.5 lakhs.
It consists of 3 Phase AC Induction Motor with single cylinder delivering maximum power of 39.6 BHP @ 3500 RPM. The vehicle runs on 72V Lithium Ion Battery ensuring the efficiency of 140 Kms on single charge.  The time required to attain the speed of 0-60 Km/Hr is approximately 11 seconds. The maximum speed of eKUV100 is 75Km/hr.
Earlier in 2018 the company showcased this car in Auto Expo but now this could be easily seen on the roads.
After the Introduction of this SUV, the company is claiming that its major rivals are Mahindra’s e2o NXT & Tata Tigor Electric.

Mahindra eKUV100 Specifications

Dimension

Length (in mm)	3700
Width (in mm)	1735
Height (in mm)	1655
Wheelbase (in mm) (distance between middle of front and rear wheel)	2385
Ground Clearance (in mm) (height of vehicle body from ground)	170
Seating capacity	5 / 6 Persons
Body Type	Hatchback
Kerb Weight (kgs)	1100 Kgs (Est.)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type	Electric
Fuel Tank Storage Capacity	72V Lithium-Ion
Maximum Power Output	39.6 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Maximum Torque Output	91 Nm @ 1050 RPM
Transmission	Automatic

Tyres, Wheels & Suspension

Tyre Size	185/60/15
Brake (Front)	Disc
Brake(Rear)	Drum
Suspension (Front)	McPherson Strut
Suspension (Rear)	Twist Beam