Mahindra evaluating an all-electric XUV Aero

Mahindra is reportedly evaluating the viability of launching an all-electric XUV Aero in the Indian market. This information was revealed by Mr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the company's electric arm - Mahindra Electric, while revealing the company's future plans in the field of electric mobility. The XUV Aero concept, which was showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, is essentially a coupe-like iteration of the regular model.

Mahindra had recently announced that it will be investing heavily in high-range electric powertrains. This is part of the company's attempts to be ready for a surge in demand of electric vehicles in India. The automaker will be developing electric powertrains with a travel range of around 300 km. If the XUV Aero does enter production, it is likely to get this high range powering setup, which might also be tuned to deliver higher performance figures. Mahindra is targeting an overall system output of around 200 BHP and a 0-60 km/h time of 4-5 seconds.

While talking to the media, Mr. Pawan Goenka mentioned that the automaker is planning to place the all-electric XUV Aero as a high-end electric vehicle. However, it has a few more options that can be introduced in this segment, including an all-new product developed with Pininfarina. The final decision on whether or not the XUV Aero electric enters production will depend on the price of the high-range electric powertrain.

Source: Autocar India