Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Mahindra Maxximo LCV and Verito electric variants launch in 2015

Rushlane.com: Mahindra is working on launching pure electric versions of Maxximo Mini Van and Verito notchback in 2015.

Speaking to IIFL about the journey of his company, Chetan Maini, CEO of Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, revealed that both models are likely to debut next year.


Maxximo electric variant was spied in Bangalore a few weeks ago by Team-BHP

Mahindra Reva has been working on converting the successful Mahindra Maxximo Mini Van and not-so-popular Verito sedan into electric vehicles. Test mule of former was spied in Bangalore few weeks earlier, showing shiny electric motor driving the rear axle, quick charge port near rear left tail lamp and roof top covered with a massive solar panel. Even Mahindra Verito Electric has been spotted under tests for several months now.

Further, regarding Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, the company showcased India’s first electric sports car, Halo, at 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, displaying their technical capabilities in developing futuristic advanced platforms.

MREV even played an important role in the brand’s foray into Formula E. Mahindra Reva’s Engineers have supported Mahindra’s Formula E team with vehicle tuning & testing, component & sub-system validation and even race strategies.


Mahindra is likely to add Maxximo and Verito Electric variants to the list of launches in 2015.

The firm recently crossed 5,000 units sales milestone, counting their distribution in over 24 countries. Chetan Maini says there is rise in people’s inclination towards green mobility and demand for electric vehicles in India has also been increasing steadily over past few months.