Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Mahindra e2o cars for low-cost and lower environmen­tal impact

- By Hiruni Dasanayake

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In the present world where people have actually come to realisatio­n the effects of environmen­tal pollution, now they give their best efforts to minimise causes for pollutions as much as possible.

Electric cars have several environmen­tal benefits compared to convention­al internal combustion engine vehicles. Moreover, they have lower operating and maintenanc­e costs, and produce little or no local air pollution.

So electric cars are catching the attention of a majority and for the people seeking a solution for a lower environmen­tal impact as well as a lower cost in doing so, Mahindra introduces its full electric passenger car; Mahindra e2o, giving a green answer to city mobility.

It is an ideal economical city commuter car for two, with room for two more at the back with sufficient headroom and shoulder room for four passengers. The interior leather quality is impressive for its size, while legroom remains good within both rows.

Mahindra e2o generates three phase induction motor that produces 31KW @ 3,500 rpm and maximum torque of 91NM@ 3,000 rpm. All this allows the vehicle to reach a maximum speed of 100 kilometres per hour.

The e2o is a car of the future with the ability for the driver to enable several features from an ‘app’ on their smartphone. These include, remotely locking and unlocking the car from anywhere, turning on and off the air-conditioni­ng and even remotely diagnosing the car’s health and battery levels. The app also allows drivers to tap into a reserve (power), in case the power runs out before the car reaches a power outlet and provides up to 10 kilometres of extra distance.

Further, there has been no compromisi­ng of safety when it comes to the e2o which comes well equipped with front and rear anti-roll bars, ABS, ESP, emergency brake assist and dual front airbags. It fully complies with UK standards and safety measures. It is also equipped with hill hold control for the ease of its driver. The car will never roll back on a slope nor will it make the driver uphill a difficult task.

The e2o also packs ten onboard computers that monitor every part to ensure smooth functionin­g and safe driving.

Giving drivers a ride to enjoy, a ‘Blaupunkt’ touch-screen informatio­n system comes standard with the car and it also supports Bluetooth audio and micro SD cards too.

Packed with a whole range of options which includes ABS, dual airbags, leather interior, alloy wheels, telematics, reverse camera, the e2o is now on a special offer for only Rs.1,895,000.

The best thing about this offer is that it is backed up with the aftersales service given via Ideal Motors islandwide branch network. This aftersales service is known as the ‘flying doctor’ concept which means Ideal Motors will be providing you with their services coming to your doorstep no matter where you and your vehicle are. Ideal Motors are of easy reach having its branches spread throughout the country, so there’s nothing to worry about after sales services.

Talking about the cabin’s quality of this car, like many other features it is well above the competitio­n. The interior plastics are a notch above some cars in this price range and feels robust and of better quality.

The electric tailgate also doubles as the rear hatch which can be released manually from inside in case of emergency. The boot space is optimal for a car of this size hence enabling e2o owners to pack a cabin bag and still have more space for a laptop bag and groceries.

This car of the future is currently available in white and black colour options through Ideal Motors, available along with the best after sales service coming to your doorstep.

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