Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd, which owns a stake of $15.9 billion Mahindra Group on Tuesday, announced the launch of the next generation electric vehicle e20, on March 18th 2013 in New Delhi. The e20 was showcases at the last Auto Expo in New Delhi in January 2012.

Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, announced, ‘’electric vehicles on Tuesday is characteristic of clean and green diving, and Mahindra is keen on developing this segment into an eco-friendly model. ‘’

Mahindra e20 is the future product designed employing the advanced technology of Sun2Car to draw energy from sun for urban activities and also maintain a clean and green environment. The car will operate on next generation Lithium Ion batteries that can cover a vast distance of 100 kms on full charge and would be ideal for most urban commuting on Tuesday.

The e20 is designed to offer extensive durability at consumers convenience through 15-amp plug point at home or workplace which can be performed with the aid of Sin2Car solar technology. The e20 will be manufactured at Mahindra Reva’s established factory in Bangalore. The company banks on the car and aims to doll out 30,000 cars per annum.

The company has inaugurated an electric vehicle charge accessory factory in Bangalore in partnership with State Bank of India and shopping malls. The company has established rapid charging stations at 100 locations in Bangalore to aid enthusiastic consumers to charge their electric cars.

The E20 is carved by DC Designs and boasts of abundant cabin room with amazing features of audio system, air-conditioning and power windows. The E20 is a car that will stand out due to the company’s indulgence into the electric segment to highlight the theme of clean and green technology. The E20 is an excellent alternative to motorcycle since it required the same amount of power and most interestingly offers the required protection.

The E20 will be a unique and novel product with PVC body panels and lithium-ion polymer battery packs that are lighter and offer supreme energy-efficiency than the current range of hybrid automobile batteries.

For Mahindra and car fans, who are keen on the details of the E20, here are a few facts,

The car is powered with 58-Volt 29 kW electric motor, The car can run on maximum power of 39.4 bhp
The car can function at an alarming speed of 105 knph. The fully charged battery offers excellent mileage of 160 kmph, The car is built with aerodynamic effect, The car is sculpted with prominent wheel arches. The other interesting features to watch out for are excellent visibility with trendy headlamps, sporty shoulder line that meets the tail lamps, dynamic wheel arches and large glass area. The interiors are designed to offer a posh atmosphere with excellent decors of refined wooden finish on steering and gearknob. The seats are designed to generate finest comfort with ample room.