Similar to Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra has unveiled its plan to launch an electric vehicle. Mahindra and Mahindra is developing a 4 seater electric car bigger than the Reva’s electric car and would be out in 2010. It is important to recall Mahindra showcased an electric three wheleer called Bijlee at the Delhi Auto Expo, Mahindra may use this technology for its upcoming electric car. Mahindra will use the lead acid battery for the upcoming electric car and later it will fit the superior nickel metal hydride battery. Reva and Tata Motors have already proposed that they will use the expensive yet superior lithium ion batteries that will return mileage in the range of 150-200kms per charge.
Soon after the launch of the electric car, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) plans to use this technology in higher segment suv’s too. Mahindra and Mahindra will launch this electric car in 2010 in India and subsequently launch it in Overseas markets.