Mahindra E Verito D2

The Mahindra eVerito takes a traditional diesel powered sedan, and turns it into a zero-emission family car at an affordable price. Launched in June 2016, the eVerito is available in 3 variants, i.e. D2, D4 and D6, all priced very close to each other. The eVerito D2 is the base variant and is offered at a price of Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi, as of May 6, 2017).

Since this is a base variant, it does not come heavily equipped. On the exterior, the bumpers, wing mirrors and door handles are all body coloured and you get 14-inch steel wheels. The side body cladding, though, is painted black. The safety kit is consistent throughout the range, and while all variants get a digital immobilizer, auto door locks and height-adjustable seatbelts, airbags and ABS have been given a miss.

Inside, the base grade gets an air-conditioner, power windows, manually adjustable wing mirrors and a rear demister. While its asking price is not cheap, the money you pay is primarily for the e-powertrain, so you do not get so much as a basic radio.

Speaking of the e-powertrain, the eVerito is powered by a 3-phase AC induction motor. With a power output of 30.5kW and a peak torque of 91Nm, the sedan can hit a top speed of 86kmph. Supplying the motor with electricity is a 200Ah lithium-ion battery that needs 8 hours and 45 minutes to reach a 100 per cent charge. With the battery juiced up, the eVerito can manage a travel range of around 110km.

The Mahindra eVerito has no direct rivals, but falls into the same price range as popular executive sedans and compact SUVs.