Mahindra & Mahindra Reva e2o (original)
Electric city car · 4W · Launched 2013
₹5.50 Lakh (discontinued)
Ex-showroom India
Range
100 km
Battery
10.08 kWh
Top speed
81 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
18 bhp
Seats
2
Overview
The original Reva/e2o — India's pioneering electric car from Mahindra Electric (formerly Reva). 2-seater city car with 100 km range. A historic vehicle.
Best for
EV history collectors and museum pieces only — not for daily use
Pros & cons
+Pros
- India's EV pioneer — historic importance
- 750 kg — ultralight
- Fun city runabout
- Surprisingly advanced app for 2013
−Cons
- 100 km range — barely usable
- 81 km/h max
- Only 2 seats
- Technology is ancient
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Mahindra & Mahindra in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Battery packs no longer available
Reported in earlier models — Mahindra & Mahindra has released fixes for newer batches.
Controller electronics are obsolete
Reported in earlier models — Mahindra & Mahindra has released fixes for newer batches.
No service support
Reported in earlier models — Mahindra & Mahindra has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying considerations
- 1Collector item only — not practical transport
- 2India's first consumer EV deserves preservation
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 10.08 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 100 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | — |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 81 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 18 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | AC induction |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 750 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 2 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Mahindra & Mahindra Reva e2o (original). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹22,000(4%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.06 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹60,500(11%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.45 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹44,000(8%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.28 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹49,500(9%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.34 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹44,000(8%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.28 Lakh |
Pune | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹55,000(10%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.39 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹33,000(6%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.17 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹5.50 Lakh | ₹27,500(5%) | ₹19,250 | ₹6.12 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
Mahindra & Mahindra Reva e2o (original)
₹5.50 Lakh (discontinued)
Bottom line
The Mahindra & Mahindra Reva e2o (original) scores 6.6/10 overall. Best suited for: EV history collectors and museum pieces only — not for daily use. Key strength: india's ev pioneer — historic importance. Main consideration: 100 km range — barely usable.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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