Mahindra Atom Quadricycle - An All Electric Four Wheeler, Might Launch Next Year

Mahindra and Mahindra seems all geared up to bring its electric quadricycle Atom to the Indian market. After the debut of the electric vehicle at Auto Expo 2020, the company has now teased at it as a ¡°new-age electric urban mobility solution.¡±

Meant to seat 4 people at a time, Mahindra Atom is expected to launch some time next year, after a delay in timeline due to the Coronavirus pandemic this year. Mahindra is marketing it for ¡°Smart India¡¯s last-mile commute needs.¡± Here is what it has to offer -

Mahindra Atom

The Indian automobile giant has been hinting at the Atom for quite a while now. The latest EV entrant will come with a 15kW electric motor backed by a lithium-ion battery pack promising a range of around 75 km on a single charge.

As for its performance, the EV is expected to reach a top speed of 60 kmph. It reportedly has a charging time of around 4 hours through its 12V power outlets.

The new promo video shared by the Mahindra Group on Twitter highlights the Atom to have a tall and sturdy stance meant for extra space and comfort inside. Mahindra promises the enclosure to be safe for the occupants covered by large glasses on all sides for a large, airy feel.

ATOM is a new-age electric urban mobility solution, designed especially for Smart India¡¯s last-mile commute needs. Equipped with a state-of-the-art connectivity system, this quadricycle aims to revolutionise and #FUTURise the way Indians commute. #DrivenbyPurpose@Mahindra_Auto pic.twitter.com/VlOBDbq8Gn

¡ª Mahindra Group (@MahindraRise) July 1, 2020

The unique electric vehicle will come in a two-door configuration to seat a total of three people besides the driver. In addition, the Atom promises to provide easy loading of the luggage through these doors.

Safety features on the Atom are likely to be limited to seat belts, i.e. no airbags or ABS safety features.

Mahindra Atom Price

Its potential price range would be around Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh, making it the most affordable electric four-wheeler in the Indian market. An EV like this just might be what is needed to boost the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

Mahindra knows that. With its prior experience with the Mahindra Reva and its subsequent variations, the Indian auto major undoubtedly has a good knowhow of the potential demand of such a vehicle in the country.

With the stakeholders pushing the use of battery-powered green commute in India, Atom might see a more enthusiastic EV market than the Reva ever could. So even though the auto major phased out its previous EV citing poor demand, Atom is likely to enjoy the spotlight for a longer period, potentially spearheading the EV demand in a budget.