Mahindra Electric Launches New Alfa CNG In Cargo And Passenger Variant
Opportunity India Desk
Apr 06, 2022 -
3 min read
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd, part of the Mahindra Group this Monday announced the launch of its new Alfa CNG Passenger and Cargo variants, based on its popular Alfa brand. The new variant is attractively priced at INR 2, 57,000.00 for the Alfa Passenger DX BS6 CNG and INR 2, 57,800.00 for the Alfa Load Plus (ex-showroom Lucknow). Additionally, an Alfa Cargo and Passenger owner can save up to INR 4, 00,000.00 extra in 5 years on fuel expenses when compared to diesel cargo 3-wheelers. The vehicles will be available across Mahindra dealerships in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
Suman Mishra, CEO, Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited said, “The launch of new Alfa CNG Cargo and Passenger makes us a full range player by offering our customers multiple options including electric, diesel and CNG to meet their different mobility needs. With the increasing density of CNG stations in some parts of India, the Alfa Cargo and Passenger will be an excellent choice for those looking at huge savings.”
Mahindra Alfa CNG highlights are:
Save up to INR 4 00 000.00 in 5 years on fuel expenses when compared with a diesel 3-wheeler (CNG = INR 68.1/kg, and diesel = INR 90.92/liter, as of March’22 in Lucknow)
The Alfa DX passenger delivers 40.2 km/kg while the Alfa Load Plus gives a mileage of 38.6 km/kg (as per ARAI tests). This promises a very attractive operating range.
The 395 cm3, water-cooled engine is the biggest in its class and promises long-term reliability. The engine offers best-in-segment torque of 23.5 Nm, with as much as 20 Nm available at lower speeds to help stay ahead of the traffic.
Based on the rugged Alfa platform, with a best-in-segment sheet metal thickness of 0.90 mm, the Passenger CNG as well as cargo variants offer high durability.
Mahindra Electric Mahindra Electric, a part of the USD 19.4 Billion Mahindra Group is a global pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles. Mahindra Electric is India’s only EV manufacturer with indigenously developed EV technologies that have won global accolades. Over the years, Mahindra Electric has developed one of the most diversified portfolios of electric vehicles with the e2oPlus hatch, the Treo range of 3-wheelers and the electrified eVerito sedan for the passenger and the commercial segment. Venturing into the paradigm of alternative technology has helped Mahindra Electric enable a clean, green and a smarter tomorrow for India.
Mahindra was founded in 1945; the group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federations of companies with 260000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to rise.
