The Mahindra e2o electric microcar has been withdrawn from sale in the UK just 13 months after it was launched, according to reports. The successor to the G-Wiz is said to be falling short of sales targets, resulting in Mahindra & Mahindra’s decision to cease trading here.
The Reuters report cites an official letter sent to a purchaser in which a Mahindra spokesperson states e2o sales are at “an untenable level for us to preserve the investment required”. The trading circumstance under Brexit is likewise discussed as a reason for the decision, which sees all pending orders for the vehicle cancelled.
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The report likewise suggests that Mahindra will buy back any type of examples of the e2o delivered to customers at the full purchase price. No sales figures have been released by the Indian carmaker, which likewise owns SsangYong.
The EV, which expense up to £15,995 as well as might go from 0-50mph in 18 seconds, was pitched as a direct replacement for the Reva G-Wiz. top models came with heated seats, sat-nav as well as two airbags, however weren’t far in cost from full-size electric superminis like the Renault Zoe.
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