Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- Mahindra has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio in India with the launch of the XUV 3XO EV. Prices for the electric SUV start at Rs. 13.89 lakh, ex-showroom, and it is available in two variants - AX5 and AX7L. The XUV 3XO EV is aimed primarily at urban buyers looking for a feature-rich and performance-oriented electric SUV.

Under the hood, the 3XO EV is powered by a 39.4kWh battery pack paired with an electric motor producing 148bhp of power and 310Nm of torque. Mahindra claims a real-world driving range of up to 285km. The EV can sprint from zero to 100kmph in 8.3 seconds and comes with three drive modes - Fun, Fast, and Fearless. Fast charging support allows the battery to be charged from zero to 80 per cent in a...