Reva ties up with Carzonrent to offer electric car on rent - Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Electric vehicles have not been able to catch much attention of the Indian customers. Now, there is a plan to allow customers to hire and drive the vehicles to highlight their affordability and eco friendliness.

Mahindra Reva, the maker of the four seater-e2o electric small car and a part of the $16.2-billion Mahindra group, has tied up with the country's largest cab company Carzonrent to offer self-drive options in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. To start with, five electric cars would be available in each of these cities that can be booked on phone like any other cab, along with additional options of online booking.

The cars would be available at multiple locations and have a charged-up drivability of 100km.

"A 10-minute test drive is not sufficient for customers to experience the convenience and benefits of an electric car. Hence, this new association will allow customers to use the e2o for a few hours or days and get an insight into this new and exciting next-generation, hassle-free mobility solution," says Chetan Maini, CEO, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles.

The E2O will be only self-driven and customers will have the options to leave the car at designated places for an additional charge. The basic charges would be 100/hour and the car would be available for 800 for an entire day.

Carzonrent would also develop around 100 charging stations in each of these cities to provide power back to potential customers. A driving licence, credit card and identity proof are mandatory to avail the service.

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