Electric Sedan based on Ford Aspire to be the first launch by Ford-Mahindra joint venture

   Ford Mahindra joint venture will come up with many new models with power trains supplied by Mahindra, first up in the list is going to be the Ford Aspire based electric sedan.

   Aspire that is currently sold in India is a sub 4-meter version to qualify for the sub 4-meter tax benifit,but there is a longer wheelbase Aspire manufactured in India that is exported to South Africa. Longer wheelbase model will be used for the electric car as there is no sub 4-meter benifits for electric cars.
Details of the electric car is still unknown but is expected to be powered by a Lithium-ion battery that will make 50kw (68ps). The car will have a range of 150km and top speed of 110km/h. The car is expected to be launchrd by the end of this year or early next year and will be pri ed around 10-12 lakh.

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