Hello friends, I hope you’re doing well. Today I’m talking about a car that has me really excited — the Mahindra Thar E (yes, the electric version of the beloved Mahindra Thar E). I’ll write about why I think it’s possibly the best in its class, from my viewpoint as someone who likes to see how cars fit into real life. I’ll keep it in simple language and include all the details you want: price (in our town sense), colours, features, and how it might feel when you drive it.
Why this car catches my eye
So brother, let’s know something more interesting fact or feature: the regular Mahindra Thar E has been an icon in India — the off-road favourite, the weekend beach ride, the town-to-village jaunt. It’s got attitude. And now, when the makers shift that attitude into an electric version, I feel it can be something very special. Do you know it’s very special or unique? Because it tries to blend ruggedness with clean, electric tech. That combination makes me excited.
Price and what it means for us
In our town style: the Thar E is expected to cost about ₹20.00 lakh to ₹25.00 lakh ex-showroom in India.
Now, when you add our town’s registration, insurance, maybe some extras, it could feel like ₹22-30 lakh on the road. Just approximate. For someone thinking of buying, that means this is not a small investment, but given the style, tech and character, it might be worth it.
What you’ll see and feel when you step inside
Friend, let’s know something more interesting: inside the Mahindra Thar E, there are some good upgrades compared to older Thar models. The company hasn’t revealed all specs yet, but we know it will have a large touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument panel, and a new centre console design.
Also, the design cues: bold front grille, stacked LED lights, chunky wheels, squared wheel arches — so it keeps that off-road look.
When you sit in it, you might feel: “Yes, this is built to go adventure, but also comfortable for city use.” The grab-handles, stylish interior trims, modern display gizmos all add to the feeling.
Powertrain and what’s under the hood
Brother, let’s know something more interesting: though exact specs aren’t all public, we have enough to build a picture. The Mahindra Thar E is expected to run on a 60 kWh battery pack with dual electric motors (one on each axle), giving it 4WD capability.
That means it should have good off-road credentials and maybe perform strongly on the road. For a real-life example: imagine going for a weekend outing into the hills — the 4WD and electric torque would make climbing easier, quiet engine, no gear-shift delays. And in city traffic, you just glide quietly.
Colours and styling options
In our town talk: you’ll get the car in classical colours like White, Red, and Black.
Numbers of other special colours might come later, but for now those are the big ones. Why it matters: if you choose White or Red, you’ll turn heads; Black gives that stealthy look. And because this is off-road-style, even the colour choice speaks about your personality.
When and how it stacks up to rivals
So friend, let’s know something more interesting: currently there is no direct rival to the Thar E (in the electric rugged off-road category) as per the source.
That means if you pick this car, you are kind of in a unique space. But that also means you may have to wait for things like service network, accessory market, spare parts for the EV version, which may not be as widely mature as petrol/diesel versions.
Comparison to older Thar (ICE) version: The regular ICE Thar starts at much lower price (₹9.99 lakh onwards) but of course petrol/diesel.
So if you compare value, yes EV is more expensive, but you get zero local emission, future-proofing, maybe lower maintenance of motors vs engine, plus that cool factor.
My personal verdict: what I like & what to keep in mind
What I like:
- The fact that Mahindra Thar E is basing an electric version on such a beloved model means they believe in an electric future and want to take the off-roader crowd with them.
- For someone who does both city and rough road usage (villages, farm visits, highways) this car might bridge both worlds.
- Stylish appearance + modern tech + rugged credentials = nice combo.
- The “electric” badge gives you a sense of being ahead of the curve.
What to keep in mind:
- Since full specs aren’t yet revealed (at least in public), you’ll have to wait to know real world range, charging time, real off-road performance, battery service life.
- The price is high; budget accordingly.
- Service network for EV versions might take time to be as widespread as the petrol/diesel versions — so check in our town how good the local Mahindra EV support is.
- For heavy off-roading, electric cars sometimes face different challenges (battery cooling, charging away from grid) — if you’re truly going remote, check the support and network.
- Resale value of new EV models sometimes is less predictable — so if you change car in few years, factor that in.
In simple real-life scenario
Imagine you live in Patna (or our area). You’ve got a house in town, you like weekend trips: you go on Saturday morning to the countryside, maybe to a small village, climb up a hill, visit a farm, come back Sunday evening. With the Thar.e:
- On Saturday you plug it at home overnight and have full charge.
- You drive out, the quiet ride even on rural road impresses your family.
- At the off-road bit you engage 4WD/Electric mode and you feel confident.
- On city roads you glide past slower traffic, no loud engine, less fuss.
- You show off a little: your friends ask, “Electric Mahindra Thar E? That’s cool.”
- Later, you park it at the mall and you don’t worry about petrol station hunt (assuming you have charging infrastructure).
And you feel: “Yes, I made a smart choice. I’m stylish, future-ready, off-road capable.”
Why I say it could be the best
Because when you pick up an electric vehicle, you often compromise between “eco-city” and “performance/rough roads”. But the Mahindra Thar E promises to combine both — ruggedness plus EV benefits. If it delivers on what we expect, then it could sit in a class of its own. For most folks who want a weekend fun car + daily commute + future-ready, this might tick many boxes. So my view: it’s not just “good”, it might be the best choice in the category it aims for (electric off-roader lifestyle SUV) in India right now.
Final thoughts
So brother, to conclude: if I were you, thinking of buying soon and you have a budget around ₹20-30 lakh, and you like the Mahindra Thar E style, and are comfortable with EV infrastructure, the Mahindra Thar E is something I’d seriously consider. Keep an eye on final specs (range, charging, 4WD capability) when it launches fully. Visit the dealer in our town, check how the service is, ask about home charger installation, and if all that is fine, you’ll be getting a car that’s fun, future-ready, and with swag.
Hope this article helped you understand the Mahindra Thar E from a real-life viewpoint. If you like, I can also compare it with its closest rivals (electric + off-road friendly) for our market. Do you want me to do that?
