THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

HYDERABAD, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, India’s No.1 electric commercial vehicle maker, has unveiled the Mahindra UDO, an all-new electric three-wheeler positioned as a transformational product for last-mile mobility. Inspired by the design philosophy of an aircraft and envisioned as an “autoplane”, the Mahindra UDO combines futuristic styling, enhanced driver comfort and high-efficiency performance at an introductory price of ₹358,999, against an ex-showroom tag of ₹384,299 for a limited period.

The launch marks a strategic push by Mahindra to redefine the conventional autorickshaw, a format that has remained largely unchanged globally since 1948. Developed by Pratap Bose and the Mahindra India Design Studio, the vehicle features a bold exterior with distinctive headlamps, a wide windshield and redesigned mirrors to create stronger road presence while elevating the professional image of drivers. The interior adopts a lounge-like layout with a thicker “pilot seat” for the driver, improved headroom and legroom for passengers, and independent rear suspension with dual fork front suspension to enhance ride quality on uneven urban roads. A first-in-segment full monocoque construction further improves structural strength and stability.

On the performance front, the Mahindra UDO delivers a real-world driving range of 200 km and an ARAI-certified range of 265 km, powered by an IP67-rated 11.7 kWh laser-welded lithium-ion battery and a PMS motor producing 10 kW peak power and 52 Nm torque. The vehicle integrates regenerative braking with a segment-first reverse throttle for smoother speed control and extended range, along with Hill Hold Assist and Creep functions to improve drivability in congested city traffic. A tri-mode driving system—Range, Ride and Race—allows operators to balance efficiency and speed, with a top speed of 55 km/h aimed at improving trip turnaround and earning potential.

Safety and ownership economics have been central to the product strategy. The UDO comes with a warranty of 1.5 lakh km or six years, IP67-rated critical components for all-weather reliability, tubeless tyres and high-performance drum brakes designed for shorter stopping distances. Mahindra is also offering industry-first free services up to one lakh kilometres and enrolling customers into the UDAY NXT programme, which includes ₹20 lakh accidental insurance and financial counselling support.

Manufactured at Mahindra’s Zaheerabad facility, where the company has invested in automated battery assembly and robotised production lines, the UDO is positioned to accelerate electrification in the L5M auto segment.

Suman Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited, said, “At Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, our purpose is to electrify the last mile transportation to meaningfully improve lives of customers. With this launch, we are taking a decisive step in that direction. Built on deep customer insights, Mahindra UDO has been reimagined from the ground up to bring together safety, comfort, design and performance. This product reflects our belief that mobility in last mile must move from survival to dignity, while setting new benchmarks for the category.”