Mahindra First Choice Wheels’s organised platform enables exchange, purchase and sales of used electric cars along with certification and warranty.
10 Apr 2017 | 5916 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, the leading multi-brand, certified used car company, has inaugurated India’s first certified pre-owned electric vehicle outlet - Car Connect – in Bangalore. The outlet was inaugurated by Dr Nagendra Palle, MD and CEO, MFCWL and Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility.
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Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, the leading multi-brand, certified used car company, has inaugurated India’s first certified pre-owned electric vehicle outlet - Car Connect – in Bangalore. The outlet was inaugurated by Dr Nagendra Palle, MD and CEO, MFCWL and Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility.
With over 1,200 multi-brand used car outlets across the country, MFCWL will now also cater to customers looking for certified pre-owned eco-friendly EVs. MFCWL says it will offer customers an organised platform to exchange, buy and sell pre-owned electric cars, with industry leading features like certification and warranty, to ensure a transparent and convenient customer experience.
The warranty program, ElektricFirst is unique to MFCWL and it covers electric and electronic components of the car, including battery, battery pack parts and the drivetrain. Customers can choose between ElektricFirst and ElektricFirst + warranty options.
“At Mahindra First Choice Wheels, we are committed to providing our pre-owned vehicle customers a high degree of comfort around purchasing the vehicle with our industry leading multi-brand certification and warranty products. Increased awareness and higher acceptability of eco-friendly EVs, coupled with government initiatives, are steadily driving the growth of EVs. We are pleased to launch India’s first organised platform for pre-owned electric cars, which will help us cater to this new discerning segment of customers, while facilitating the growth of the EV market,” said Dr Nagendra Palle, MD and CEO, MFCWL.
“Mahindra Electric is the pioneer in electric mobility space in India. As the only manufacturer of EVs in India, we have been playing a very active role in driving the adoption of EVs for more than a decade now. With four vehicles launched just last year and through various pilots that we are running with our strategic partners, we have proven that electric vehicles are not just sustainable, but also economically viable. This partnership with MFCWL will help us further establish the longevity of electric mobility as a solution to address urban transportation needs. Through this first of its kind association, we are reinforcing the fact that EVs are the future and they are here to stay,” said Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd.
“We are delighted to be associated with Mahindra First Choice Wheels. The used car market in Bangalore is growing at a rapid pace and Mahindra First Choice Wheels offers a strong value proposition of trust, credibility and exceptional service to customers,” said Sunil Sukhija, proprietor, Car Connect.