Korando e-motion is equipped with a 61.5kWh battery provided by LG Chem. Ssangyong claims that the electric vehicle has a driving range of 420 kilometers, although this figure was achieved using the outdated NEDC test cycle. Under the newer WLTP test cycle, the actual cruising range of the electric Korando should reach about 322 kilometers.

Powering the Korando e-motion EV is a 190 horsepower electric motor. Performance data has not yet been announced, but Ssangyong promises “first-class” acceleration and a top speed of 152 km/h.

SsangYong Korando e-motion: design and styling

At first glance, the Korando e-motion is similar to the Mahindra eXUV300 exhibited at the 2020 India Auto Expo. The Korando e-motion EV has made some styling adjustments to help differentiate it from the traditional Korando SUV. The EV has a smoother front bumper design and a closed front grille to improve aerodynamic performance. Korando e-motion also uses different alloys and blue details on the front bumper, rearview mirror and bottom of the rear door.

Mahindra and Ssangyong

Mahindra’s Ssangyong has been suffering huge losses, which has led the Indian manufacturer Stop any further investment And in June last year, it looked for potential investors for this South Korean car manufacturer.

However, according to a report, in December 2020, Ssangyong applied to the court for bankruptcy management after defaulting on a loan of approximately 60 billion won (approximately Rs 3.93 billion). Reuters reportThe report further pointed out that South Korea’s Ministry of Trade issued a statement stating that “regardless of whether Ssangyong has applied for a court takeover, negotiations on the sale of Ssangyong are still in progress.”

Although Ssangyong may develop its future products alone or in cooperation with another manufacturer, the automaker will still use Mahindra’s MESMA platform to produce Korando electric SUVs. As far as its launch in India is concerned, Korando e-motion is unlikely to be launched in India.