Mahindra will showcase the Thar electric vehicle concept at the company’s global event in South Africa on August 15. Contrary to the earlier reports of the unveiling of a larger 5-door Thar, the company will now showcase the Thar EV concept along with the Scorpio N pickup concept and new tractor platforms.

The Thar EV concept will stay true to the Thar’s off-road character. It will have a 4×4 set-up and a quad-motor system. The concept could also offer capabilities like ‘crab steer’ or ‘crab walk’ capability, where all four wheels will turn to a near-45-degree angle, allowing the SUV to roll sideways into tight parking spots, or even perform a 360-degree turn on the spot like the Hummer EV or even the upcoming electric G-Class prototype.

The platform details of the upcoming Thar EV concept are currently unknown. The Thar EV could be built on the same ladder-frame setup as its internal combustion engine (ICE) version as its ICE sibling or it can adopt a new dedicated EV platform that Mahindra is actively developing. While the monocoque layout offers reduced weight for improved range, the ladder-frame chassis allow higher load and towing capacities.

The expected price, launch date, specs and features of the upcoming Thar EV concept are currently unknown. More details about the SUV will emerge on the day of its debut.

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