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M&M Clarifies E20 Use Affects Performance of Older Vehicles
Mint Hyderabad
|September 12, 2025
Transport minister Nitin Gadkari had called criticism against E20 a political smear campaign
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is set to become the first Indian automaker to issue an advisory on the use of E20 ethanol-blended fuel, acknowledging that older vehicles may face reduced performance.
The company clarified that while E20 is safe, engines not calibrated for 20% ethanol mixing could see a dip in output.
"Mahindra is drafting an advisory on the E20 blended fuel, which should reach customers next week," Nalini-kanth Gollagunta, chief executive officer of the automobile division, said on the sidelines of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) annual convention on Thursday.
The company later issued a statement detailing the issue. "Vehicles produced post 1 April 2025 are specially calibrated for E20 fuel to ensure acceleration and fuel efficiency. Earlier produced vehicles, whilst being completely safe to drive, could see a minor variation in either acceleration or fuel efficiency depending on driving behaviour. As a responsible OEM, Mahindra will honour all warranty commitments to its customers on account of E20 fuel usage in our vehicles."
This story is from the September 12, 2025 edition of Mint Hyderabad.
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