New Delhi. Indian passenger vehicle manufacturer Mahindra has recently launched two electric SUVs which are making headlines due to their features. Mahindra has launched two new electric SUVs built on the INGLO platform, BE6 E and
However, to achieve this range, the company has not used an ordinary battery in these two cars, but a new battery developed in-house. Let us know which technology Mahindra has used in its electric car.
New battery prepared in-house
Developing battery technology is the most difficult task for any car manufacturer. Since, range matters a lot in an electric car and the customer's decision to buy an electric car largely depends on the range. The company has taken the help of Chinese car manufacturer BYD to develop battery technology. Mahindra is using LFP batteries sourced from BYD in both its new electric cars, which are equipped with blade battery technology and are being used in many electric cars around the world including China for their qualities.
However, the work of packing and assembling of these batteries is being done by Mahindra at its Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai, which is the company's state of the art facility.
LFP battery is equipped with many features
BYD's LFP battery is quite different from ordinary lithium ion batteries. In this battery, Lithium iron phosphate has been used instead of Lithium-Nickel, which has more capacity to store energy. Apart from this, this battery gets less hot even with continuous use and provides better protection from water.
The company has designed the battery chamber in the car in such a way that it can withstand temperatures ranging from -30 degrees to 80 degrees. This feature gives the company an edge in battery technology over other companies like Tata Motors and Hyundai.
Currently, Mahindra is sourcing LFP battery cells from China, but once the battery agreement with Volkswagen comes into force in 2026, the company will stop purchasing them from China.
Life time warranty on battery!
Mahindra has announced a life-time warranty on the batteries of its BE6 E and XEV.9e electric cars. This means that if the battery gets damaged, customers will not have to worry about the cost of replacing it. The company is giving a standard warranty of 10 years / 2,00,000 kilometers on the batteries of both the cars. If you sell the car before 10 years, the warranty will be transferred to the new owner.
Mahindra BE6 E and XEV.9e Price
Both Mahindra BE6 E and XEV.9e are advanced cars of the company. The base model of BE6 E is priced at Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the price of the base model of XEV 9e has been fixed at Rs 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
Range of more than 680 km
Both electric cars have a 59 kWh battery in the base model and 79 kWh battery in the top model. Both generate 231 PS power and 380 Nm torque in their base models. Whereas, their top models have a claimed range of 682 km and 656 km respectively. These electric cars have single motor and rear wheel drive (RWD) system.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2024, 16:49 IST
