Expected to be launched in October 2025, the Mahindra BE.05 will be the company's first electric vehicle under the BE moniker. Mahindra BE.
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Indian automaker, Mahindra & Mahindra is preparing to launch several electric vehicles in the coming years. The company intends to offer its EV under two nameplates – XUV and BE monikers. Mahindra XUV e.8 will be the first EV to be introduced under this scheme. Meanwhile, the first electric vehicle under the BE nameplate will be the BE.05. Mahindra has called the BE.05 a sports electric vehicle (SEV) and it will be launched in October 2025. The electric SEV was recently spotted on Indian roads. Camouflage.
The overall design of the production spec Mahindra BE.05 appears to be similar to the concept version shown a few years ago. However, there are some differences between the production models. It appears to have smaller alloy wheels with thick sidewall tires for better compatibility with Indian road conditions. Additionally, spy shots reveal proper outside rearview mirrors and wipers, which were missing from the concept version.
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Mahindra BE.05 will be based on the INGLO platform. The same platform will also be used for other electric vehicles manufactured by Mahindra. The Mahindra BE.05 electric coupe SUV will have a length of 4,370 mm, width of 1,900 mm and a height of 1,635 mm. The wheelbase will be 2,775 mm.
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Mahindra's INGLO is a scalable platform that can support vehicles between 4.3 meters to 5 metres. The company has placed the wheels at the corners while the battery pack is housed in the floorboard. The floor will be flat which means three people sitting on the rear bench will be able to travel comfortably.
The platform can house battery packs with capacities between 60 kWh and 80 kWh. The battery pack is compatible with Blade batteries as well as Prismatic battery packs. These batteries can charge at speeds up to 175 kWh, so a 0-80 percent battery can be charged in less than 30 minutes.
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Apart from the company's future electric models, the INGLO platform will underpin the Mahindra BE.05. Measuring 4,370 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,635 mm high, this coupe-style electric SUV will have a wheelbase of 2,775 mm.
INGLO supports vehicle lengths from 4.3 to 5 metres. It has wheels at the corners and a flat battery pack in the floorboard, supporting ample legroom for rear seat passengers. The platform supports 60-80 kWh batteries, which is compatible with both Blade and Prismatic battery packs. The batteries go from 0-80 percent charged in less than 30 minutes through fast charging of up to 175 kW.
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First publication date: 20 October 2024, 09:34 AM IST