- Mahindra will introduce the XEV 9e and BE 6e electric vehicles as part of its new EV branding Electric Origin SUVs on November 26.
Mahindra has revealed more details about its upcoming electric vehicles XEV 9e and BE 6e ahead of its official debut next week. The carmaker has released another teaser video in which its President of Automotive Technology and Product Development is talking about the batteries that will power the two electric SUVs, the charging capability and the power on offer. Mahindra will introduce the XEV 9e and BE 6e as its second and third EV after the XUV400 EV at an event in Chennai on November 26.
Mahindra's upcoming electric vehicles are based on a new platform dedicated to EVs. Both electric SUVs will have a futuristic look with sharp elements. The BE 6e electric SUV is expected to compete with the Tata Curve EV among other cars. Delivery of the models is scheduled to begin from the last quarter of financial year 2024-25.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e: Battery, charging, expected range
Mahindra will equip the XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs with two types of EV batteries. According to R Velusamy, head of Mahindra's automotive technology department, the upcoming electric cars will get 59kWh and 79kWh battery packs to power them. The two EVs based on Mahindra's new INGLO platform, which will use blade battery technology borrowed from Chinese EV giant BYD, will be compatible with DC fast chargers. Velusamy said both EVs will be able to recharge from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes using a 175kW DC fast charger. Both the batteries are expected to offer a range of between 450 kilometers to 500 kilometers on a single charge.
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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e: Power and performance
Mahindra has also revealed what kind of performance is expected from both the electric SUVs. Velusamy revealed that both the EVs will come with a single electric motor at the rear axle. It will give power output between 228 bhp to 282 bhp. This will make the XEV 9e and BE 6e the two most powerful electric cars in India. The BE 6e may also get two electric motors and may give better power output.
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Mahindra EV 9e, BE 6e: Design, features confirmed so far
Mahindra had earlier released several teaser videos that showed how the Teo EV would look and feature. The design of both electric SUVs will be futuristic. The XEV 9e will get a connected LED lightbar at the front with a vertical light system. It will also come with a closed grille and a swooping bonnet with the new Mahindra EV logo. The front of BE 6e will get a light system inspired by XUV 3XO. The EV will get BE 6e badging on the bonnet instead of the Mahindra logo.
According to the teaser video, the EVs will offer features like a dual screen layout in the BE 6e and triple screen layout in the XEV 9e, a huge panoramic sunroof, an almost square steering wheel with an illuminated logo in the center and mounted controls. Toggle button. Both the electric SUVs are expected to offer ADAS technology along with other features like wireless charging, ventilated seats.
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First publication date: 22 Nov 2024, 09:49 am IST