Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and More

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Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUV 2 Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and MoreMahindra Automotive is all set to significantly impact the EV market by introducing its new-age electric range in 2024.

The latest teaser confirms that the brand will debut the flagship models BE 6E and XEV 9E by this month’s end. Mahindra first showcased these EV concepts in 2022 at their design studio in the UK and the first set of cars now appears that the first set of vehicles are production-ready.

Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e Electric SUVs

XEV 9e EV Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and More XEV 9e rear design Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and More XEV 9e back Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and MoreThe company has shared its plan with the public regarding launching a new series of electric SUVs. The brand has released a new video teaser unveiling the final production versions of its upcoming models, the firsts amongst Mahindra’s ‘Born Electric Vehicles’ and XEV range.

These EV SUVs, which were previously going to be launched as BE.05 and XUV.e9, have now been renamed to BE 6E and XEV 9E.BE 6E Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and More

Based on the teaser, both the electric SUVs look quite similar to their concept version showcased a few years ago, maintaining their futuristic design, styling, and bold appearance.

Debut Date

The Indian EV market is going to witness the launch of these new electric cars at last. The brand is all geared up to unveil these electric brands, XEV and BE based on the Electric Origin INGLO architecture, at the Unlimit India World Premiere in Chennai. They will finally be unveiled on November 26, 2024.

Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs Video Teaser

 

The video teases the front, side, and rear of both the XEV 9e and BE 6e. Both electric SUVs feature a coupe-SUV body style and closely resemble their concept versions. Both the SUVs also get a new logo on the bonnet and shall have sharper designs than any of the existing Mahindra models in existence.

Mahindra claims that its BE 6E would be positioned as a sporty drive option. The Mahindra EV 9E would aim to redefine electric luxury by providing a luxurious driving experience, with stylish looks from the outside and a feature-loaded cabin within.

The BE 6E features a sharp design with a pointed bonnet, C-shaped LED DRLs, and a slim bumper. Whereas, the XEV 9E gets a coupe-like roofline, inverted L-shaped connected LED DRLs, and LED taillights. Additionally, it would be based on the XUV 700’s platform majorly.

It is anticipated that both the electric SUVs would have approximately similar dimensions to their concept versions.

BE 6E Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and MoreThe teaser also showed the cabin of the BE 6E which features a steering wheel and red design elements on the sunroof’s glass. it shall sport a few interesting design elements such as the large opening on the hood.

It has a more performance crossover-type silhouette. Mahindra stated during the introduction of the concept vehicle that it would be a Sports Electric Vehicle (SEV).

More detailsThe battery details of both the models are yet to come to the surface since Mahindra has kept the specifics still under wraps. However, they are likely to get two battery options and are expected to deliver an impressive range of up to 500 km.

They shall also get impressive features, including a triple screen setup for 9E and dual integrated screens for 6E, a heads-up display with an augmented navigation system, sound system packages by AR Rahman, wireless charging, etc.

The safety features on both electric SUVs shall also include multiple airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera, Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and much more.

Mahindra’s New Inglo Platform for EVs

XEV 9e back Mahindra To Debut XEV 9e, BE 6e Electric SUVs On Nov 26, Price, Specs, and MoreBoth the XEV 9E and BE 6E models will be built on Mahindra’s new INGLO architecture.

This new platform is designed to withstand Indian driving conditions along with global parameters. The architecture comes with intuitive packaging and various other features. It is designed to deliver an excellent driving experience, which includes top safety standards, great performance, impressive range, and efficiency.

The new range of Mahindra electric SUVs will be underpinned by the in-house developed platform called INGLO. Its name is a combination of the brand’s foundation and its vision- IN for India and GLO for Global.

It can underpin different models of many sizes for various segments. It is scalable in terms of wheelbase, length, and width. That’s how it will be able to underpin everything from XEV 9E to the BE 6E.

It supports battery packs of two different capacities – 60kWh and 80kWh. The battery design uses two different architectures -‘Blade’ for the larger version and ‘Prismatic’ for the smaller one. These batteries can handle fast charging capabilities of up to 175kW for charging up to 80 percent in under 30 minutes.

It will also get the choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains. It features a single-unit design that combines the motor, inverter, transmission, and everything else into one package.

The electrical architecture of INGLO-based EVs also has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. It optimizes battery capacity and allows one to use the energy stored in the car’s battery pack to power other electronic items.

Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e EV Expected Price in India

The Mahindra XEV 9E is anticipated to have a starting price of Rs 38 lakh, while the BE 6E could start from a price of Rs 24 lakh. The XEV 9E will compete with the upcoming Tata Harrier EV and Safari EV, whilst the BE 6E shall compete with the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, etc.

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