Mahindra, which aims to bring the sport to electric SUVs, has introduced two new brands designed specifically for the company’s electric vehicle portfolio: the XUV brand, which features the Twin Peak logo in copper, and a new electric vehicle brand called BE.
Mahindra & Mahindra, a national manufacturer of sport utility vehicles, on Monday unveiled its new electric vehicle architecture dubbed the “INGLO EV Platform” and five e-SUVs under the two EV brands: the iconic XUV brand with the Twin Peak logo and the brand new electric – the only brand called BE – which presents its vision for the future of electric mobility.
Mahindra unveiled its plans for electric vehicles in a press release, stating, “Mahindra’s vision is to lead the electric mobility revolution in India by launching authentic, cutting-edge electric SUVs across the brand’s three key strategic pillars. of design and technology “.
Mahindra’s new INGLO EV platform is based on a modular electric skateboard that will be the basis of the domestic manufacturer’s new range of electric vehicles, set to launch by the end of 2024. Interestingly, Mahindra has also revealed that the platform will use Volkswagen Matrice’s Modular Electric Drive (MEB). Volkswagen’s future ID The family models currently under development are based on the new MEB components.
New Brands
Mahindra, which aims to bring the sport to electric SUVs, has introduced two new brands designed specifically for the company’s electric vehicle portfolio: the XUV brand, which features the Twin Peak logo in copper, and a new electric vehicle brand called BE.
Mahindra explained that the XUV brand would offer a range of products that would build on the company’s legacy by embracing the future. “With sophisticated futuristic design, vibrant performance and dynamic innovation, it caters to customers with a passion to live life beyond the limits by making a difference,” he added. On the other hand, Mahindra wants to attract new customers with the new BE brand with its new design language.
Mahindra’s New Electric Suvs
The company also unveiled five e-SUVs with these new brands: XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09. Mahindra also revealed the launch dates for its new e-SUVs, stating that the XUV.e8 will be the first to arrive in December 2024, followed by the XUV.e9 in April 2025. On the other hand, its BE .05 BE-branded vehicle will arrive in October debuting in 2025, while BE.07 is scheduled for October 2026. The company has not announced a launch date for BE.09.
All of the aforementioned e-SUVs will build on Mahindra’s new Heartcore design philosophy, creating an electrifying presence while maintaining Mahindra’s basic SUV legacy, the company’s statement says.
Dr. Anish Shah, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of Mahindra Group, said, “Mahindra will offer its customers future-ready technology, attractive designs, world-class products and the benefits of global partnerships. By 2027, we expect a quarter of the SUVs we sell to be electric. “
Mahindra’s New INGLO EV Platform
Mahindra’s new INGLO EV platform will be used to build SUVs between 4,368mm and 4,735mm and will have a flexible wheelbase, the company said. Additionally, the automaker said its new architecture will use a common battery pack design and use LFP chemistry to be safer than NMC-based cells.
The e-SUV’s battery size would range from 60 to 80 kWh and would support 175 kW fast charging, charging the battery from 0 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes. Mahindra claims the 80 kWh battery would offer a range of up to 450km on the WLTP cycle.
The new e-SUVs are expected to be available with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The statement also reveals that the front engine of the e-SUV will produce 109hp and 135Nm of torque, while the rear units will produce 286hp and 560Nm of torque. Mahindra also claims a 0-100km / h sprint of between 5 and 6 seconds.
In terms of safety, Mahindra says cars based on the new platform would be able to score high in the various NCAP programs – GNCAP, EuroNCAP and BNCAP. The company also said due attention has been paid to active safety and the cars will have ADAS capabilities up to the L2+ range. In terms of functionality, the new e-SUVs will likely feature top-of-the-line safety gear, augmented reality-enabled head-up display, edge-to-edge screen, 5G networking capabilities, and over-the-air upgrades. among other.
