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      Mahindra BE.05 Spied Next To Dzire – Could Be A Sub-4m-SUV

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      Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUVAmong Mahindra’s BE range of electric cars, the BE.05 will be the smallest in size and have the lowest pricingMahindra has revealed 5 new electric SUVs, based on the born-electric INGLO platform. These are broadly classified into XUV and BE range. Test mules have been spotted frequently in recent months.Mahindra BE.05 spotted next to DzireLatest spy shots reveal interesting details about the size of BE.05. In its concept form, BE.05 was presented as a 4,370 mm long SUV. With that size, BE.05 is slotted into the compact SUV segment. But in this recent sighting, BE.05 can be seen alongside a Maruti Dzire sedan that is 3,995 mm in length. While BE.05 appears taller and has larger alloy wheels, the length seems to be almost the same as Dzire.Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUVIt’s difficult to arrive at a definitive conclusion, since images are known to trick the mind via optical illusion. A difference of 37 cm can be tough to identify, especially when the image has been taken from a distance. Camera angle can easily alter the perception of size. If one car is slightly angled or positioned in a way that affects visual comparison, it could skew the apparent size difference.Dimensional details of the production-spec BE.05 are not available at this point of time. In other aspects such as design and styling and equipment list, Mahindra has closely matched the features seen with the concept model.Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUVTop-spec variants of BE.05 have quirky C-shaped LED DRLs, sculpted body panelling, squared-off wheel arches and a coupe-like sloping roofline. The design at the rear also focuses on C-shaped light signatures.Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUVMahindra BE.05 interiorsWith the cockpit space clearly segmented in the middle, BE.05 promises a distinct cabin experience for the driver and front passenger. Most of the features seen with the concept are available with the production version. Some of the key highlights include a hexagonal steering wheel and integrated infotainment and instrument screens. Fabric upholstery has been used, most likely made from recyclable materials.Centre console has a circular dial that is likely for terrain modes or drive modes. A big gear selector and electronic parking brake will also be there on the centre console. Digital sliders will be available to control volume, brightness and sunroof. Test mules have confirmed the presence of ventilated seats. Bronze highlights have been used liberally all across the cockpit section.Mahindra BE.05 Electric SUVMahindra BE.05 – Specs, rangeBE.05 is expected to get a battery pack of around 60 kWh capacity. While base variants will have RWD, top-spec variants could deliver a more exhilarating performance with an all-wheel drive setup. Mahindra had revealed that SUVs based on the INGLO platform will be able to achieve 0 to 100 km/h in just around 5-6 seconds. INGLO-based SUVs will also offer class-leading range. Top-variants of BE.05 could have a range of around 450 km. Enhanced aerodynamics and advanced regen system will help optimize range. More

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      2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV Spied With XUV3XO Design – Is It Getting Smaller Sub 4m Size?

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      2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedFacelifted Mahindra XUV400 EV will primarily rival Tata Nexon EV – It will also take on upcoming EVs from Maruti and HyundaiBeing at the top of India’s SUV game, Mahindra knows that it has to continually evolve with changing times and buyer trends. The company recently updated its aging XUV300 in a major overhaul inside and out. This very treatment is also incoming with XUV400. Will it be called XUV400 facelift? Or XUV4XO EV? That isn’t known yet.2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedGiven Mahindra’s strategies with XUV300 and XUV400, there is a very good chance that the company will carry over XUV3XO’s fascia to XUV4XO EV or XUV400 facelift (name not confirmed). Spy video by PowerStrokePS shows the same approach. The fascia, however, will continue to split opinions.2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedSaid test mule is fully covered in camouflage, and we could see identical front design on this vehicle as an XUV3XO. There are three grill openings on this particular test mule, just like XUV3XO. Final production version of XUV400 EV facelift might feature unique bumpers and closed-off grill designs.The main attribute that establishes this test mule as an electric offering is a charging port on front left quarter panel. Similar positioning as seen on current XUV400. Alloy wheels look like they are identical to the ones on XUV3XO. These are 17-inchers and have twin 5-spoke design pattern.2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedThe big surprise?There is, however, a major revelation seen on this test mule that we weren’t expecting at all. If we took XUV300 and XUV400, there would be a size difference between those two vehicles. XUV3XO is a hair under 4 meters in length, while XUV400 is 4.2 meters in length, as it didn’t have to meet B Segment length constraints.2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedIt seems that is not the case with upcoming XUV400 facelift. This one is looking like a sub 4m in length, just like XUV3XO. The only real benefit of XUV400 over XUV300 was boot space. But XUV3XO has a larger boot space (on paper) that is enough to rival Nexon EV. Thus negating the need of making a longer vehicle.This step will also ensure manufacturing efficiency and cost effectiveness in production. Every single body panel of XUV3XO can be used on XUV4XO. Safety features like 360-camera, Level-2 camera based ADAS, 5 Stars crash rating structure 6 airbags, TCS, ESP, all-four disc brakes along with LED lighting all around, will be identical to XUV3XO.2025 Mahindra XUV400 EV SpiedWhat to expect?On the inside, upcoming Mahindra XUV4XO EV will pack all the features as XUV3XO. We’re talking about soft touch materials, LED interior lights, 10.2-inch infotainment and instrument screens, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, push button start, leatherette seats and others.[embedded content]Powertrains-wise, Mahindra XUV4XO EV might come equipped with the same 34.5 kWh (375 km range) and 39.4 kWh (456 km range) battery options as XUV400. The same 148 bhp and 310 Nm single electric motor as XUV400 is likely too. Launch might happen later this year or in 2025.Also read – Mahindra Thar Roxx teaser confirms new features More

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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors Spied Revealing New Features – 2025 Launch?

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      Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhen compared to larger siblings like XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, Mahindra BE.05 gets the wildest design both on the inside and outThe frequency of Mahindra’s EV test mule sightings is increasing. Mahindra is testing them in full swing across India in varied terrains and climatic conditions. Recently, Mahindra BE.05 was spied testing alongside XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) was XUV700 EV (XUV.e8). These spy shots show the eSUV’s interiors. Lets take a look.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedAmong the five upcoming INGLO platform based electric vehicles showcased by Mahindra, BE.05 is probably the most enticing. It is the smallest of these five and is likely to be the most affordable. It will be the first vehicle to bear the BE tag and associated design DNA. While other two fall in XUV.e lineup.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedWhere design is concerned, BE.05 is the wildest, with a futuristic appeal. BE.07 and BE.09 carry a similar edgy design DNA. BE.05 is a compact-sized electric SUV that will establish itself as a premium offering when launched. Owing to its design and appearance, it will be positioned above XUV400.The new spy shots reveal a glimpse of BE.05’s interior. We can see a quirky interior that will prove to be striking and futuristic when launched. For starters, there is not inside door handle like in a traditional car. Instead, Mahindra is giving pull tabs with interesting patterns. Coupled with what looks like a door open switch or lock switch beside this pull tab.Mahindra BE.05 Interiors SpiedBE.05 gets a pronounced split on the inside lending a cockpit-like feel to driver. There seems to be a floating-style centre console too. Unlike XUV.e8 and XUV.e9, BE.05 gets two horizontal displays only. Other notable attributes are a hexagonal shape twin-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo and a cavity for a HUD in the future.Mahindra is using a fabric seat upholstery and the same can be seen in door panels as well. There is a probability that Mahindra is using recycled material and hence there is no leatherette. We can see a wireless charger and the front armrest seems to be sliding-type.Mahindra BE.05 FrontUnique fascia for base modelBE.05 has a sharp fascia with massive C-shaped LED DRLs with sleek LED headlights on the top model. Lower-tier BE.05 variants get a unique fascia with a sleek horizontal LED DRL with a circular projector headlight below, positioned in a larger housing. The grill design is slightly different from base model.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantThe bonnet seems to have an active air channel which seems to be deflecting air coming in from the front. There seem to be air channels near front wheel arches too. Mahindra BE.05 gets a coupe sloping roof line shape as well, but it is edgier than what is seen on XUV.e9. Aerodynamic alloy wheels and fixed glass roof are other notable highlights.Mahindra BE.05 Top Model HeadlightsPowertrains-wise, Mahindra is likely to offer around 60 kWh of battery pack. We hope BE.05 gets dual motor AWD setup or at least RWD setup. Launch might happen in 2025.Mahindra BE.05 RearSource More

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      Mahindra XUV700 EV Coupe Interiors Spied – Dashboard, Sunroof, Seats, Steering

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      Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeUpcoming Mahindra XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) is likely to pack 80 kWh battery powering up to two electric motors with 200 km/h top speedTesting for Mahindra’s INGLO platform based vehicles is going in full swing. We have managed to get our hands on spy shots of XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05 electric SUV engineering test mules across the country. The latest spy shots show the interiors of Mahindra XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) in full detail. Let’s take a look.Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeWith electric vehicles taking more prominence than they ever did, more OEMs are taking the electric route. Mahindra is no exception and sells XUV400 in India. However, the company is on the verge of launching its INGLO platform-based born electric vehicles that will play a major role in Mahindra’s global expansion strategies.Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeIn the recent past, we posted XUV.e9’s interiors while it was loading on a plane, ready to be shipped abroad. For testing or for shooting TVCs, we presumed. But those test mules had a lot of testing equipment and were not very clear, showing fewer details about Mahindra’s upcoming electric coupe SUV.The new spy shots, however, show XUV.e9’s interiors in full clarity, revealing a lot more details we couldn’t grasp with previous spy shots. For starters, we can see that Mahindra XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) shares a lot of its switchgear and almost all of its components with XUV700. This is not a bad thing as XUV700 is quite a feature-loaded offering.Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeDashboard is the same as Mahindra XUV700’s, but we get a new free-standing triple-screen setup that takes centre stage. Dual-zone climate control panel and AC vents, headlight control stalk, wiper control stalk, interior door trims, centre console, seats, armrests and other attributes are the same as those of XUV700.Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeWhat are the changes?Apart from the new triple-screen layout that we mentioned above, there are a lot of new elements that these new spy shots show. For starters, there is a new twin-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo (Tata Motors vibes here). It is leather-wrapped and has horn pads at the ends for easy reach with thumbs (love it).Centre console still retains the lovely physical infotainment dial from XUV700, but there is a new and fancier gear selector with Blue accents. There seem to be extra speakers with XUV.e9 as suggested by the grill at the top of door trims, but this might just be a non-functional pattern too. What will be functional, though, is a hollow space on the dashboard which will be populated by a large HUD in the future.Mahindra XUV700 EV CoupeThe illuminated logo we mentioned on XUV.e9 is likely to be specific to XUV.e lineup. This is a brand new logo, which looks an infinity. It is different than Mahindra’s Twin Peaks logo. So, we get old oval Mahindra logo for CVs, Twin Peaks for PVs, a new “Infinity” logo for XUV.e range and BE logo for, well, BE range of vehicles.We also get a closer look at the leather seats as well as the fixed glass roof. Powertrains-wise, we expect Mahindra XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9) to pack up to an 80 kWh battery and an option for dual motor AWD layout with around 200 km/h top speed. Launch is likely to happen in 2025 and will rival Tata Safari EV.Also read – Mahindra BE.05 base model gets unique fascia More

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      Mahindra BE.05 Base Variant, Production-spec Lighting, Alloy Wheels, Roof Carrier Spied

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      Mahindra BE.05 New DetailsWhen compared to the flamboyant front fascia of top variants, Mahindra BE.05 base variant gets a unique and simpler fasciaWith electric onslaught ambitions, Mahindra has curated a separate environment for its upcoming global EVs. These SUVs are based on INGLO born electric platform. The smallest and most popular and affordable vehicle from this platform will be BE.05. New spy shots reveal more details about this very vehicle. Let’s take a look.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantBefore getting on with the new attributes spotted with top-spec Mahindra BE.05, we have to talk about the recently spied base model and everything there is to know about it. After all, it is the most affordable variant of the most affordable INGLO platform based on Mahindra’s global electric vehicles.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantFor starters, production-spec lighting elements for Mahindra BE.05’s base variant seem to be finalised. Seeing it in new spy shots from automotive enthusiast Subhas Das, we were in for a surprise. We say this because the base variant of BE.05 gets a unique fascia when compared to the production-spec top-spec variant’s fascia.Base variant misses out on the massive C-shaped LED DRLs and instead gets simplified horizontal LED DRLs. Below these DRLs are unique-to-base-model projector headlights in a large circular housing. Other notable elements include two vertical trims in the front that lend a unique look. Reminds me of a Jaguar I-Pace.Mahindra BE.05 Base VariantBase variant also gets steel wheels in a black shade. Addressing the elephant in the room, Mahindra BE.05 test mule had a massive roof carrier that looked absolutely wild. In a good way, of course. This roof carrier is likely to be for testing purposes only. But it blends with car’s design very well. I even liked the overall muted aesthetics of the base variant more than top variant of BE.05.Mahindra BE.05 Higher Variant : Image – Gobinath RajanNew attributes of top variantSpeaking of the top variant, spy shots from automotive enthusiast Gobinath Rajan show a new production-spec alloy wheel design. This is an aerodynamic wheel design with a five-element slotted pattern on it. We would reckon Mahindra will offer these alloys on top-spec variants while the previously spied alloys will be offered in mid-variants. Or vice versa.Mahindra BE.05 Higher Variant : Image – Gobinath RajanIt is to be noted that higher variants still get those massive C-shaped LED DRLs along with a sleek LED headlight setup just below the top-most DRL element. Mahindra seems to be implementing an air curtain in front bumper, as seen in these new spy shots. It looks like there is an air channel on the bonnet that is deflecting winds from the front over the car’s windscreen.Mahindra BE.05 : Image – Gobinath RajanInterestingly, a fixed glass roof from BE.05 concept has been carried over to the production model. Sunroof fanatics who want to get out of the sunroof (for reasons best known to them), can look at XUV.e8 which was also spied beside the top-spec BE.05 test mules. There is a possibility of Mahindra showcasing BE.05 on August 15th alongside Thar Roxx. More

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      Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV Render In 8 New Colours – Harrier EV Rival

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      Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV RenderTata Motors is prepping Harrier EV and Safari EV that should rival upcoming Mahindra XUV700 EV (XUV.e8) and XUV700 EV Coupe (XUV.e9)If there is one car manufacturer in India that excels in producing SUVs, it is Mahindra Auto. Starting from the recently launched XUV3XO, Mahindra has a robust SUV portfolio that is aimed to cater to a wide range of audiences. Mahindra is adding a couple of new premium electric SUVs based on the INGLO platform, starting with XUV.e8 (XUV700 EV). Here’s how it would look at launch.Mahindra XUV700 EV Rendered – First INGLO vehicle to launchThe company is working an electric version of XUV700 and it will be the first vehicle to launch based on the company’s new INGLO platform. The goal of INGLO platform-based vehicles is to increase the appeal of made-in-India products on a global stage. In that regard, Mahindra seems to have done a great job.2025 Mahindra XUV700 EV HeadlightBased on a multitude of spy shots that surfaced on the internet, we have come up with our render of how a production-spec Mahindra XUV.e8 might look like. There was also a working prototype that was showcased at M.A.D.E. HQ in the UK as well. Rushlane’s render, penned down by Pratyush Rout, adheres to the company’s approach to this upcoming electric vehicle.Overall silhouette is still largely similar to the current XUV700. Establishing that all-important relevance with its ICE counterpart. The top hat of XUV700 on INGLO platform retains most of its design identity. However, it gets a vastly different front-end design with a more imposing futuristic fascia.2025 Mahindra XUV700 EV HeadlightIt gets a closed-off grill, followed by massive inverted L-shaped LED DRL signatures that are connected by an LED light bar. Headlights are all-new and are vertically arranged, which seems to be a trend these days. Similar to XUV400, it gets many bronze elements in its lower bumper, headlights and its logo.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV RenderBronze highlights are seen on the car’s window belt line too and neatly flow into the rear. New Aero design alloy wheels are notable as well. While the fascia gets an all-new design, the rear is almost identical to the XUV700. Even the tail lights have been carried over.What to expect?Interiors will get a subtle refresh, though. Previous set of spy shots has shown a brand new 2-spoke steering wheel with a dedicated new Mahindra logo for XUV.e lineup. Production version will retain these attributes. Also new, is a massive layout of triple-screen setup where one is for instrumentation, one for infotainment and the third for front passenger.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV RenderThe centre console is slightly redesigned too. Where features are concerned, Mahindra XUV700 EV should be loaded to the gills. We’re talking about level-2 ADAS, soft-touch materials on the inside, electrically adjustable front seats with memory, ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a front trunk and many more.Where powertrains are concerned, the INGLO platform is said to bear multiple battery capacities ranging between 60 kWh and 80 kWh. With around 500 km of claimed range. When launched, XUV.e8 is likely to offer both single-motor and dual-motor AWD layouts. Launch of Mahindra XUV 700 EV is expected in 2025. It could be priced in the Rs 35 lakh range. More

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      3 Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied While Charging – Front And Rear LED DRLs On

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      3 Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied Charging. Images – Dr Khalid AgwaniWhile Mahindra XUV.e8 and BE.05 get charging ports on their sides, XUV.e9 coupe electric SUV is unique with charging port at the rearBased on the new INGLO born electric platform, Mahindra is launching a multitude of new electric vehicles. These include XUV.e8. BE.05 and XUV.e9 (Coupe version of XUV.e8). All these are under testing. Recently, a convoy containing all three of these SUVs has been spotted plugged at a mall in Udaipur, Rajasthan, showing interesting new details.Mahindra XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05 SpiedFirst Indian automaker to sell electric cars in the country, Mahindra, is set out on a path to radicalising the premium electric SUV segment both here and the world. The company is launching five vehicles under XUV.e and BE sub-brands. First of these vehicles to launch are XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05.Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied Charging – Front LED DRLsA convoy of all three of these electric SUVs was recently spotted at an underground mall parking in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Thanks to automotive enthusiast Dr Khalid Agwani, we now have a new set of spy shots showing new details about three of Mahindra’s hottest upcoming electric SUVs – XUV.e8, XUV.e9 and BE.05.For starters, XUV.e9 looks like it is a much larger vehicle than XUV.e8. In the parking lot, standing side-by-side, XUV.e9 looks like it could be around 4.8m in length. Around the same length as a Toyota Fortuner. Mahindra XUV.e8 is almost the same length as its ICE counterpart, XUV700 as they share almost the same side and rear elements.Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied Charging – Rear LED DRLsFor reference, Mahindra XUV700 is 4.7m in length. Another thing to note is that the Mahindra XUV.e9 has its charging port at the rear on the left side. This is very interesting because the test mules of XUV.e8 didn’t have a rear charging port. So, the touted 80 kWh battery is likely to only be on offer with XUV.e9 and BE.09. Or probably even BE.07.Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied ChargingXUV.e8 is likely to only get around 60 kWh or 70 kWh battery and have a charging port on the side. BE.05’s charging port has been spotted before and is at the side. While plugged in, Mahindra’s EV test mules don’t seem to show a charging level indicator built into their DRLs light bar like Tata EVs do. Instead, there seems to be an LED indicator just above the port.Interesting new details!Both XUV.e8 and XUV.e9 share an identical fascia. However, XUV.e9 gets a more muscular bonnet which adds visual bulk to it, when compared to XUV.e8’s. Headlights are identical, with what seems like bi-LED projector unit and triple ice-cube LED projector fog lights with cornering function. Front parking sensors and front radar for ADAS are common between the two.Mahindra Electric SUVs Spied – HeadlightOn the inside, both XUV.e8 and XUV.e9 get a common triple-screen dashboard – one for instrumentation, one for infotainment and a third for front passenger. The third vehicle in this convoy of engineering samples was BE.05. A test mule of BE.05 was spotted in Leh Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh regions for altitude testing which we covered earlier. More

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      Mahindra XUV700 Electric 3 Screen Dashboard Patent Leaks

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      Mahindra XUV700 Electric 3 Screen Layout PatentedXUV.e8 (XUV700 Electric) three-screen layout will be a first for a Mahindra car and likely to be offered with other upcoming new-gen Mahindra SUVsMahindra is working on the electric version of XUV700, which will go on sale as the XUV.e8. Ahead of its launch later this year, design patents have revealed multiple new details. Latest confirmation is for a three-screen setup, which will be a first-in-segment feature.Mahindra XUV700 Electric – three-screen setupFrom one, to two, and now a 3-screen setup is on its way to become a mainstay in the Indian auto industry. In the mass market segment, Mahindra will be the first to introduce this feature with XUV.e8. Other upcoming Mahindra SUVs such as XUV.e9 and BE range are also expected to get a three-screen setup.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUVOnce a positive market response is confirmed, other OEMs are also likely to transition from the current two screen layout to a three-screen setup. However, there are likely to be variations, as seen with cars like Mercedes EQS 580, Cadillac Celestiq, Lucid Air, Audi A8, Porsche Taycan, etc .An upgrade to a three-screen setup seems relevant, as it significantly enhances the cockpit experience. As seen with the patent image, the three-screen layout of XUV.e8 covers almost the entire width of the dashboard. It is flanked by AC vents on both sides.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV SteeringFrom the design patent image, it appears that the three-screen layout has bezels in between the screens. The bezels are pretty wide and seem to have a grey finish. They could get a darker and glossier finish with the production model. The heavy bezels could have been chosen to provide adequate protection to the large 3-screen setup.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV DashboardFunctional relevanceA three-screen setup helps reduce clutter in the cockpit area. It matches the current trend of achieving a minimalistic profile for EVs, across both exteriors and interiors. Much of the physical buttons can be eliminated with a three-screen layout. The third screen is exclusively for the front passenger. The sense of roominess is significantly enhanced when most of the controls can be handled via the screens. Along with touch controls, users can also use voice commands for various features and functions.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV DashboardXUV.e8 – New headlamp setup and new steering wheelMahindra has also patented a new headlamp design and a new two-spoke steering wheel for XUV.e8. These new features will help achieve a clear differentiation with the ICE model. These newly patented features are likely to be available with XUV.e9 as well. XUV.e9 is the coupe version of XUV.e8.Mahindra XUV700 Electric SUV HeadlightAll upcoming Mahindra electric SUVs will be based on the INGLO platform. XUV.e8 will have a battery pack of up to 80 kWh. Power output could be in the range of 230 hp to 350 hp. XUV.e8 will be available in all-wheel drive configuration. Launch is expected later this year. XUV.e8 will take on Tata Harrier EV that is expected in early 2025. More