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First unveiled in the UK, Mahindra Born Electric SUVs feature a futuristic design language underpinned by VW-sourced MEB platformMahindra XUV.e9 – All electric SUV coupe based on XUV700After launching the XUV400 EV last month, Mahindra is now getting ready to showcase their range of future electric SUVs in India for the 1st time. First unveiled at M.A.D.E. HQ (Mahindra Advanced Design Europe) in the UK, BE series are now en-route India.Mahindra India has shared official teasers on their social media handles. BE range of electric SUVs will be showcased at Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad on February 10th, 2023.Mahindra Born Electric SUVs India PremiereThe BE range from Mahindra sits beside XUV.e range of electric SUVs. Both are based on INGLO platform. INGLO means IN-dian by heart and GLO-bal by standards. This platform is a derivative of Volkswagen’s MEB platform being used on a few Ford vehicles too. MEB means Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten. It is a modular and scalable EV platform outsourced to OEMs for procuring under a license.This platform is found in Audi’s Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron, and Q5 e-tron. Cupra’s Born, upcoming Urban Rebel and Tavascan. Skoda’s Enyaq iV and Enyaq Coupe iV. Ford’s two upcoming EVs for Europe. Volkswagen’s ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.6, ID. Buzz, and ID. Buzz Cargo as well. Lastly, Mahindra XUV.e8 (XUV700 Electric), XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07, and BE.09.The future begins now. Stay tuned for the grand homecoming of our born electric SUVs at the Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad on 10th February 2023. #BE #Mahindra #BornElectricVision pic.twitter.com/r49zXGdOKy— Mahindra Born Electric (@born_electric) February 2, 2023Mahindra is procuring electric drives, battery systems and unified cells from VW. Part of electric drive is VW’s proprietary APP310 PMDC motor which MEB platform supports. The number 310 means it will have 310 Nm of peak torque. APP310 motor weighs only 90 kg and is mated to a 1-speed gearbox. Mahindra has revealed INGLO platform will feature LFP cells which are likely to be prismatic ones.BEV LineupBE is abbreviated to Born Electric and signifies that it doesn’t share its body with other ICE-based vehicles. XUV.e lineup gets ICE spinoffs and vice-versa. When Mahindra said GLO-bal in standards, the company means it as this platform is also found in global cars. Battery will range between 60 kWh to 80 kWh in capacity. RWD setup will feature 170 kW (228 bhp) and AWD setup will feature 250 kW (335 bhp). Reports from UK states Mahindra’s INGLO platform is range tested too.Range is around 675 km in Indian testing cycles and 430 km in WLTP cycle. These figures are not specified in relation to battery capacity and respective vehicles in the model range. Speaking of model range, Mahindra’s electric SUVs come in two lineups. BE and XUV.e. BE lineup includes BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09, while XUV.e lineup includes XUV.e8 and XUV.e9.This is the first time these electric SUVs will be setting foot in India. Mahindra EV Fashion Festival is taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana state. The event is set to happen on 10th of February, 2023. Of these new EVs, it is the XUV.e8 that will launch first. It is XUV700 electric version, due for launch in 2024. More

Agility and smoothness of XUV400 on Manali-Leh highway reveals that driving dynamics could be even better that powerful ICE-based SUVsMahindra XUV400 ElectricMahindra has been creating one bestseller after another and the next big launch is XUV400 Electric. It debuted last year in September and prices are expected to be announced sometime this month.Base-spec variants of XUV400 could be offered at around Rs 17 lakh or even lower to improve competencies against primary rival Tata Nexon EV. XUV400 technical specs are better than Nexon EV across dimensions, range, battery capacity, etc. A tough battle can be expected ahead and it will be interesting to see who wins eventually.Mahindra XUV400 Electric – New RecordMahindra has revealed that the XUV400 Electric has set a new record. It has become the first ever electric vehicle to cover a distance of 751 kms within 24 hours, in sub-zero temperatures. The drive started from Kyelang, Lahaul Spiti, Himachal Pradesh and covered a distance of 751kms in 24 hours.Automotive enthusiasts who saw XUV400 in the steep inclines of the sub-zero terrain said that the electric SUV can be seen effortlessly zig zagging across steep inclines. It is quite remarkable, as negotiating inclines at high altitudes is a challenging task for any vehicle. XUV400 can be seen smoothly accelerating and overtaking other cars without any jerky motions. It goes on to show its power and refined performance.Mahindra XUV400 Electric – New drive record in sub-zero temperaturesXUV400 will be utilizing a 39.4 kWh battery pack that has 112 Ah capacity rating. The battery pack has NMC (nickel, manganese and cobalt) electro-chemical composition. Gross vehicle weight is 1,960 kg, of which, the battery pack itself weighs 309 kg. But as evidenced with the spotted test mule, XUV400 has impressive acceleration.Mahindra XUV400 Electric – New drive record in sub-zero temperaturesOfficially, XUV400 can achieve 0-100 kmph in 8.3 seconds. This makes it the fastest passenger vehicle to be produced in India, excluding the non-luxury segment. XUV400 has a top speed of 150 kmph, which is applicable in both laden and unladen conditions. Dimensionally, XUV400 is 4,200 mm long, 1,821 mm wide, 1,634 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. These numbers are higher than XUV300, although both SUVs are based on the same platform. Users can expect roomier interiors for all passengers. Boot space is also pretty good at 378 litres.XUV400 range, specsXUV400 has a certified range of 456 km, as per AIS 040 (Rev. 1) standard. In comparison, Nexon EV Max has a certified range of 437 km (ARAI). As there’s not much difference between the two in terms of certified range, it’s the real-world range that will determine if XUV400 can triumph over Nexon EV. Powering Mahindra XUV400 is an AC – synchronous motor that churns out 110 kW (147.5 hp) of max power at 5,500 rpm and 310 Nm of peak torque. In terms of 30 minutes peak power, XUV400 is rated at 60 kW (80 hp) at 4,000 rpm.Mahindra XUV400 Electric – New drive record in sub-zero temperaturesTo keep costs in check, XUV400 will be using in-house manufactured batteries. These will be manufactured by Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. in collaboration with Mahindra. However, the battery controller and electric motor will be imported from China. Valeo Siemens eAutomotive (Changshu) Co. Ltd. will be manufacturing the electric motor and battery controller for XUV400.To ensure it succeeds, XUV400 will be getting a range of segment-first and best-in-class features. Some key highlights include a large touchscreen infotainment system, sunroof, dual zone climate control, 7-airbags and adjustable steering wheel. There will be drive modes of Fun, Fast and Fearless, which will utilize unique combinations of throttle, steering and regen. Another interesting feature is ‘Lively’ mode, especially designed for negotiating heavy traffic. More

Mahindra electric vehicle manufacturing plant to be set up in Pune, Maharashtra at an investment of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of 7-8 yearsMahindra INGLO Platform for upcoming Electric SUVsWhen it comes to EVs, brand Mahindra is a name that has cropped up in more conversations than others. Years earlier the auto manufacturer showed interest in Reva, a Bangalore based electric car company. They sold small electric cars that found much acceptance in Bangalore in its early years. Following its acquisition by Mahindra, the e2o, previously known as REVA NXR was launched, and thereafter eVerito.In recent times, the company has introduced a range of Treo e3Ws. And most recently, XUV400 electric. In short, it’s been years since the wait started. And finally Mahindra electric passenger cars are set to be a real EV buying option. XUV400 EV will be available in 3 variants.Mahindra EV manufacturing plant investmentWith longterm EV goals set, our roads are inclined to look different by the end of the decade. Focus is laid on large-scale EV adoption. Plans are afoot to introduce larger electric fleets for public transportation needs. E-commerce and delivery companies are committed to using electric SCVs. And private consumption in the future looks vastly different. At present, this change is being led by e2W manufacturers with e-scooters leading the charts.In terms of electric cars, customer choice is far too limited at the moment. And more players are expected to participate in a few short years to change the way the electric car portfolio looks.Mahindra XUV Electric SUVMahindra has now announced an investment of Rs. 10,000 Crore for electric vehicles. This has been approved under Maharashtra Government’s industrial promotion scheme for Electric Vehicles.  The 10,000 Crore investment will be made over a period of 7-8 years. It’s earmarked for building a manufacturing facility, development, and production.mahindra INGLO EV Platform and BE brandBased on the state-of-the-art INGLO EV Platform, Mahindra e-SUVs will be launched under the XUV brand, and an all-new electric-only brand is called ‘BE’.  Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., stated, “We are delighted with this approval from the Govt. of Maharashtra for setting up our EV Manufacturing Plant in Pune, and investing in what has been our ‘home’ state for over 70 years. We are very thankful to the Govt. of Maharashtra for their continued support. The Government’s focus on ‘ease-of-doing-business’ and progressive policies, together with Mahindra’s investment, will act as a catalyst for Maharashtra to become India’s EV hub, attracting further Indian and Foreign Direct Investment.” More

Special edition of Mahindra XUV400 is the outcome of a collaborative effort between automotive designer Pratap Bose and leading fashion icon Rimzim DaduMahindra XUV400 OneOfOne EditionUnveiled in September 2022, Mahindra XUV400 is scheduled to be launched next year. Equipped with multiple segment-first features and offering best-in-class range, XUV400 can emerge as a strong challenger to Tata Nexon EV. The latter currently enjoys the first-mover advantage and has market share of more than 80%.In the run-up to its launch, Mahindra has revealed a special edition of XUV400. A collaborative project involving Pratap Bose and Rimzim Dadu, the special edition of XUV400 is part of the Tech Fashion Tour Season 6, presented by Mahindra Automotive. Both Pratap and Rimzin are experts in their respective domains, which will ensure the best outcomes for the special edition of XUV400.XUV400 special editionGoing beyond the usual experimentations with metal, plastic and glass, the special edition of XUV400 focuses on using fabrics as a means to improve overall look and feel and ambience. Fabric options are virtually limitless based on various aspects such as colour tone, texture, type of weave, type of fibre, shine, etc. That’s where Rimzim Dadu’s expertise as a fashion icon comes into play.Primary objective is to create fabric-inspired themes that will complement XUV400’s core character and styling. Working together, Rimzim and Pratap have come up with some interesting design bits for the special edition of XUV400. For example, the twin-peaks copper hued Mahindra logo gets a blue outline, inspired by one of Rimzim’s exclusive creations.Mahindra XUV400 Electric One Of One Edition teased pic.twitter.com/2LYlAf5hPB— RushLane (@rushlane) November 29, 2022Similarly, there are other innovative uses of fabric-inspired elements to spruce up the interiors. ‘Rimzim + Bose’ branding elements have been used across interiors and exteriors. This special edition of XUV400 surely works in terms of creating unique user experiences. It makes the journey a bit more exciting, as enthusiasts wait for the launch of XUV400.XUV400 range, specsMahindra XUV400 is offering 456 km range, which is as per AIS 040 (Rev. 1) standard. In comparison, Nexon EV Max can run 437 km on a full charge in a laboratory environment (ARAI-certified). While the range difference between XUV400 and Nexon EV Max is not much, the former does get bragging rights for offering highest-in-segment range.XUV400 has an AC – synchronous motor, capable of generating 110 kW (147.5 hp) of max power at 5,500 rpm and 310 Nm of peak torque. It connects to a 39.4 kWh, 112 Ah battery pack, which has NMC (nickel, manganese and cobalt) electro-chemical composition. It weighs 309 kg. XUV400 top speed is rated at 150 kmph and it can achieve 0-100 kmph in 8.3 seconds. When launched, XUV400 will be the fastest Indian make passenger vehicle in non-luxury segment.Mahindra XUV400 OneOfOne EditionThere will be three variants of XUV400 – base-spec 5S, EP 5S and EL 5S. It will be roomier than Nexon EV Max, as it’s 4,200 mm long, 1,821 mm wide and 1,634 mm tall. XUV400 boot space will also be better than Nexon EV Max. More

Considering its multitude of segment-first features and best-in-class range, XUV400 could be another bestseller from MahindraUpcoming Mahindra XUV400 Electric. Image – Ayush GuptaUnvieled on the eve of World EV Day in September 2022, Mahindra XUV400 has potential to emerge as a strong rival to Tata Nexon EV. It is built on the same platform as XUV300 and shares a significant percentage of the equipment list.Test drives for XUV400 are expected to commence in December, whereas prices are likely to be announced in January 2023. Ahead of its launch, details about XUV400 have been revealed via RTO-issued type approval certificate.Mahindra XUV400 variants, specsThere will be 3 variants on offer, the base-spec 5S, EP 5S and EL 5S. XUV400 is 4,200 mm long, 1,821 mm wide and 1,634 mm tall. Wheelbase is at 2,600 mm and gross vehicle weight is 1,960 kg. XUV400 has larger dimensions in comparison to its primary rival Nexon EV Max, which means roomier interiors and larger boot space. As compared to Nexon EV Max’s 350 litres boot space, XUV400 offers 378 litres.XUV400 is equipped with a 39.4 kWh battery pack with 112 Ah capacity. Electro-chemical composition of the battery is NMC (nickel, manganese and cobalt). The battery pack weighs 309 kg, making it the heaviest single component of the EV. Top speed of XUV400 is 150 kmph in both laden and unladen condition. 0-100 kmph is achieved in 8.3 seconds, making it the fastest Indian make passenger vehicle in non-luxury segment.Upcoming Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV homologation details leakMahindra XUV400 utilizes an AC – synchronous motor that generates 110 kW (147.5 hp) of max power at 5,500 rpm and 310 Nm of peak torque. Max thirty minutes peak power is rated at 60 kW (80 hp) at 4,000 rpm. Range is 456 km, as per AIS 040 (Rev. 1) standard. This is higher than Nexon EV Max that has ARAI certified range of 437 km. Real-world range of XUV400 will determine how effective it will be in challenging Nexon EV.While the battery pack used for XUV400 has been manufactured by Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. in collaboration with Mahindra, the electric motor and battery controller will be sourced from China. These units will be manufactured by Valeo Siemens eAutomotive (Changshu) Co. Ltd. As battery pack is the costliest part of an EV, manufacturing it inhouse will allow Mahindra to launch XUV400 at a competitive price point. Base-spec model could be launched at around Rs 17 lakh.Mahindra XUV400 featuresMahindra XUV400 is distinguishable with its exciting colour options, contrasting copper highlights and closed-off grille. Unique X-shaped elements have been used across the grille and other parts, which add another layer of dynamism to the EV. Colour choices for XUV400 include Arctic Blue, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black and Infinity Blue.Interiors are quite similar to XUV300 with features such as sunroof, large touchscreen, 7 airbags, dual zone climate control and adjustable steering wheel. XUV400 will have multi drive modes of Fun, Fast and Fearless, each offering a unique mix of throttle, steering and regen. There will be a single pedal ‘Lively’ mode as well, a segment first feature designed especially for driving in heavy traffic. More

Unveiled at 2018 Auto Expo, Mahindra Atom will primarily target fleet segment and cater to first- and last-mile connectivityNew Mahindra Atom Electric 4 SeaterAround two years after its unveil as a concept, Mahindra Atom was showcased in near-production form at 2020 Auto Expo. It was expected to be launched in 2020, but plans got delayed due to the pandemic. Now with the EV segment gaining momentum, Mahindra is gearing up to launch Atom EV. It will be India’s first electric quadricycle.Ahead of its launch, details about Mahindra Atom have been revealed via Type Approval Certificate. While the earlier certificate was issued under ‘Non Transport’ category, the latest certificate has been issued under ‘Transport’ category.Mahindra Atom variants, rangeThere will be a total of four variants of Mahindra Atom – K1, K2, K3 and K4. While K1 and K2 will have 7.4 kWh, 144 Ah battery pack, Atom K3 and K4 come with 11.1 kWh, 216 Ah battery pack. The smaller battery pack weighs 98 kg, whereas the larger unit is heavier by 47 kg.Battery technology is Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP), which offers a range of benefits. Key among them are longer lifespan, lightweight, safe operations, ability to endure high temperatures, minimal maintenance and improved discharge and charge efficiency.Mahindra ATOM Electric 4 seater vehicleMax motor power of Mahindra Atom is rated at 8 kW at 3,950 rpm. Electrical energy consumption as per AIS-039 standards is 90 Wh per km for K1 and K2 and 106 Wh per km for K3 and K4. Range is expected to be around 80 km for K1 and K2 and approx. 100 km for K3 and K4. In terms of features, K1 and K3 do not come with air conditioning. This will limit their scope, especially at hot, humid locations. However, non-AC variants will be able to cover more miles on a full charge.Mahindra Atom features, specsVisually, Mahindra Atom has a cute profile with a unique grille design, prominent headlamps, large windscreen and windows and blacked-out central pillars. It utilizes a monocoque chassis and has an upright, boxy design. The wheels are placed at extreme ends, which ensures a futuristic look and feel for the quadricycle. On the inside, Atom will focus on utilitarian features. It will have 4G connectivity for faster processing of bookings and payments when used for fleet operations.Dimensionally, Mahindra Atom is 2,728 mm long, 1,452 mm wide and 1,576 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1,885 mm. Despite its compact size, Mahindra Atom will have spacious interiors. Due to difference in battery pack and AC, Non AC variants, all four variants have different kerb weight and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).Mahindra AtomMahindra Atom could be launched at an initial offer price of around Rs 3 lakh. It is unlikely to have any direct rivals at the time of launch. In the future, it could face competition from upcoming Bajaj Qute electric. More