Mahindra electric cars based on Volkswagen components shown

Two years ago, the Indian company Mahindra name the development of Inglo’s universal platform for electric vehicles, which is created using parts of the Volkswagen Group’s MEB architecture. Later it was presented a whole range of promising battery models on this platform, and just now two production electric vehicles are ready. These are the Mahindra BE 6e and Mahindra XEV 9e crossovers.

The Inglo platform has a typical architecture for electric vehicles: McPherson struts at the front, multi-links at the rear, and traction battery under the interior floor. The base will be rear wheel drive, but it is also possible to install a front electric motor (such versions will appear later). For the first crossovers, two power options are offered for the same rear electric motor – 231 or 286 hp, although the torque is the same (380 Nm). Good mobility is guaranteed: the turning circle is less than 10 meters.

For its new electric vehicles, Mahindra uses BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate traction batteries with a capacity of 59 or 79 kWh. With the older battery, the Mahindra BE 6e crossover promises a range of 550 km, while the larger XEV 9e promises a range of 533 km on the WLTP cycle. Charging from 20 to 80% from a 175 kW DC terminal takes 20 minutes. Finally, Mahindra is so confident in Chinese batteries that they offer a lifetime warranty.

BE 6e and XEV 9e models are made in a futuristic angular style, and they differ mainly in size. The youngest Mahindra BE 6e is 4371 mm long, 1907 mm wide and 1627 mm tall. Mahindra XEV 9e much larger: length – 4790 mm, width – 1905 mm, height – 1690 mm. They have the same wheelbase – 2775 mm. In versions with more powerful engines, crossovers can reach 100 km / h in 6.7 and 6.8 seconds, respectively.

Mahindra BE 6e

In addition to the common Inglo platform, both electric vehicles have an advanced computing platform MAIA (Artificial Intelligence Architecture) with a Snapdragon 8295 processor It powers several electronic assistants, including control adaptive cruise with level 2 autopilot, 360-degree cameras and autopilot. – parking. Seven airbags are fitted as standard.

Perhaps the most impressive differences between the two new products are in the interior. The youngest Mahindra BE 6e is equipped with two 12.3-inch screens (for instruments and the media system), as well as a head-up display. The main feature of the interior was the powerful jib in place of the center console, creating a cockpit around the driver. Other features worth mentioning are “gamer” chairs, a large transmission selector and contour lights. The volume of the trunk is 455 liters, and there is an additional 45 liter compartment in the front.

The older Mahindra XEV 9e has a more conservative interior, but it can have three screens on the front panel (all 12.3 inches). The equipment is richer: soft finish, wide roof with lights, Harman Kardon audio system with sixteen speakers and Dolby Atmos technology. The size of the trunk is significantly larger: 665 liters at the back and another 150 liters at the front.

Mahindra XEV 9e

In India, both electric crossovers are already available for ordering. The Mahindra BE 6e starts at Rs 1.89 million ($22,400), while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at a minimum of Rs 2.19 million ($25,900). Commercial electric vehicles will arrive in dealers in February-March 2025.