Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e: Key Details Revealed
Both EVs are built on Mahindra’s EV-specific INGLO platform, which Mahindra has designed from the ground up specifically for EVs. The carmaker has now announced that the XEV 9e and BE 6e will be offered with an option of 59 kWh and/or 79 kWh battery packs.
Mahindra has also said that the platform will support 175 kW DC fast charging, which will charge the batteries from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. Performance specifications of the rear-axle-mounted electric motors have also been revealed and it will produce 231 PS to 285.5 PS.
Although the model-specific claimed range hasn’t been disclosed yet, Mahindra had previously said that the INGLO platform could offer a claimed range of around 450 km to 500 km and can accommodate rear-wheel drive (RWD), front-wheel drive (FWD), or all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations.
XEV 9e and BE 6e: What We Know So Far
The XEV 9e is the production-ready version of the XUV.e9 concept, which itself is an SUV-coupe avatar of the XUV.e8 SUV concept. The XUV.e8 concept is the all-electric derivative of the Mahindra XUV700. The BE 6e is the production version of the BE.05 concept, also introduced in 2022.
In earlier teasers, Mahindra showcased the designs of both these electric offerings. The BE 6e has an angular bonnet, horizontally-placed dual-barrel LED headlights, C-shaped LED DRLs, and a sleek bumper. Meanwhile, the XEV 9e features a more distinctive look thanks to its coupe roofline, along with an upright front design featuring inverted L-shaped connected LED DRLs at the front and vertically-stacked dual-barrel LED headlights. It will also get connected LED tail lights.
Inside, the XEV 9e will have a triple-screen setup with a digital driver’s display, a central touchscreen, and a passenger display. The BE 6e, on the other hand, will get dual-integrated screens. Both the EVs feature a 2-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logos and a panoramic sunroof.
XEV 9e and BE 6e: Expected Features
The XEV 9e could come with a range of premium features including a multi-zone AC, a wireless phone charger, a premium audio system, and ventilated, powered seats. Being an EV, it may also offer features like vehicle-to-load (V2L) and multiple regeneration modes.
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Similarly, the BE 6e could share many of these features, such as multi-zone AC, a wireless phone charger, and a premium audio system.
Both the electric offerings are expected to include a strong safety package, with 6 airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera, and level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech.
XEV 9e and BE 6e: Expected Price And Rivals
The Mahindra XEV 9e is expected to be priced from Rs 38 lakh and will compete with the upcoming Tata Harrier EV and Tata Safari EV.
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