The power switch for Mahindra’s long-awaited electric journey will be turned on tomorrow when they launch the XEV 9e and BE 6e. These are the automaker’s first born electric vehicles marking the start of a journey that began in 2022.
The XEV 9e and BE 6e are both coupe SUVs in different sizes and price categories but are underpinned by Mahindra’s new INGLO platform. They will get level-2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera package, new electric motors powering the rear wheels, triple screens on the dashboard and possibly a sound package designed and developed by music legend AR Rahman. At the unveil/launch, we also expect Mahindra to announce charging plans, future developments and milestones in the journey leading up to the moment of the launch.
Mahindra will join a host of other manufacturers like Maruti, Toyota, MG, Tata, Honda, Kia and Hyundai in creating a new electric front in the D-segment and upwards. All of them are working on new platforms, drive train options and expanded feature lists specific to their EV lineup.