Mahindra has released a new teaser of its two upcoming electric cars XEV 9e and BE 6e. This time the company has revealed the final exterior design of both the cars. Earlier, the company had shown a glimpse of the interior design of both the cars.
Both electric vehicles have a coupe roofline and will be the first electric cars under the new XEV and Born Electric (brand), which will be based on Mahindra’s new Inglo platform. XEV 9e and BE 6e will be unveiled on November 26. Multi-zone AC, wireless phone charger and premium audio system can be provided in both electric cars. For safety, safety features like 6 airbags as standard and Level 2 ADAS can be provided.
Exterior
The upcoming XEV 9e and BE 6e are based on the INGLO platform, which has been designed for high performance. The XEV 9e will give the feel of a luxury electric car, while the BE 6e will offer bold and athletic performance. According to the new teaser, the XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs will get a futuristic, aerodynamic design with sharp-looking elements.
The front of the XEV 9e features L-shaped LED DRLs, a closed grille with a connected LED lightbar and vertical lighting, a swooping bonnet and the new Mahindra EV logo. At the same time, BE 6e will have a front light system inspired by XUV 3XO and it will have BE logo instead of Mahindra logo. BE 9e has inverted C-shaped connected LED DRL and connected LED tail light. Both electric SUVs will get bold character lines and large wheel arches.
interior
Earlier, a glimpse of the cabin of Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e was shown. The XEV 9e has a triple screen setup, which includes a digital driver display, a touch screen and a passenger display. Whereas BE 6e has a dual integrated screen. Both models have a 2-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo and panoramic sunroof.
Performance
Information about the battery pack and electric motor of both the electric SUVs has not been shared. According to media reports, XEV 9e can have the option of 60kWh and 80kWh battery pack. At the same time, it can get a range of up to 500km.
A 60kWh battery pack can be provided in the BE 6e electric SUV. It can get a range of up to 450km. Both rear wheel drive (RWD) and all wheel drive (AWD) options can be found in both EVs.
Features
Talking about the features, XEV 9e can be provided with multi-zone AC, wireless phone charger, premium audio system and ventilated and powered seats. Vehicle-to-load and regeneration modes will also be available in it. At the same time, multi-zone AC, wireless phone charger and premium audio system can also be provided in BE 6e. For passenger safety, it can be provided with safety features like 6 airbags as standard, 360 degree camera and Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
Mahindra Mahindra XEV 9e will compete with the upcoming Tata Harrier EV and Safari EV. At the same time, BE 6e will compete with Tata Curve EV, MG ZS EV, upcoming Maruti e-Vitara and Hyundai Creta EV.
