In this article we will provide you the details for the top 7 electric cars by Mahindra. Mahindra is one of the leading Indian manufacturing companies working on electric vehicles. The company has a partnership with a foreign company that will help generate their EV line-up. With an electric vehicle ambition, Mahindra plans to launch electric cars on the new INGLO EV platform. People started to trust EVs as they are eco-friendly, quietly perform, and require low maintenance.
Top 7 Electric Cars by Mahindra
- Mahindra XUV 400 EV
- Mahindra XUV.e8
- Mahindra XUV.e9
- Mahindra BE.05
- Mahindra BE.07
- Mahindra BE.09
- Mahindra Thar.e
Now we will discuss the above top 7 electric cars by Mahindra in detail:
1. Mahindra XUV 400 EV
The rugged look and the insertion of copper element in this electric SUV makes it unique. The length, width, and height of the Mahindra XUV 400 EV are 4200 mm, 1821 mm, and 1634 mm, respectively, with 368 litres of boot space. It has the capacity to seat five people.
It includes a 39.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and offers a range of up to 456 km. It has a 100-kW permanent magnet synchronous motor that generates 147.51 bhp and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. The car produces 150 kmph top speed and 0-100 kmph acceleration in 8.3 seconds. The company claims the warranty of the battery is 8 years, or 160000 km.
It offers multiple charging options, such as a 50 kW DC fast charger, which takes 50 minutes to charge a 0-80% battery, and a 7.2 kW AC fast charger, which juices up a 0-100 percent battery in 6 hours and 30 minutes, whereas the battery takes 13 hours with a 15 A plug point. It offers a CCS II charging port.
The exterior of the car has projected headlamps, an integrated antenna, a roof rail, LED DRLs, LED taillights, an outside rear-view mirror, a moon roof, a rear window wiper, and a window defogger. Additionally, it offers satin inserts in door cladding and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Its standout features include an electric sunroof with anti-pitch, light-sensing headlamps, and drive modes.
The black interior of the electric car is eye-catching. It has a 17.78-cm touch-screen infotainment system, four speakers, the Bluesense+ app (which has 60+ connectivity features), smart watch connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, voice commands, and SMS read-out. It further includes illuminated sun visors with vanity mirrors, an instrument cluster with multi-color illumination, an air conditioner, a heater, leather seats, and a leather adjustable steering wheel.
The car is equipped with safety features such as six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, center locking, seat belt warning, door ajar warning, and a tyre pressure monitor. Its advanced safety kits include a panic braking signal, a reverse camera with adaptive guidelines, speed alerts, and a speed-sensing auto-door lock.
Mahindra XUV 400 EV is available for Rs 15.49–19.39 lakh, depending on variants. The car was launched in 2023.
2. Mahindra XUV.e8
Mahindra XUV.e8 is an electric version of the XUV 700. The length, width, and height of the car are 4740 mm, 1900 mm, and 1760 mm, with a ground clearance of 2762 mm.
It may come with a 60- to 80-kWh battery capacity. It is expected to have a dual-motor setup, which may generate 335 bhp. It could offer a tentative range of up to 500 km on full charge and 0-100 kmph speed in 5–6 seconds.
Its exterior may include headlamps and LEDs, which are quite attractive; a 360-degree camera, pop-outdoor handles, a 20-inch tyre size. At the side and the rear, the pattern is mostly like XUV 700. Like other EVs, the front grill is closed to improve its range and efficiency.
In the interior, it includes 5G connectivity, car-tech features with smart watch connectivity, a 10-inch touch screen, Sony speakers, a golden color tweak peak logo on the steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, over-the-air updates, etc.
Its safety features are expected to offer ADAS (automatic emergency brake, parking assist, driver drowsiness detection) and many more.
By the end of this year, the Mahindra XUV.e8 is expected to launch with a tentative price tag range of Rs 25–35 lakh, depending on the different variants.
3. Mahindra XUV.e9
Mahindra XUV.e9 is a sporty car. It is a coupe version of the Mahindra XUV700.
Its battery capacity may be between 60 kWh and 80 kWh, with a WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) exclaimed range of 450 km.
It underpins a 175kW fast charger and takes around 30 minutes to charge the battery by 0-80 percent. It may be suitable for rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). The electric powertrains may offer 285 PS for RWD and 394 PS for AWD models.
In the exterior, its front has no grill, and headlamps extended from side to side. At the rear, it has a shark fin antenna, an extended roof spoiler, an integrated high-mounted stop lamp, and new-design 20-inch alloy wheels.
In the interior, it may boast of three screens (a touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrumental cluster, and passenger display), a center console, a two-spoke D-cut steering wheel, automatic climate control, a premium sound system, wireless phone charging, and ventilated seats.
Its safety features may include six airbags, ADAS features (adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency brake, lane assist, blind spot detection, traction control system, etc.), ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, and radar. Mahindra has planned to launch the Mahindra XUV.e9 by April 2025. Its tentative price is Rs. 38 lakh (ex-showroom). Its competitor will be the Tata Harrier EV.
4. Mahindra BE. 05
Mahindra BE-05 is the first electric car with the logo of the new brand BE, which stands for Born Electric. It is a futuristic car with a revolutionary design. Five passengers can comfortably sit in it.
It is expected to come with a 60kWh battery capacity and an electric motor, which may offer a range of up to 450 km. Mahindra confirmed that it could support a 175 kW DC fast charger and juice up the battery in 30 minutes. The use of the INGLO platform is suitable for both all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive and may generate 285 PS and 395 PS, respectively.
Its features may include a 12.3-inch display (touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver display), a heads-up display, and others too.
Mahindra BE. 05 is scheduled to go on sale by 2025, with a tentative price of Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. Its competitors may be the Hyundai Creta-based EV and the Tata Curvv EV.
5. Mahindra BE. 07
The Mahindra BE-07 is a pure electric car. Although its exact dimensions are not yet clear, the automaker revealed its length of 4565 mm, width of 1900 mm, and height of 1660 mm.
Like other EVs from Mahindra, the Mahindra BE. 07 is also based on the INGLO platform, which supports a 60- to 80-kWh battery capacity. Additionally, it also supports a DC fast charger of 175 kW and takes 30 minutes to charge the battery. The production model of the car may be different from the showcased one.
The exterior of the car is festooned with a flat roof line, vertically placed LED DRLs, tail lamps, a flat roof line, and squared wheel arches.
The cabin of the car is equipped with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, a heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof, over-the-air updates, etc.
It is expected to launch by 2026. The tentative price range of Mahindra BE. 07 is Rs 29 lakh (ex-showroom).
6. Mahindra BE .09
Mahindra BE .09 is a fully electric SUV car available with automatic transmission.
It is expected to be equipped with the latest technology and will offer the largest battery pack. The manufacturer claims to provide a certified range of up to 450 kilometers. It underpins fast chargers up to 175 kW. The new INGLO pattern will support both RWD and AWD.
The company has not disclosed its launching year yet. We expect it could come in the range of Rs. 45 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh.
7. Mahindra Thar.e
Mahindra Thar.e is an electric SUV whose concept was unveiled in 2023 is much sought after car in a list of top 7 electric cars by Mahindra. Its bolder and more contemporary approach makes it suitable for rocky and muddy roads.
The company has not divulged the exact battery capacity, but it is expected that Thar.e may have a 60kWh battery pack.
The exterior of the car may include vertically stacked LEDs, dual-tone alloy wheels, square LED taillights, rear door handles on the C-pillar, and more.
The interior of the car may offer a fully digital instrument console, a multi-function steering wheel with the Thar.e logo at the centre, a large touch-screen infotainment system, etc.
The Thar.e is expected to launch by 2026 with a tentative starting price tag of Rs. 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Conclusion
These top 7 electric cars by Mahindra are the much-awaited cars. In summary, we can say that with an attractive combination of performance and range, Mahindra is ready to hit the Indian market with his electric cars, and his aim is to appeal to a wide range of Indian buyers looking to go electric. These high-volume electric cars can be a significant milestone model for Mahindra.
