Mahindra plans to take a chance and play the EV game aggressively. But it also has international markets in mind. Mahindra has therefore steered clear of low-cost options and gone all out with expensive goods built on the INGLO platform. Nevertheless, Mahindra recently introduced the XUV400 electric, which would be the company’s most affordable model. Speaking of products based on the INGLO platform, Mahindra has shown off five different ideas that fall into two separate ranges. The two series are XUV.e and BE. The XUV.e series is based on ICE SUVs with the XUV nameplate. except BE. They are Born Electric from the ground up, as the name suggests, and won’t get ICE versions based on them. As it is based on the ICE-powered XUV700, the XUV.e8 will be the first vehicle to leave the assembly line. In India, Mahindra has also begun testing the XUV.e8. Let’s look at it.
Mahindra XUV700 Electric Spied
The first launch will be of XUV.e8. Mahindra had presented a functional prototype of the same at the same occasion on August 15. The XUV700 Electric that was spotted being tested in India is entirely disguised and just like the XUV700 that we already have. Its wheels are the same, too. The profile of XUV.e8 prototype and XUV700 is same. The front and back, however, were distinct. In contrast to the alloy wheels on the XUV700, the XUV.e8 prototype that was displayed in Britain had futuristic aero wheels. This will assist lower the air drag coefficient and reduce aerodynamic drag. maximising range as a result.
Manju even had the opportunity to speak with the group testing the XUV700 Electric. It was discovered at Bangalore’s Ecospace. They arrived in order to test the SUV in the flooded streets. This year is not slated for launch. The prototype displayed in the UK had copper-colored texturing all throughout and was wrapped in a matte black wrap. What Electric Blue is to Tata, this copper colour is to Mahindra. a representation of EVs. Copper accents will be included on every Mahindra EV. The front has a sizable LED DRL that is certainly eye-catching. The XUV700 headlights are more streamlined and include copper components. Even the Twin Peaks emblem is given a copper sheen and a purple LED border.
Scalable from 60 kWh to 80 kWh is Mahindra’s INGLO platform, which is based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. AWD with 335 bhp or RWD with 228 bhp may be available for the XUV.e8. Mahindra has excelled itself when it comes to the interiors. While XUV.e8 receives three horizontal screens, XUV700 only has two. The driver’s display is on one, the main infotainment system is on another, and the third screen appears to be for the front passenger.
It is anticipated to debut in 2024. When it debuts, it will be positioned above the MG ZS EV and below vehicles like the Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and others. The MG ZS EV consumes about 50 kWh of energy. While the EV6 and XC40 Recharge receive about 80 kWh of power. The XUV.e8 appears to be a logical EV for this market with a 60 kWh battery.
