Discover India's first futuristic EV cabin: Mahindra 'Born Electric' BE and XUV.e9 SUVs

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Discover India's first futuristic EV cabin: Mahindra 'Born Electric' BE and XUV.e9 SUVs (Image: auto.mahindra.com)
Discover India's first futuristic EV cabin: Mahindra 'Born Electric' BE and XUV.e9 SUVs (Image: auto.mahindra.com)

Delhi : During an event in Hyderabad, which is also the site of the 2023 Formula-E, Mahindra Electric finally unveiled its line of electric SUVs known as "Born Electric" in India. Mahindra is creating a variety of electric SUVs under the born Electric programme, including the BE and XUV.e. On February 10, the automaker unveiled three new models at the Mahindra EV Fashion Festival.

The XUV.e9 was the first electric SUV that Mahindra displayed. The.e9 is most likely the showcase model that is currently closest to going into production. The sabre tooth LED DRLs also have a running unit in the middle that co-joins each side. The front has a bold and imposing design language.

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The BE.05, another brand-new electric SUV from Mahindra, took the stage after that. The matte brown-grey shade that the.05 was finished in made it look extremely futuristic in person. The LED DRLs on the front have a sabre-tooth design aesthetic. A hidden LED panel that produces light patterns is located in the lower portion of the front bumper, and there is also.05 badging there. Around the squared-off wheel arches on the side is plastic cladding. To lower the EV's drag coefficient, the wheels themselves have plastic covers. The sleek digital ORVM units with only a camera and no mirror were another intriguing feature.

The BE.05 also demonstrated the cutting-edge interiors that these electric SUVs. The driver's area was segregated inside in the form of a cockpit. Along with the black components of the piano, a matte gold finish and textured grey fabric exude minimalism. A multi-function control and the illuminated BE logo are added to the steering. The drive selector has an airplane-like appearance, and the panoramic screen, which houses the infotainment system as well as the instrumentation, is another feature. White lighting inside the speaker housing on the door panels was another cool feature.

Mahindra's surprise appearance of the BE Rall-E electric SUV on the floor marked the surprise conclusion of the India showcase. Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal was spotted riding alongside the SUV, which has a roofline resembling that of a coupe. It was equipped as an off-road-capable electric vehicle (EV), with a pre-runner bash plate and front bumper, a set of large auxiliary lamps integrated into the front bumper, which also receives an integrated tow-hook. The Rall-E also receives plastic cladding on all sides and a roof-mounted carrier that is equipped with three auxiliary lamps and can hold a spare tyre and other supplies.

Based on Mahindra's INGLO modular platform, which was created to support EV requirements, are the BE and XUV.e electric SUVs. Variable lengths, widths, wheelbases, and overhangs are all supported by the platform.

In the XUV.e and BE models, the INGLO platform will support battery packs with 60 to 80kWh of capacity. LFP chemistry, also known as lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4), will be used in the battery packs. The LFP chemistry offers good electrochemical performance with low resistance, according to battery technology forums. They have a high current rating, a long cycle life, and good thermal stability, which are their main advantages. This translates to improved safety and tolerance in challenging situations.