Mahindra XEV 9e coupe electric SUV debut tomorrow: Things to look out for

Mahindra XEV 9e will compete against the upcoming Tata Harrier Electric launching next year.

Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra XEV 9e (Image: Mahindra Electric/YouTube)

Mahindra will officially take the covers off its first Electric Origin SUVs— XEV 9e and BE 6e— tomorrow at the Mahindra Unlimit India in Chennai. The homegrown carmaker has been building the hype for their unveil since the last couple of weeks by sharing multiple teasers of both the battery-powered SUVs on its social media handles.

Ahead of its official debut, let us look at some of the important things to look out for in the XEV 9e.

Mahindra XEV 9e: Coupe design

The first highlight of the XEV 9e that comes to mind is its unique futuristic exterior design. As seen in the teaser images, the XEV 9e is based on the XUV e9 concept which broke covers back in 2022. It can be safely assumed that the XEV 9e is a fully-electric coupe version of the XUV 700, so we can expect Mahindra to borrow a few body panels from the latter. That said, there is plenty to differentiate between the two models.

Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra XEV 9e teased (Image: Mahindra Electric/YouTube)

Like the XUV700, the XEV 9e boasts a muscular design with sophisticated touches. The connected LED lighting at the front and rear along with the sloping roofline enhance its contemporary appeal. Other prominent modern elements visible are flush door handles and aerodynamic alloy wheels.

Mahindra XEV 9e: INGLO platform

While there may be a few visual similarities between XEV 9e and XUV700, underneath the XEV 9e is a completely different machine. Like all Born Electric SUVs, the XEV 9e will be underpinned by the INGLO skateboard architecture which has been co-developed by Mahindra and Volkswagen. The platform integrates the battery pack so that the space is optimally utilised to offer better weight distribution. The platform can also accommodate different drivetrains: front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive, and all-wheel-drive.

Mahindra XEV 9e: Interiors & Features

Through all the spy shots and recent teasers shared by Mahindra have shared glimpses of the XEV 9e’s cabin interiors. Highlights include a triple-screen layout that spans the entire width of the dashboard. Other notable highlights are sleek air-con vents, ambient lighting, an illuminated centre console, an illuminated drive selector, and a massive glass roof which flaunts Mahindra’s reworked Twin Peaks logo.

Mahindra XEV 9e interiors
Mahindra XEV 9e interiors teased (Image: YouTube/ Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs)

Some key amenities expected to be offered are  Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, powered front seats with ventilation, wireless phone charging, multi-colour ambient lighting, and a premium audio system. Safety features will likely include electronic stability control, multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and ADAS.The INGLO architecture will also integrate a series of segment-leading features for the XEV 9e such as a semi-active suspension system, high-power steering wheel, brake-by-wire technology, etc.

Mahindra XEV 9e: Powertrain

The XEV 9e is expected to pack some serious performance. As per the latest development, the XEV 9e will be offered with two battery options: a 59kWh and a 79kWh, both made of LFP (Lithium iron phosphate) chemistry. The larger battery pack is expected to give a range of around 450 km under the WLTP cycle. The platform allows DC fast charging capabilities up to 175 kW which can rejuvenate the battery pack from 20-80 percent in just 20 minutes.

Mahindra XEV 9e
Mahindra XEV 9e spied (Image: Karan Kashiappa)

The electric SUV is likely to be offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The architecture comprises motor(s), an inverter and the transmission and hence Mahindra refers to this platform as a compact three-in-one powertrain. The motors have been sourced from Volkswagen.

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This article was first uploaded on November twenty-five, twenty twenty-four, at seven minutes past two in the afternoon.
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