Mahindra is gearing up for an electrifying twin attack on the market with the global debut of the XEV 9e and BE 6e on November 26. Built on the brand-new all-electric INGLO platform, these SUVs will mark Mahindra’s entry into the electric vehicle world. What’s even more exciting? Both models feature a sleek coupe-inspired design, giving them a bold, sporty edge right out of the gate.
BE 6e and XEV 9e: Exterior
Mahindra has gone for a shock-and-awe design philosophy with the BE 6e and the XEV 9e. The BE 6e gets massive yet unique C-shaped LED DRLs pod-like LED headlights with a specially contoured aerodynamic clamshell bonnet, which resembles a sports car. From the side, it has a muscular road stance with a high shoulder line and bulging squarish wheel arches in a glossy black finish. The side panel also sports plenty of character lines. Unfortunately, the new video teaser doesn’t reveal the rear.
The XEV 9e has a more traditional SUV front fascia with a flat and squarish enclosed grille with a connected L-shaped LED DRL. The headlamps are cube-shaped and vertically stacked while the bonnet has flowing creases design. The BE 6e and the XEV 9e have a robust side profile with more prominent squarish wheel arches in front and an all-black window sill. The video reveals the XUV 9e’s rear design which sports connected LED tail lights with the Mahindra Electric logo below and the XEV 9e nameplate.
BE 6e and XEV 9e: What to expect?
There’s been a series of spy images of the Mahindra EV SUVs and the XEV 9e’s cabin is expected to come with three sets of displays — the driver’s instrument cluster, the infotainment system and the screen for the front passenger. The BE 6e, on the other hand, will get a twin digital display along with a two-spoke steering wheel with buttons like on a gaming control pad. Initially, both the SUV will be rear-wheel-drive but Mahindra could offer an all-wheel-drive version of the BE 6e later on.Â
No details about the battery packs have been revealed by the company, but it is believed there will be two options with a driving range of around 500 km on a single charge.
