[TusharK]

Mahindra has been working on its ‘Born Electric’ range of SUVs for some time now. The carmaker plans to launch five new electric SUVs by 2026, and the BE.05 will be among the first ones to go on sale in India.



Latest rumours suggest that the Mahindra BE.05 is likely to be unveiled in November, with deliveries planned for early 2025. Prices will be announced sometime between the unveiling and the commencement of deliveries.

We’ve been told that Mahindra is benchmarking the BE.05 with models like the Ioniq 5, Volkswagen ID.5, and even premium offerings like the Mercedes EQS, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo C40. It gives us a hint of what we can expect, in terms of performance.

The BE.05 will be based on Mahindra’s INGLO platform, which uses components from Volkswagen’s MEB architecture. Mahindra is said to be developing three powertrain options for the BE.05, including two RWD and one AWD variant. It could be offered with two battery options: 79 kWh and 82 kWh, with a range of around 586 km. The carmaker is also developing LFP batteries for its future EVs.



In terms of performance, the base RWD version of the BE.05 is said to be capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, while the performance version completes the dash to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds. The AWD version is a lot quicker thanks to better traction. It is said to reach 100 km/h in 5 seconds.

We have also learnt that the BE.05 is likely to come with fabric interiors. Compared to other Born Electric models, it could also miss out on some features, such as the head-up display. The SUV is said to ride on 20-inch wheels, shod with 245/50 R20 tyres.

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[3WiseMen]

This sounds like great news! If what is stated in this article turns out to be true, this product may be a very quick seller.

However about the timelines, it seems a little unlikely as the XUV.e8 and .e9 seem to be the product that Mahindra was gearing up to launch first.

[FlankerFury]

Originally Posted by 3WiseMen

This sounds like great news! If what is stated in this article turns out to be true, this product may be a very quick seller.

However about the timelines, it seems a little unlikely as the XUV.e8 and .e9 seem to be the product that Mahindra was gearing up to launch first.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/elect...ml#post5852110 (Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV spied for the first time) post #122

The BE05 was recently spotted on an ad shoot in Spain. Looks like Mahindra will launch the BE05 first since it has a radically unique styling thus standing out from the recent launches. SUV-coupes seem to be in trend as well so that may be a consideration too.

https://youtu.be/e36Iw-qCEnA?si=aSpjuyb3sYEqquoF

As per ACI, the BE 05 will be available in AWD and RWD trims while the e9 will be RWD only.
Pricing is estimated to be 20-25 lakhs for the BE 05 and 25-30 lakhs for the e9.

[sri_tesla]

Originally Posted by TusharK

The BE.05 will be based on Mahindra’s INGLO platform, which uses components from Volkswagen’s MEB architecture. Mahindra is said to be developing three powertrain options for the BE.05, including two RWD and one AWD variant. It could be offered with two battery options: 79 kWh and 82 kWh, with a range of around 586 km. The carmaker is also developing LFP batteries for its future EVs.

If it's based on VW MEB architecture, I don't think the two battery configurations will be 79 kWh and 82 kWh. It's just an 82 kWh battery with 77 kWh usable capacity. It's the same across all the MEB models like VW ID4, Skoda Enyaq, and the latest Skoda Elroq. Most likely Mahindra will also bring a 63 kWh (59 kWh usable) option just like VW MEB models. This is necessary to compete with BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV and keep the entry price low. Only releasing BE05 with just a ~80 kWh battery does not make sense as it is a small vehicle (4.37m) and they also have 4 other bigger BEV models in the pipeline. In addition, they already publicly announced that INGLO platform will support battery capacities between 60-80 kWH.

If Mahindra plays its cards right and prices the 60 kWh variant well, it can cover the entire Creta segment and Rs 15 to Rs 25 lakh price points with BE05. Remember, they don't have any normal ICE SUVs to capture the market from Creta, Seltos, and Grand Vitara twins.