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As a baby boomer, I desperately try to stay relevant. This makes the following manufacturer spotlight very interesting.

EVs have become an exciting and enticing frontier, attracting new entrants to market. But this domain is not relegated only to the new. Older established brands are EVing, expanding their horizons, being current and staying relevant in the discussion for it’s green it grows. Such is Mahindra whose presence in aerospace, agribusiness, aftermarket automotive components, construction equipment, defence, energy, farm equipment, finance & insurance, industrial equipment, information technology, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, retail and education now add EV automotive manufacturing to their repertoire. As the great Bob Marley, wrote, “if you know your history, than you would know where you’re coming from,” ¹ As Xpeng may call upon VW’s historical experience (see Manufacturer spotlight: Xpeng), Mahindra has a rich heritage to call upon and vector them into the future.

In 1945 by JC & KC Mahindra and Ghulam Mohammed established Mahindra & Mohammed as a steel trading firm which later ventured into manufacturing and selling larger MUVs. It was renamed Mahindra & Mahindra in 1947. Fast-forward to 2026, Mahindra Automotive is one of India’s leading manufacturers of passenger and commercial vehicles.

As a prominent automotive company and Mahindra has a widespread in regions like APAC, Africa & Middle East, and South Central America. Its footprint spans across Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, New Zealand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, UAE, Kenya, Mozambique, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Chile, Guatemala, and Peru.

Mahindra Automotive offers an extensive lineup of Mahindra vehicles which include SUVs, electric SUVs, Pick-ups, Electric Vehicles, Trucks, Small Commercial Vehicles, and buses. Its range includes various Mahindra cars, including new models, catering to a broad spectrum of customers. .From a tech perspective, Mahindra, seen with the following, is at the forefront of development.

• Mahindra has created CHARGE_iN, to develop an Indian EV ecosystem with ultra-fast charging.

• Mahindra has created MAIA an AI neural engine capable of 51 trillion operations per second for real–time responses in advanced safety & driver assistance

• And of greatest importance, in my view, Mahindra has established their SOAR program embracing diversity, equity and inclusion.

1. Bob Marley; Buffalo solidier

Segment: SUV (inspired by formula E)

Price: ₹ 18,00 ($ 19 800 USD)

New car competitors: Tesla Model X, VW ID.3, Kia Niro EV, Volvo EX30, Mini Countryman, Hyundai Kona Electric, Toyota CH-R

Formula E is the highest class open-wheel single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars. Mahindra was inspired by the ABB FIA Formula E class when it designed the BE 6e.

Specification	Pack Two- RWD	Pack One
Battery (LFP 5C updated)	79 kWh	59 kWh
Range (WLTP)	683 km	557 km
Luggage	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 60:40 split in 2nd row	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 60:40 split in 2nd row
Motor	210 kW (282 hp / 380 Nm)/440 nM)	170 kW
0-100 km/h	6.7s	n/a
DC Fast Charging	20 to 80% in 20 min with 180 kW	20 to 80% in 20 min with 140 kW
Price	₹18,000	21.9 Lakh ($24K USD)

Features:

• NCAP Safety: 5 Star rating
  • 31.97/32 : Adult occupant score
  • 45/49 : Child occupant score
• 11.2 & 7.2 kW charging
• Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio
• 10 metre Turning Circle Diameter
• Multiple Driving Modes with Boost Mode
• Multi step regeneration
• One-touch Single Pedal Drive
• SonicSuite with Virtual Engine Sounds
• iLink Front Suspension & 5-Link Rear Suspension
• MTV-CL technology
• Frequency Dependent Damping
• Low Rolling Resistance Tyres with NVH Reduction
• Cruise Control pump
• Battery is platform- integrated with 3-layer crash structure
• SEPA 2.0 molded body structure
• Wheelbase 2.89m
• 800V architecture
• Dual Super Screens (12.3”x2)
• Sonic Studio by Mahindra 
  • 16 Speaker Harman/Kardon Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset – 8155
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Superfast 5G Connectivity
• Wireless Charging in Front Row

Segment: SUV

Price: ₹ 21,90,000 – ₹ 30,10,000

New car competitors:  Tata Sierra, Tesla Model X

Would you like to be pampered? The XEV 9e comes in the Cinelux trim which offers the occupants nocturne, leatherette seats as part of its luxurious interior. while keeping the 5 star NCAP rating, good range values and road handling characteristics. Charge from 10% to 80% SOC in 20 minutes

Specification	Pack Two- RWD	Pack One
Battery (LFP 5C updated)	79 kWh	59 kWh
Range (WLTP)	683 km	557 km
Luggage	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 633 L (seats folded)	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 633 L (seats folded)
Motor	210 kW (282 hp / 380 Nm)/440 nM)	170 kW (231 hp)
0-100 km/h	6.7s	n/a
DC Fast Charging	20 to 80% in 20 min with 180 kW	20 to 80% in 20 min with 140 kW
Price	₹ 21,90,000	₹ 30,10,000 (Vehicle: ₹ 29,35,000 + Charger Price: ₹ 75,000)

Features:

• 5 Star NCAP
• Fixed sunroof
• Sonic Studio by Mahindra 
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset – 8155

Segment: High performance, long range, 5 seat sedan

Price: $34 500 USD -$38000 USD in China

New car competitors:  Tesla Model 3, BYD Han, Xiaomi SU7

Specification	Pack Two ; Pack Three – RWD	Pack One
Battery (LFP 5C updated)	70 kWh ; 79 kWh	59 kWh
Range (WLTP)	600 km ; 683 km	557 km
Luggage	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 500 L (seats folded)	455 L (rear) + 45 L (front) 500 L (seats folded)
Motor	210 kW (282 hp / 380 Nm)/440 nM)	170 kW
AC charging time	7 hr ; 8 hr	6 hr
DC Fast Charging	20 to 80% in 20 min with 160 or 180 kW	20 to 80% in 20 min with 140 kW
Price	₹ 21,90,000	₹ 30,10,000 (Vehicle: ₹ 29,35,000 + Charger Price: ₹ 75,000)

Do you remember when Acura came out with the MDX and the ZDX? One of the main differences being their roof lines? The same holds true for Mahindra’s XEV 9e vsXEV9S….plus extra seats in the 9S. See the pics to show the difference in headroom in the 2nd row.

Features: (over the 9e)

• Panoramic sun roof
• Rear entertainment
• Powered (sliding and reclining) and ventilated 2nd row seats