Mahindra is all set to bombard its EV portfolio in the Indian market. With a wide array of EVs lined up for the following years, Mahindra has partnered with Volkswagen to launch world-class automobiles. We will get to see some new made-from-scratch products as well as some of their ICE cars turned into EVs. Benefitting from the latter category, Mahindra has planned a new EV that will be taking some references from the ever-famous XUV700. Know it all in this article about the Mahindra XUV.e8 EV.

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV – Design

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV

Carrying over the same silhouette as the XUV700, the dimensions are slightly mounted in the XUV.e8. The new e8 would be a complete EV. The first production vehicle to be based on the brand’s new INGLO architecture would borrow elements from the Volkswagen MEB platform. Mahindra has already showcased the prototype model and it does look imposing. Talking about the exterior, the car looks completely different with changes done to the grille and the overall front fascia.

It also gets connecting DRL that light all the way across the bonnet line. Below the LED, the split headlamps are placed and we get to see a huge grille that takes a major portion in the front. On the sides, the car gets a clean look with a different EV-specific design. Moreover, coming on to the back, it has a different set of taillamps than its ICE sibling. However, it’s just a prototype model, what changes does the production version get? Only time would tell.

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV – Features & specifications

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV

The showcased car boarded a similar interior layout as the XUV700 other than the most prominent change which is the infotainment system. The new XUV.e8 is likely to have a colossal screen covering the whole dashboard. For those, who were thinking that the XUV700 had big screens, the new XUV.e8 would house larger screens than that. For reference, it could have three horizontally laid-out 12.3-inch screens with more functions. Other features could include a HUD with augmented reality, new connected car features, an advanced navigation system, and more.

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV

Talking about the powertrain, it is likely to have an 80kWh battery pack having a power output ranging between 225bhp to 345bhp. Transmission-wise it would be offered with an e-drive automatic. What about charging? It would have fast charging capabilities, which can charge the EV from 0% to 80 % in just 30 minutes.

Launch & Pricing

Mahindra XUV.e8 EV

Mahindra has scheduled the launch of XUV.e8 in December 2024. It is still a long time away before it rolls out of the production line. Till then, Mahindra could add many updates as per the need of time & market. As for the pricing, it could start from somewhere around Rs 28 lakh (ex-showroom prices) depending upon the variants and model.

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