Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India’s leading automotive companies, today announced that their investment of Rs. 10,000 Crore for electric vehicles has been approved under the Maharashtra Government’s industrial promotion scheme for Electric Vehicles.
The company, through its subsidiary, will make investments of approx. Rs. 10,000 Crore (1.2billion USD) over a period of 7-8 years for setting up the manufacturing facility, development, and production of Mahindra’s upcoming Born Electric Vehicles (BEVs), some of which were showcased in Oxfordshire, UK, on August 15th, 2022. Based on the state-of-the-art INGLO EV Platform, these include the e-SUVs under the iconic brand – XUV with the Twin Peak logo in copper and the all-new electric-only brand called ‘BE’. The manifestation of these two brands have been showcased via five e-SUVs: the XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09. The first four of these models are to be launched between 2024 and 2026.
The iconic brand XUV will host a range of products that builds upon the Mahindra legacy while embracing the future. With a sophisticated futuristic design, pulsating performance and dynamic innovation, it is targeted at customers who have the passion to live life beyond boundaries while making a difference.
The bold, evocative and exhilarating BE brand, with its audacious new design language will target customers who want to define their life’s journey their own way while making a difference: A brand that will let customers be who they want to be.
The Government’s focus on ‘ease-of-doing-business’ and progressive policies, together with Mahindra’s investment, will act as a catalyst for Maharashtra to become India’s EV hub
Speaking about the announcement, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., stated, “We are delighted with this approval from the Govt. of Maharashtra for setting up our EV Manufacturing Plant in Pune, and investing in what has been our ‘home’ state for over 70 years. We are very thankful to the Govt. of Maharashtra for their continued support. The Government’s focus on ‘ease-of-doing-business’ and progressive policies, together with Mahindra’s investment, will act as a catalyst for Maharashtra to become India’s EV hub, attracting further Indian and Foreign Direct Investment.”
Indian at heart and global in its reach, the INGLO platform encapsulates progressive battery
technology, platform architecture, brain power and human machine interface. The name also
symbolizes the flow and exchange of energy and emotion, a GLO of well-being, a system that
brings complete harmony.
The cutting-edge INGLO platform will underpin all the Mahindra EVs going forward. The purpose-built platform will pack intuitive, intelligent and immersive innovations that will serve
as the backbone of the Mahindra EV architecture and is the heart of its ultimate human-machine
interface.
INGLO offers class-leading safety standards, exhilarating performance, excellent range and
efficiency, exemplary driving dynamics, versatility and intelligent HMI. INGLO also delivers a multi-sensorial driving experience with a futuristic, augmented reality-enabled heads-up display, edge-to-edge screen, 5G network capability and Over-The-Air updates that will keep the EVs as good as new.
1. Endless Adaptability
INGLO offers endless adaptability, an optimised architecture that gives rise to modular and
scalable design, and allows Mahindra to create electric SUVs that fit consumer desires and
lifestyles. Other than the versatility of INGLO, it also offers significant reduction in
underbody weight, leading to one of the lightest skateboards.
2. Hyper Efficiency
A giant leap in battery science with safe and robust LFP chemistry, Mahindra electric
vehicles will follow a common battery pack design with lean modules and standardised cellto-pack technology using two different cutting-edge cell architectures – Blade and
Prismatic. Offered with options ranging from 60-80 kWhr battery capacity, protected for
an incredible 175 kW fast-charge and charging up to 80% in less than 30 minutes. The
intelligent and efficient Battery Management System with high precision, enhanced
robustness and functional safety will deliver improved range, longevity and safety. Its high
number of charge-discharge cycles coupled with a long lifespan will also help reduce waste.
3. Exhilarating Performance
A compact all-in-one electric engine with motor-inverter-transmission integrated into a
single unit forms the powertrain, offered with both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive,
developing a remarkable 170-210 kW and a whopping 250-290 kW respectively. Standstill
to 100 kmph is promised in between 5 and 6 seconds.
4. Optimised Range
The exceptional performance is matched with an efficient powertrain and high-voltage
systems. The powertrain is optimised to offer class-leading range, with the added advantage
of an intelligent electronic brake system that offers best-in-class recuperation potential.
Enhanced aerodynamics, reduced rolling resistance with 5.5 RRC tires and sophisticated
zero-drag wheel bearings, high-efficiency cooling & HVAC system with minimal power
consumption and best-in-class low voltage power consumption contribute to the overall
efficiency.
5. Ultimate Vehicle Dynamics
A best-in-class semi-active suspension system provides not only excellent ride comfort but
also enhanced handling and an immersive sporty drive experience. The dual-pinion highpower steering system ensures feather-light steering efforts, excellent returnability and
precise control. The brake-by-wire technology is completely decoupled from the hydraulic
system; this allows multiple brake modes for pedal feel and recuperation. Those behind the
wheel will enjoy the Intelligent Drive Modes that govern various aspects including
modulation of powertrain response, suspension response, brake feel, electronic stability
control intervention and many more features at the touch of a button. The aim is to make
the SUV and the driver to be one.
6. Class-leading Safety
Being a leader in vehicle safety, the new Mahindra electric SUVs are designed to meet the
highest vehicle safety norms and utmost safety for batteries such as GNCAP and not just
limited to regulatory compliance. All the e-SUVs will come with a structural cage around the
passenger cabin specially designed for reduced passenger injury. The frontal design of the
Body-In-White is enhanced with three load paths and a multi-piece dash panel with
reinforcement and very importantly-excellent battery protection is ensured by ultra-high
strength boron steel. The new e-SUVs are tested at the world’s largest battery development
and testing centre. With 5 Radars-1 Vision ADAS architecture, INGLO is futureproofed up
to L2+ autonomy
7. Versatile Spaces
Slim cockpits and a flat floor create generous and flexible interiors, giving control of seat
configurability and space versatility such as frunk and trunk storage. With Vehicle To Load
(V2L) functionality, the car can be turned into a portable power bank, allowing you to charge
your phone or laptop, or take any household appliance on the road with you.
8. HMI: Next-level Brain-power
INGLO boasts a complex neural network of built-in intelligence that performs millions of
reactions and decisions per second. Leapfrogging to a centralised computation structure
with three high performance computers, provides for an integrated computational platform
to deploy right down to micro. INGLO leverages the cloud seamlessly by implementing an
embedded 5G network capability and keeps vehicles as good as new through Over The Air
updates (SOTA + FOTA). Latest systems of chips from global semiconductor vendors
contribute to move to up-to-date tech nodes of semiconductor wafer processes: 200K
DMIPS computing power via Dual Octa-core processor and offering 1920 x 720 pixels HD
resolution. Aided by strong software partners to deliver world-class product features.
