In an exciting development, the eagerly awaited Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV has been caught on camera during its testing phase close to Mahindra Research Valley on the outskirts of Chennai. The BE.05 made its international premiere in the UK about a year ago, and this sighting has left enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.
The BE.05 SUV’s test model is quite similar to the concept vehicle revealed last year. However, if you look closely, you can see some slight modifications. The exterior styling has been refined, with smoother lines and fewer cuts and creases. In addition, the unconventional camera-based wing mirrors seen on the concept have been replaced with conventional wing mirrors.
While the massively flared wheel arches seem to have been toned down, the aggressive front fascia retains the captivating C-shaped LED DRL treatment from the concept. The window line has also been adjusted to appear more conventional compared to the concept’s design.
The BE.05 continues to have a distinctive and striking appearance thanks to its distinctive four-door SUV-coupe style. Dimensionally, the concept model stands at 4,370mm in length, 1,900mm in width, 1,635mm in height, and a 2,775mm wheelbase. The manufacturing version is anticipated to have a comparable footprint.
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In terms of changes, the concept’s prominent air duct on the bonnet has been replaced with a more conventional design. The flush door handles, although not clearly visible in the spy shots, are likely to be relocated to a more conventional position rather than being placed on top of the door as seen in the concept.
The BE.05 perfectly portrays the SUV-coupe look thanks to the way its sloping roofline blends into the back end. It has striking C-shaped taillights and a highly stylized bumper at the back. Before going into production, the design will get minor adjustments.
While interior spy shots of the production-spec BE.05 are yet to surface, the concept version featured a dual-screen layout, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a rotary control with a large gear selector.
The Mahindra BE.05 will be part of the brand’s new generation of all-electric SUVs built on the INGLO EV skateboard platform. Although precise powertrain details for the BE.05 are yet to be disclosed, we know that this platform will adopt a standardized battery pack design with Blade and Prismatic cell structures.
The vehicle’s battery sizes will range from 60-80kWh and support fast charging up to 175kW. This means that the battery can be charged up to 80 percent in under 30 minutes, depending on the model. Mahindra estimates that the 80kWh battery will offer a driving range of approximately 435km to 450km under the WLTP cycle. Moreover, depending on the model, the new electric SUVs on this platform will be available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
Scheduled for launch by October 2025, the Mahindra BE.05 SUV will position itself above the XUV400 EV in the brand’s electric vehicle lineup. It will directly compete with the Tata Curvv EV, which is set to hit the market in 2024. Exciting times lie ahead as these two Indian automotive giants gear up to battle it out in the electric SUV segment.
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