[TusharK]

Mahindra showcased five new electric SUV concepts in August last year. Among them was the BE.05, featuring a radical new design. Now, a pre-production prototype of this EV has been spotted on public roads for the first time.



The Mahindra BE.05 is part of the brand's 'Born Electric' range of pure-electric products based on the INGLO platform. The test mule looks similar to the concept showcased almost a year back. It has the striking new LED light signature up front, while the massively flared wheel arches appear to have been toned down. The rearview cameras have been replaced with conventional ORVMs.

The BE.05 is expected to come with semi-active suspension and brake-by-wire. Other features include a frunk and trunk storage, drive modes and ADAS with L2+ autonomous capability.



Mahindra's 'Born Electric' range of electric SUVs will be offered in single-motor and dual-motor configurations, with an overall output rated at 228-282 BHP and 335-389 BHP, respectively. The carmaker claims the SUVs would be capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 5-6 seconds.

Mahindra will offer multiple battery options ranging from 60-80 kWh. The batteries will be able to charge up to 80% in 30 minutes using a 175 kW fast charger.



The Mahindra BE.05 electric SUV is expected to debut in October 2025.

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[Madrasin_selvan]

Mahindra can name this car as Predator for the design cues it has taken from the film character.

[PWRUP]

The long bonnet and the coupe-like ear looks uncannily similar to the Lamborghini Urus. Anyways, good to see M&M stepping up the game.

[GKR9900]

Wow! This thing looks seriously wicked, at least with the camouflage on. Hope Mahindra doesn't over-bling it to look hideous later. Wonder if this will be a replacement to the 4OO or slot in a segment above.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by PWRUP

The long bonnet and the coupe-like ear looks uncannily similar to the Lamborghini Urus.

The first thing that came to my mind.

Even if taking into account margin for distorted images or angle of shot, the XUV500 and Thar at the rear does give some perspective of the styling and size. Even if it that large, the large concave shaped bonnet really does give it muscle. The VW platform should have its niggles ironed out by the time this is launched.

RWD Indian car with 0-100 in 5 secs. BEV does democratise stuff.

[PWRUP]

Originally Posted by DicKy

RWD Indian car with 0-100 in 5 secs. BEV does democratise stuff.

Haha! True that.

By the way, doesn't that Thar look like it's covered in camouflage in the first image? Could it be the 5-door version being tested simultaneously?

[Ruxh]

This looks sick! However, I expect this to come at a cost. In the age where the top model of an XUV700 costs upwards of 30 lakhs, this would surely come in the range of 40-50 lakhs, which then begs the question whether to spend half a crore on a mahindra

[Coyote]

Originally Posted by Madrasin_selvan

Mahindra can name this car as Predator for the design cues it has taken from the film character.

Predat00*

All jokes aside, it does look quite attractive. The EV market is gonna be awesome 3-5 years down the line.

[Enthusiast101]

Originally Posted by Ruxh

In the age where the top model of an XUV700 costs upwards of 30 lakhs, this would surely come in the range of 40-50 lakhs, which then begs the question whether to spend half a crore on a mahindra

I think pricing would be good because of the GST system. An EV would only face 5% gst whereas an ICE car above 4 m has to face 28%. And surely Mahindra has planned these for the volume game otherwise such investment wouldn't make sense

[DarthGrrGrr]

If it is to be launched in '25 then which eelctric car is scheduled for '24?

[volkman10]

Mahindra CEO shares BE.05 Electric SUV interiors first look.

[DicKy]

Love that the wraparound cockpit is carried over from the concept.

Though the screen looks smaller and the steering wheel is from the XUV700, guess those are for testing models only.

[shimoo]

Originally Posted by DicKy

Love that the wraparound cockpit is carried over from the concept.

Though the screen looks smaller and the steering wheel is from the XUV700, guess those are for testing models only.

Yes! Pleasantly surprised about how close the final car is to the concept. Even got those strap-like door handles. Is this Pratap Bose's first clean slate design after his move to Mahindra?

[gururajrv]

Average Man's Urus-EV by Mahindra

Regardless, a very nice looking unique Indian made EV. Mr Bose is doing a lot of drawings for Mahindra, seems like!

[Mustang Sammy]

Is it my imagination, or this a picture of the BE.05 on the Mahindra EV section of the auto website?