Mahindra EVs based on INGLO platform to use VW components

Mahindra's born-electric range of electric SUVs will use VW's unified battery cell concept.

Mahindra and the Volkswagen Group have signed an agreement that will enable the sharing of key EV components between the two brands. Mahindra will source components and unified cells from VW’s MEB architecture for its INGLO platform.

Mahindra will be the first external partner to use the unified cell concept. The supply agreement will span several years and have a total volume of about 50 GWh over the lifetime. The carmaker plans to launch five electric SUVs based on the INGLO platform, starting December 2024.

Volkswagen’s MEB platform and its components are used by brands like Audi, Skoda and SEAT/CUPRA as well as external partners like Ford and Mahindra. The unified cell concept uses a prismatic cell that is said to reduce the cost of the battery by around 50%. It is scalable, chemistry-agnostic, and well-suited to solid-state tech.

Mahindra currently offers the XUV400 EV in the Indian market and is working on its ‘born-electric’ range that will include electric SUVs under the XUV and BE sub-brands.