First Spy Shots Of The Mahindra BE.05 Have Surfaced

The camouflaged test mule of the Mahindra BE.05 retains a lot of design elements from its concept version

• Mahindra debuted the Mahindra BE.05 Concept in August 2022.

• Smallest offering showcased from Mahindra’s new Born Electric line of models.

• It will be based on the new INGLO modular platform that can support SUVs of various sizes.

• It is expected to have a 60kWh battery pack which may offer a WLTP claimed range of over 300km.

• Mahindra BE.05 could go on sale by the end of 2025.

It seems like the Mahindra BE.05 has already entered its development stage and the first spy shots of the test mule of the same have surfaced on the internet. The BE.05 will be based on Mahindra’s all new INGLO modular platform that can support multiple battery sizes and powertrains. Let’s have a look at the details we saw in these spy shots.

Design Similarities

Though the spied model is under heavy camouflage, it's evident that it shares a lot of design elements from its concept version. Main highlights are the C-shaped LED DRLs which are a signature detail of the Mahindra Born Electric concepts showcased last year, including the sharp cuts on the hood.

From the side, it appears to be a pre-production version of the BE.05 with different alloy wheels to the concept housed in squared off wheel arches. Unlike the concept that featured camera-style ORVMs, this test mule wears traditional outside rearview mirrors mounted to the A-pillar.

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Expected Features

Based on the concept, the Mahindra BE.05 is expected to offer a driver-centric cabin with  premium upholstery. It featured a panoramic integrated screen setup (one for the infotainment and one for the driver), airplane-style handbrake and a squared off steering wheel with the BE logo in the middle. 

Expected Range And Powertrain

The new era of Mahindra BE EVs will share components like battery packs and motors with Volkswagen’s MEB platform. The BE.05 may use a 60kWh battery pack offering a WLTP claimed range of over 300km, which could be around 450km as per Indian testing standards. As per Mahindra, it should support 175kW DC fast charging which can charge the battery from 0-80 percent in 30 minutes.

The INGLO platform is capable of accommodating both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) systems, with outputs of up to 285PS and 394PS respectively. But since the BE.05  is a compact offering, it may get a lower state of tune at around 200PS.

Expected Launch And Rivals

Mahindra BE.05 is expected to be market-ready by the end of 2025, and likely to have a starting price of Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. It will lock horns with the MG ZS EV, and the upcoming Tata Harrier EV and Hyundai Creta EV.

The BE.05 is one of five future EVs Mahindra has showcased so far and won’t be the first of them to launch. It is expected to come out after the all-electric version of the Mahindra XUV700 known as the XUV e8.

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