Volkswagen and Mahindra have teamed up to share electric vehicle parts for future models. They agreed on this back in 2022, with Mahindra using Volkswagen’s MEB architecture for its INGLO-based EVs. Now, they’ve officially confirmed this partnership.
Mahindra will use some platform parts and Volkswagen’s special battery cells for its own electric platform, called INGLO. Volkswagen’s new battery technology is expected to cut costs in half and Mahindra will be the first outside company to use it. This agreement will last for several years and involve about 50 gigawatt hours of energy storage. They’re also looking into more ways to work together.
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Volkswagen has a flexible platform called MEB for making electric cars, which is used by brands like Skoda and Audi. This allows Volkswagen to supply electric technology to other carmakers. This deal is a first for Volkswagen, but they’re talking to other companies about doing similar things. Some Asian carmakers are considering making cars for Europe with Volkswagen’s help.
Currently, Mahindra is actively testing the XUV.e8 and the XUV.e9 electric SUVs for months and while they are heavily camouflaged, it looks everything is going according to the plans as Mahindra laid out. The first born electric Mahindra EV, XUV.e8 is expected to launch in December 2024. This EV is based on the XUV700 and it’s likely it’ll coming with 2 Battery Options – 60 kWh and 80 kWh with single and dual motor options for Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) while also offering the 4-Wheel-Drive (4WD) for off-road activities.
Mahindra will be offering big features like first EV in the segment to offer 3 Displays – Instrument Cluster, Infotainment System, and one for Passenger. The XUV.e9 will be coupe electric SUV with similar interior layout and battery options; and expected launch in May 2025.
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