Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs to Open Bookings for all 9 variants on 14 February, 2025

• Complete lineup of XEV 9e and BE 6 available for booking from February 14, 2025, 9 AM offering customers the power of choice.
• Phased production ramp-up of variants to meet growing demand.
• Deliveries start mid-March 2025 for Pack Three; all other packs between June and August 2025.
• Customers can add their preference for model and variant of their choice from February 6, 2025, 10 AM onwards on the official website (https://www.mahindraelectricsuv.com/).

Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs have set new benchmarks with world-beating features, making it an #UnlimitIndia pride moment. Driven by the overwhelming response by customers who want to access these world beaters at multiple price points, Mahindra is opening bookings for all packs of the XEV 9e and BE 6 starting February 14, 2025, 9 AM. To support this, a structured production ramp-up is being implemented, with timelines for each variant being shared.

Vehicle Ex-Showroom Price & Start of Deliveries Timeline

*Disclaimers:

• Price does not include charger & installation cost; Billing will be done with either of the two charger options at an additional cost of ₹ 50,000 for 7.2 kW or ₹ 75,000 for 11.2 kW charger.
• Chargers for Institutional orders (2 or more) will be optional.
• Prices would be as applicable at time of delivery for all variants.

 

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Xiaomi Plans to Launch Ferrari-inspired Electric SUV to Compete Tesla Model Y

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, is making strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market. After successfully launching its first EV, the SU7, earlier this year, Xiaomi now has plans to expand its lineup with a new electric SUV. This upcoming SUV, codenamed MX11, was recently spotted testing in China. 

The MX11 electric SUV appears to be similar in size and design to the Ferrari Purosangue SUV. From the sides, it has a distinct silhouette reminiscent of the Ferrari model. The front face features sleek design elements, including slim LED headlights and daytime running lights (DRLs), which draw inspiration from the Xiaomi SU7 (itself inspired by the Porsche Taycan).

Little is known about the specifications, but reports suggest that the MX11 might share some elements with the SU7 electric sedan. It could use the same 400V architecture and a 73.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack from the SU7.

The leaked images (above) reveal of the upcoming electric SUV is heavily camouflaged yet it has striking resemblance to the Ferrari Purosangue.

There's also speculation about a higher-spec variant with an 800V architecture and a larger 101-kWh battery.

Xiaomi aims to compete with EV giants like Tesla by positioning the MX11 to rival the Tesla Model Y. The previously launched SU7 model was aimed at the Tesla Model 3, and Xiaomi seems determined to make an impact in the competitive Chinese EV market.

The MX11 is slated for a 2026 release and is estimated to cost around 150,000 yuan (21,000 USD).

First Fully Electric BMW iX1 Launched in India

German luxury auto major BMW's Indian subsidiary, BMW India, has just launched the first fully electric BMW iX1 in India today. With this, the most successful BMW luxury sports activity vehicle - the X1 - becomes the first in its segment to offer a new electric avatar in addition to the petrol and diesel drivetrains.

Bookings for the first fully electric SUV were opened exclusively online and was sold out within a few hours. The car was launched as a completely built-up unit (CBU) at an ex-showroom price of Rs 66,90,000/-

Launched as a completely built-up unit, the first fully electric BMW iX1 can be exclusively booked online at shop.bmw.in. Deliveries start from October onwards.

The iX1 can be charged from 10 – 80% in just 29 minutes using a 130 kW DC fast charger. The iX1 comes with a BMW 11 kW wall box charger which takes 6.3 hours to fully charge the battery. The iX1 gets regenerative braking with other features such as ECO PRO mode, electric power steering, drive experience control and my modes.

The exteriors of the iX1 looks similar to the ICE X1 except for a few minor changes. It gets a large BMW kidney grille with distinct ‘I’ identification. It also gets sleek adaptive LED headlights with chrome highlights on the grille. The silhouette and side remain the same and it features 18-inch M light alloy wheels wrapped up in EV-specific tyres. Moving rear, it gets L-shaped LED taillights with an integrated spoiler and a skid plate below.

In the interiors, the dashboard layout remains the same as the ICE X1. In terms of features, it gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting, Harmon Kardon 12 speaker sound system, massaging seats, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, connected car tech, digital key, wireless charging, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and more.

Safety features include ABS with Brake Assist, 6 airbags, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX mounting for child seats, and advanced driver assistance systems.
 

Tata Motors Showcases 'CURVV' - Its Electric SUV Concept Car

Defining a new era of SUV design, Tata Motors today showcased its Electric SUV Concept - CURVV. Conceptualized to offer practicality and elegance, all whilst exuding dynamism and unmatched road presence, the Concept CURVV is Tata Motors’ rendition of the modern SUV typology. Expected to storm the market within the next two years, this Concept will introduce India to a unique, edgy and sporty coupe body style which in the past has only been prevalent in the high end luxury segment.

The Concept CURVV in its production ready avatar will first enter the market as an extension of the company’s ever evolving Electric Vehicle (EV) portfolio which will subsequently be followed by its Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterpart.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Shailesh Chandra - Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. ecstatically said – “Our ongoing business turnaround is history in the making. From record sales to upping our market share game, the last fiscal has been nothing but magical for us. We not only emerged as the No. 1 SUV player with our array of products in our portfolio, we also continued to super charge our growth in the EV space with our highest ever annual EV sales going up by 353% vs FY21.”

“With a fantastic year gone by, it gives me immense pleasure to announce a flying start to the new year, with a brand new ‘promise’, a brand new ‘thought’ and a brand new ‘design’ – all put together in this magnificent Electric SUV Concept - CURVV. Our focus here has been to enable customers with a product option that is the perfect amalgamation of modern functionality and design. With a robust SUV DNA at its core, and a plethora of new age materials, features and interfaces, we are confident that this Coupe Concept will redefine mainstream SUV design. Furthermore, with the concept CURVV, we now enter the Generation 2 EV architecture which will further enhance the adoption of EVs in India by overcoming the current barriers. With this new architecture, we will strengthen the key pillars of Range, Performance and Technology, while retaining Safety and Reliability as hygiene offerings.”

The auto major has showcased the concept SUV car within a week after it was reported that, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are partnering on a joint EV project, that is most likely be Electric SUV, codenamed REVO .

Tata Motors has been a pioneer in the Indian SUV market, always pushing boundaries of technology and innovation while developing products for India. The Concept CURVV is here to take this legacy forward. With the design philosophy of ‘Less is More’, this Concept is a progressive and modern SUV which represents simplicity in complexity. Its striking silhouette coupled with its dynamic proportions, design differentiation and spacious interiors make for an SUV that expresses a strong character while also being effortlessly elegant.

Additionally, the Generation 2 EV architecture will be advanced, flexible and capable of offering multi-powertrain options. Products on this architecture will be crafted to deliver a higher range while retaining the credibility and reliability standards set by the Generation 1 products powered by Ziptron.

The Concept CURVV in its production version will provide customers with unprecedented versatility of use while giving rise to a new breed of vehicles in India that provides its users with a true lifestyle mobility solution to enjoy - A vehicle that is combining functional attributes without compromising its premium aesthetic. It will be a suitable fit for the fast-paced life of urban dwellers who appreciate and expect shorter charge time, interactive and intuitive interfaces, quicker response, and feature comfort not only in their everyday lives but also from their cars.