INGLO EV Platform To Be Used In Five New Mahindra EV SUVs
We know Mahindra is very involved in electric tuk-tuks and last-mile delivery vehicles, but when are they going to mainstream EVs into their range? Pretty soon, it turns out.
The Indian giant will launch five EV SUVs between 2024 and 2027 and expect by the latter date that a quarter of its SUV portfolio will be electric. Two of the cars will be part of the luxury XUV range – the XUV.e8 and .e9. There will also be a brand new range called BE – the .05, 07 and 09.
All five vehicles will be based on Mahindra’s state-of-the-art INGLO EV platform, based on VW’s MEB platform. This platform is called a skateboard because it has a flat rectangular surface, a battery pack, a wheel on each corner and an electric motor between the sets of wheels. It is modular, which means you can vary the size of the battery pack and the motors within specific parameters.
The MEB platform is used in all VW brands like Audi, Skoda and the like, and by Ford for their EV programme. Mahindra is just the latest major brand to buy into this technology.
This new INGLO platform will be one of the lightest skateboards using class-leading high-energy batteries and the name evokes flow and exchange of energy and emotion into a system that creates harmony between man and machine.
INGLO will offer between 60 and 80kWh of battery capacity which can take a direct current charge of 175kW and charge up to 80% in 30 minutes.
It also features V2L, or vehicle to load, a way to plug any electrical device into the car and use the battery power for other purposes.
The new EVs will offer good safety, range and efficiency and enrich the driving experience with a futuristic, augmented reality heads-up display, edge-to-edge screen, 5G network and online updating.
The platform will also have enhanced aerodynamics, and reduced rolling resistance with 5.5 RRC tires and zero-drag wheel bearings. It also features high-efficiency heating, cooling and ventilation.
The rear-wheel drive models will offer between 170 and 210kW, while the AWD will add an 80kW motor, giving a power range of 250 to 290kW.
The INGLO will feature semi-active suspension and brake by wire tech, and is specifically designed to meet the Global NCAP rating.
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