Mahindra BE Rall-E on test. To come with AWD tech?
Ever since their launch, the electric-origin SUVs from Mahindra, namely the Mahindra BE 6 and Mahindra XEV 9e have been doing well in the market. The company recently announced that it had sold 10,000 units in just 70 days, which is a good number to boast about. However, the competition is not sitting still either, and Tata Motors has now launched the Tata Harrier.ev at a starting price of Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). While all the models are feature-rich and come with an incredible amount of technology, there is one place where the Tata has inched ahead, and that is the fact that the Harrier.ev comes with AWD tech. But is Mahindra going to sit still? The answer comes in the form that the Mahindra BE Rall-E has been spotted testing. So, what can one expect from this upcoming variant of the BE 6?
The front design differs from the BE 6, featuring circular headlamps and slim LED DRLs.
advertisementThe Mahindra BE Rall-E explainedThe Mahindra BE Rall-E was showcased some time back as the more rugged and off-road friendly electric origin SUV from the brand. Spyshots reveal that the Mahindra BE Rall-E continues with its aggressive design as seen on the concept version. The fascia is not identical to the BE 6 and comes with round lamps and sleek LED DRLs. There is a big skid plate in the front as well. The tyres used on the concept were surely off-road-centric, but we believe the production version will come with all-terrain tyres. High ground clearance and a flat floor should further enhance the off-road abilities of the Mahindra BE Rall-E. The roof rack, though, is something which the company might do away with or offer as an optional extra.
The roof rack might be removed by the company or offered as an optional feature.
advertisementThe interior trim of the Mahindra BE Rall-E though, might be identical to the BE 6, considering it already has a futuristic theme to it. But do expect different trims and more rugged textures.Mahindra BE Rall-E: The AWD tech
The chassis of the Mahindra BE 6 and the Mahindra XEV 9e is ready to adopt a dual-motor setup and, as a result, support AWD technology.
Mahindra currently offers the BE 6 with a choice of multiple battery packs that include a 59kWh and 79kWh unit. The 59kWh variants have a driving range of 535km, while the 79kWh trims return a range of 682km. However, power is sent to the rear wheels only. All that could change with the BE Rall-E. Some time back, Mahindra invited us to their manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra, to see how their new electric-origin SUVs are made and the tech that drives them. The company showcased the electric SUVs in detail, and one of the details was the chassis. The bare chassis revealed that the platform was ready for a dual-motor setup with spaces provided up front and at the back. The combined motor tech would then make both the BE 6 and the XEV 9e capable of going AWD. With a dual-motor set-up, these SUVs could get faster and have the go anywhere capability as well.
There is a big skid plate at the back as well.
While the company remains tight-lipped about the project, we believe that these new variants will come next year once the electric origin SUVs have created a strong hold in the Indian market. Not to forget the fact that the company had also showcased the Mahindra Thar in an electric avatar as well. Stay tuned to Auto Today for all the updates.Subscribe to Auto Today MagazineTrending Reel
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