Author: Sandeep Sarkar

Key Highlights

• Both Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e India unveiling later this month
• Tipped to feature dedicated button for remote parking
• Will become first mainstream e-SUVs in India to offer this feature
• Official teasers have revealed interiors and final exterior design preview

Mahindra & Mahindra is all set for the grand unveiling of its first XEV and BE electric four wheelers. The global debut for both new e-SUVs is set for November 26 ahead of which the company is consistently sharing the design and performance features. And now, a new report has emerged which suggests the XEV 9e and BE 6e will be amongst the first mainstream e-SUVs in India to offer remote parking feature in the mid-range segment.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e To Get Dedicated Remote Parking Button?

As per a report, Mahindra could equip its upcoming electric SUVs (Be 6e and XEV 9e) with remote parking feature. A dedicated key will be used for this auto parking feature. It is further being tipped that the new key will integrate dedicate buttons to move both the XEV 9e and the Be 6e forward and reverse. This can be done when users will remotely start the electric SUVs using the new key.

If this report is true, then we can expect both the e-SUVs to become the first mainstream models from a home grown brand to offer this special remote parking feature. And this is a convenient feature which will definitely make it convenient for the users to park the vehicle at tight spots.

Do note that Mahindra has not confirmed the remote parking key feature for the XEV 9e and the BE 6e. This information has been tipped by the industry sources. But if in case these developments are true, Mahindra could soon confirm the details.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6E More Details

As mentioned earlier, Mahindra XEV 9e and the BE 6E are breaking covers later this month on November 26. The interiors and exteriors have been revealed by the official teasers. The BE 6e and the XEV 9e will feature a dual and triple screen layout on the dashboard respectively and will have a two-spoke steering wheel. Both electric SUVs will be underpinned by the new INGLO skateboard platform.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra XEV 9E, BE 6e exteriors teased
• Sharp and aggressive styling
• Interiors teased earlier
• Both e-SUVs to be built on new INGLO skateboard platform
• India launch on November 26

Mahindra & Mahindra is getting ready for the grand unveiling of its first BE and XEV electric SUVs in India. The innings will be kicked off with two models including the BE 6e and the XEV 9E. The official unveiling of both new electric SUVs is set for November 26 in India. Thanks to the teasers, we are getting the first hand glimpses of the production-ready units of the XEV 9E and the BE 6E. After the interiors, the facia of both these upcoming e-SUV models.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6E Exteriors Revealed Via Official Teasers

Mahindra has shared the exteriors shape of the XEV 9e and the BE 6E via teasers online. The XEV 9e is finally seen with the curved coupe style design officially featuring a vertical headlamp setup up front. This e-SUV also gets connected LED lightbar and a curved bonnet followed by the Mahindra EV badging.

The BE 6E’s fascia shared in the images seems to have taken design cues from the XUV 3XO. Unlike the Vertical angular headlamp setup of the XEV 9e, the BE 6e gets a C-shaped sleek headlamp setup. The BE 6e also misses out on the connected LED DRLs upfront. However, both these e-SUVs are expected to come equipped with a connected tail lamp setup. The same could be confirmed via additional teasers in the coming days.

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Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6E: Previously Confirmed Features

Both Mahindra XEV 9e and the BE 6E are the newest members joining Mahindra electric fleet that comprises just one model, the XUV 400 electric. Mahindra has already confirmed the use of new INGLO skateboard platform for its BE and XEV e-SUV lineups. Separately, the company has also teased the interiors revealing the dual and triple screen layouts along with the two spoke steering wheel inside the XEV 9e and the BE 6e respectively.

Key Highlights

• Ola Electric bringing Gen 3-platform based e-scooters
• India debut by January 2025
• Ola S1 e-scooter series to be introduced with the updated Generation 3 platform

Ola Electric might be going through a difficult phase hitting all time low with market shares and frequent customer complaints on the rise. However, the company isn’t slowing down with its future aspirations and has revealed a new timeline to introduce the Generation 3 platform-based S1 series electric scooters.

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Ola Gen-3 S1 Series E-Scooter Launch Timeline

Ola Electric has revealed that it is prepping up for a new electric scooter range launch soon. The company is bringing the latest Generation 3 platform-based electric scooter in January 2025 in India. This timeline, as per Ola, is early than what the brand had previously targeted.

Ola has already revealed the Generation 3 platform recently which will be driving the new-gen S1 series e-scooters. This same Gen-3 platform is further said to be the base for the upcoming S2 and S3 electric scooter lineup. To recap, the company earlier revealed that it will be initially introducing five scooter models with the Gen 3 architecture and seems like the aforementioned models are the ones going official next year.

That said, with the S2 series, Ola is said to be targeting urban commuters and will launch three models in this sub brand including a tourer and a sports model as well. As for the S3 brand, Ola could be targeting the high-end consumer base with this lineup. According to the reports, there will be two maxi scooter models that will debut under this sub-brand.

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Ola Generation 3 Platform: What Are The Highlights?

Ola has designed the Gen 3 to deliver more efficient and reliable performance. With the Gen 3 architecture, Ola is replacing the conventional electric coils in the motor with magnetless motors. The battery pack and electronics will also be integrated into the chassis. The Gen 3 will feature new and improved 4860 lithium-ion cells.

Key Highlights

• New Hyundai Creta electric spy shots leak
• Exteriors match with the ICE variant
• Test mule spotted with shark-fin antenna and connected tail-lamp setup

As the launch’s approaching, Hyundai Creta electric is rapidly getting snapped in the form of test mules. A new snapshot of the Creta EV’s heavily camo-wrapped test unit has emerged once again ahead of its 2025 debut. The latest spy shots reveals some new details of the Creta EV’s exteriors. Details follow:

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Hyundai Creta EV Test Mule Spotted Again: New Insights Here

The Creta EV has been snapped during its test run once again. The spy shots have been grabbed somewhere near Delhi likely during a routine testing. Like most of the previous test mule snapshots, the latest one also shows the test unit camo-wrapped. The test mule images have revealed some new insights relating to the exteriors while confirming some of the previously revealed details.

The exteriors of the Creta EV gets stark resemblance to the Creta ICE facelift version. The same has been highlighted multiple times with the previous leaks. The outer design elements highlighted with the new test mule images includes a high-mounted stomp lamp and connected tail-lamp setup. The images also shows the roof-mounted shark-fin antenna at the rear which is same the ICE version.

While the exteriors of the Creta electric and the ICE are identical, the former will be getting some EV-specific elements in design. We might see an updated front-grille design and also the charging port at the front. This new leak hasn’t showcased the interiors. But just like the exteriors, the Creta EV is also said to share the interiors with the ICE variant.

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Creta EV Performance

Re-collecting the leaks an rumors, the Creta EV is expected to come equipped with a 55- 60 kWh battery option (for the higher trims). The low-end models of the Creta EV could feature a smaller 45 kWh battery. Hyundai is expected to showcase the Creta electric’s production-ready unit at the 2025 Bharat Global Mobility show and could share more information during the event.

Key Highlights

• BNCAP conducts crash tests on XUV 400 electric
•  Testing alongside XUV 3X0 and  Thar Roxx SUV models
• Gets 5 star safety ratings in crash tests

Safety standards while buying a new car has definitely become the primary factor deciding the sales in India. Buyers are now gradually bending towards more safe and reliable ride options for daily and long commutes. Tata and Mahindra are two of the main contenders in the home grown automobile segment both of which have grabbed a stronghold with their tough and rugged SUV lineups. Just recently, Tata electric fleet got awarded 5 star ratings at the BNCAP crash tests. Now, Mahindra has also caught up to the race where its XUV 400 electric proved its mettle in the same BNCAP crash tests. Results are below:

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Mahindra XUV 400 Electric SUV: BNCAP Crash Tests Conducted And Scores

In the frontal offset deformable barrier test with adult occupants, the XUV 400 electric bagged 14.38 points and a full score of 16 points in the side movable deformable barrier test. This is impressive for a new-age e-SUV where the collective safety score for adult occupant is 30.38 points of 32.

Coming to the child occupant protection scores, the XUV 400 electric has achieved an impressive 24 out of 24 points on the dynamic safety tests. And in the child restraint test as well, it received full scorers (12 out of 12 points). The collective scores logged by the XUV 400 electric for the child occupants is 43 out of 49 points, whereas the overall assessment scores stand at 7 out of 13 points.

Mahindra XUV 400 Electric has proved itself as one of the India’s safest EV rides by logging 5 Star rating in the BNCAP crash test. The compact electric SUV is safe for both adult and child occupants as per the crash test results.

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 Variants Tested

Mahindra XUV 400 electric is currently the only electric SUV in the brand’s portfolio. The variants tested at the BNCAP crash tests were the EC L and the EL LH (O). Both these models are loaded with reliable safety features and have a solid build that helped achieving the 5 star ratings in the crash tests.

Key Highlights

• Ather Service Carnival offer announced
• Customers will get free check-up services
• Discounts also available on e-scooter service an repairs

Ather Energy recently released its dedicated service packages for the 450 and Rizta electric scooters last month. The affordable service packages came as a move to address the long-going concerns with the expensive costs associated with repair works. To further sweeten the deal, Ather Energy has come up with a new service carnival where the company is offering free services and discounts on labour charges and more.

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Ather Service Carnival: Benefits You Can Avail

The Ather Service Carnival is a week long event where the E2W manufacturer is offering lucrative services packages either free of cost or with added discounts. All the Ather e-scooter customers owning a 450 or Rizta can grab the Service Carnival benefits that ranges from free polishing to discounts on labour and other services.

Speaking of the offers in details, customers will be offered 15-point vehicle heath check for free of cost. Additional offers will include a 10 percent extra discount on labour charges, 5 percent discount on purchase of all spare parts, along with an extra 15 percent discount on polishing.

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Ather Service Carnival: Validity, How To Avail The Offer?

Ather Service Carnival is announced as a limited period offer whose benefits can be availed by all the 450 and Rizta e-scooter owners. The service carnival has already kicked and will last till November 17, 2024. All authorized Ather service centers are offering the Service Carnival packages. However, customers can pre-book an a service appointment online as well using Ather mobile app.

Key Highlights

• Zelio launches new low-speed e-scooter
• X-Men 2.0 is the model
• Can reach up to 25 kmph top speed
• Will deliver 100 km range on a full charge

Zelio Ebikesm an active player in the electric two wheeler market in India is continuously upgrading its portfolio with new models. The company is gradually increasing its presence across both low and high-speed e-scooter segment and has introduced a new model for the budget masses. The latest e-scooter is an upgrade to one of the brand’s popular low-speed e-scooter which was launched a few months back (X-Men) and is called the X-Men 2.0.

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Zelio X-Men 2.0 E-Scooters: Features And Specs

The Zelio X Men 2.0 is also a stylish looking e-scooter like the older version with the design getting a few tweaks here and there. It gets a slimmer profile and has a single-piece seat wit thick cushioning for comfortable rides. This e-scooter is also lightweight and weighs just 90 kg making it a convenient ride for all age groups.

Zelio has introduced four different variants of the X-Men 2.0 e-scooter. The difference between all the variants is the type and size of the battery pack (two Lead Acid or two Lithium-ion). While the battery pack on all X-Men 2.0 e-scooters are different, they are driven by the same 60/72V electric motor.

Charging time for the X-Men lead-acid battery models is said to be around 8- 10 hours, whereas, the lithium-ion battery variants will take around 4- 5 hours for a full battery refuel. For suspension, it integrates telescopic fork suspension upfront, whereas, the rear gets spring-loaded shock absorbers. Added features include, a USB charging port, anti-theft alarm, and central locking. It also has a reverse parking gear option and a digital instrument cluster.

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Zelio X Men 2.0 Electric Scooter: Price In India

The Zelio X Men 2.0 electric scooter is launched starting at Rs. 71,500 in India making it one of the most affordable mobility solutions. The top trims of the X-Men 2.0 e-scooter is also priced below Rs. 1 lakh at Rs. 91,500. The prices are ex-showroom.

Key Highlights

• Honda Activa electric fresh teaser out
• LED headlamp design teased
• India launch confirmed previously

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters finally put rest to all the rumors related to the Activa electric by releasing its first teaser recently. The all-electric version of the company’s legendary two wheeler scooter is confirmed to go official later this month. The series of teasers dropping in have now revealed some additional insight related to the Activa electric’s design.

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Honda Activa Electric Scooter New Teaser Reveals This Detail

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters Limited has released a new teaser which confirms not just the Activa’s electric’s upcoming launch, but also one its crucial design element. In the latest teaser, the company has revealed the headlamp design of Activa’s electric variant.

The Activa electric will be getting a bar-type LED headlamp setup, as per the new teaser. The sleek headlamp design with LED lamp suggests the e-scooter will be updated with modern features. It further seems like the LED headlamp has been mounted on the front apron giving the Activa electric more futuristic looks.

Just to recap, HMSI’s previously shared a cryptic teaser confirming its first electric scooter launch in India which didn’t really confirmed the model’s name. However, the possibilities of the Activa’s electric version’s debut is what we all are expecting after all the wait.

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What Else To Expect?

If we speak of the official details, only the November 27 launch and the headlamp design have been confirmed. Other details are expected to be rolled out via new teasers ahead of the launch. Going by the speculations, the Activa electric will be equivalent to its ICE counterpart (110CC) in terms of overall performance. It is said to feature a swappable battery module and could offer around 100 km range with each charge.