Mahindra XUV700 based XUV.e8 spotted while testing, expected to launch late 2024
Mahindra is expected to pitch the XUV700 based XUV.e8 against the Tata Harrier EV that will be launched late 2024.
Mahindra is expected to launch the XUV.e8 late 2024 and the electric SUV will be based on the XUV700 SUV. While the SUV version of the electric XUV700 will be XUV.e8, the coupe version of the XUV700 will be XUV.e9. The XUV700 EV has been spotted while testing in India and is quite sure about what it will offer.
Mahindra is expected to pitch the XUV700 based XUV.e8 against the Tata Harrier EV that will be launched late 2024. Initially reported by Autocar India, the XUV 700 EV is expected to offer much similarity in the interior as well as exterior as the ICE variant. The front design of the XUV.e8 will be quite unique and is expected to offer a full-width LED light bar. The front grille would be new along with a new headlamp design.
Some features like the flush door handles, new alloy wheel design, new redesigned bumper along with connected LED light bar. The front grille will be completely sealed and will be new. The XUV700 EV (XUV e.8) is expected to offer unique copper-themed design highlights just like the XUV400 EV.
Dimensions and Power
The Mahindra XUV.e8 will be offered with a wheelbase of 2,762mm. The dimensions of the SUV are 4,740mm in length, 1,900mm in width and 1760mm in height. All the dimensions of the XUV700EV or XUV.e8 including the wheelbase is more than the XUV700.
When it comes to XUV.e8, the SUV is expected to offer 80kWh battery and all-wheel drive. When it comes to output, the electric XUV700 is expected to offer output of 230hp and 350hp.
Launch timeline
Mahindra has already confirmed that the XUV.e8 will be sold around late 2024. This EV from Mahindra will compete with the likes of Harrier EV as well as Safari EV. On the other hand, the XUV.e8 SUV coupe version will be XUV.e9. It will be launched after the previous electric variant is launched.
Ms Kalinga