The homegrown automaker, Mahindra has officially announced that its born-electric SUVs will start arriving from December 2024. The XUV.e8 concept based 3-row electric SUV will be the brand’s first Born electric EV. The company is currently selling the XUV400 electric SUV, which has been a slow-seller. In order to improve its share in the EV segment, Mahindra is ready to introduce the electrified version of the XUV300 compact SUV in 2024.
Sub-4 Meter SUV
It is no secret that Mahindra is preparing to launch the updated version of the XUV300 that has been spotted several times on the Indian roads. The Mahindra XUV300 EV will share the styling cues from the updated XUV300; however, it will have some EV-specific styling tweaks. While the XUV400 EV measures about 4.2 meters in length, the XUV300 EV will sit under 4 meters in length and will directly rival the segment-leader Tata Nexon EV.
Styling Changes
The Mahindra XUV300 EV will come with styling cues from the Mahindra BE05, which we have already seen doing test rounds on the Indian roads. The SUV is likely to receive newly-styled drop-down LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamp), a new two-part front grille with a larger centra air intake, a completely restyled bumper and headlamp setup.
The rear will also receive some design changes in the form of redesigned tailgate that has a full-width LED light bar. The spy images suggest that the Mahindra XUV300 EV will have C-shaped tail-lamp and the bumper-mounted registration plate. The SUV will also receive a new set of alloy wheels.
Mildly Revised Interior
The cabin of the Mahindra XUV300 EV is also likely to receive some changes including a revised dashboard layout. It will receive a much bigger infotainment screen and a revised centre console with minor changes to the switchgear. The XUV300 EV’s direct rival, the Tata Nexon EV comes with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Specifications
The new Mahindra XUV300 EV is expected to be equipped with a 35kWh battery pack, which is smaller than the 40kWh available on the larger XUV400 Electric. Details about the electric motor specifications and range are yet to be revealed.
Expected Price & Launch Details
The Mahindra XUV300 EV is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 15 lakh – 17 lakh (ex-showroom). The exact launch timeline is yet to revealed; however, reports reveal that the SUV could be launched by June next year. The ICE version of the Mahindra XUV300 is expected to be launched by February 2024.
