New Mahindra Inglo Platform for Electric SUVs, Launch Date, Battery Details
The Modular Design
The INGLO platform is versatile enough to support models of varying sizes across different segments. It exhibits scalability in terms of wheelbase, length, and width, enabling it to underpin a range of vehicles, from the 4.7-meter-long XUV e8 to the 4.3-meter-long BE 05 and the nearly 5-meter-long BE 09.
Similar to many electric vehicle platforms, it features a flat floor, except for XUV-based models that also have internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The flat floor design allows for increased cabin space, flexible seating configurations, and a frunk (front luggage space instead of an engine).
Details of Battery Pack
The INGLO platform accommodates battery packs with two different capacities: 60kWh and 80kWh. The battery pack design is shared among various Mahindra EVs and employs two distinct cell architectures – ‘Blade’ for the larger battery and ‘Prismatic’ for the smaller battery pack.
These batteries support fast charging, with a capability of up to 175kW, enabling an 80% charge in less than 30 minutes. The 80kWh battery offers a WLTP-rated range of 450km. The electrical architecture of INGLO-based EVs also features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. This allows users to utilize the energy stored in the car’s battery pack to power other electronic devices such as household appliances and gadgets.