Author: Sandeep Sarkar

Key Hoghlights

• Three upcoming Mahindra e-SUVs spotted
• Snapped while charging in Udaipur
• Models snapped: XUVe.8, XUV.e9, and BE.05

Mahindra and Mahindra will soon start expanding its electric vehicle fleet with the XUV.e and BE EV series. The auto giant has started with patent filing recently for the new EV design which are getting snapped with the test mules. With Mahindra conducting performance tests on the upcoming EVs, the internet is getting flooded with spy shots. The XUV.e9, XUV.e8, and the BE.05 are amongst the first in lot to break covers in the Indian market. All these three upcoming Mahindra SUVs have now been snapped together getting a refuel in Rajasthan.

Also Read: VinFast VF3 Compact Electric SUV Powertrain Details Out

Mahindra XUV.e8, XUV.e9, And BE.05 Electric SUVs Test Mules Snapped Together

The upcoming Mahindra electric SUV fleet comprising the XUV.e8, XUV.e9, and the BE.05 have been snapped together. The test mules of these three electric SUVs have been captured while getting charged at a mall in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The latest snapshots of the XUV.e and BE series e-SUVs not just shows the real life road stance but also a clear difference between the overall profile.

The XUV.e9 is said to be somewhere around 4.8 m in length and appears to be bulkier than the XUV.e8. The XUV.e9 will likely offer a roomier cabin compared to the XUV.e8. The latter is reportedly sharing the same length profile as its ICE variant, i.e., the XUV 700.

The XUV.e9 also is unique in overall design as it gets a rear-mounted charging port. The placement is on the left-rear edge. It isn’t clear where the charging port is mounted on the XUV.e8 in these latest spy shot images. But it’ll likely be equipped on the side profile. As for the BE.05 e-SUV, the charging slot is positioned on the side panel similar to the BE.05. The same has been revealed by the previous test mule images.

The test mule of the XUV.e9 and the XUV.e8 further shows an identical fascia featuring the same headlamp design and a robust bonnet design. The snapshots further shows parking sensors up front and a radar box for ADAS along with dual-LED projector headlamp design.

Key Highlights

• VinFast VF3 powertrain details out
• Will come with rear axle mounted motor
• Will offer up to 210 km range on a full charge

VinFast is gearing up for its India venture and will be debuting in the EV market with the VF3 e-SUV. After inaugurating its largest manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, the Vietnamese auto maker also filed patent for the VF3 in the country. Pre-bookings for the VF3 also commenced in the company’s home country Vietnam. VinFast has now shared more insight into the powertrain and features of its first compact e-SUV. Let’s find the details below:

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VInFast VF3 Electric SUV Powertrain And Features Revealed

VinFast VF3	Powertrain
Dimensions	3,190 mm (length) x 1,679 mm (width) x 1,622 mm (height)
Wheelbase	2,075 mm
Drivetrain	RWD
Power	43.5 hp
Torque	110 Nm
Battery	18.64 kWh
Range	210 km per charge

Details revealed by VinFast included the dimensions and powertrain. The compact EV is said to measure 3,190 mm in length, 1,679 mm in width, 1,622 mm in height. Its wheelbase will measure 2,075 mm and ground clearance will be 191mm. The compact VinFast EV will sit on 16-inch alloy wheels and feature a blanked-off grille design. As mentioned, VinFast is touting this small electric car as a compact e-SUV.

Moving on from the design, the VF3 spec-sheet revealed seems to hold decent power. The VF3 will be driven by a rear-axle mounted electric motor. The power generated by the single motor setup will be 43.5 hp, whereas, the peak torque generated will be around 110 Nm.

The RWD motor will be linked to a 18.64 kWh Li-Ion battery module which is claimed to deliver up to 210 km per charge range delivery. This range figures are as per NEDC cycle. The compact electric SUV will take just 36 minutes to get a charge from 10- 70 percent. This charging speed will be achieved with a fast charger.

Key Highlights

• Zelio Gracy 2024 e-scooter series launched
• Rs. 59,273 starting price range
• Comes with both Lead Acid and Li-Ion battery pack options

2024 seems to be the year of budget scooters. Bounce Infinity, iVOOMI Energy, Jeet Energy and now Zelio has expanded its low-budget e-scooter portfolio in India. The company has updated its 2024 Gracy e-scooter range with the GRACYi, GRACY Pro, and GRACY+. The latest electric scooter lineup comes with Li-Ion and Lead Acid battery pack options priced starting at Rs. 52,973 in India.

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Zelio GRACYi Powertrain And Features

Variant (Battery Size)	Range	Charging Time
60V/32AH Lead Acid	55-60 km	7-8 hrs
60V/38AH Lead Acid	80-90 km	8-9 hrs
60V/30AH Li-ion	80 km	4 hrs
72V/32AH Lead Acid	70-80 km	7-8 hrs
72V/38AH Lead Acid	120 km	9-10 hrs

Zelio GRACYi is the entry-segment e-scooter launched in five trims. This model comes with a 60V/32AH Lead Acid, a 72V/32AH Lead Acid, a 60V/38AH Lead Acid, a 72V/38AH Lead Acid, and a 60V/30AH Li-ion battery pack option.

The starting range offering is 55- 60 km with the top model delivering up 120 km range. Charging time minimu6m is 7- 8 hours with the big battery model taking up to 10 hours for a full charge. The GRACYi e-scooters offer up to 150 kg weight carrying capacity and are equipped with front disk and rear drum brakes.

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Zelio GRACY Powertrain And Features

Variant (Battery Size)	Range	Charging Time
60V/30AH Li-Ion	80 km	4 hours
72V/42AH Lead Acid	120 km	Up to 9 hours

The Zelio GRACY Pro is the mid-trim model which has been launched in two variants featuring a Lead Acid and a Li-Ion battery option. The e-scooter gets a BLDC motor linked to a 72V?42AH Lead Acid and a 60V/30AH Li-Ion battery respectively.

The former delivers up to 120 km range per charge and takes up to 9 hours for a full charge. Whereas, the latter has up to 80 km range delivery and up to 4 hours battery re-charge time.

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Zelio GRACY Plus Powertrain And Features

Variant (Battery Size)	Range	Charging Time
60V/30AH Lead Acid	55-60 km	7-8 hrs
60V/38AH Lead Acid	70-75 km	8-9 hrs
60V/30AH Li-ion	80 km	4 hrs
72V/30AH Lead Acid	70 km	7-9 hrs
72V/38AH Lead Acid	100 km	9-10 hrs

The GRACY Plus is the top-of-the-line variant available in five trims. There is a 60V/30AH Lead Acid, 72V/30AH Lead Acid, 60V/38AH Lead Acid, 72V/38AH Lead Acid, and a 60V/30AH Li-ION battery variant. The starting range delivery offered by this GRACY e-scooter model is up top 60 km with the top range going up to 100 km. This lineup has a digital screen, anti-theft alarm, reverse gear feature, and more.

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2024 Zelio GRACY Series Price

The Zelio GRACYi lineup comes at an asking price of Rs. 59,273 and goes up to Rs. 82,273. The GRACY Pro series has been priced at Rs. 79,999. Lastly, the GRACY+ series has a starting price range of Rs. 60,073 with the top model priced at Rs. 80,073.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Creta EV test mule image leaked
• Has front-fender mounted charging slot
• Overall Creta facelift-like design

Hyundai Creta is set to make its grand entrance in an all electric avatar soon. The popular mid-size SUV recently got a facelift in India and is now returning with an electric powertrain in the country. Hyundai has conducted multiple test runs on the country with the spy shots taking all over the internet. Now, once again the Creta EV’s test mule has been snapped with new set of alloy wheels and more.

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Hyundai Creta EV Test Mule Snapped Again: New Design Elements?

The Hyundai Creta EV test mule has been spotted again in India wrapped heavily under camouflage taping. Looking at the overall stance, the Creta EV can be seen bearing resemblance to the Creta ICE model. The LED DRL and tail lamps of the Creta EV looks same as the ICE model. While the primary aesthetics of both Creta EV and the Creta ICE model are similar, the former will get EV-specific design elements.

Amongst those notable EV-centric design elements will be the new closed-off grille and alloy wheels with an aerodynamic approach. There are reports that Hyundai will be using low-resistance tyres on the Creta EV. The latest leaked test mule image of the Creta EV also can be seen with a front fender-mounted charging slot. This same setup has been snapped in the past too with other Creta EV’s test mules.

A sneak peek of the Creta EV from the side profile also gives a glimpse of the cabin. It seems the first electric SUV from Creta will get a new two spoke steering wheel. The steering wheel design seems familiar to the Inoniq 5 EV. We can’t confirm the exact screen layout which the Creta EV’s dashboard will feature.

But we expect it to be same as the ICE model where the infotainment system will get both Android Auto and Apple Car Play compatibility. Also, a radar box is seem mounted on the Creta EV’s test mule which indicates the ADAS safety suite on the EV model too.

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Hyundai Creta EV Powertrain Expectations

Hyundai might launch the Creta EV with single and dual motor setup and multiple battery pack options. The mid-size e-SUV could come with up to 45 kWh battery pack. The range delivery anticipated is up to 400 km range on a full battery charge.

Key Highlights

• Maruti Suzuki eVX test mule spy video leak
• Better road presence than Vitara Breeza
• Launch anticipated in 2025

Maruti will be launching its first electric SUV in India called the eVX next year. A recent development hinted at its delayed launch by the festive season 2025. Meanwhile, Maruti has started conducting the test runs for the eVX in the country. A spy video of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX has been leaked on social media hinting the testing has begun for the Indian markets.

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Maruti Suzuki eVX Test Mule Spy Video Leaked

Maruti Suzuki eVX has been making all buzz since its showcasing at the Auto Expo 2023. The second prototype made its way to the Tokyo Motor Show with slight design enhancements. After testing the eVX internationally, Maruti has finally commenced this EV’s test runs in India too. The latest spy video doing round online reveals the real-life road presence of the eVX. The upcoming electric SUV was snapped in Gurugram somewhere near the Maruti plant.

Much like the concept, the eVX test mule is seen with an LED headlamp setup. With the test mule of the eVX being wrapped entirely, the prominent design cues remained hidden. However, the boxy and masculine profile of eVX was evident despite the wrappings. It appears the eVX will offer a roomier cabin with good head room and leg space.

The latest spy video of the eVX was also seen with C pillar mounted door handles at the rear, whereas the front door handles get the standard door mounting. The ORVMs with integrated cameras hints at the presence of a 360° surveillance camera system.

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Maruti eVX: Details We Know So Far

The eVX electric SUV is said to be developed on 27PL skateboard architecture from Toyota. The company might bring its first e-SUV with both single and dual motor setup and up to 60 kWh battery capacity. The eVX might offer over 500 km range per charge with the top-spec variant.

Key Highlights

• BYD India shares pre-booking figures for Seal EV
• Received over 1000 bookings in less than 3 months
• Seal EV is imported via CBU route in India
• Price starts at Rs. 41 lakh

BYD Auto, the Chinese electric vehicle brand brought its premium electric sedan, the Seal EV a few months back in the Indian market. The company has been taking pre-orders since the official unveiling. Sharing insights into the pre-bookings, BYD has revealed how popular the Seal EV is becoming in the country. The company has apparently logged a record pre-bookings for the Seal EV in less than 3 minutes timeframe.

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BYD Seal EV India Booking Details

BYD India has revealed the pre-booking figures for the Seal EV which it has received from the intersted buyers in India. The company has announced that it has logged over 1000 bookings for the Seal EV soon after its unveiling back in March this year.

According to BYD, over 200 bookings were done for the Seal EV within the first week of pre-registrations going live. for reference, the brand commenced the pre-bookings starting February 28, 2024 in the Indian market. Within 15 days of the Seal EV’s launch (March 5, 2025), the booking figures exceeded 500 mark.

Now, a new milestone has been set where BYD has received over 1000 bookings for the Seal EV from the potential buyers in India. The rising numbers with the bookings indicate the popularity of the BYD electric sedan in the country. This is considering BYD is bringing the Seal EV via the CBU (Complete Built Up Unit) import route in India.

BYD will be selling the Seal EV with dual battery configurations in India. The premium electric sedan has been launched starting at Rs. 41 lakh in India with the top-spec variant being priced at Rs. 53 lakh. As per BYD dealers, interested buyers can go ahead with the pre-bookings irrespective of the battery size and trim options. Furthermore, the delivery timeline expected for the Seal EV is somewhere around two months from the date of booking.

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BYD Seal EV Performance: Quick Recap

BYD has launched the Seal EV electric sedan in three different trims. The entry-level model is called Dynamic and has a single rear-axle mounted electric motor linked to a smaller 61.44 kWh battery pack. This Seal EV’s base trim churns out 204 bhp of peak power and 310 Nm of torque. It can reach up to 510 km on a full battery charge. ‘

On the other hand, the mid and top models called Premium and Performance have a bigger battery pack, i.e., an 82.6 kWh unit. The Seal EV Premium trim has a single rear-axle mounted motor generating 312 hp of power and 360 Nm of torque. It has a range delivery of up to 650 km with a full charge. On the other hand, the BYD Seal EV’s Performance trim comes with a dual-motor AWD setup producing 530 hp peal power and 670 Nm of peak torque. It can reach up to 580 km of range on a single charge.

Key Highlights

• Hyundai Motor India brings new fast charging station
• Installs India’s first 180 kW charger
• Expansion planned with over 100 more charging stations across India

Electric vehicles are witnessing a rapid surge in demands across India. However, the developing charging infrastructure has emerged as one of the biggest challenges for EV owners. Hyundai Motors India has just come to the rescue by installing India’s first 180 kW DC fast charging station which will cut down the waiting time for EV owners during battery refuels.

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Hyundai’s First 180 kW Fast Charging Station

Hyundai Motor India Limited has taken up the initiative of bringing in the first ever super fast DC charging station for general public in the country. The South Korean auto giant has launched the 180 kW DC charging station in Chennai. EV owners in the state can access the newly inaugurated DC fast charging station at Spencer Mall, Thousand Lights in Chennai.

The new DC fast charging station introduced by Hyundai comprises a 150 kW and a 30 kW DC guns for quick re-charges. Hyundai has clarified that the DC fast charging station will be catering to all the EV owners and not just the Hyundai electric cars which will be foraying soon in the Indian market.

So, if you own an electric car from any other brand than Hyundai, you’ll be able to use the fast charging facilities without much hassles. The wide compatibility of the Hyundai DC charging station will surely prove benafecial for the EV owners.

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Expansion Plans

Hyundai won’t be stopping after installing the 180 kW fast DC charging station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The automobile giant is also planning to launch at least 100 more fast charging stations. Just like this one, the remaining charging stations will also be made accessible to the general public and offer same wide compatibility with EVs from other brands.

That said, the company will be launching the additional charging stations at key highways and cities across Tamil Nadu. Hyundai is extensively focusing on improving the charging infrastructure in India allowing an easier charging access for the EV owners on-the-go. The company has already launched its DC charging stations in six different major Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Gurugram, Hyedrabad, Mumbai, and Pune.

Key Highlights

• Mahindra trademarks XUV700 electric dashboard design
• Can be seen sporting triple screen layout
• Previous patent filed for the steering wheel and headlight design

Mahindra electric fleet is getting patent grants for different design elements. After the XUV.e9’s steering wheel and headlamp, a new patent has leaked for the upcoming XUV700 electric aka XUV.e8’s dashboard design. With the new patent surfacing online, it appears that Mahindra is taking the futuristic approach for its EVs with the new triple-screen infotainment screen and digital display layout. Let’s dive into the additional details:

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Mahindra New XUV 700/ XUV.e8 EV Dashboard Patent Leaks

The latest patent leak for the XUV700 electric confirms Mahindra’s plan to integrate its new EV range with a triple-screen layout on the dashboard. Currently, we have dual screen dashboards becoming the new norm with premium EV and ICE cars and SUVs.

Seems like Mahindra is ready to take a leap by becoming the first brand to launch a mid-segment EV featuring a 3 screen dashboard setup for infotainment and driver display. The XUV 700 electric aka the XUV.e8 will be the first EV model to recieve this updated dashboard design. Going forward, Mahindra will possibly use the same setup for its remaining EV fleet comprising the XUV.e9 and the BE range of EV models.

Also Read: Mahindra XUV Electric SUV Steering Wheel Patent Leaks: Two-Spoke, Integrated Display

Mahindra XUV700 Electric Dashboard Key Functionalities

That said, if we speak of the overall dashboard design, the triple screen layout is seen taking up the entire dashboard width and has AC vents on either ends. Also, the screens are likely separated by thick grey bezels. Since this is just the patent filing, the grey bezels make sense. However, we can expect the production model to feature darker bezels for a seamless screen integration on the dashboard.

While the exact functionalities aren’t clarified with the patent design, the triple screen layout will possibly have touch controls only. We might see least of physical key controls on the screen and the cockpit for a premium and luxurious ambience. Besides, Mahindra could also equip the new EV range including the XUV.e and the BE series with digital voice assistance for hands-free operations and controls.

key Highlights

• New Bounce Infinity E1 e-scooter model launched
• Is called E1X
• Features swappable battery module
• Up to 65 kmph top speed

Bounce Infinity has introduced a new E1 series electric scooter in India. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer has added the E1X e-scooter model to its collection which has been priced starting at Rs. 55,000 in the country. The latest Bounce Infinity E1X electric scooter model features a swappable battery technology, comes with dual top speed options, and more.

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Bounce Infinity E1X Powertrain Details

Bounce Infinity E1X is also a low-end e-scooter that has joined the E1 e-scooter lineup. The latest e-scooter model has been introduced with dual top speed options. The low-end model of the E1X will be offering up to 55 kmph top speed. The other variant of the E1X will deliver a higher speed range of up to 65 kmph.

The new budget E1X scooter range comes with swappable battery technology. Besides the affordable pricing, this removable battery tech is the top highlight. This will add convenience with swapping empty batteries with full-charged batteries at the brand’s charging network stations.

As per the reports, Bounce will soon be introducing a new high-speed variant of the E1X which will deliver up to 92 kmph top speed. This variant is further rumored to be developed for some of the export markets. Also, the E1X electric scooter range is said to require least modifications for integrating the battery swapping networks across different charging stations.

Vivekananda Hallekare, Bounce Infinity Co-Founder and CEO emphasizing on the growing EV market in India said, India is the world’s second-largest two-wheeler market, yet the true benefits of EVs haven’t been leveraged fully.” Adding on he said, “EVs offer significant innovation opportunities, including making vehicles cheaper, by separating the battery cost from the vehicle”.

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Bounce Infinity E1X Electric Scooter Price

The Bounce Infinity E1X is priced starting at Rs. 55,000 in India. The top-end E1x electric scooter model’s price is set at Rs. 59,000 in the country. The new e-scooter model will be delivered starting June this year in the Indian market.