Mahindra Likely To Introduce Hybrid versions Of BE 6 And XEV 9e, Here's What Report Says
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Most of the spec-related things are not known yet. The company has not revealed any official details about the same.
After successfully launching the tech-loaded BE 6 and XEV 9e, Mahindra is reportedly working on transforming these electric vehicles into hybrids. It has been reported that the decision to introduce hybrid avatars has been taken to capture a mass audience in the country.
Expected Specs
Battery and Range
The former has been offered in two battery pack options: a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh, with a claimed 683 km on a single charge. While the latter is powered by a 79 kWh battery pack that offers an ARAI-certified range of 659 km.
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