Mahindra Born Electric BE.09 SUV spotted testing for the first time in India with BE.05 EV

It seems like the country’s largest SUV manufacturer, Mahindra Automotive, is making big progress with its upcoming Born Electric range of EV SUVs. Recently, two fully camouflaged test mules of the Mahindra BE.05 and BE.09 SUVs were spotted testing in the country. The recent sightings highlight the real-life height and silhouette of these two highly anticipated EV SUVs. These SUVs were spotted alongside two Mahindra XUV300 sub-compact SUVs.

These spy shots of the Mahindra BE.05 and BE.09 test mules have been shared by Team-BHP. According to the reports, these test mules were spotted just outside the Mahindra SUV proving ground located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. In the picture, the BE.05 SUV can be seen on the move from the side, while the bigger BE.09 SUV was parked on the side of the road with a person standing in front of the front right door.

Mahindra BE.09 EV SUV: Spy shots

The main highlight of these recent test mule sightings was the spotting of upcoming BE.09. The Mahindra BE.09 coupe EV SUV was spotted testing for the first time in the country. From the pictures, we can note that this SUV looks like a more mature and bigger version of the BE.05. The BE.09 boasts a design very similar to the BMW X6 and X4 coupe SUV and looks massive. The size of this SUV can be gauged with the presence of a person standing right next to it.

Just like the BE.05, this test mule was also fully covered in camouflage and had external lights on the front and rear for testing. This particular SUV boasts a much more rounded-off and smoother exterior design, and its proportions are a lot bigger than the BE.05. The original rendered iteration of this SUV was shown with a much more aggressive and sharper design. Also, just like the BE.05, the interior pictures of this SUV have also not been shared at the moment. As for the drivetrain and launch information on this SUV, they have not been revealed by the brand.

Mahindra BE.05 EV SUV: Spy shots

Upon closer inspection of the spy shots of the BE.05 SUV, we can note that it is the same test mule which was spotted near the same area a few months ago. We can note that this SUV looks a lot bigger in person than it appeared when it was in its rendering form. There have been a lot of changes in terms of design as well. First off, the body lines of this test mule appear to be a little less sharp than they were shown in the rendered version. The overall silhouette is the same, but it now boasts a much thicker B Pillar and looks more production-ready.

It also boasts a set of massive five-spoke directional alloy wheels which have also been covered by camouflage. These alloy wheels sit inside a pentagonal wheel arch which also has a massive gap. It can also be noted that the ground clearance of this SUV is substantial and its SUV coupe design reminds us of the Lamborghini Urus luxury SUV. The interior of the BE.05 EV SUV has not been shown, but a person on the driver’s seat can be seen sitting inside, and it seems like the shoulder line of this SUV sits at a decent height.

BE.05 EV SUV launch date and specifications

Presently, the exact dates for the launch of the BE.05 EV SUV have not been revealed by the brand. However, speculations are that it could be launched in the country by the end of 2025. The BE.05 is underpinned by Mahindra’s brand-new INGLO EV skateboard platform. As per the reports, this EV SUV could come with battery sizes ranging from 60-80 kWh, capable of fast charging at up to 175 kW, enabling an 80 percent charge in less than 30 minutes. Mahindra estimates that the 80 kWh battery will deliver a driving range of approximately 435 km to 450 km under the WLTP cycle.