Mahindra XEV 7e Leaked: Electric Avatar of XUV 700 or More?

Mahindra disrupted the Indian automobile space recently by showcasing two new electric SUVs, the BE 6e and the XEV 9e. A week later, we received exclusive leaks of another electric car from the brand, expected to be dubbed the XEV 7e or XUV 700 Electric. The XEV/BE series is known to have multiple models in the future this leak confirms the development of the new electric car is in the final stages. 

The XUV series has been one of the top-selling for the brand ever since its inception in 2011. The first ever car was known as the XUV 500 and later, Mahindra brought a compact SUV in this series dubbed the XUV 300. The brand has one SUV and a compact SUV in the XUV lineup of 700 and 3XO. The brand may use the XUV nameplate for the electric XUV 700 to leverage the popularity of the XUV brand and evolve the series by electrifying it.

Everything you need to know about Mahindra XEV 7e

The leaked images showcase a model image of the vehicle which looks very similar to the XUV 700 ICE, hence igniting the speculations about it being named XUV 700 electric. Mahindra will likely use its latest-born electric vehicle platform INGLO for the construction of this new car. There are speculations of this being dubbed as the XUV 7e because the brand has recently trademarked this name in the Indian market. 

Just like the ICE XUV 700, the electric version is also expected to arrive with three rows of seats, making it the first seven/six-seater electric SUV by the brand. The car is expected to have a panoramic sunroof, which will be the first for the brand in an electric car. The car is expected to borrow its front fascia design and dashboard design from the XEV 9e. It is also expected to be equipped with modern features like the 1400W 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, LEVEL 2 ADAS suite for safety, a powered tailgate for added convenience and much more.

The car is expected to be powered by a twin-motor all-wheel drive setup. It is also expected to be a go-anywhere kind of SUV with various driving modes for a variety of terrains. The car is expected to borrow its drivetrain from the recently unveiled electric SUV coupe, the XEV 9e. 

Expected pricing and launch date of XEV 7e/XUV 700 Electric

Mahindra has been a household name in the Indian SUV market. Hence, this XEV 7e is expected to take full advantage of Mahindra’s market presence and fan following.

The conventional SUV look of the 7e may also been done to make people acquire this as a family car. All in all, the car looks like a solid package with a simple and sober design (compared to other Mahindra electric cars like BE 6e and XEV 9e) to attract the masses. There is no confirmation about the market positioning and exact launch date of this car. However, it is expected to make its India debut by the second quarter of 2025.