Indian OEM Mahindra says the company has made history with its electric SUVs, the BE 6 and XEV 9e, securing top 5-star safety ratings with the highest ever scores from the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). This milestone achievement sets new standards for manufacturing safe SUVs as the company embarks on its electric era.
The XEV 9e achieved a perfect score of 32/32 in tests evaluating adult occupant protection and followed up with a score of 45/49 in child occupant protection tests. The BE 6 scored a near-perfect 31.97/32 for adult occupant protection and matched the XEV 9e’s 45/49 score in child occupant protection tests.
These results make the BE 6 and XEV 9e not only the safest EVs but also the safest SUVs on Indian roads, as evaluated by Bharat NCAP. This underlines Mahindra’s long-standing commitment to safety.
R Velusamy, President - Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and Joint Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile, said, “The BE 6 and XEV 9e mark the start of a new era not only for Mahindra but also for automotive safety in India. Built on the INGLO architecture and powered by the most advanced technology in the automotive world – MAIA, the BE 6 and XEV 9e are engineered to set new standards in all aspects of the automotive experience. The results of the Bharat NCAP tests are a testament to our commitment to safety and proof that Mahindra remains at the forefront of automotive safety, continually pushing the envelope.”
The latest Bharat NCAP results secure the BE 6 and XEV 9e a place among Mahindra’s growing family of 5-star rated vehicles. The Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV400 recently scored top ratings on the Bharat NCAP scale, while the XUV700 and Scorpio-N have earned similar 5-star ratings on the Global NCAP scale.
Key Safety Features
The BE 6 and XEV 9e are equipped with a host of passive and active safety features. They are built on the all-new INGLO electric platform, designed to enhance safety further.
By placing the battery at a low center of gravity, the INGLO platform enhances both stability and handling, particularly addressing the high center of gravity common in SUVs. The advanced structural design integrates the battery pack into the underbody, creating a protective cage around the passenger cabin. Ultra-high strength boron steel and reinforced frontal structures ensure unmatched safety. The INGLO platform is built to endure everything from extreme heat to the toughest crash tests. It also prioritizes battery safety, which is crucial for an EV. The battery powering the BE 6 and XEV 9e has undergone rigorous tests to ensure resilience and safety.
Complementing the INGLO platform, Mahindra’s MAIA technology architecture powers the active safety systems on the BE 6 and XEV 9e. These eSUVs come equipped with an advanced Level 2+ ADAS suite, which uses five radars and a vision camera to offer features like driver-initiated auto lane change, lane centering, emergency steering assist, blind spot detection, cross-traffic alerts, front collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The BE 6 and XEV 9e also feature a 360-degree camera, VisionX Augmented Reality Heads-up Display (HUD), TPMS, blind view monitor, secure 360 live view and recording functionality, intelligent electronic brake booster, electronic parking brake, front fog lamps, cornering lamps, auto booster lamps, and seven airbags.
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