Mahindra BE 07

Mahindra's Born Electric portfolio is set to get another product in the lineup after the recently updated BE 06 Sporteq as the BE 07 has just been spotted testing in what is the clearest sighting yet The test mule has shed a lot of camouflage this time around, revealing a production-spec body, which has enabled us to spot a lot of details which were previously ambiguous.

This is only the second model in the Born Electric portfolio and it will go up against the likes of the Tata Harrier EV, MG Hector Tomahawk EV and the upcoming Tata Safari EV. If you were in the market looking for an electric family vehicle that’s high on tech, this one might be worth the wait and here's everything you need to know about it.

The BE 07 is going to be a big chunky SUV with modern lighting similar to the BE 6.

The first similarity with the BE6 is in the nose, where you can clearly spot the C-shaped LED DRLs, almost defining the width of the face. While the overall stance itself is upright, we feel these LED DRLs will add some sharpness to the design as well. Being an EV, expect a closed grille, but you will spot vertical openings forming the air dams down below in the bumper.  

‘It’s big’ is the first thought that will pop into your head while looking at the car in profile; not just in terms of the length but also the height, which sort of tapers down as you go towards the rear with a sloping roofline. The chunky side cladding can be spotted, which seems very similar to the BE 6. The picture quality isn't crisp enough to spot the size of the wheels but they surely won't be smaller than the BE 6, which gets 20-inch wheels in the top-spec trim. In fact, the cutouts in the spokes are very similar to the alloy design on the SUV-coupe. The BE 07 might also get pop-out door handles like you get in some of the more expensive Mercedes-Benz vehicles where you can actually put your hand in to open it. 

The rear styling mimics the front C-shaped patterns for the LED tail light. Here too the design seems to be botched flat with the roof-mounted spoiler and a shark fin antenna up top. 

Overall, the BE 07’s test mule hints at an SUV which will be carrying the typical Mahindra SUV design characteristic of being butch and bold, while simultaneously blending modernity and sleek styling elements as well.

While the interior wasn't clicked in the set of spied images, if you look closely enough at the picture of the vehicle’s rear, you can see the three-screen setup with the central display being lit from within the windscreen. This three-screen setup was pretty much expected alongside Mahindra's new two-spoke steering wheel design. But we do hope that Mahindra gets rid of the touch-sensitive controls below the central AC vents that you get in the XEV 9S. 

In terms of fit and finish, expect this car to be offering a premium feel with a whole host of soft-touch leatherette on the dashboard, steering wheel, and door trims, and intense ambient lighting all across the cabin. We won't be too surprised if Mahindra adds a few quirky touches here and there too. 

Mahindra's new-age electric vehicles have really democratized features that we had only previously seen in high-tech luxury vehicles. At the minimum, we expect the BE 07 to carry forward all the features that the BE 6 packs, but maybe add a few more of its own in the process. 

Expect all basic features like keyless entry, push-button start/stop, auto AC, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, and auto-folding outside rearview mirrors to be on offer. 

But it is the tech and feature package that will really draw you towards the car, with expected features like a power driver seat with memory settings, a powered co-driver seat with boss mode, front and rear ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound system and fast wireless phone charger. 

The spotted three-screen setup will comprise a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, a central touchscreen 12.3-inch infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen passenger display. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be wireless and there will be a lot of in-built functionality within the two screens for the passengers that will enable them to watch shows, play games, and even attend meetings using the camera inside the car itself. 

We also expect Mahindra to offer quirky ‘Groove me’ features that effectively turn the car into a disco on wheels, with a light show that uses both the exterior and interior lighting for a fascinating display. Basically, there's not going to be a feature miss that you will have a complaint about (hopefully). 

It's not just the tech game that Mahindra has upped with these new-age SUVs but also the safety package. The upcoming Mahindra BE 07 is expected to pack safety features like 7 airbags, a 540-degree camera, front, rear, and side parking sensors, electronic stability control, hill hold control, and an advanced suite of Level 2 autonomous driving assistance features. 

More likely than not, the upcoming BE 07 will carry forward the same battery packs used in the BE 6 Sporteq. We reckon Mahindra could skip the smaller 59 kWh battery pack, given how big this car is going to be, and just stick to the 70 and 79 kWh options. But for reference, here are all the specifications found in the BE 6 Sporteq:

On a separate note, it'll be nice to see Mahindra also launch an all-wheel-drive electric SUV. It will be very easy to do with an electric motor on each axle and given the shape and size of what the BE 07 is going to be, it'll also fit the demeanor of the vehicle. 

It is easy to question why Mahindra needs this BE 07 in the first place when the XEV 9S already exists as a spacious electric family SUV. But when you think of it as a bigger, more practical, and more family-friendly BE 6, then it starts making a bit of sense for people who want something bold and futuristic with absolutely no compromise on tech. Information pertaining to the powertrain specifications is unrevealed but we think Mahindra might just have a surprise for us in store, which will help the BE 07 stand out even more. Only time will tell, and for that stick around to CarDekho as we will bring you the latest news as and when it breaks.