Mahindra XEV 9E and 6 hybrid variants are examined

While Xev 9e and Be 6 are already witnessing the robust question, sales could be further improved with hybrid variants

Stuffing with the evolution of market trends and consumer expectations is one of the key factors for success in the automotive space. A significant example are Mahindra’s plans to introduce a hybrid propulsion option with XEV 9E and to be 6 electric SUVs. A truck report reveals that Mahindra will probably use a hybrid configuration of gamma extension for its born electric SUVs.

Mahindra xev 9e, be 6 hybrids: what to expect?

Mahindra’s incoro platform at the base of Xev 9e and being 6 was originally developed to be used exclusively for electric cars. That strategy seemed appropriate, since much of the automotive industry was convinced that electric cars would soon exceed ice cars. However, electrification has not occurred faster as expected, even if the sales of electrical vehicles are increasing.

In addition, there is a growing support for hybrids between OEM, car users and government agencies. Considering these factors, the decision to introduce a hybrid option with Xev 9e and Be 6 seems rightly timed. These Mahindra electric SUVs are already among the bestsellers in their respective segments. The addition of a hybrid engine can attract a completely new set of buyers. In May 2025, the combined sales of Xev 9e and Be 6 were at 4,021 units. With the hybrid option, Mahindra will aim for a higher monthly sales goal.

Mahindra will be likely to use a hybrid-extender hybrid engine for XEV 9E and it will be 6. This is because it will be easier to integrate with the Born-EV Skateboard Platform. A 1.2 -liter turbo petrol engine will be used, which will work as a generator to recharge the battery. A hybrid configuration extension of the range will guarantee that the EV architecture and the electrical drive of incoro will be maintained in its original format, all increasing the overall range and effectively facing the anxiety of the range.

XUV 3XO HYBRID also in the development phase

It has been learned that Mahindra is also taking into consideration a hybrid option for Xuv 3xo. But unlike the range-extender to be used with XEV 9E and be 5, Xuv 3xo could use a parallel hybrid engine in series. XUV 3XO already uses a 1.2 -liter three -cylinder turbo petrol engine, which can be used with the strong hybrid system.

In a typical strong hybrid configuration, the power supply to the wheels can be provided by both the ice engine and the electric motor, working independently or together. With a strong hybrid engine, XUV 3XO can obtain a key USP in the SUV segment on Sub-4 meters. This could help him distinguish him in a competitive space that has rivals such as Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Loce and Skoda Kylaq.

It is interesting to note that Maruti is also working on a hybrid option for his smaller cars such as Baleno, Frontx, Swift and a Mpv based on Spacia. Maruti is developing a hybrid-extending hybrid engine, which will be easier to accommodate in smaller cars. Various other brands including Hyundai, JSW MG Motor and Skoda Auto Volkswagen are also working to introduce hybrid cars in India.

Tax exemption on the road, deficiency of rare earth magnets

Although hybrids do not get subsidies such as electric cars, some states have started to offer a fiscal road exemption for hybrid cars. For example, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand have a 100% road tax exemption for hybrids. If other states also offer these advantages, hybrid cars sales could get more traction in the future.

The preference for strong hybrids on electric vehicles could also be due to the global deficiency during the rare lands magnets. While strong hybrids also use rare earth magnets, it is not as high as electric cars. With a limited supply of rare lands magnets, the production of strong hybrids can work better than the production of electric vehicles.