Indian giver! VW to supply tech as Mahindra plans electric vehicle attack

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Volkswagen and Mahindra have signed a deal for Mahindra to use Volkswagen’s MEB architecture and components for its future electric vehicles. The alliance will see Mahindra’s upcoming battery-powered SUVs incorporate Volkswagen components, including electric motors, inverters, and ‘unified cell’ batteries. This collaboration aims to enhance Mahindra’s EV offerings and reduce battery production costs. The first vehicle to benefit from this partnership will be the XUV.e8 SUV launching in December 2024. Mahindra’s future EV lineup includes the XUV.e9 SUV-coupe, BE.05, BE.07, and BE.09 SUVs. This deal marks Volkswagen’s first supplier agreement of its kind and may be replicated with other brands. Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Mahindra, Ford, Tata, BYD.