Mahindra reaffirmed its plans to electrify the Bolero and Scorpio during its investor presentation today, in response to Mahindra executive director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) Rajesh Jejurikar’s statement that “all ICE brands would be electrified over time.” Similar to their gasoline-to-electric brothers, the XUV.e and Thar.e, the models will have the suffix “.e” added to them. Although there isn’t much information available regarding the Mahindra Scorpio and Bolero EVs, it is unlikely that they will use a ladder-frame chassis because of the difficulties in creating a born-EV on that platform.
Since EVs are regarded as the automobile industry’s future, several manufacturers are converting their large products to electric vehicles. Mahindra has also made hints that, in an effort to expand its line of electric vehicles, we may see completely electric versions of the well-liked SUVs, the Bolero and Scorpio, by 2030. Furthermore, last August, Mahindra unveiled the Thar.e concept, which featured a modified P1 dubbed INGLO (INdia GLObal) skateboard platform. The platform, which might be utilised on the all-electric Bolero and Scorpio, is rumoured to have a wheelbase that will range from 2,775mm to 2,975mm. To put things in context, the Scorpio N had 2,750mm between the wheels, while the current generation Bolero has a wheelbase of 2,680mm.
Mahindra EV Next Generation by 2026
The Bolero diesel is also getting ready for a thorough revamp, as we previously revealed. The business is getting ready to unveil the U171, a next-generation ladder-frame architecture that will serve as the foundation for many new pickup trucks and SUVs. By 2026–2027, the first model likely the next-generation Bolero should be available. At least three SUVs are probably going to be available on the platform, which might result in yearly volumes of roughly 1.5 lakh vehicles for Mahindra. Upon this platform’s adoption by the pickup range, the volume potential may potentially double.
