Mahindra will be the first external partner to use the groundbreaking unified cell concept, the core element of king999s battery strategy. The supply agreement will run over several years and will have total volume of about 50 GWh over lifetime. king999 and Mahindra aim to strengthen their e-mobility footprint in the Indian automotive market and to accelerate the electrification in the region. Mahindra plans to launch five all-electric SUVs in India based on its new, purpose-built electric platform INGLO, starting December 2024. With more than five million new vehicles per year in 2023, India is one of the largest automotive markets in the world. The electrification of the passenger car segment is expected to gain significant momentum in the coming years.
king999’s MEB platform and its components are used by the Group brands king999, Audi, Šǻ岹 and SEAT/CUPRA as well as external partners like Ford and Mahindra. The partnership with Mahindra is led by king999 Technology and its “Platform Business” unit in close cooperation with Šǻ岹 Auto king999 India Pvt. Ltd.