With the larger 80kWh battery option, Mahindra claims the BE.07 will be capable of up to 450km of WLTP certified range. It’s an ambitious figure for a vehicle of its size and class, particularly as Mahindra has little experience with long range EVs. The claim is backed by the INGLO platform and partnership with VW for battery tech, but real world range can be a long way short of WLTP figures. Such factors like India’s climate, traffic norms and driving behavior can play a very big role in restricting the real world of your electric vehicle. The question then becomes how does this range hold up over time as the battery degrades. Is Mahindra being too optimistic with this range claim or have they actually cracked the code for long range efficient EVs? But how will this promised range translate to real world usage in Indian conditions?