The MEB electric platform and its components allow car manufacturers to build their portfolio of electrified vehicles quickly and cost-effectively
Domestic carmaker Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has partnered with Volkswagen to study the use of MEB (Modular Matrix with Electric Drive) electrical components for Mahindra’s new Born Electric Platform.
The common goal of the two companies is to electrify the Indian automotive market, one of the most important markets for automotive growth and a key element in the global decarbonisation of the mobility sector, the companies said in a statement.
This agreement will assess the binding rules for the evaluation phase as well as the non-binding scope of the supply. The binding supply agreement will be negotiated and concluded by the end of 2022.
With this partnership, Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electrical components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells.
The MEB electric platform and its components allow car manufacturers to build their portfolio of electrified vehicles quickly and cost-effectively.
“This is another proof that MEB is both technologically advanced and highly competitive in terms of costs. In this way, MEB is progressively developing into a leading open platform for e-mobility, generating significant volume and economies of scale. This is crucial for every company in the EV world and is the key to competitive solutions for our customers, ”said Thomas Schmal, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Technology Group and Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Group Components.
“The complementarity of their extensive technology, innovation and vertical integration in supply chains will provide a framework for the development of our next generation Born Electric Platform, which will soon be unveiled in Oxfordshire, UK. Our teams in India, the United Kingdom and Detroit are passionately creating a breathtaking future, “said Rajesh Jejurikar, CEO, Automotive and Agriculture, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Mahindra And Volkswagen Join Hands To Use MEB Electric Components
