Formula E Shaping the Future of Mahindra Electric Vehicles.
Mahindra Racing is India's first and only Formula E World Championship, having competed since the inaugural season in 2014. Mahindra has competed in 142 Races till date and have Won 5 Races and 25 Podiums.
They have been in the forefront of electric racing and technology innovation, bringing sustainability and Indian engineering to the global stage. Their Formula E expertise directly influences the development of Mahindra's road-going EVs, contributing to a smarter, greener future of mobility. Their expertise has helped shape and improve their consumer EVs. But how?
Well, here’s how that high-performance motorsport experience has led to real-world EV advancements:
Powertrain Efficiency & Performance
Formula E requires maximum efficiency from limited energy and Mahindra applied this practical knowledge to develop more efficient motors and better thermal management in road EVs.
How did it help?
Improved acceleration, smoother torque delivery, and better energy usage in models like the XUV400 EV and their Born EVs: BE 6 and XEV 9e.
Battery Management
The fine-tuned strategies of battery usage strategies such as regen braking, charge cycle etc. are the most critical aspect in Formula E races.
How did it impact the consumer?
Mahindra has brought smart regenerative braking systems, state-of-charge optimization, and more durable battery packs into their production EVs.
Intelligence & learnings
Cooling systems in a racecar must handle extreme loads, this led Mahindra to adopt smarter thermal control intelligence through the data collected from racing.
How did it help their EVs?
Improved BMS (Battery Management System) software, reduced overheating risks, and better performance in India’s hot climate. That’s very crucial for any EV being sold in India.
Connected Tech & Telematics
Telemetry from Formula E, like the Real-time performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and OTA (Over-the-Air) updates are critical on race day.
Mahindra’s EVs now come with connected drive systems, app-based tracking, and remote diagnostics tech, all derived from racing-level telemetry.
Aerodynamics & Design
Race engineering elements such as Lightweight materials, airflow optimization, and dynamic design all come from Formula E prototypes.
How did it impact?
Mahindra’s new INGLO platform and their Born Electric SUVs are shaped by aero-efficient bodies and lighter chassis designs for better range and stability.
Sustainability & Innovation
Formula E isn’t just about speed, it’s also about sustainable innovation. Mahindra has embraced green mobility as their core value being a part of the Electric Racing movement.
Their push toward recyclable materials, sustainable production, and clean energy use in EV manufacturing reflects this ethos.
Racing has become Mahindra's EV R&D lab, giving them a competitive edge in making smarter, faster, and more efficient electric vehicles for Indian roads.
Next time when you drive the Mahindra EV, you would be driving nothing short of a road legal racing machine.
