M&M bets on one tech platform for many fuels

Mahindra & Mahindra will develop new petrol, diesel and electric models on a common technology platform to give it the flexibility to meet global emission norms and adjust its products based on market demand.

- Ayaan Kartik

While revealing a new vehicle platform NU_IQ, the company on Friday unveiled design prototypes of four SUVs that will be based on it. These SUVs will begin arriving in the markets in 2027. The automaker, however, did not commit to the launch of hybrid vehicles just yet.

“Hybrid vehicles are not part of the architecture yet. This platform is currently focused on petrol, diesel and electric vehicle,” Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and chief executive officer (auto and farm sector), M&M, said on the sidelines of the launch. “Our earlier stance on electric vehicles remains unchanged, which is that if there is customer demand, we will bring hybrid vehicles.”

M&M joins Tata Motors in securing access to a technology platform that can accommodate multiple powertrains.