Daybreak Software glitches are turning Mahindra’s new EVs into high-tech paperweights
Apr 28, 2025
Mahindra's new electric vehicles are proving to be more problematic than promising. Frustrated buyers are facing delivery delays and malfunctioning features like frozen touchscreens and glitchy cameras. The ambitious software integration intended to enhance the driving experience has backfired, leaving cars unable to operate. Meanwhile, the podcast also touches on challenges in India's agriculture and EV markets, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure to support the evolving technology landscape.
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Software-Centric EVs Face Bottlenecks
- Mahindra marketed their XEV 9e and BE6 EVs as high-tech vehicles heavily integrated with software features.
- These features are now causing delivery and functionality bottlenecks due to software glitches and updates.
Buyers Face Delivery Delays
- Deepak Varma and Prasant Reddy experienced stalled deliveries and non-working digital keys.
- Their frustration reflects a broader trend of delayed and glitchy EV deliveries from Mahindra.
Test Drives After Software Updates
- Some delivered cars had 100 to 220 kilometers logged due to mandatory test drives after software updates.
- A dealer confirmed test drives after each software update to ensure calibration and performance.