Mahindra BE 6

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1. 🚙 Key Models: BE 6 & XEV 9e

Mahindra BE 6

  • Platform: INGLO (dedicated EV platform) 

  • Battery options: 59 kWh (~556 km ARAI); 79 kWh (~682 km ARAI) 

  • Performance: 231 hp (59 kWh) or 286 hp (79 kWh); 0–100 km/h in around 6.7 s (79 kWh) 

  • Charging: 7.2/11 kW AC; 140 kW DC for rapid 20–80% in ~20 min 

  • Variants & price (ex-showroom):

    • Pack One: ₹18.9 L

    • Pack One Above: ₹20.5 L

    • Pack Two: ₹21.9 L

    • Pack Three Select: ₹24.5 L

    • Pack Three (79 kWh): ₹26.9 L 

Mahindra XEV 9e

  • Platform: Same INGLO base 

  • Battery & range: 59 kWh (~542 km MIDC); 79 kWh (~656 km MIDC) 

  • Performance: 231 PS/380 Nm (59 kWh); 286 PS/380 Nm (79 kWh) 

  • Interior/tech: Triple‑screen (12.3″ each), AR‑HUD, Harman Kardon 16‑speaker Dolby Atmos audio, ADAS Level 2+, wireless Apple/Android Auto 

  • Variants & price (ex-showroom):

    • Pack One: ₹21.9 L

    • Pack Two: ₹24.9 L

    • Pack Three Select: ₹27.9 L

    • Pack Three (79 kWh): ₹30.5 L 

2. ⚙️ Tech and Design Highlights

  • Both SUVs feature Mahindra’s "Heartcore Design" aesthetic and aerodynamic LED styling  The XEV 9e stands out with a sophisticated coupe‑SUV silhouette; the BE 6 is sportier and more compact 

  • Built on INGLO platform with BYD LFP “blade batteries” and 3‑in‑1 powertrain, offering strong range and performance Support for fast DC charging (140–180 kW), and home AC chargers (7.2/11 kW), with AC top‑up times from ~6 to 12 hrs .

  • Advanced features include ADAS Level 2+, 360° cameras, auto‑park, AR‑HUD, premium audio, panoramic sunroof, OTA updates 

  • Strong safety credentials: BE 6 earned a 5‑star Bharat NCAP rating, up to 7 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, brake‑by‑wire, hill assist


3. 📅 Launch & Deliveries

  • Launched in November 2024; roll‑out began January 2025 

  • Top‑end variants (Pack Three, 79 kWh) deliveries began mid‑March 2025, with lower trims rolling out by mid‑2025 

  • In their first 70 days (mid‑March to early June 2025), Mahindra delivered over 10,000 units of these two SUVs—averaging one every 10 minutes 






4. 🧭 Market Position & Strategy

  • These SUVs target the premium EV segment, starting around ₹19 L, and aim to compete with models like Tata’s Harrier EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta EV & BYD Atto 3  by significant investment (~₹4,500 crore, total ₹16,000 crore), Mahindra plans to scale production (90k increasing to 200k units/year) and offer five more EV models by 2030

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