Here’s When You Can Check Out The Mahindra BE 6e And XEV 9e At Dealerships

• Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e revealed with introductory prices starting from Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

• Both EVs will be showcased at dealerships by the end of January 2025.

• Deliveries will commence between February and March 2025. 

• Both feature sporty aesthetics with premium interiors and upmarket feature set. 

• Both get a 59 kWh battery pack and a 79 kWh battery pack, with claimed range up to 682 km. 

Mahindra has just dropped two new all-electric SUVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e, whose aesthetics, features and specifications stand up and go neck-to-neck with high-end SUVs from luxury carmakers. Introductory prices of the BE 6e start from Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while those of the XEV 9e range from Rs 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom). 

If you want to take a closer look at either of the EVs, you will have to wait a while, as both electric SUVs will reach Mahindra dealerships by the end of January 2025. So we won’t rule out a full launch at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo. And if you go ahead and reserve one, deliveries of the BE 6e and XEV 9e will begin between the end of February 2025 and March 2025.

The primary difference between the two SUVs is that the BE 6e will be offered under Mahindra’s ‘Born Electric’ sub-brand, a division dedicated only to EVs, while the XEV 9e adorned the new infinity Mahindra logo.

Both feature an aggressive fascia. The XEV 9e gets inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, whereas the BE 6e stands out with C-shaped LED DRLs. Notably, the XEV 9e rides on the 19-inch alloys, the BE 6e on the other hand sports 20-inch alloy wheels for the top-spec variant. Their sporty appeal is further enhanced by design elements like the roof-mounted spoiler and shark fin antenna.

The interiors of both the BE 6e and XEV 9e exude a futuristic look, with the former featuring a two-screen layout and the latter incorporating three displays inside the cabin. Both also feature upmarket elements like soft-touch surfaces, leatherette seat upholstery, an illuminated logo on their two-spoke steering wheel, and a fixed illuminated panoramic glass roof.

As for the features, both come equipped with tech like a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a digital driver’s display, an entertainment screen for co-passenger (exclusive only to the XEV 9e), dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, powered and ventilated front-row seats, 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and multiple wireless phone chargers.

Safety features include, 6 airbags (XEV 9e gets 7 airbags), a 360-degree camera system, a tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors and level-2 ADAS. 

The XEV 9e and BE 6e will be offered with two battery pack options, a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh. The smaller battery pack is coupled to a 231 PS electric motor, while the larger one is mated to a 286 PS electric motor. In addition to rear-wheel drive setup, both were also expected to be available with an all-wheel drive configuration, but the specifications or any details for it are yet to be revealed. 

The XEV 9e delivers a MIDC (part 1+2) claimed range of 656 km while the BE 6e boasts a maximum claimed range of 682 km. Both also support 175 kW DC fast charging, which can charge the vehicle from 20 to 80 percent in 20 minutes.

Full prices of both the all-electric SUVs are expected to be announced in coming weeks, likely at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo. The XEV 9e will take on the upcoming Harrier EV. Meanwhile, the BE 6e will rival the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV.