Mahindra BE 6e First Drive Impressions | India’s Whackiest Car,...
- Dec 7, 2024
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Mahindra BE 6 launched from Rs 18.9 lakh to Rs 26.9 lakh (ex-showroom)
Available in 3 different variants and 5 colour options to choose from
Top features include a panoramic glass roof, multi-colour ambient lighting, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and level-2+ ADAS.
Comes with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery pack options, with a claimed range of up to 682 km!
Produces up to 286 PS and 380 Nm!
The Mahindra BE 6 has arguably been one of the most trending cars in the past few weeks after its grand reveal which created a lot of buzz around the nation. Mahindra has now disclosed the price range of the BE 6, ranging from Rs 18.9 lakh to Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The BE 6 is available in three variants: Pack 1, Pack 2, and Pack 3. Bookings for the Pack 3 (79 kWh) will open on February 14, 2025 and the booking schedule for other variants will be shared in March. Deliveries for the Pack 3 variant will commence in early March.
Here’s everything you need to know about the BE 6 and what makes it a special SUV!
Here’s the variant-wise pricing of the electric SUV that has been revealed so far.
59 kWh |
79 kWh |
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Pack 1 |
Rs 18.9 lakh |
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Pack 2 |
TBA |
TBA |
Pack 3 |
TBA |
Rs 26.9 lakh |
The homecharger is not included and will have to be purchased separately. There are two options to choose from - 7.3kW and 11kW. Buyers will have to pick one of the two.
The BE 6 will make you think that it is a concept vehicle, and at first, you won’t be able to digest the fact that you are getting to see it on our roads.
The SUV gets an aggressively styled fascia which looks like an angry animal ready to pounce! It features LED headlights surrounded by C-shaped LED DRLs and LED fog lamps placed in the lower section of the bumper. Plenty of gloss black elements can be seen up front, complimenting well with the modern design language.
In profile, the BE 6 boasts modern styling elements like the 20-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels (optional) and flush door handles (front doors). You might first wonder where the rear door handles are as they are well-hidden. There are plenty of cuts and creases that go well with the aggressive looks. Piano-black elements and the slightly sloping roofline further enhances the modern and appealing looks of the SUV.
From the rear, it features C-shaped LED tail lamps and you can see that the sloping roofline merges neatly into the tailgate. The gloss black treatment has been applied to the rear as well and you get the new infinity Mahindra logo placed right in the middle of the beefed-up tailgate. Split roof-mounted spoilers further add a sporty appeal to the SUV.
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The BE 6 is offered in 5 colours: Desert Myst, Everest White, Tango Red, Firestorm Orange, and Napoli Black.
The Mahindra BE 6’s interior has a futuristic and sporty appeal to it! You will get a cockpit-like feeling if you are seated in the driver’s seat, as the entire dashboard shapes towards you. The two large screens, one for the infotainment unit and the other for the driver’s display take centre stage and the halo in the lower centre console adds a nice design touch. You get a dual-tone theme and plenty of quirky design elements all over the cabin.
For a detailed look at the interior, head over to this story.
Coming to the list of features, you get plenty of comforts and safety kits to make sure that you have a seamless experience inside the cabin. In addition to the abovementioned screens, you get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two wireless phone chargers, powered and ventilated front seats with memory function, a fixed glass roof with multi-colour illumination, dual-zone climate control, powered tailgate, 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a heads-up display, and multicolour ambient lighting.
Passenger safety is taken care of by 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill hold control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and level-2+ ADAS safety features.
The BE 6 is available in two battery pack options paired with a powerful motor that offers plenty of performance. Here is a detailed look at the specifications:
Mahindra BE 6 |
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Battery Packs |
59 kWh |
79 kWh |
Power |
231 PS |
286 PS |
Torque |
380 Nm |
380 Nm |
0-100 kmph |
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6.7 seconds |
Claimed Range |
535 km (MIDC part 1 + 2) |
682 km (MIDC part 1 + 2) |
Here is a look at the charging times:
Mahindra BE 6 |
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Battery pack |
59 kW |
79 kWh |
AC charging options |
7.2 kW and 11 kW |
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AC charging time |
0 to 100% |
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With 7.2 kW charger |
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8.7 hours |
11.7 hours |
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With 11 kW charger |
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6 hours |
8 hours |
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DC charging time |
20% to 80% |
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20 minutes (140 kW input) |
20 minutes (175 kW input) |
The Mahindra BE 6 competes with the MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, as well as the upcoming Maruti e Vitara and the Hyundai Creta Electric.
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