Mahindra BE 6e Electric SUV Launched In India At ₹18.90 Lakh

Mahindra has just launched its new born-electric vehicle that will be a part of its BE sub-brand, called the BE 6e. Prices start at ₹18.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and the rest will be announced later. Mahindra launched the BE 6e coupe SUV alongside another coupe SUV, the XEV 9e, from Mahindra’s other all-electric sub-brand, XEV. 

The BE 6e will have a cab-forward design with a short bonnet and a boot. It gets C-shaped LED DRLs at the front and the same design, but slightly bigger, for the taillamps. The BE 6e looks quite futuristic and also comes with aero-designed alloy wheels as well as flush-fitting door handles. 

Inside, the BE 6e gets futuristic looks too with its driver-focused cabin and twin-screen layout. The drive-selector’s design seems to be inspired by an aircraft and the whole cockpit is angled towards the driver. It has twin 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment and virtual instrument cluster. It also gets MAIA artificial intelligence and a Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos. 

For safety, the BE 6e comes with 7 airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seats, and improved crash protection. It also comes with level 2 ADAS, brake-by-wire, driver drowsiness detection, all-wheel disc brakes, a reverse camera and more. The BE 6e is based on Mahindra’s new INGLO platform, like the XEV 9e, and measures 4371 mm and has a wheelbase of 2775 mm with a ground clearance of 207 mm. The 6e has a boot space of 455 litres and gets a 45-litre frunk.

The Mahindra BE 6e comes with a 79 kWh battery, and Mahindra claims it can travel 682 km (ARAI certified). It also comes with a smaller 59 kWh battery. The BE 6e will come with 175 kW DC fast charging support. It gets a 282 bhp and 380 Nm electric motor, which helps it accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.7 seconds.