Mahindra BE 6

Latest Update - Mahindra has decided to rename its electric SUV from BE 6e to BE 6, as IndiGo airlines had filed a lawsuit against the automaker for using Indigo's 6E moniker for BE 6e electric SUV. The company has temporarily renames this electric SUV amid ongoing legal clash with IndiGo.

Mahindra BE 6 is based on the INGLO, which makes Mahindra's core SUVs with great battery ground clearance. It has a comfortable commanding seat position.

Mahindra faced a problem when it launched its first electric SUV, the BE 6e, in India. IndiGo, an established airline, sued Mahindra for using the name "6E" for the BE 6e electric SUV. In order to avoid more troubles, Mahindra changed the name of the BE 6e to BE 6.

Mahindra BE 6 Price

Mahindra has unveiled the base variant of the BE 6, which it has called Pack One. This variant is priced at Rs 1890000 lakh, ex-showroom. The company will also offer two other variants for the BE 6 - Pack Two and Pack Three. The company will announce the full price list for the BE 6 at the Bharat Mobility Show, which starts on January 17, 2025.

Key Features of Mahindra BE 6

The Mahindra BE 6 is full of upgraded features such as race-ready performance, a digital cockpit with an illuminated logo, and Bi-LED headlamps with DRLs. It also includes sophisticated R18 wheels with an aero cover, a rich finish exterior cladding, twin super screens, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. 

Additionally, the SUV has Android Auto & Apple CarPlay through wireless connectivity, Superfast 5G networking, and preloaded apps for OTT, social media, news, and online shopping. Additional features include a built-in Amazon Alexa, 16 Harman Kardon speakers, push-button start, a spacious frunk & trunk, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and FATC with rear AC vents. Comfort-wise, it boasts a height-adjustable driver seat, tilt & telescopic steering, silent tires with NVH reduction, cooled console storage, and 65W Type C fast charging ports. The 60:40 split in the second-row seats with a 2-step recline add to the flexibility.

Battery Pack & Range

The Mahindra BE 6 is given a 59 kWh battery pack, and it packs in 231 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. It gets a best-in-class 542 km range on complete charge. The SUV boasts of multiple drive modes – Range, Everyday, Race – and comes with the Boost function to give out that extra power. It reaches 0-100 in 6.7 seconds.

Dimensions and Boot Space

The Mahindra BE 6 is fitted with the following dimensions: length of 4371mm, width of 1907mm, height of 1627mm, and a wheelbase of 2775mm. It has a 455-litre boot space and comes with a 45-litre frunk. In the vehicle, headroom stands at 1003mm, legroom at 1064mm, and shoulder room at 1436mm, making ample space for all passengers.

Safety Features

The Mahindra BE 6 is loaded with multiple safety features such as 6 airbags, a high-strength bodyshell, all-wheel disc brakes and brake-by-wire technology. In addition to all this, it also consists of an intelligent electronic brake booster equipped with 46 extra features and has a driver drowsiness detection feature with the electronic parking brake along with rear parking sensors incorporating HD camera, low tyre pressure warning, an electronic stability program (ESP), and TPMS. It also comes with Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. 

Colours

The Mahindra BE 6 comes in eight monotone colours, including Tango Red, Desert Myst, Everest White Satin, Firestorm Orange, Desert Myst Satin, White Myst Satin, Deep Forest, and Napoli Black. The most noticeable of these colors is Firestorm Orange because it gives an impression of fiery colors that catch everyone's eye.

Competition

This Mahindra BE 6 competes with other models such as the Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV along with the expected Hyundai Creta EV.