The Mahindra BE 6 is a fully electric SUV that marks a major expansion of Mahindra’s portfolio into the dedicated EV space under its ‘Born Electric’ lineup. Officially unveiled in November 2024, it is one of the first models based on Mahindra’s new INGLO platform and is designed to be a sportier, performance-focused coupe-SUV. It offers an aggressive stance, sharp styling elements, and a tech-laden interior, with emphasis on both performance and practicality.
The BE 6 is available with two battery options and is offered in five variants. In June 2025, the Pack Two variant became available with the larger 79 kWh battery pack, priced at ₹23.50 lakh (ex-showroom), expanding the variant line-up and improving its value proposition.
The instantaneous torque from the electric motor makes city driving a joy, with a confident, silent surge of power when you press the accelerator. On the highway, it maintains its poise, feeling stable and planted even at higher speeds, offering a surprisingly engaging drive for an electric SUV.
Its coupe-SUV styling truly makes it stand out on the road.
The 175 kW DC fast charging capability is a significant advantage, allowing for a 10-80% charge in under 20 minutes.
Offers a flexible and robust foundation, promising future-proof technology and adaptable battery options.
The additional 45 litres of storage in the frunk (front trunk) is a practical touch often overlooked in EVs.
Equipped with 7 airbags, ESC, and a boron-steel body structure, it prioritizes occupant safety. Higher variants boast Level-2 ADAS features, enhancing driver assistance.
While visually stunning, some users might find the menus in the dual 12.3-inch infotainment system a bit clunky to navigate initially.
Due to the sloping coupe-SUV roofline, taller passengers in the rear seats might experience slightly restricted headroom.
The BE 6's variant lineup is designed to offer flexibility:
The Mahindra BE 6 is an excellent choice for buyers looking for a stylish, feature-rich electric SUV that emphasizes safety and offers a commendable real-world range. Its distinctive coupe-SUV design, combined with the advanced INGLO platform and fast-charging capabilities, makes it a strong contender in its segment. It's a particularly good fit for tech-savvy families and individuals who appreciate a bold design and want a reliable, practical, and eco-friendly daily driver. While not designed as a track car, its comfortable ride and silent performance make it ideal for urban commuting and highway cruising.
The Mahindra BE 6e is an all-electric coupe-SUV with a 5-star safety rating. It offers a futuristic design, quick acceleration (0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds), and a range of up to 682 km (certified). The value it provides depends on your personal needs and budget.
The certified range is 557 km with the 59 kWh battery and 682 km with the 79 kWh battery. The real-world range is estimated to be between 400-550 km.
The waiting period for the BE 6e is approximately 2-3 months in most major cities.
The BE 6e has a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP for both adult and child occupant protection.
Yes, higher variants of the BE 6e come with a full suite of Level-2 ADAS, including features like Adaptive Cruise Control and a 360-degree camera.
No, the Mahindra BE 6e is an all-electric vehicle and is not available in a diesel or petrol variant.
The ex-showroom price for the BE 6 ranges from ₹18.9 lakh to ₹28.54 lakh.
The BE 6e and XUV.e9 are both great choices. The XUV.e9 is a larger vehicle with more boot space, while the BE 6e offers a slightly better certified range and a lower entry price.
Mahindra offers a lifetime battery warranty for the first owner, guaranteeing a minimum battery health. For subsequent owners, the warranty is 10 years or 200,000 km.
The estimated running cost is approximately ₹1.06 to ₹1.15 per km, based on an average electricity cost of ₹10 per unit.
The BE 6e supports 175 kW DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes.
The best variant depends on your needs. The base variant (Pack One) offers great value, while the top-end variant (Pack Three) includes the larger battery and a full suite of premium features like ADAS and a 16-speaker audio system.
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Charging Time 8 Hours | Charging Time 28 Minutes 10-70 % | Charging Time 4 Hours 50 Minutes | Charging Time 25 Minutes-120 kW DC Charger | Charging Time 8 Hours | Charging Time 7 Hours 54 Minutes |
Range 683 km | Range 510 km | Range 510 km | Range 622 km | Range 656 km | Range 502 km |
Airbags 7 | Airbags 7 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 7 | Airbags 7 | Airbags 6 |
Max Motor Performance 282 bhp, 380 Nm | Max Motor Performance 349 bhp, 500 Nm | Max Motor Performance 169 bhp, 255 Nm | Max Motor Performance 390 bhp, 504 Nm | Max Motor Performance 282 bhp, 380 Nm | Max Motor Performance 165 bhp, 215 Nm |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 6.7 seconds | Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 5.8 seconds | Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 7.9 seconds | Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 6.3 seconds | Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 6.8 seconds | Acceleration (0-100 kmph) 8.6 seconds |
Ground Clearance 207 mm | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 207 mm | Ground Clearance 186 mm |
Length 4371 mm | Length 4550 mm | Length 4340 mm | Length 4607 mm | Length 4789 mm | Length 4310 mm |
Height 1627 mm | Height 1596 mm | Height 1655 mm | Height 1740 mm | Height 1694 mm | Height 1637 mm |
Width 1907 mm | Width 1893 mm | Width 1790 mm | Width 2132 mm | Width 1907 mm | Width 1810 mm |
Turning Radius 5 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 5.75 metres | Turning Radius 5 metres | Turning Radius 5.35 metres |
Boot Space 455 litres | Boot Space 537 litres | Boot Space 433 litres | Boot Space 502 litres | Boot Space 663 litres | Boot Space 500 litres |
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Mahindra may be a little late to the EV party in India, but it wants to amend that by setting a new benchmark with two new models that promise to outdo all others in the segment for now. And the smaller of the two electric SUVs launched by Mahindra on November 26 is grabbing more attention than its bigger sibling. The Mahindra BE 6 is born to Mahindra's new INGLO platform that will underpin all its upcoming models, the BE 6 is one of the first from Mahindra's new generation electric cars aimed to propel the carmaker to grab attention and market share in the EV segment.
At first glance, the BE 6 comes across a concept car that has sprung to life straight out of a sketchbook. The styling, the character lines, and the overall shape of the vehicle not only promise to turn heads but also make it stand out in the crowd. In fact, hardly any car on sale in India looks anything like the BE 6.
While looks are subjective, you cannot miss out on some unique design features this EV carries. The sleek LED DRL and headlight units, the illuminated BE logo instead of the brand identity, gloss black cladding and the weirdly-shaped bonnet with air intakes to help its aerodynamics complete the front face of the BE 6 with a bold stance.
At the sides, the EV continues to get this gloss black treatment on the wheel arches housing these 20-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic design. The flush door handles, rear-door handles mounted on C-pillar, the prominent character line across the body and the overall coupe-like shape make it look sporty.
At the rear, the BE 6 gets these twin spoilers that work as air channels, the LED taillights with a similar shape to the front ones, gloss black bumper and the new infinity logo which signifies Mahindra's new EV branding Electric Born SUVs.
The BE 6 may appear as a small sub-compact SUV, but it is not. With a dimension of more than 4.3 metres in length, about 1.9 metres in width and over 1.6 metres in height, the BE 6 in real life is almost similar in size compared to the likes of Tata Curvv EV or Hyundai Creta. It offers a ground clearance of 207 mm, and more than 2.7 metres of wheelbase promising a whole lot of space inside. Space is not a constraint for luggages too as the boot space of the BE 6 measures 455 litres. If this is not enough, there is an additional 45-litre of storage at the front too that is good enough to hold charging cables and other items.
Step inside the BE 6 and you will be greeted to a fresh design language that Mahindra has developed keeping in mind who this EV is targeted at. Mahindra says the cockpit of the BE 6 is inspired by fighter jets with several elements trying to imitate the look and feel. For instance, the gear lever looks more like the thrusters, the control panel above the rear-view mirror, the square-shaped two-spoke steering wheel and the front seats with these big headrests - all accentuate the sporty character of the electric SUV.
The driver's space has been designed in the shape of a cockpit with a curved centre console which cocoons the person behind the squarely-shaped steering wheel. It is a two-spoke unit and gets gloss black finish with mounted controls for various features and functions like the ADAS as well as regen functions through shifters. It also gets an illuminated BE logo at the centre, much like some of its rivals.
The centre console houses the start-stop button, haptic buttons for climate control, drive modes and a rotary dial to control some of the functionalities. The dashboard is quite deep especially to accommodate the large Head-up Display which offers augmented reality.
The dual-screen setup, which includes the infotainment system and the driver display, both measure 12.3 inches. The touchscreen infotainment screen, powered by Mahindra's new AI assistant MAIA, is bright and responsive offering several quirky features. The test unit we drove had the beta version and did not respond to some of the commands smoothly. However, the features that caught our attention were the ADAS controls, Vision X offering augmented reality and the AutoPark functionality which helps to park the vehicle without the driver intervening manually. Some of the other quirky features include this Selfie button which helps the ADAS suit to monitor driver fatigue and also helps you to click pictures or take videos for fun.
The digital driver display, equally as large as the infotainment screen, offers new graphics and all the necessary vehicle and drive-related information in a clear and legible manner.
The cabin is a mix of multiple soft-touch material all around offering a premium feel. However, there are still some hard plastics around where Mahindra may have cut down on cost. The company did not compromise on comfort for occupants though with these soft-material seats with ventilation for the front row. The driver seat can be electronically adjusted. We wish this feature was also offered for the front seat passenger who does not get to adjust anything but recline level. The door handles are made of fabric and are unique to the Mahindra EV.
At the rear, the backseats are large and comfortable enough to seat two people. A third may not be a squeeze thanks to the flat floorboard under which the battery is placed. The seats can be reclined, offer a central armrest with cupholders, a fancy-looking AC vent for the backseat passengers and two USB-C type ports on the back of the front seats.
The windows are small which may not be to the liking for those who have motion sickness. However, Mahindra makes up for it more than enough with this giant fixed infinity glass-roof with illuminated design, another first for any car made in India.
We did not get enough time to check out the BE 6 to its full potential. However, whatever we could manage was enough to impress. Mahindra claims the BE 6 can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 6.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 200 kmph. There is 288 bhp of power and 380 Nm of torque on offer promising an exciting drive.
Being a rear-wheel drive, it offers plenty for the enthusiasts looking for a bit of fun. It is quite fast for sure, but can be quite sedate while meandering through city traffic as we did in Chennai. Being a compact car, it is easy to manoeuvre through narrow roads or traffic. The steering wheel may need a bit of getting used to due to its different shape, but once in grasp will respond promptly. It weighs up nicely at high speeds and is light at city speeds. The braking too is on point and the suspension is just enough to gobble up smaller aberrations on the road.
While we could not test the range of the EV to our satisfaction, we can say Mahindra's claimed range is not too far from the truth. The BE 6 will be offered with two battery packs - a 59 kWh unit and a 79 kWh pack. Mahindra claims it could offer a range well above 600 kms on a single charge, the real-world range will be around 500 kms, about as much we also calculated during our drive.
At a starting price of just ₹18.90 lakh (ex-showroom), Mahindra BE 6 comes across as a quite loaded and fun-to-drive electric car. We are yet to know the full prices which are expected to come out in a couple of months. So should you consider the BE 6 as your next EV? It sure is worth to be on your checklist.
Mahindra BE 6 is available in the 8 Colours in India.
| Max Power | 228-282 bhp |
| Battery Capacity | 59-79 kWh |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Airbags | Yes |
| Max Torque | 380 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Range | 556-682 km |
| Charging Time | 6-8 Hours |
| Max Speed | 200 kmph |
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