Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e electric SUV launched in India, priced at ₹18.90 lakh

Mahindra on Tuesday launched the XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs in the Indian market. Mahindra XEV 9e has been launched at a starting price of Rs. 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the BE 6e is priced at Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new electric SUV joins the automaker’s XUV400 compact electric SUVs. In addition, along with these two electric cars, the domestic auto major also launched two sub-brands XEV and BE. The electric SUVs will be available in the market from January 2025 and deliveries will start around February and March next year.

Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e: Design

Based on the same INGLO platform, which is an EV-specific modular architecture to underpin some more future Mahindra electric cars, the Mahindra XEV 9e features a triangular LED headlamp configuration, with LED DRLs spanning the width of the SUV. It has inverted L-shaped connected LED DRLs and sleek LED taillights. Some other design elements include an illuminated logo and a butch look.

Mahindra BE 6e comes with a contemporary design philosophy, which includes sharp character lines, massive wheel arches, C-shaped LED DRLs and a sleek bumper. It also has a hood scoop to ensure aerodynamic efficiency and an illuminated BE emblem on the hood. The SUV also comes with aerodynamically optimized 20-inch wheels.

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Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e: Interior and features

Both Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e come with driver-centric cabins. The carmaker claims that it has taken inspiration from fighter jets to design the cabin of these SUVs. The highlight in the cabin of the XEV 9e is a triple-screen setup that combines three 12.3-inch displays powered by Mahindra’s Adrenox software. For the BE 6e, the number of screens is two and both are the same size. The XEV 9e gets a wireless smartphone charger, a panoramic sunroof and an ADAS suite. The Mahindra BE 6e gets an illuminated logo and a large sunroof. The SUV also comes with features like ADAS suite and 360-degree camera. The 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system is another key feature inside the cabin of these SUVs.

Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e: Powertrain

The Mahindra INGLO platform supports two different battery pack options, which are 59 kWh and 79 kWh units. Initially, only the smaller battery pack variants will be available. The Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e are equipped with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs, which promise better thermal protection. Both of these electric SUVs offer fast charging capability, promising to charge 20-80 percent in just 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC fast charger. These electric powertrains are capable of delivering a maximum power output between 224 bhp and 278 bhp. The 79 kWh battery pack promises a range of around 500 km on a single charge.