lanning to buy the Mahindra BE 6? Here are 5 important things to know about its pricing, variants, range, performance, features, and safety.
The Mahindra BE 6 combines long range, RWD performance, and a feature-loaded cabin. Here are 5 things buyers should know before purchasing.
1. Pricing and variants
| Pack One | 59 kWh | ₹18.90 lakh |
| Pack One Above | 59 kWh | ₹20.50 lakh |
| Pack Two | 59 kWh | ₹21.90 lakh |
| Pack Two | 79 kWh | ₹23.50 lakh |
| Formula E Edition | 79 kWh | ₹23.69 lakh |
| Pack Three Select | 59 kWh | ₹24.50 lakh |
| Pack Three | 79 kWh | ₹26.90 lakh |
Priced at ₹20.50 lakh, Pack One Above adds features such as dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and larger wheels.
Pack Two starts from ₹21.90 lakh, but also introduces the larger 79 kWh battery ( ₹23.50 lakh) alongside Level 2 ADAS functions such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and traffic sign recognition. It also adds leatherette upholstery, Harman Kardon 16-speaker audio, Dolby Atmos, front parking sensors, and sequential turn indicators.
At ₹24.50 lakh, Pack Three Select introduces premium amenities such as ventilated front seats, powered front seats with memory function, passive keyless entry, powered tailgate with gesture control, a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor, among other features.
The flagship Pack Three builds on this with an ADAS suite featuring four corner radars for blind spot detection, highway assist with auto lane change, rear cross-traffic alert, evasive steering assist, and autonomous emergency steering. Priced at ₹24.50 lakh, it also exclusively gets the AR head-up display, air purifier, and ambient lighting package.
The Formula E Edition is based on the 79 kWh version and primarily adds exclusive cosmetic elements and Formula E-inspired styling details while retaining the same 286 hp rear-wheel-drive powertrain and fast-charging capability. It is priced from ₹23.69 lakh. All aforementioned prices are ex-showroom.
| Pack One | Dual 12.3-inch screens, connected car tech, cruise control, single-pedal drive, multiple drive modes, Infinity glass roof |
| Pack One Above | Adds dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, auto-dimming IRVM, larger alloy wheels |
| Pack Two | Adds Harman Kardon 16-speaker audio, Dolby Atmos, leatherette upholstery, Level 2 ADAS, front parking sensors, sequential indicators |
| Formula E Edition | Formula E-inspired cosmetic package, exclusive styling elements, based on 79 kWh version |
| Pack Three Select | Adds ventilated and powered front seats, memory function, powered tailgate, 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor, passive keyless entry |
| Pack Three | Adds advanced ADAS with auto lane change, rear cross-traffic alert, evasive steering assist, AR HUD, ambient lighting, air purifier |
2. Battery and range
The BE 6 equipped with the 59 kWh battery produces 231 hp and 380 Nm while offering an ARAI-claimed single-charge range of 556 km. Meanwhile, the variant with the larger 79 kWh battery develops 286 hp and the same 380 Nm torque figure, with a claimed range of 682 km.
For buyers regularly covering long distances on the highways, the 79 kWh version will likely be the more attractive option. Mahindra has also equipped the SUV with 175 kW DC fast charging capability, allowing a 20-80 percent top-up in approximately 20 minutes under ideal conditions.
3. Performance and dynamics
The BE 6 is a fun-to-drive electric car with sprint time of 0-100 kmph in just 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 kmph. There is 288 bhp of power and 380 Nm of torque on offer promising an exciting drive.The SUV employs a rear-wheel-drive layout underpinned by a semi-active suspension setup, which is relatively uncommon in this segment. The top-spec 79 kWh variant can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, making it properly quick by midsize SUV standards. Its 207 mm ground clearance also makes it better suited to our difficult roads without sacrificing the distinctively sporty stance.
| Battery Options | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Power figures | 231 hp (59 kWh), 286 hp (79 kWh) / 380 Nm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Claimed Range | 556 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) |
| Fast Charging | 175 kW DC fast charging, 20-80% in ~20 minutes |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds (79 kWh) |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm |
| Boot Space | 455 litres |
| Frunk Storage | 45 litres |
| Infotainment | Dual 12.3-inch displays with Snapdragon 8295 processor |
| Audio System | Harman Kardon 16-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos |
| Safety | 5-star Bharat NCAP rating |
| ADAS | Level 2+ ADAS suite |
| Other Features | Panoramic glass roof, AR HUD, aircraft-style drive selector, semi-active suspension |
4. Tech rich interiors
The cabin of the Mahindra BE 6 is designed to emulate the cockpit of a fighter jet with a curved centre console cocooning the driver. It offers dual-screen setup, each measuring 12.3 inches, a square-shaped two-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls and a gear lever shaped like a thruster inside a jet.
Other major highlights include a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos, panoramic glass roof, augmented reality head-up display, and an aircraft-inspired drive selector.
Storage practicality is also decent for the segment, with 455 litres of boot space alongside a 45-litre front trunk.
5. Safety suite
The Mahindra BE 6 has earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, which strengthens its appeal for family buyers. Depending on the variant, it comes equipped with up to seven airbags, 360-degree camera, electronic safety systems, and a Level-2+ ADAS suite.
