Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced the highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs in India. These models have garnered significant interest from customers, with deliveries set to begin in early March. Both electric SUVs are available in three variants—Pack One, Pack Two, Pack Three Select, and Pack Three—priced from ₹18.90 lakh for the BE 6 and ₹21.90 lakh for the XEV 9e (ex-showroom, excluding charger). Initially, purchasing the charger was mandatory, but Mahindra now allows buyers to opt out under specific conditions.
Customers can skip the charger purchase if they lack the necessary infrastructure for a private charging setup, already own a compatible charger that meets Mahindra’s safety standards, or are part of a household buying multiple Mahindra electric SUVs and sharing a single charging unit. Those who do not meet these criteria can still choose from Mahindra’s charger options—a 7.2kW AC charger priced at ₹50,000 or an 11.2kW AC charger for ₹75,000.
The Mahindra XEV 9e will come with two battery options: a 59kWh and a 79kWh unit, both utilizing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry. This model is based on Mahindra’s scalable INGLO platform, which integrates a ‘compact three-in-one powertrain’ that combines a motor, inverter, and transmission. According to Mahindra, the 79kWh battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes using a 175kW DC fast charger, while the 59kWh battery achieves the same charge level in 20 minutes with a 140kW DC fast charger. The 79kWh variant is claimed to offer a range of 656km on the MIDC cycle, while the European WLTP cycle estimates a range of 533km.
The XEV 9e comes equipped with an 11kW onboard charger, with additional 7.2kW and 11kW charger options available. Using the 7.2kW charger, the 59kWh battery takes 8.7 hours to fully charge, while the 11kW charger reduces this time to 6 hours. For the 79kWh battery, the 7.2kW charger takes 11.7 hours, whereas the 11kW charger completes the charge in 8 hours. The 79kWh version is powered by a 286hp motor producing 380Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels and achieving 0-100 kmph in 6.8 seconds. The 59kWh variant features a 231hp motor.
Similarly, the BE 6e offers both 59kWh and 79kWh battery options, with the larger pack delivering a WLTP range of 550km—exceeding that of the XEV 9e. It generates 288bhp and 380Nm of torque, with a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 6.7 seconds.