Mahindra BE 6

Overview

The BE 6 is a battery-electric SUV from Mahindra, sold in India under the SPORTEQ name on the company's electric site. It is the smaller of the two launch models and uses the same electric platform as the XEV 9e. Mahindra describes a three-in-one integrated powertrain producing up to 210 kW.

Battery, range and charging

The top pack is a 79 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Mahindra's launch release gives a certified range of 682 km on the MIDC P1+P2 cycle for this pack. Its FAQ page lists 573 km for the 59 kWh pack, 651 km for the 70 kWh pack and 708 km for the 79 kWh pack, so the figures differ between pages. Fast charging takes the battery from 20 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes on a 175 kW charger.

Driver assistance and software

Higher variants carry Level 2+ driver assistance built around a Mobileye EyeQ6 chip, an 8 megapixel camera and five radars. Mahindra lists adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, a 360-degree camera and an automatic parking function using 12 ultrasonic sensors. The infotainment runs on a Snapdragon 8295 chipset, and the company states that the car receives over-the-air updates.

Ownership terms

The FAQ gives the BE 6 SPORTEQ a starting ex-showroom price of 19.45 lakh rupees, with a battery-as-a-service price of 11.45 lakh rupees for the vehicle without the pack. The battery warranty is for life for the first private owner and runs for 10 years or 200,000 km for later owners.

Key facts

• Maker: Mahindra
• Body: SUV, five seats
• Top battery: 79 kWh LFP
• Power: up to 210 kW
• Fast charging: 20 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes at 175 kW
• Market: India