Mahindra’s all-new born-electric SUVs – the BE 6 and XEV 9e – will be the brand’s showstoppers at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show. The Auto Expo will begin on January 17 and conclude on January 22 in New Delhi. The new Mahindra EVs are introduced at starting prices of ₹18.90 lakh (BE 6) and ₹21.90 lakh (XEV 9e) for the entry-level Pack 1 variants, while prices for the Pack 2 and Pack 3 variants will be announced at the Auto Expo. Deliveries are expected to commence in late February or early March 2025.
Specifications – Range, Power, Charging Time
The powertrain setup of the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e consists of two battery pack options – 228bhp, 59kWh and 281bhp, 79kWh – with BYD’s Blade cell technology. The carmaker states that the EVs feature the brand’s “compact three-in-one powertrain” comprising a motor, an inverter, and a transmission. The RWD (rear-wheel drive) system comes as standard. Mahindra might offer these EVs with an AWD drivetrain setup at a later stage. The smaller battery pack promises an ARAI-certified range of 556km, while the larger battery delivers a range of 682km.
The EV’s 61kWh battery version is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 6.7 seconds. There are three drive modes – Range, Everyday, and Race – along with a Boost mode that provides 10 seconds of maximum torque. Buyers will receive a lifetime warranty on the battery pack. Mahindra claims these batteries can be charged from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes using a 175kW DC fast charger. Mahindra will also offer an 11.2kWh AC charger or a 7.3kWh AC charger with the EVs.
The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are equipped with advanced features such as semi-active suspension, adjustable regenerative braking, brake-by-wire technology, electric power steering with variable gear ratios, and disc brakes on all four wheels, enhancing their overall performance.
What’s More at Expo?
At the 2025 Auto Expo, the indigenous automaker will also showcase its existing SUV and EV product lineup. Following the market launch of the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e, the carmaker plans to introduce the electric version of its popular XUV700 SUV.
