Mahindra & Mahindra introduced its first born-electric SUVs – BE 6 and XEV 9e – in November last year, with deliveries (only Pack 3) starting in mid-March. Within just two months, the carmaker has handed over 10,000 units of the electric SUVs to their respective customers. Both EVs have been received overwhelming response from buyers, and its evident from the fact that over 3,000 units of the BE6 and XEV 9e were dispatched in April alone.
The sales numbers are expected to increase further in the coming months as deliveries of the Pack Two and the entry-level Pack One will commence in July and August, respectively. Prices of the Mahindra BE6 start from Rs 18.90 lakh and go up to Rs 26.90 lakh, while the XEV 9e is priced between Rs 21.90 lakh and 30.50 lakh. Both these EVs are direct rivals of the newly-launched Tata Harrier EV.
Battery Options & Range:
To recap, the Mahindra BE6 comes with two battery packs – a 59kWh and a 79kWh – delivering power worth 231bhp and 286bhp, respectively. Torque output is rated at 380Nm for both batteries. The BE6 is available only with the RWD (rear-wheel drive) system. It offers an ARAI-claimed range of 682km with the larger battery pack and 556km with the smaller one.
The Mahindra XEV 9e lineup is spread across three trims – Pack One, Pack Two and Pack Three Select. The Pack One and Pack Two come with a 59kWh battery, generating power worth 231bhp and 380Nm of torque along with an MIDC range of 542km on a full charge. The Pack Three variant is exclusively offered with the larger 79kWh battery, which is good enough for 286bhp and 380Nm. This configuration returns a claimed range of 656km.
Colour Options:
The Mahindra BE6 is being offered in six colours – Tango Red, Firestorm Orange, Desert Myst, Deep Forest, Everest White and Stealth Black along with the Desert Myst Satin and Everest White Satin. All four variants of the Mahindra XEV 9e are available in seven paint schemes – Tango Red, Everest White, Desert Myst, Nebula Bue, Ruby Velvet, Deep Forest and Stealth Black.
