Homegrown Automaker Mahindra and Mahindra have revealed the prices of the top-spec variants of the much anticipated Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6. Both electric SUVs are offered in three variants - Pack One, Pack Two, Pack Three and the company had only announced the starting prices. The fully-loaded Pack Three variant with the 79 kWh battery of the Mahindra XEV 9e is Rs 30.90 lakh and the top-spec Pack Three trim of the BE 6 is Rs 26.9 lakh (both prices ex-showroom, non-inclusive of the home charger, should be bought separately.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6: Bookings and delivery
The bookings for the XEV 9e top-spec variant will open on February 14, 2024, with test drives rolling out in stages starting January 14, 2025. Deliveries for the top-tier XEV 9e model are scheduled to begin in March 2025. The bookings for the BE 6 too will begin on February 14 and the deliveries are slated for early March. The XEV 9e and BE 6 Pack Two prices are not out yet.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6: Battery pack, range
Both SUVs are built on Mahindra’s in-house INGLO platform, a modular skateboard architecture designed exclusively for electric vehicles. The Mahindra XEV 9e will be available with two battery options: a 59kWh and a 79kWh unit, both using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry. It is built on Mahindra's scalable INGLO platform, which features a 'compact three-in-one powertrain' consisting of a motor, inverter, and transmission. Mahindra claims the 79kWh battery can be charged from 20 to 80 per cent in 20 minutes using a 175kW DC fast charger, while the 59kWh battery requires 20 minutes with a 140kW DC fast charger. The XEV 9e with the 79kWh battery is claimed to offer a range of 656km on the MIDC cycle, while Mahindra reports a range of 533km on the European WLTP cycle.
The XEV 9e features an 11kW on-board charger, with Mahindra offering additional 7.2kW and 11kW charger options. The 7.2kW charger takes 8.7 hours to fully charge the 59kWh battery, while the 11kW charger completes the process in 6 hours. For the 79kWh battery, the 7.2kW charger takes 11.7 hours, and the 11kW charger requires 8 hours. The XEV 9e with the 79kWh battery is powered by a 286hp, 380Nm motor that drives the rear wheels, and has c;aimed a 0-100kph time of 6.8 seconds. The smaller 59kWh battery is paired with a 231hp motor. Similarly, the BE 6e offers 59kWh and 79kWh battery packs, with the latter delivering a WLTP range of 550km—higher than the XEV 9e. It boasts 288bhp, 380Nm, 0-100 kmph in 6.7 seconds performance figures.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6: Design details
The BE 6 looks very close to the concept model that was previewed previously. It features clean, sharp lines with pronounced wheel arches and thick gloss black cladding all around. It also gets an air duct on the bonnet between the lights that channels air through for better aerodynamic efficiency. Other elements that stand out include the illuminated logos, the C-shaped LED daytime running lamps enclosing the main headlamp cluster and the two-part split spoiler and full-width wraparound LED tail-lights at the rear. The high-deck rear with the coupe roofline and a wraparound glasshouse also give it a very distinct silhouette, but that seems to have pinched the rear window line compromising the view out. The rear bumper also gets a diffuser-like effect, further accentuating its sportiness.
The XEV 9e features a blanked-out grille with an LED light bar across the front, linking the headlight clusters. The exterior uses piano black accents to enhance its premium look. It also includes flush door handles, a muscular shoulder line, and aero-optimised 19-inch alloy wheels for improved range, with 20-inch wheels available as an option. At the rear, slim, connected LED tail-lights sit below the boot spoiler. The illuminated 'infinity Mahindra' logo will be featured on future XUV models.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6: Interior and features
Talking about the interior design of the XEV 9e, the interior design mirrors the exterior’s boldness, retaining elements from the concept. A standout feature is the unique three-screen setup with each screen measuring 12.3 inches. The XEV 9e features a two-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated logo. It also appears to share some switchgear with the BE model. The XEV 9e also gets Mahindra’s MAIA (Mahindra’s Artificial Intelligence Architecture), offering 220k DMIPS, 51 TOPS, over 80 billion transistors, and 130+ million lines of code. The system is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chipset, with 24GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6.0, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G capability.
The BE 6 gets twin, 12.3-inch floating screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. The screen features a new Ui software dubbed MAIA with 30+ pre-installed apps and it also has 24 GB RAM, 128 GB storage and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 processor. Other features include a segment-first augmented reality head-up display, a two-spoke, flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated Mahindra logo, a wireless charger, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof with integrated multi-colour lighting patterns and laminated glass, auto park assist, a in-car camera, electronic parking brake, a Dolby Atmos 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, ambient lighting, powered driver’s seat with memory function, 5G connectivity with in-built Wi-Fi, OTA updates, Level 2 ADAS suite, 360-degree cameras, 7 airbags and a lot more.
