Key Highlights
- Rapid Deliveries: Mahindra delivered 10,000 units of the BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs within 70 days of commencing deliveries on March 20, 2025.
- High Initial Demand: The company received over 30,000 bookings on the first day alone, with a nearly even split between the two models. i
- Premium Features: Both models are built on Mahindra’s INGLO platform, offering long-range capability, fast charging, and smart technology designed to appeal to a broad range of customers.
Mahindra’s Electric SUVs: BE 6 and XEV 9e Reach New Heights
Mahindra & Mahindra has marked a significant achievement in its electric vehicle (EV) journey, delivering over 10,000 units of its electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6, within just 70 days since mid-March 2025. This equates to selling approximately one electric SUV every 10 minutes. The company is currently offering only the top-end ‘Pack Three’ variants of these models, each equipped with a substantial 79 kWh battery pack, indicating a strategic focus on premium, long-range electric vehicles.
Booking Frenzy and Delivery Milestone
The BE 6 and XEV 9e were launched in November 2024, with bookings opening on February 14, 2025. The response was overwhelming, with Mahindra recording 30,179 bookings on the first day alone. Deliveries commenced on March 20, 2025, and within just 70 days, the company had delivered over 10,000 units, averaging one delivery every 10 minutes.
Technical Specifications and Features
Both the BE 6 and XEV 9e are built on Mahindra’s INGLO platform, offering long-range capability, fast charging, and smart technology designed to appeal to urban professionals, families, and long-distance travelers alike.
- Battery Options: Available with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery packs.
- Range: The 79 kWh battery offers an ARAI-certified range of up to 683 km for the BE 6 and 656 km for the XEV 9e.
- Safety: Both models have secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), setting new standards for manufacturing safe SUVs in India.
- Features: Equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and up to seven airbags.
Market Positioning and Future Plans
The BE 6 is priced between ₹18.90 lakh and ₹26.90 lakh, while the XEV 9e ranges from ₹21.90 lakh to ₹30.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Both models are positioned competitively in the growing electric SUV segment in India. Mahindra plans to commence deliveries of the mid-spec ‘Pack Two’ variants in July, followed by the entry-level ‘Pack One’ variants in August.