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Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e could get 79 kWh battery on lower trims

Since their launch, Mahindra has sold over 6,300 units of the BE 6 and XEV 9e.

Mahindra plans to offer the larger 79 kWh battery pack on lower variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e. Currently, this is only available on the top Pack Three variant.

Since their launch, Mahindra has sold over 6,300 units of the BE 6 and XEV 9e. According to the company, more than 75% of customers opted for the top-spec Pack Three variant, which offers a range of 683 km on the BE 6e and 656 km on the XEV 9e.

More than 75% of customers opted for the long-range Pack Three variant

As demand for the longer-range variant is high, Mahindra could offer the 79 kWh battery pack at a lower price point. Currently, the lower trims of the BE 6 and XEV 9e are offered with a 59 kWh battery, offering a range of 557 km and 542 km, respectively.

Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) at Mahindra, stated that the company is rethinking its variant line-up to offer the 79 kWh battery on lower trims. “There is a very large segment of people who will want 79 kWh in lower packs. This has been very different from our assumption that 79 kWh will be only in the top end and everything else will be 59 kWh. There is a segment of people for whom range is really important over many of the other features that we are offering,” he said.

Source: Autocar India

 

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1,500km roadtrip in my Mahindra BE6: Overall experience

Just completed a 1,500km trip from Bangalore - Sirsi - Nirvana Beach - Sirsi - Hubli - Bangalore on the BE6 Pack Three

BHPian kennethomas recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Trip preparation:

Odometer was reading at 1,450km before my trip and I wanted to take it for service as some of us had gone at 1,600kms. However my service advisor just updated the car, replaced the grounding wire which was recalled for my unit and then asked me to avail my first service after my trip.

Key Points:

- The trip was as follows Bangalore > Sirsi > Nirvana Beach > Sirsi > Hubli > Bangalore

- Car was fully loaded at all times. 4 adults, 1 kid, 2 dogs and all of the luggage weighing around 70kgs. Total Weight about 350kgs incl people and luggage.

- I was always on Auto regen. Its designed simply beautifully that it can be sold as a software to other automakers. To quote homelander. Just simply perfect. Down to the last minute detail.

- AC was on throughout the trip and 5mins before everytime I started the car to ensure the cabin was cooled down enough. I got some sunfilm added in Hubli so it wasn't needed after that but the weather is sweltering on the ghats at the moment.

- On the forward trip planned on where I'd stop etc but on the way back just winged it cuz I felt it wasn't needed to be so anxious about it.

Charging the BE6 during the trip:

- Left from Bangalore with 100%
- Stopped for break with 24%. Only highway. Charged with 120KW Statiq for that duration of a Coffee and Snacks
- Reached final destination of 380kms with 50% left. Horrible roads for the last 80kms from highway.
- Used the car within the town for about 50kms.
- Charged with a 30kw Tata charger for 45 mins before the trip to Nirvana beach *
- Came back from there with 53% battery left. Bad roads, ghats and a 40km uphill climb on the way back.
- Reached Hubli with 20% battery left. My Airbnb was 11kms from where my extended family is. So I decided to have it charged so that I need it for some runs within the city
- Topped it to 100% while leaving towards Bangalore.
- Stopped for lunch and used a 60KW charger while we ate. Didn't look at charge as I knew I'd be on the surplus.

* Needed this because the road is slightly bad and has massive ghats and elevation. The highway stretch doesn't have a great choice of chargers so had to make sure I had enough without having to scramble.

Trip experience with the BE6:

Overall: Great. My trip was exhausting for other reasons but genuinely the car had nothing to do with it. I faced only one issue on the return leg but it was manageable.

- The ride quality was mega. Bouncy highways, broken bypasses, wet muddy roads, rocky terrain at the beach, rough patches of broken state highways, you name it and it had zero bearing on worried I had to be about the car and the comfort inside.

- Efficiency: Like I said in my earlier post, there is no range anxiety if there is no anxiety existing about range. This is my first EV. I had little to no research on this and mostly faith in the team at Mahindra to go for it. It is yet to give me a single reason to complain about things like charge, power, battery etc. I drove on highways always at a 105 and where it permitted at about 120. Not because I wanted to but because I never realised I was going fast because of the smoothness of the ride + my confidence in the braking ability and distance

- Mode: I was largely on Default for the most part. Used Race mode to show my cousins the g force while in a powerful vehicle. This was probably just total of 2kms. Used Everyday mode to enhance the comfort on some bad stretches of the road. The final stint from Tumkur to Bangalore is a terrible patch so I was on power saving mode to simply avoid going too fast. (Power Saving limits your speed to 90kmph)

Issues: During my delivery there was a boot locking issue which has arised for two other people I know who own BEVs. This issue had resolved on its own but came up again. The first service today fixed it. Essentially the boot locks in but doesn't close all the way but a slight push with both hands locks it in. So, not something that needs RSA but did take away marks from what I'd call a perfect road trip.

There was a time in between where I was feeling very tired but Eyedentity wouldn't show any warnings. But when I was driving with full concentration it would ask me to not be distracted.

Stats
Total Kms: 1,425kms
Total Cost of Charging: INR 5,547
Price per km: INR 3.89
Mileage: 5.7km/kwh

Second Charging Session at Sunset. Statiq Ranibennur:

Basking in the Dusk light. Sirsi

First Beach. Nirvana Beach, Uttara Kannada

Drinks Break on the outskirts. Hubli.

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Checked out the BE6: Comparing interior space & comfort to the Curvv

I'll be taking a test drive in a couple of weeks. Thinking of either pack 1 or pack 1 79 kwh.

BHPian Auto_guy_101 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I had called up Mahindra on Monday to check about the vehicle availablity and got to know it was on display in the Kalamaserry Showroom at Kochi. They were offering test drives too from Wednesday and I went to check it out. This car leaves the best first impression I've had from anything other than the German trio. The highlight for me was how the design masked it's size and made it seem somewhat compact (like the tight and proportionate design language used by some luxury brands). The huge wheels also made it look ready to tackle anything (I got a W motors Lykan hypersport like feeling).

Coming to the rear seat, the ingress/ egress was far better than the curvv. The seat is a good climb up and the rear cabin is pretty empty feeling. While the position left lot to want the space on offer was really good. Boot was also pretty reasonable (my family likes to travel with a loaded boot). The climb up is something family will have to test out though.

Lastly, the front seats - my recently healed sprained left ankle gave me some warning when I stepped in normally, but attempt 2 with my leg further in was better. I sit a little laid back and keep an arms lenght from the steering. Seating position takes time and multiple adjustments for me in any car. However, this one was super frustrating with the steering fouling against my thigh. There was a slight sense of discomfort for me. Couldn't and didn't take a test drive due to time constraints. The front cabin was pretty well put together. Other than the strap pull to open, I liked everything about the front seats.

I'll be taking a test drive in a couple of weeks. Thinking of either pack 1 or pack 1 79 kwh.

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Mahindra XEV 9e & BE 6 waiting period extends to 6 months

The XEV 9e accounts for 59% of the total bookings, while 41% are for the BE 6.

Mahindra has announced that it has delivered over 3,000 units of the XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs since March 20. The carmaker is witnessing strong demand for its ‘Born Electric’ range, and as a result, the waiting periods have extended to up to 6 months in certain regions.

According to Mahindra, the XEV 9e accounts for 59% of the total bookings, while 41% are for the BE 6, with a majority of the customers opting for the top-spec ‘Pack Three’ variant.

The Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 are based on the brand’s INGLO platform. Both electric SUVs are offered with two battery options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh, offering up to 680 km of range.

Prices for the XEV 9e start at Rs 21.90 lakh, while the BE 6 range starts at Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

 

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Test drove the new BE6 EV: Quick observations on comfort, ride & more

To summarize, the entire drive experience of BE6 felt more like a sports car rather than a fast SUV.

BHPian kgt.v8 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I got opportunity to meet and experience BE6 at Landmark Mahindra Tellapur showroom in Hyderabad.

Test drive scheduling experience:

  • The dealership has allocated couple of SAs exclusively to deal with BEV test drives and they are coordinating with customers for test drive schedule. My first attempt was on 16th of January when the cars first came at the showroom and by 5:00 PM there were already 8-10 people who were surrounding the car like a celebrity trying to get in queue for their first test drives.
  • I felt having dedicated SA would make test drive manageable as typically with too many SAs who have their own prospective customers it becomes a race who gets to the seat first and claim position in test drive queue.
  • There were still more customers coming for test drives, so I had to wait about 30 minutes patiently before I could get an opportunity to test drive.
  • I have nothing to do for 30 minutes and then I look back at the showroom and see Scorpio-N with steelies and 3XO with grey alloys. I decide to spend my time with those 2 while waiting for BE6 meeting. I spent those 30 minutes with a Scorpio-N Z2 and 3XO MX3 Pro display cars. Scorpio-N interiors felt airy (compared to BE6) and bigger while 3XO felt VFM in MX3 Pro avatar.

The test drive duration and track:

  • The test drives length is still very limited due to number of people waiting in queue.
  • I could drive BE6 for only 6-7 kms only.
  • The entire test drive track comprised of good paved road except 4 patches of about 50 meters with dug roads. I could take the car up to 100 kmph for about 30 seconds max.

The approach:

  • I noticed previously that both BE6 and 9E had MH registrations. This is different as dealerships typically use temp registration only for test drive cars in Hyderabad. I also see from test drive experiences shared by others that the cars in other cities are MH registered.
  • I approach the BE6 from front and front is one of the best looks for BE6 (different, quirky, somewhat robot like).

The aero alloys look nice. Replacing 19" alloys will cost a bomb unless there is flood of 19" tyres in market in next 4 years and the cost of 19" tyres goes down substantially. I don't see this happening so changing tyres will burn a big hole in my pocket.

The seats were getting dirty with all the people taking test drives. The green colored fabric started to show some black muck marks in about 1.5 weeks since the BE6 came for test drive.
The previous test drive customer started groove mode (disco lights), so the SA made me look at light show from front and back. Honestly I was not interested in this light show, but I obliged as the show was already running.

The front seat experience:

  • I felt that floor height is more which results in lesser height inside the cabin. Spent about 30 seconds to adjust the seats to my comfort.
  • The view from IRVM was very limited as highlighted in the official review. I would rely on rear cam feed to look at rear traffic and window area is very small.
  • The fixed arm rest as with all other cars did not offer lot of place to rest by left elbow.
  • The first thing I notice is that the front seat sitting posture was not like an SUV where my legs are bent slightly. I felt like sitting in a sedan or sports car as I had to stretch my legs forward to reach accelerator and brake pedal.

The drive:

The previous SA shutdown the engine before handing over key to my SA. I tap on start/stop button (which felt like a touch button and not physical button) and car started. Just like all EVs I could not make it out if the car is started as there was no sound inside the car.

I encounter the general Mahindra bug on first startup. The driver MID screen does not come up and only infotainment screen was turned on. The infotainment screen was the only indicator to me that the car had started. I start/stop twice, but the MID refused to come up. I thought the test drive would be cancelled, as I would not risk driving on blank MID. The SA tries twice and finally the BE6 MID started. I took a sight of relief as my test drive plan would not go haywire.

I see the car in "Race" mode and second thing I do is switch to "Range" mode. I start driving and find pickup good in Range mode (coming from driving my 2.2 tonne SUV). The acceleration was smooth and I could reach 60kmph in no time. The car felt planted on curves.

I encounter first bad patch of road filled with some potholes and uneven road. At 40kmph - 50kmph the car glided over the uneven section and I did not feel too bad inside.

I leave the pedal to experience regen and braking felt too strong (like pushing brake moderately in an ICE car) and car speed reduced too fast for my comfort. This is when I see that Regen mode is set to Level-3. I work with SA to change regen mode to Level-2 (using paddle shifters). Level-2 regen mode felt comfortable and just like other EVs I have tested recently (like Atto3, Windsor EV)

Level-1 regen felt more comfortable and natural for person like me who currently drives ICE behemoth everyday where engine braking is not too hard at speeds above 30kmph.

I did not feel comfortable to test single pedal drive after harder braking experiences with Level-3 regen mode.

I change to "Everyday" mode and engine felt more responsive. The acceleration is better than Range mode and I could still keep the car under control with moderate throttle inputs. Overall, Range and Everyday modes are the comfortable modes for driving BE6.

The suspension handled some more bad patches well and the car felt planted. When going slow on small dug up road section my head started wobbling and I had to control throttle speeds to remain below 10kmph.

The Race mode:

The SA kept pushing me to test "Race" mode. I obliged when I reach a section with no traffic and good road. The acceleration in Race mode is scary as I got push back on the seat. This reminded me of my short stint driving Ford Mustang 2014 with 227 Duratec V6 engine for 3 days about 10 years back. 240hp power and so much acceleration feels kind of scary on normal Indian roads where someone could cut or come out suddenly and join the main road at weird slow speed. I took the car upto 100kmph in Race mode and felt the rush, but I had to be too much attentive on the road which resulted in some stress for me. I change drive mode and come back to "Everyday" mode in less than 1.5 minutes.

Overall experience summary:

To summarize, the entire drive experience of BE6 felt more like a sports car rather than a fast SUV.

The car has so much torque and power available from get go and this makes me scared as most of people don't understand how to handle so much refined engines with high power. I don't want BE6 to end up with KTM Duke where KTM drivers are unnecessarily accelerating as soon as signal turns green or dart in between the gaps, just because KTM says "Ready to Race".

All black interiors are okay with sunroof panel open, but when I closed the panel the interior did not feel that spacious due to small sized window and black roof liners. Pack3 is out of my reach and Pack1 without a sunroof to get more light in will be rejected by my short heighted (5' 3" inch height) partner in life as it will feel claustrophobic for them. Will wait for Pack2 feature reveal and if Pack2 is beyond ₹23 lakh then I will stick to ICE car for next 2 decades as this is my last car purchase for next 15 years.

Range:

Range before starting, 68% charge left and 208 km range

Range after end of test drive was 66% charge left and

I test drive in all 3 modes with couple of regen in between for 7 kms of my test drive. I started with 208 km range shown on MID and when I stopped I lost 2% charge but gained 8 kms range.

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Thar owner samples the BE6 & XEV9: What he thinks of the two EVs

Both cars offer great value for their performance, with nice dynamics

BHPian robimahanta recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Had the chance to test drive the BE6 and XEV9 for a short while.

The Good:

  • Both cars offer great value for their performance, with nice dynamics
  • The stock audio system delivers a stellar sound
  • A taut suspension setup ensures a composed ride.
  • The 15-year warranty (for the first owner) is reassuring
  • Packed with cameras and tech
  • Large tires provide a solid stance, giving the cars a commanding road presence.
  • XEV9 Interior: Plush interiors reminiscent of the XUV7OO, elevating the premium feel.

The Not-So-Good:

  • Both cars lean towards a concept-like aesthetic that feels a bit exaggerated.
  • Fake engine noises and flashy rear light displays seemed over the top.
  • BE6:The rear bench is too high, and the sloping roofline could make it uncomfortable for taller passengers.
  • The excessive use of piano black surfaces is a scratch magnet, and touch-sensitive buttons are less intuitive.
  • A puny donut spare
  • Hopefully, frequent software updates and recalls don't dilute the ownership experience

Both cars highlight a broader trend—vehicles are becoming increasingly gadget-like, more akin to a smartphone on wheels. It’s a bittersweet evolution, but also a reality we must embrace.

The two together

Massive screen in the XEV9

245/55 R19 Goodyear electric drive tyres on both

Rear light gimmicks

Some over the top rear console design

Fabric door handles akin to GT3RS, weight saving in a 2 ton behemoth

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Mahindra BE 6 electric SUV deliveries commence

It is offered with two battery options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh, with up to 682 km of range.

Customer deliveries of the Mahindra BE 6 have commenced across India. The electric SUV was launched in November last year, with prices starting at Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

 

The Mahindra BE 6 is based on the INGLO platform. It is offered with two battery options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh, with up to 682 km of range. The former comes with an electric motor that produces 225 BHP and 380 Nm, while the larger battery is paired with a single electric motor producing 277 BHP and 380 Nm.

 

The BE 6 is the first model under the BE sub-brand. Its design is based on the BE.05 concept. The electric SUV features an athletic look with a slim and aggressive-looking front fascia. At the rear, the BE 6e gets LED taillights connected by an LED lightbar, and a split rear spoiler. It rides on 19-inch aero-optimized wheels as standard.

 

Inside, the BE 6 gets dual 12.3-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system, a 2-spoke steering wheel, an augmented reality head-up display, wireless charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, a powered driver’s seat with memory function, 5G connectivity with in-built Wi-Fi, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

 

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My impression of the Mahindra BE 6 after a test drive

BE 6 is a nice and honest attempt by M&M. They have provided all the possible gizmos and features to attract the younger population. I really appreciate the fit, finish, and overall ambience of the cabin

BHPian TURb recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I had an opportunity to see and test drive the BE 6 last weekend.

After a couple of follow-ups, finally, M&M Sahyadri Motors, Baner has confirmed the availability of the cars at their showroom.

The showroom is still under renovation so they have arranged all the test drives and new car deliveries outside in a Mandap.

About the car: Upon waiting for nearly 40 min. I got a chance to try my hands on BE 6. The car was from the media event which they were using for the test drives.

Looks: One word—WOW! It's futuristic.
The car is undoubtedly a head-turner and grabs the attention of ongoing traffic. It looks even more impressive in person than in pictures and this color is refreshing. I am a little worried about how the design will grow on you. Will the initial excitement fade away with time? Will it age well?

Well much has already been talked about the looks which are subjective so I leave it for the audience.

The huge air dam for the aerodynamics.

The wheel design looks cool but the cover feels like plastic.

The Key looks and feels premium

Interior: Open the door and the memory seats give a nice & welcoming gesture.
Getting In and out of the driver's seat is a tedious job for a tall person due to high floor height. I am 5'10 and was not very comfortable to get in.
Once you are in, the seats feel very comfortable and sporty and hug you very well. The entire cabin feels refreshing and plush.

I appreciate the fit and finish of M&M on both vehicles (yes I also saw XEV9e). Tata, if you are listening.

The door feels heavy and this strap handle feels strong and durable enough to last long. The switches on the doors are new and feel premium.

The footwell is of decent size. The dead padel provides good support to the left leg

All controls are within reach and easy to operate except those given on touch screen display.
Don't understand why OEMs want us to distract while driving.

The steering wheel feels premium and nice to hold. It weighs well as you increase the speed and is super light while slow-moving.

The touchscreen display is bright and clear to read even in a broad daylight. Same for the cluster. Dont miss the range figures which is showing 161 km at 56% remaining battery.

Jet plane style controls for lights, Skyroof, and Others.

Some more controls below the dashboard towards the right of the steering

Again a jet plane-style gear lever with an in-built parking brake. + and - are used for the regeneration.
Regeneration feels very intrusive if I compare it with Tata Punch. You will feel intrusion very aggressively and the rear passenger will not like it. Need to confirm this in a longer test drive.

Two separate wireless chargers and a bottle holder.

A place to keep a key, a start-stop button, and a BMW copy to controls function on the screen. Piano black already started showing the scratches.

There is a small pocket under the front armrest and it is ventilated

The HUD is a nice to-have feature and provided information is well visible in daylight. As per SA, the position of display is adjustable. Not sure though.

Rear Seat: If you want to be this car, it is the front seat where you want to be. The rear seat is not welcoming for a healthy adult. It is good to be here for some time but you can not sit for long journeys.

Due to the battery, the floor is raised up and you sit in a knee-up position; the headroom is also very limited due to the sloping roof. Legroom & under-thigh support is again a pain. The small rear door window makes things more difficult and feels claustrophobic. I found the rear seat more congested than the Curvv.EV

Under-thigh. (Apologies for the bad picture)

The dock behind the front seat to mount the tablet

Rear center armrests with two cup holders. The angle is perfect and comfortable

This arrangement of the seat belt is an eyesore in an otherwise very plus cabin.

View of the cabin from the rear seat. I like the front AC vents design.

Music: Could not try much but the HK system with ATOMS feels great to the ears. I am still a fan of HK's configuration in Harrier/Safari.

Different designs for the rear AC vents. Goes well with the cabin's overall jet-inspired layout but cleaning will be a painful job. It has already started accumulating dust.

Driving: It was a small test drive not more than 5-6 Km to experience both the front and rear seats.
Press the start button and the only thing by which you can confirm that you are good to go is the instrument cluster and ICE comes back to life.
Push the accelerator and the EV will show its inherent characteristics of the huge torque available at your service. The car is fast and feels planted on rough surfaces. The suspensions are on the stiffer side to give more sportiness but behave well on the speed breakers. Though I have driven the car within the city speed limits but felt some amount of body roll on sharp turns.

My Verdict: BE 6 is a nice and honest attempt by M&M. They have provided all the possible gizmos and features to attract the younger population. I really appreciate the fit, finish, and overall ambiance of the cabin.

I personally liked the car for the range and driving dynamics but spending 29L for a daily driver is a question. Looking at the rear seat I think it will be a "let's drive" kind of car than to be driven around.

The price list is attached herewith for everyone's reference.

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Thanks for reading

Download SMPL PRICE LIST MEAL BE6 & XEV 9E 17.01.2025.pdf

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I test drove a Mahindra BE 6; Impressed by the self-parking feature

The drive mode selector feels really cool to operate and power delivery even in the "range" mode is enough to effortlessly overtake most of the things on road

BHPian ashishk29 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Mahindra BE6 first impressions

Build feels impressive. Panel gaps are pretty consistent and neatly done. The pain finish was particularly very nice.

Ingress and Egress is a bit of a challenge, even for the front seats. The floor is high, and the roof is low. I did end up banging my head against the roof while getting in. I guess needs some getting used to. Nothing I would hold against the car.

The overall ergo is pretty amazing. Good posture, good view up the front, the "halo" doesn't intrude the passenger or driver space. More than happy on that front. The interiors feel a bit dark given the dark upholstery all around. Not an issue for me personally. I like it.

The drive mode selector feels really cool to operate. I liked the Parking button on the side. Power delivery even in the "range" mode is enough to leave most of the things on road far behind. "Race" mode is pretty much not needed anywhere within city limits. Not much to say there. It's an EV with a 282hp motor. Of course the damn thing is FAST.

The steering felt nice and light to use. It was a bit smaller than I'd anticipated, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Makes it easy to go lock-to-lock. The horn pads are very easily accessible. Also the horn is pretty loud, especially with no engine noise to muffle it.

The semi-active suspension gave a very nice ride. It was stiff enough to handle well, but didn't send waves in the cabin on bad patches. Happy with the state of tune.

The HUD is implemented REALLY well. It even has blind-spot indications within the HUD, which IMO is a game-changer. The HUD was crisp and displayed navigation well. My only qualm: it doesn't work well with polarised sunglasses. I mean that's a given, considering the HUD works explicitly by reflecting off the glass. But apart from that, I really liked how the HUD projects data. It doesn't stick to the bottom of the windscreen like I've seen in some cars. It floats out in the lower quadrant of the view, and is very clearly visible even in direct sunlight.

The console and infotainment system are responsive and smooth. No lag, no glitches. It's quite convenient to browse it through the joystick-esque dial on the center console.

Also a very important bit: You can control ALL the A/C settings using the joystick. You don't have to use the touch-screen to do it. I am a strong proponent of not using the touch screen for important controls, and this is a very decent half-way implementation. While there are no separate buttons for AC, the joystick and on-screen menu are easy enough to navigate even while driving.

And finally on to the cherry on top: Self-parking. Again, the implementation is thoroughly impressive. It doesn't need street markings! You can simply select a rectangle in the 360 camera view on the touch screen, and initiate self park. And the car just freaking does it! I even panic braked a couple of times out of reflex, but the showroom rep urged me not to, and she seemed to be fairly confident. And she was right. I ended up testing it in a couple of different ways and it worked so well. I did not expect self park to be fully functional even at the test drive phase, so I was just flabbergasted.

Overall, I am starting to fell the inklings of a temptation forming.

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Which variant of the Mahindra BE 6 will you buy and why?

A total of 5 variants are on offer, of which only the top-spec variant is offered with the larger 79kWh battery pack.

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Mahindra’s new electric coupe SUV the BE 6 was launched in late November and nearly 2 months later, the complete variants list and pricing have been announced. Here's a link to our full official review of the car - (Review Link).

A total of 5 variants are on offer, of which only the top-spec variant is offered with the larger 79kWh battery pack. Here's a deep dive into all the variants to help you identify the most valuable trim for your preferences.

 

Variants Breakdown

Pack One

Top Features

- LED Headlamps & Tail-lamps
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- 45-litre Frunk
- Fabric Seats
- 2-step Reclining Rear Seats
- 12.3-inch Infotainment
- 12.3-inch Instrument Cluster
- Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
- Pet & Camp Mode Climate Control
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front & Rear 65-watt Type-C Charging Slots
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play
- 6 Speaker Audio
- 6 Airbags
- All Wheel Disc Brake
- Rear-view Camera
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Rear Camera & Parking Sensors
- Driver Drowsiness Detection
- 3-Point Seatbelts
- ISOFIX
- Low Tyre Pressure Indicator

Pack One Above

Top Features Over Pack One

- 19-inch Alloy Wheels
- Fixed Glass Roof
- Dual-Zone AC
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- TPMS
- Rear Defogger

Pack Two

Top Features Over Pack One Above

- Front Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
- Digital Key
- 16-speker Harman Kardon Audio
- Level 2 ADAS
- Front Parking Sensors

Pack Three Select

Top Features Pack Two

- C-Shaped LED DRLs & Tail-lamps
- Powered Flush Door Handles
- Powered Tailgate
- Leatherette Upholstery
- Touch-enabled Buttons
- Selfie Camera
- Dual Wireless Phone Chargers
- Powered Driver Seat
- Ventilated Front Seats
- 7 Airbags
- 360-degree Camera
- Auto Park
- ORVMs with Auto-tilt Function for Reverse

Pack Three

Top Features

- Ambient Lighting
- AR-based HUD
- Additional Level 2 ADAS Features

Conclusion

Mahindra could have offered the larger battery pack on at least the top two trims. Also, deliveries of the base trim will start in August this year. If you do not mind the wait times, then base-spec Pack One would be the most VFM. It has all the necessary features and is priced fairly.

Variants above the Pack One get the feel-good features and you can pick as per your need. So, if you are not ready to wait, then you can always go for the top-spec trim priced at Rs 8 lakh more than the base trim. You get a feature-loaded cabin, a larger battery and advanced safety; among others.

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Mahindra BE 6, which variant would you pick?

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