Mahindra & Mahindra released its new electric vehicles (EVs) BE 6 and XEV 9e through official market launch at all Indian dealerships. These new electrical models show Mahindra’s substantial advancement towards sustainable transport solutions because of the increasing demand for electric vehicles. The EV test drives are available through limited major cities until February when the service will become national.
Test Drive Availability
The test drive launch has progressed through phases beginning on January 14, 2025, for both BE 6 and XEV 9e models. The pilot program included test drives for key cities within Delhi NCR along with Mumbai and Bengaluru together with Pune and Chennai resulting in Hyderabad. The second phase started on January 25 by granting test drives in Ahmedabad, Bhopal Coimbatore and Kolkata and additional Indian cities. The last phase will initiate pan-India test drives from February 7 to provide further potential customers with first-hand encounters with these innovative EVs.
Booking Details
The booking period for both cars will begin officially on February 14, 2025. At the initial launch, the company will offer top-spec Pack Three models with their 79 kWh battery pack to customers. Different variants will be introduced for customer selection beginning in March 2025. Pack Three variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e must initially be booked starting February 14 2025 at Rs. 18.90 Lakh up to Rs. 26.90 Lakh and Rs. 21.90 Lakh to Rs. 30.50 Lakh respectively.
Exterior Design
These electric vehicles present a futuristic exterior design that achieves both design purpose and contemporary usefulness. Development in style and design involves LED headlights and sporty SUV-coupe rooflines which reduce air drag during motion. Split LED daytime running lights (DRLs) with taillamps distinguish the BE 6 while the XEV 9e displays connected taillights. These cars achieve their modern appearance through flush door handles together with dual-tone alloy wheels.
Interior Features
Inside you will discover that the BE 6 and XEV 9e feature dual-tone cabin arrangements which present a luxurious appeal. The BE 6 combines an advanced dashboard cockpit that features dual digital screens exceeding 12.3 inches in size and the XEV 9e combines three screens that include augmented reality in its heads-up display system. Both automobiles provide luxury features with air-ventilated front seats that can be powered along with Harmon Kardon 25 premium audio and multi-zone automatic climate control.
These new electric vehicles have safety as a main focus because they both come with six airbags together with a 360-degree camera system and advanced driver assistance systems which improve safety during driving operations.
Powertrain Specifications
Each new vehicle from Hyundai Motor Holding includes standard and upgraded battery choices between 59 kWh and 79 kWh. The vehicles use a single motor system that drives power to their rear axles. The performance capabilities differ slightly because BE 6 delivers 286 PS but XEV 9e gives comparable output measurements. The systems have outstanding claimed range capabilities due to their battery pack sizes; the BE 6 achieves 683 km per charge and the XEV 9e delivers 656 km.
Users can use DC fast charging at up to 175 kW levels on both battery packs which lets them reach 20% to 80% charge levels in roughly 20 minutes when on the move.
Competitive Landscape
Mahindra BE 6 must deal with competitors that include the Tata Curvv EV and Hyundai Creta Electric as well as other vehicles from both brands. The XEV 9e enters the same market segment as BYD Atto 3 and Tata Harrier EV. The continuous growth of electric mobility in India makes these models perform effectively within their market segments.
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e will transform the electric vehicle market in India as they enter dealerships and complete ongoing test drives throughout various metropolitan areas. Starting on Valentine’s Day potential customers will have the chance to use touchscreens for experiencing EV technology before placing their orders.
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