Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e Test Drive, Booking Details, and Delivery Schedule Unveiled
The BE 6 is priced between Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 26.90 lakh, whereas the XEV 9e is available from Rs 21.90 lakh to Rs 30.50 lakh (ex-showroom across India).
Both the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are available in three variants: Pack One, Pack Two, and Pack Three.
They offer two battery pack options: a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh, with a claimed range of over 500 km.
Currently, both SUVs come with a single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration.
Key features include multiple screens, a selfie camera, and a wireless phone charger.
For safety, the vehicles are equipped with 7 airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera, and ADAS.
Debuting in November 2024, the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e represent the automaker’s latest electric vehicles. Along with the price announcement for the top-spec 'Pack Three' variants with the larger 79 kWh battery, Mahindra also revealed the key dates for bookings and deliveries of these electric SUVs.
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e: Test Drives
Test drives for the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e electric vehicles will begin in a phased approach starting from January 14. The details of the test drive schedule are as follows:
| Phase | Date | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | January 14, 2025 | Delhi NCR, Mumbai MMR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai |
| Phase 2 | January 24, 2025 | Phase 1 cities + Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Cochin, Coimbatore, Goa, Howrah, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Surat, Vadodara, Chandigarh, Tricity |
| Phase 3 | February 7, 2025 | Pan-India |
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e: Bookings
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Bookings for the premium 'Pack Three' variant of both the BE 6 and XEV 9e, which come with the 79 kWh battery pack, will start from February 14, 2025. The subsequent phase of bookings, which will include additional variants, is expected to begin towards the end of March 2025.
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e: Deliveries
The automaker has confirmed that deliveries of the BE 6 and XEV 9e electric vehicles will begin in early March 2025. Initially, deliveries of the top-spec variants will take place, while deliveries of the other variants are expected to follow after a few months, similar to the rollout of other recent models from Mahindra, such as the Thar Roxx and XUV 3XO.
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e: Features And Safety
Mahindra has equipped the XEV 9e and BE 6e with several premium features, making these electric SUVs a step ahead in technology and comfort. Key features include:
- Panoramic Sunroof for an open and airy feel
- Multi-zone AC for individual climate control
- Wireless Phone Charger for convenience
- Ventilated and Powered Front Seats for added comfort
- 1400-watt 16-speaker Harman Kardon Audio System for premium sound quality
- Augmented Reality (AR)-based Heads-up Display for better driving experience
In terms of displays, the XEV 9e features three 12.3-inch screens (driver's display, touchscreen, and passenger's display), while the BE 6e comes with a dual-screen setup for enhanced interface.
For safety, both EVs come with:
- 7 Airbags
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 360-Degree Camera
Additionally, both vehicles are equipped with Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), offering features like Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, and a Park Assist System for a safer driving experience.
