Vlogger Walks Along Driverless Mahindra BE 6e Moving on its Own

The new breed of EVs from Mahindra is immensely capable which sets them apart from any other electric car in our market currently

A prominent vlogger showcased a driverless Mahindra BE 6e driving itself in the middle of the road. This is a part of the ultra-modern suite of technologically advanced functionalities on the new INGLO-based electric SUVs from the Indian auto giant. Mahindra recently showcased two new electric car sub-brands – XEV and BE. Using the bespoke INGLO architecture, Mahindra will offer multiple coupe EVs under these banners. The first two of the lot are the XEV 9e and BE 6e. While the XEV 9e is based on the existing XUV700, the BE 6e is a totally new product. Let us take a look at the details here.

Driverless Mahindra BE 6e Driving Itself

The specifics of this case emerge from Hmm! on YouTube. The host has the Mahindra BE 6e with him. He wishes to showcase the everyday usage of the EV to the viewers. So, he decided to go to his office amidst heavy Delhi traffic. This is exactly how most people use their cars. Hence, to portray how easy or difficult it is to live with the BE 6e, he has created this video. At the beginning, he highlights the park assist function of the car which can be controlled using the key fob. The EV drives itself without anyone sitting on the driver’s seat. This is a handy function to park in tight spaces. Thereafter, the man takes the EV on his daily route.

During this part, he comes across open stretches of road, as well as dense traffic areas. He says that the vehicle is easy to manoeuvre. The single-pedal driving is a boon which lets you accelerate with one foot and brake when the foot is lifted off the accelerator. Furthermore, in areas where the lanes are properly marked, the ADAS technology steers the car itself. That enhances the overall comfort of the driver. Note that you still need to keep your hand on the steering wheel as a precaution. He even mentions that the seating position is comfortable and the seat is wide. All in all, he is mighty impressed by the coupe electric SUV.

Specs

The Mahindra BE 6e is available in two variants – 59 kWh and 79 kWh with BYD’s Blade Cell technology with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry. These batteries offer a range of 535 km and 682 km (550 km on WLTP), respectively. Using a 175 kW DC fast charger, the battery gets juiced up from 20% to 80% in a mere 20 minutes. The power and torque figures range from 228 hp / 380 Nm for the smaller battery to 281 hp / 380 Nm for the larger one. There are 3 drive modes to choose from – Range, Everyday and Race. In the most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 6.7 seconds. The starting price is Rs 18.90 lakh, ex-showroom, excluding the cost of the charger and its installation. The deliveries will commence within the next couple of months.

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