Mahindra had already revealed the prices of the base model last month but now we know what the top trim of each of these EVs will cost
At a recent event, the prices of the top variants of the Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra BE 6e have been revealed. Note that the XEV 9e is the XUV700-based coupe electric SUV with tons of modern amenities including an all-new bespoke INGLO platform. It takes the premium quotient to the next level. On the other hand, the BE 6e is also a coupe SUV which uses the same architecture. These are the first two of many EVs that this modular and scalable platform will spawn for global markets. For now, let us delve into the details of this case.
Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e Top Trim Prices
The top version of the Mahindra XEV 9e bears an on-road price tag of Rs 32.50 lakh. Note that the ex-showroom price is Rs 30.50 lakh without including the cost of the charger and installation. On the other hand, the top-of-the-range iteration of the Mahindra BE 6e will set you back by Rs 28.65 lakh, on-road. Both these will carry the large 79 kWh battery packs. The phase 1 test drives (in 6 cities) will take place on January 14, 2025. In the second phase, there will be 15 new cities and the test drive is slated for January 24, 2025. Finally, the phase 3 (pan India) test drives will start on February 7, 2025. Also, the bookings will commence on February 14, 2025, and the deliveries will start from early March 2025 (firstly, the Pack Three with 79 kWh will be sold).
Mahindra XEV 9e – Features
This is where the new breed of SUVs from the Indian auto giant excels. These come with loads of new-age amenities to pamper and woo customers the world over. In fact, it can argued that the XEV 9e and BE 6e will be the most feature-laden products in their respective segments. Firstly, let us glance at the amenities on offer with the XEV 9e:
- Qualcomm 8295 Snapdragon Chipset with 24 GB RAM and 128 GB Storage
- 110 cm Cinemascope Triple Screens Across The Dashboard
- Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA)
- Autopark
- 16-speaker Sonic Studio Harman Kardon Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Video Calling
- Wireless Charging (Front and Rear)
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Superfast 5G Connectivity
- 60+ Entertainment and Work Apps
- VR LED Air Filtration
- 65 W Type C Fast Charging
- VisionX – AR Head-up Display
- Level 2+ ADAS with 5 Radars and 1 Vision Camera
- Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Intelligent Electronic Brake Booster
- 7 Airbags
- Eyedentity – DOMS
- Blind View Monitor
- 360-degree Camera
- Secure 360 Live View and Recording
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- 6-way Adjustable Powered Driver Seat with 2-way Adjustable Lumbar Support
- Ventilated Front Seats
- ORVM Auto Tilt on Reverse
- 2nd Row Multi-step Recline Function
- Flush Door Handles
- Passive Keyless Entry (PKE)
- Power Operated Tailgate w/ Gesture Control
- Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Pet Mode
- Trunk (663-litre) and Frunk (150-litre)
- Leatherette Upholstery
- 20-inch Alloy Wheels (optional)
- Ambient Lighting with 16 Million Colours for Infinity Roof
- Cooled Console Storage
Mahindra BE 6e – Features
Similarly, the list of tech functionalities with the Mahindra BE 6e is extensive including:
- Qualcomm 8295 Snapdragon Chipset with 24 GB RAM and 128 GB Storage
- Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA)
- 16-speaker Sonic Studio Harman Kardon Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Autopark
- Wireless Charging (Front and Rear)
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Superfast 5G Connectivity
- 60+ Entertainment and Work Apps
- VR LED Air Filtration
- 65 W Type C Fast Charging
- VisionX – AR Head-up Display
- Level 2+ ADAS with 5 Radars and 1 Vision Camera
- Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Intelligent Electronic Brake Booster
- 7 Airbags
- Eyedentity – DOMS
- ORVM Auto Tilt on Reverse
- Blind View Monitor
- 360-degree Camera
- Secure 360 Live View and Recording
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- 6-way Adjustable Powered Driver Seat with 2-way Adjustable Lumbar Support
- Ventilated Front Seats
- 2nd Row Multi-step Recline Function
- Flush Door Handles
- Cooled Console Storage
- Passive Keyless Entry (PKE)
- Power Operated Tailgate w/ Gesture Control
- Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Pet Mode
- Trunk (455-litre) and Frunk (45-litre)
- Leatherette Upholstery
- 20-inch Alloy Wheels (optional)
- Ambient Lighting with 16 Million Colours for Infinity Roof
Mahindra XEV 9e – Specs
The Mahindra XEV 9e is on sale with BYD’s Blade Cell technology with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry – 59 kWh and 79 kWh. Note that the battery is considered one of the safest in the world. The buyers can expect a range of 542 km and 656 km of range on a single charge, respectively, as per the MIDC. In fact, Mahindra goes as far as saying that the real-world range could be over 500 km. That will certainly tune a lot of new buyers in. Apart from that, it utilizes the compact ‘three-in-one powertrain’ (motor, inverter, transmission). The power and torque figures range from 231 hp and 380 Nm with the smaller battery to 286 hp and 380 Nm with the larger unit. Hence, the performance will be in plenty.
It is impressive to see that even the charging capabilities are world-class. The bigger battery can be juiced up from 20% to 80% in a mere 20 minutes with a 175 kW DC fast charger. Things are even more comprehensive when it comes to the smaller battery pack where the same process is achieved with a 140 kW DC fast charger. These are for public charging situations. For home charging, there are two options – a 7.2 kW or an 11 kW AC charger. With the 11 kW AC charger, the EV takes 6 hours to charge the smaller battery and 8 hours to juice up the larger unit. In the most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 6.8 seconds. Taking care of the stopping power, the EV gets all four disc brakes and a brake-by-wire system. This enables a stopping distance of 40 m to come to a halt from 100 km/h. Mahindra is also offering a warranty of 10 years / 2,00,000 km (whichever is earlier) for the initial batch of buyers.
Mahindra BE 6e – Specs
Thereafter, let us discuss the Mahindra BE 6e coupe electric SUV. As mentioned previously, even it uses the INGLO platform. Also, the two battery packs – 59 kWh and 79 kWh – use BYD’s Blade Cell technology with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry. In this EV, the ARAI-claimed range figures are 535 km and 682 km (550 km on WLTP), respectively. Again, Mahindra says that the users will be able to squeeze out around 500 km on a single charge in real-world conditions. It will also get the compact ‘three-in-one powertrain’ (motor, inverter and transmission). The power and torque figures range from 228 hp / 380 Nm for the smaller battery to 281 hp / 380 Nm for the larger one.
One can choose between 3 drive modes – Range, Everyday and Race. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 6.7 seconds in the most powerful settings. There is also a Boost mode on offer that temporarily provides the entire power and torque for 10 seconds. Doing the charging duties is a 175 kW DC fast charger which juices up the larger battery pack from 20% to 80% in a mere 20 minutes. For home charging, you can use a 7.3 kW or 11.2 kW AC charger. Also, the coupe electric SUV has a ground clearance of 207 mm. Hence, both these EVs are immensely capable. It remains to be seen how well the customers embrace these.
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