Mahindra has expanded its electric SUV range in India by launching two new 79 kWh battery variants – BE 6 Pack Two and XEV 9e Pack Two. They aim to meet the demand for longer range and make the premium EV segment more affordable. Priced at just ₹ 23.5 lakh and ₹ 26.5 lakh (ex-showroom), these variants offer great value to EV buyers.
BE 6
The new Pack Two 79 kWh variant of Mahindra BE 6 is powerful in both its size and performance. It is priced at ₹ 23.5 lakh, which is ₹ 3.5 lakh cheaper than its Pack Three variant. Despite this, this variant includes almost all the features so that buyers do not feel any kind of lack.
Performance
The BE 6 Pack Two includes features like a 210 kW electric motor, superfast charging from 20% to 80% in 20 minutes, and adaptive cruise control. Its performance is suitable for both urban traffic and long distance trips.
Features
The BE 6 comes with dual super screens, 5G connectivity, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, inbuilt Amazon Alexa, leatherette interior, fixed glass roof and Harman Kardon’s 16-speaker system with Dolby Atmos. Also, cooled storage, 65W Type-C charger and spacious trunk-frunk combo make it future-ready.
Safety
In terms of safety, this SUV is equipped with advanced features like six airbags, level-2 ADAS, all-wheel disc brakes, and driver drowsiness detection.
XEV 9e
The new Pack Two variant of the XEV 9e also comes with a 79 kWh battery and is priced at ₹ 26.5 lakh. It is ₹ 4 lakh cheaper than the Pack Three, but is no less in terms of range and performance.
Mahindra Battery
The 79 kWh battery of the XEV 9e Pack Two gives a range of 656 km on a single charge. Its electric motor generates 282 bhp of power and 380 Nm of torque, giving it an edge over other RWD models in its class.
Infotainment
This electric SUV features Mahindra’s Coast-to-Coast triple screen setup (31.24 cm x3), an infotainment system running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a 16-speaker Sonic Studio sound system with Dolby Atmos support.
Interior
The Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two gets luxury features like a fixed glass roof, premium leatherette seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a six-way powered driver seat. Its design gives a very modern and premium feel.
Safety
This variant also comes with six airbags, driver drowsiness detection, all-wheel disc brakes and electronic safety features that make it a safe family SUV.
Availability
The Pack Two variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e are an excellent option for customers who want long range and premium features but want to avoid the high price of the top-end variants. They are priced competitively and are proving to be better than other EVs in the market in terms of range, performance and features.
Conclusion
Mahindra has taken a big step in the Indian EV segment with the new 79 kWh battery variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e. These variants are available at an affordable price with premium features, great range and safety, which will further accelerate the pace of EV adoption. This move is a strong initiative towards mainstreaming electric mobility in India.