Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e bookings open tomorrow; 1,837 units despatched to dealers in January

The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e born-electric SUVs can be booked starting tomorrow. In January, the carmaker produced 2,281 units of these models and despatched 1,837 units to its dealers. The model-wise split for the BE 6 and XEV 9e is not known. 

1. Deliveries for Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e top-spec variants to start in March
2. Entry-level and mid-spec variants’ deliveries will begin in a phased manner
3. The price range is Rs 18.90 lakh-26.90 lakh for BE 6 and Rs 21.90 lakh-30.50 lakh for XEV 9e

For context, the current EV market leader, Tata Motors, despatched 5,240 all-electric vehicles in January. Tata’s EV portfolio comprises five models: the Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV. In fact, the Curvv EV (Rs 17.49 lakh-21.99 lakh) is one of the BE 6’s direct rivals. Mahindra recently revealed prices for the full BE 6 range (Rs 18.90 lakh-26.90 lakh), and the midsize e-SUV received a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating shortly before the price announcement.

While the Mahindra XEV 9e has no direct rivals currently, its Rs 21.90 lakh-30.50 lakh price range pits it against the BYD Atto 3 (Rs 24.99 lakh-33.99 lakh). Tata’s Harrier EV, which is scheduled to arrive in the coming months, will take on the XEV 9e.

As we’ve reported, deliveries will begin in mid-March for the range-topping variants, and for other variants, they’ll start in a phased manner from June to August.

Both of Mahindra’s e-SUVs are powered by either a 59kWh battery and a 231hp, 380Nm rear-mounted motor or a 79kWh battery and 286hp, 380Nm rear motor. The ARAI-certified ranges for the 59kWh and 79kWh BE 6 are 556km and 682km, respectively; for the XEV 9e, the figures are 542km and 656km.