Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e Pack Two variants add bigger 79kWh battery

Until now, the 79kWh battery pack was exclusive to the top-spec Pack Three variants of both the BE 6 and XEV 9e.

2 min read•4 Jul '25

Uday Singh

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The mid-spec Pack Two variant of the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e can now be optioned with a 79kWh battery pack over the existing 59kWh unit. The larger battery was previously exclusive to the range-topping Pack Three variants of the two Mahindra electric SUVs, and its introduction lower down in the line-up confirms our May 2025 report.

BE 6 Pack Two 79kWh priced at Rs 23.50 lakh
XEV 9e Pack Two 79kWh costs Rs 26.50 lakh
Deliveries of the above-mentioned variants to start this month

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e: Variant-wise prices, delivery timelines

Pack Two deliveries slated for this month

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e: Variant wise ex showroom prices and delivery timelines	BE 6 price* (in Rs, lakh)	XEV 9e price* (in Rs, lakh)	Delivery timeline
Pack One 59kWh	18.90	21.90	August
Pack One Above 59kWh	20.50	NA	August
Pack Two 59kWh	21.90	24.90	July
Pack Two 79kWh (new)	23.50	26.50	July
Pack Three Select 59kWh	24.50	27.90	June
Pack Three 79kWh	26.90	30.50	March

It should be noted that those who booked the 59kWh models of the BE 6 and XEV 9e are eligible to upgrade to the new Pack Two 79kWh variants. The homegrown brand is actively ramping up deliveries to meet demand.

*Does not include the charger and installation cost; 7.2kW and 11.2kW AC fast chargers cost Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000, respectively.

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e Pack Two: Range, charging

Both SUVs boast over 650km of maximum range

The Mahindra BE 6 (formerly BE 6e) boasts ARAI ranges of 682km using the 79kWh battery pack and 556km with the 59kWh unit. On the other hand, its bigger sibling XEV 9e offers respective single-charge ranges of 656km and 542km. Both e-SUVs come with rear-wheel drive motors, tuned to make 286hp (with the 79kWh battery) and 231hp (with the 59kWh battery); peak torque output is the same at 380Nm.

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e charging times	7.2kW AC charger	11kW AC charger	140kW DC charger	175kW DC charger
59kWh (0-100 percent)	8.7 hours	6 hours	-	-
59kWh (20-100 percent)	-	-	20 minutes	-
79kWh (0-100 percent)	11.7 hours	8 hours	-	-
79kWh (20-100 percent)	-	-	-	20 minutes

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e Pack Two: Features

Level 2 ADAS, 19-inch wheels, Dolby Atmos

In terms of onboard equipment, Mahindra has loaded the Pack Two variants of the two SUVs with LED headlights and tail-lights, a fixed glass roof, dual-zone AC, wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos, a wireless charger and rear AC vents. For safety, the Pack Two comes with Level 2 ADAS, 6 airbags, EPB, TPMS and all-wheel disc brakes.

Both the Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 Pack Two variants ride on 19-inch wheels, but the XEV 9e gets proper alloys and the BE 6 Pack Two makes do with aero covers. Inside, both SUVs feature a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a digital driver’s display, though the XEV 9e goes a step further with an additional screen of the same size for the front passenger.