autocar-logo
Delhi

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e record 30,179 bookings on day 1

Top-end Pack Three variant accounted for 73 percent of the total bookings across both models.
2 min read14 Feb '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
Mahindra XEV 9e BE 6 get highest EV bookings

Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs collectively amassed 30,179 bookings, which opened on Friday. The split between the XEV 9e and BE 6 is 56 percent and 44 percent, respectively. Notably, the Pack Three top model with a 79kWh battery pack was the most booked across the two electric vehicles.

  • Deliveries range between six months from March to August 2025
  • Prices for BE 6 start from Rs 18.90 lakh, Rs 21.90 lakh for the XEV 9e
  • The above mentioned ex-showroom prices don't include the charger cost

Considering that about 1 lakh EVs were sold in 2024, Mahindra’s record day 1 bookings are impressive. Bookings for the BE 6 and XEV 9e are open across select Mahindra dealerships nationwide and on the official website. It should be noted that production capacity is capped at 5,000 units a month, and the same will be delivered in the six months from March to August. 

Mahindra BE 6: Delivery timeline, battery packs, range 

Mahindra BE 6 price list (ex-showroom)
Variant PriceDelivery
Pack One (59kWh)Rs 18.90 lakhAugust 2025
Pack One Above (59kWh)Rs 20.50 lakh August 2025
Pack Two (59kWh)Rs 21.90 lakh July 2025
Pack Three Select (59kWh)Rs 24.50 lakh June 2025
Pack Three (79kWh)Rs 26.90 lakh Mid-March 2025

The BE 6 comes in two states of tune – the 59kWh variants make 231hp, while the 79kWh variants produce 286hp; torque is rated at 380Nm for both battery packs, and they come in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) guise only. The larger BYD-sourced battery pack has an ARAI-claimed range of 682km, while the smaller battery pack promises a range of 556km. 

Mahindra XEV 9e: Delivery timeline, battery packs, range

Mahindra XEV 9e price list (ex-showroom)
Variant Price Deliveries
Pack One (59kWh)Rs 21.90 lakh August 2025
Pack Two (59kWh)Rs 24.90 lakhJuly 2025
Pack Three Select (59kWh)Rs 27.90 lakhJune 2025
Pack Three (79kWh)Rs 30.50 lakh Mid-March 2025

The XEV 9e Pack One, Pack Two and Pack Three Select variants all use a similar 59kWh battery, which powers a 231hp and 380Nm rear axle-mounted motor with an MIDC range of 542km on a single charge. The claimed charging time is 8.7 hours on a 7.2kW AC charger, 6 hours on an 11.2kW AC charger and 20 minutes on a 140kW DC fast charger.  

Also, see: Mahindra XEV 9e price, variants and features explained

The Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three top model comes with a larger 79kWh battery that powers a 286hp and 380Nm rear motor and is said to go 656km on one charge. Mahindra claims charging times of 11.7 hours (7.2kW AC charger), 8 hours (11.2kW AC charger) and 20 minutes (175kW DC fast charger). You can check out our XEV 9e review for a detailed report on the e-SUV.

Also, see:

Mahindra BE 6 price, variants, colours explained

 

Tata Curvv on discount for the first time

Tata Motors is offering attractive discounts on both the ICE-powered Curvv and Curvv EV for the first time
2 min read14 Feb '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
Tata Curvv discounts

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
2 min read13 Feb '25
Ajit DalviAjit Dalvi
Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e front static studio

Kia EV2 concept, EV4 teased before February 27 reveal

Kia has announced that it will host an EV Day on February 27 in Tarragona, Spain
2 min read13 Feb '25
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
kia ev2 concept ev4 pv5 electric
kia ev4
kia ev2 concept
kia pv5 rear

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado spied in India

The latest generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which is already on sale overseas, was spotted in India for the first time
2 min read13 Feb '25
Uday SinghUday Singh
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado front
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado rear
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado interior

Audi A8 L, RS5 Sportback discontinued in India

Audi has silently delisted the A8 L sedan and RS 5 Sportback from their India website
2 min read12 Feb '25
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
Audi A8 L and RS5 Sportback discontinued in India
Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e record 30,179 bookings on day 1, electric SUV, delivery, variants - Introduction | Autocar India