Mahindra BE 6e, XEV e9 Battery Specs, Charging Details Out

The homegrown UV maker, Mahindra is all set to introduce the much-awaited BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUVs in the country on November 26, 2024. Ahead of the official reveal, Mahindra has released key details of both electric SUVs. For people not in the know, the BE 6e is the production-spec model of the BE.05 while the XEV 9e is the production version of the XUV.e9.

Battery Specs

The company has confirmed that the new electric SUVs will be based on the born-EV INGLO platform, which is compatible with different battery capacities and body-styles. The new electric SUVs will be offered with two battery packs - 59kWh and 79kWh. Both batteries will have a LFP (Lithium iron Phosphate) chemistry. 

Charging Details

Both batteries support fast charging up to 175kW DC fast charger. Using 175kW DC fast charger, the batteries can be charged from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes. The Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e will feature brand's 'compact three-in-one powertrain' that comprise of a motor, inverter and transmission. 

Power Output

Mahindra reveals that the motor can produce between 231hp and 286hp of power, depending on the state of tune. The homegrown UV maker is not offering AWD setup with these two SUVs. Both will come with rear-axle-mounted motor only. However, media reports reveal that the Mahindra BE 6e could receive an AWD setup with dual-motor offering higher power and torque output. 

The Mahindra BE and XEV electric SUVs will offer multiple drive modes, a semi-active suspension setup and brake-by-wire technology. The Mahindra XEV 9e will rival the likes of the Tata Harrier EV and Safari EV, which will arrive in 2025. On the other hand, the Mahindra BE 6e will come as a direct rival to the upcoming Suzuki e Vitara, Hyundai Creta EV and the new Tata Curvv EV.

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