Mahindra BE 6 vs XEV 9e: Real World Range Compared
Both EVs come with the same 79 kWh battery pack and a similar claimed range. But which makes the best use of the battery pack and delivers more real-world range? We find out
The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are the carmaker’s most recent electric offerings in India which get two similar battery pack options and have a claimed range of over 500 km. We had both the Mahindra EVs at our disposal and hence decided to do a real-world range comparison between both cars. Here’s what we found:
Powertrain Options
We tested the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e with the bigger 79 kWh battery pack, which is offered in Pack Two and Pack Three trims of both EVs. Here are their detailed specifications:
| Model | Mahindra BE 6 | Mahindra XEV 9e |
| Battery Pack | 79 kWh | 79 kWh |
| No. Of Electric Motor(s) | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD* | RWD |
| Power | 286 PS | 286 PS |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Claimed Range (MIDC part 1 + part 2) | 683 km | 656 km |
| Real-world range (tested from 100 to 1 percent) | 506 km | 499 km |
*RWD = Real-wheel-drive
For the test, we did not drive both EVs to extract the maximum efficiency. Instead, we drove it like any other regular driver would by using the AC and the vehicle’s infotainment function. Our route involved a mix of city roads, highways and some ghat sections to find out how the EVs would deliver when put through different aspects.
While the battery pack and electric motor specifications are the same for both Mahindra EVs, it is the claimed range where the BE 6 fares better than the XEV 9e. However, there is not a stark difference between both EVs.
This slight difference is also noticeable in real-world conditions, where the BE 6 is slightly better than the XEV 9e. However, both EVs have a real-world range of around 500 km which is good enough for a full-day intercity trip.
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Features Offered In Both Cars
Both the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are loaded to the brim with features. While both have different dashboard layouts, one major difference is the number of screens inside. The BE 6 gets dual 12.3-inch screens (one for the infotainment and another for the digital driver’s display), and the XEV 9e gets an additional similar-sized screen for the front passenger. These two EVs also get an augmented reality (AR) based heads-up display (HUD) and a selfie camera for taking video calls and also for monitoring the driver’s attention.
Other features are almost the same including wireless phone charger, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated and powered front seats, multi-zone auto AC with rear vents, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
Both EVs also come with a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, thanks to their solid build and safety features including 7 airbags (6 as standard), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, auto park assist, an electronic parking brake, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), disc brakes on all wheels, and 360-degree camera. Also included is a Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite with features like autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Price Range
| Model | Price |
| Mahindra BE 6 | Rs 18.90 lakh to Rs 26.90 lakh |
| Mahindra XEV 9e | Rs 21.90 lakh to Rs 30.50 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
The Mahindra XEV 9e sits a segment higher and hence costs a little more than the BE 6. It is also larger than the BE 6.
Final Takeaway
Both the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are feature-rich EVs that come with a claimed range of around 500 km. Hence, the decision purely depends on the design that you like and the price that you are willing to pay for having them.
Rivals
The Mahindra BE 6 locks horns with the Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, and MG ZS EV. Meanwhile, the Mahindra XEV 9e competes against the BYD Atto 3 and Tata Harrier EV.
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Top India Car News Of The Week: Tata Harrier, Tata Safari Get New Variants, Toyota Innova Completes 20 Years In India And Several Other Official Updates
Published On Aug 09, 2025 08:01 AM By Bikramjit
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Besides new variants, special edition, new colour options and a Toyota milestone, VinFast has opened their first ever manufacturing plant in India
The past week had a few yet important takeaways from the things that happened in the Indian automotive industry. VinFast has opened its manufacturing facility in India, while Tata has rejigged the variant lineup of the Harrier and Safari. Volkswagen introduced a new colour for Virtus and Taigun GT Line trims and the Toyota Innova celebrated a milestone to be proud of. We have detailed all of them below:
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VinFast Opens Its First Manufacturing Plant In India
Vietnamese EV maker, VinFast, has opened its manufacturing plant in India, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This is the company’s first plant outside Vietnam, with an initial annual capacity of 1.5 lakh units per annum. The first model to roll out from the plant will be the VF7.
Meanwhile, we have also explained the India-spec VinFast VF6 and VF7’s variant details.
Updates On Honda Elevate, Honda Amaze And Honda Amaze Second-gen
As part of its Great Honda Fest campaign, the carmaker is offering select variants of the Elevate with an Elite Pack at no extra cost. This includes a 360-degree camera and seven-colour rhythmic ambient lighting. Besides, the Honda Amaze also gets the 360-degree camera at no extra cost in some variants.
Honda has discontinued most variants of the 2nd-gen Amaze, and it is now sold only in the mid-spec S variant. It continues with the 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual or CVT options.
Two Volkswagen Cars Get A New Flash Red Exterior Colour
Volkswagen has introduced a new Flash Red exterior colour for the Taigun GT Line and Virtus GT Line. This bright and vibrant shade is available only in limited units. This red colour was reminiscent to the one offered in the discontinued Polo. Besides, no other significant changes have been made to the design or mechanicals.
Tata Harrier And Safari Adventure X Variants Launched
Tata has rijigged the variant lineup of the Harrier and the Safari while adding new Adventure X variants. These new Adventure X trims make a single-feature more affordable and continue with the same 2-litre diesel engine and manual or automatic gearbox options.
Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition Launched
The new Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition has been launched at Rs 8.31 lakh (ex-showroom), carrying a premium of Rs 34,000 over the N-Connecta variant it is based upon. It gets an all-black theme both inside and out, and includes two accessory fitments. However, there are no changes under its hood.
Toyota Innova Completes 20 Years In India
The Toyota Innova has completed 20 years in India, with over 12 lakh units sold across its three versions: the original Innova, Innova Crysta, and Innova HyCross. Launched in 2005 as the successor to the Qualis, it quickly became a trusted MPV for the Indian masses. Take a look back at its journey over the years in this article.
Uttar Pradesh To Pilot An AI-based Road Safety Project
Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to start an AI-based road safety project. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved it and the state funds it with Rs 10 crore. The six-week trial uses AI and big data, including accident reports, vehicle telematics, weather patterns, road conditions, and driver history, to find accident causes, predict black spots, and give real-time dashboards to policymakers.
Top 10 Cars You Should Consider Buying This 2025 Onam Season
Modified On Aug 09, 2025 07:52 PM By Shreyash
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The list includes not only some newly launched facelifts but also recently updated variants and a few mass-market EVs from Tata, Mahindra, and Kia
The harvest festival, Onam 2025, is just around the corner, and what better way for Kerala folks to celebrate than by driving home your dream set of wheels. The Onam 2025 will start from August 26, 2025. To help you decide, we bring you the list of top 10 popular cars in India that deserve a spot on your wishlist this Onam season. Let’s take a look at each model one by one:
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Renault Triber Facelift
Price Range: Rs 6.30 Lakh To Rs 9.40 Lakh
The first model in the list is a 7-seater family MPV, which recently got a midlife facelift, the Renault Triber. What makes it even more special is that Renault is offering benefits on both the facelifted and pre-facelifted versions of the Triber.
Apart from a sleek design, the Triber facelift now comes with improved feature set, including auto-LED headlights, an 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system, 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display, cruise control, push-button start-stop, manual AC with rear vents, a wireless phone charger and a 6-speaker sound system. Safety is taken care of by 6 airbags (as standard), front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear parking camera.
The Renault Triber facelift still uses the same 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine:
| Engine | 1-litre naturally aspirated (N/A) petrol |
| Power | 72 PS |
| Torque | 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT* |
*AMT – Automated manual transmission
Tata Altroz Facelift
Price Range: Rs 6.89 lakh To Rs 11.49 Lakh
A few months back, the Tata Altroz got its first-ever facelift, giving it a sharper look and incorporating Tata’s latest design language inside and out. Updates include revised dual-pod auto-LED headlights with LED DRLs, connected LED tail lights, and a new dashboard layout.
In terms of features, the Altroz facelift comes with dual 10.25-inch screens, a single-pane sunroof with voice command activation, auto AC with rear vents, cruise control, wireless phone charger and an 8-speaker sound system. Passenger safety is taken care of by 6 airbags (as standard), electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor, and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers.
Tata offers the Altroz with three different powertrain options, including petrol, diesel, and CNG:
| Engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.2-litre petrol+CNG | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 88 PS | 73.5 PS | 90 PS |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 103 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT, 6-speed DCT* | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
DCT – Dual clutch automatic transmission
Nissan Magnite
Price Range: 6.14 lakh To Rs 11.76 Lakh
Moving on to SUVs, the Nissan Magnite can be regarded as one of the most affordable sub-4 metre SUVs you can bring home this Onam season. Recently, Nissan has also introduced a special Kuro edition featuring an all-black theme inside and out. The Magnite offers good value for money, packaging features like an 8-inch touchscreen wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, auto AC, 4-colour ambient lighting, and a 7-inch digital driver’s display.
The safety kit includes 6 airbags (standard), electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), auto-dimming IRVM, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. Nissan’s compact SUV was also recently crash tested by Global NCAP in which it received full 5-star safety ratings, however this result applies to models sold in South Africa.
Nissan offer the Magnite with two engine options mainly:
| Engine | 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 72 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | 96 Nm | Up to 160 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, CVT |
CVT – Continuously variable automatic transmission
Customers can also opt for CNG with the 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine by paying a price premium of Rs 75,000. Note that it’s not a factory fitted CNG, but a dealership level retrofitment.
Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX
Price Range
| REVX Variants | Rs 8.94 Lakh To Rs 12.99 Lakh |
| Overall Price Range | 7.99 Lakh To Rs 15.80 Lakh |
In July 2025, Mahindra launched new REVX variants of the XUV 3XO, which interestingly make the sunroof and the more powerful 130 PS turbo-petrol engine more accessible. The new REVX variants (REVX A specifically) comes with auto-LED headlights, a tweaked body-coloured grille, black leatherette seat upholstery, and 16-inch black alloy wheels.
The list of amenities include dual 10.25-inch screens, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone AC, wireless phone charger, cruise control, and 6-speaker sound system. On the safety front, it gets 6 airbags, auto-dimming IRVM (inside rear view mirror), and rear parking sensors. Do note that if you opt for the top-spec variants of the XUV 3XO, you also get features like a 360-degree camera and level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The REVX variants of the Mahindra XUV 3XO only comes with turbo-petrol engine options:
| Engine | 1.2-litre turbo-petrol | 1.2-litre T-GDi (direct injection) turbo-petrol |
| Power | 112 PS | 130 PS |
| Torque | 200 Nm | Up to 230 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
AT – Torque converter automatic transmission
Note that above engine and transmission options only imply REVX variants. Mahindra also offers its subcompact SUV with a 1.5-litre diesel engine which churns out 130 PS and 300 Nm, but it isn’t offered with the REVX range. .
Volkswagen Virtus And Taigun In Flash Red
Price Range
| Virtus 1-litre GT Line | Rs 14.08 Lakh To Rs 15.18 Lakh |
| Taigun 1-litre GT Line | Rs 14.80 Lakh To Rs 15.90 Lakh |
The Flash Red exterior shade, which was popular on Volkswagen Polo, has now returned with the 1-litre GT Line variants of the Volkswagen Virtus and Volkswagen Taigun. Compared to the Wild Cherry Red hue offered with Virtus and Taigun, the Flash Red looks more bright and vivid. The GT Line variants of both cars come with blacked-out design elements like grille, alloy wheels, and spoiler, along with an all-black interior theme with red ambient lighting.
In terms of features, both of these models get a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, push-button start/stop, and paddle shifters(automatic only). Their safety kit includes 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and a rear parking camera with sensors.
Both the Virtus and Taigun GT Line are offered with a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. The detailed specifications are as follows:
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 115 PS |
| Torque | 178 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Hyundai Creta
Price Range: Rs 11.11 Lakh To Rs 20.50 Lakh
The Hyundai Creta, as the sales report suggests, is one of the top-selling SUVs in the country. This nameplate has recently completed its 10 years journey in India which in itself speaks a lot about its popularity.
Hyundai’s compact SUV is popular for its feature set, which includes dual 10.25-inch digital displays, dual-zone AC, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Safety is taken care of by 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, and level 2 ADAS. Hyundai offers the Creta with three engine options:
| Engine | 1.5-litre N/A petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, CVT | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
If you are looking for a sportier version of the Hyundai Creta, you can opt for the Creta N Line. It also gets an optional 6-speed manual transmission with the 160 PS turbo-petrol engine. If you are looking for an all-electric version of the Creta, you can check out the Creta Electric.
Kia Carens Clavis EV
Price Range: Rs 17.99 Lakh To Rs 24.49 Lakh
The Kia Carens Clavis EV is one of the first mass-market electric MPV in India, and also the first mass-market EV from Kia in India. The Carens Clavis EV is available in a single 7-seater layout, and comes with two battery pack options: 42 kWh (Standard Range) and 51.4 kWh (Extended Range). The detailed specifications are as follows:
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Claimed Range | 404 km | 490 km |
| Power | 135 PS | 171 PS |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
Kia has loaded the Carens Clavis EV with features such as a 12.25-inch touchscreen, a 12.25-inch digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, auto AC, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, wireless phone charger, powered driver’s seat, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. Its safety suite includes 6 airbags (as standard), ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold and level-2 ADAS.
Tata Harrier & Safari Adventure X Variants
Price Range
| Tata Harrier Adventure X & Adventure X Plus | Rs 18.99 Lakh To Rs Rs 21.04 Lakh |
| Tata Safari Adventure X Plus | Rs 19.99 Lakh To Rs 21.69 Lakh |
If you’re looking to buy a feature-rich SUV this Onam season and save some money, the new Adventure X variants of the Tata Harrier and Tata Safari are worth considering. These variants make several top-end features more accessible on both models. Some common amenities are dual 10.25-inch screens (one for the driver and the other for the driver’s display), a panoramic sunroof, auto AC, auto-LED headlights, and multiple drive and terrain modes. Their safety kit includes 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, all-wheel disc brakes, as well as level 2 ADAS.
Both Tata Harrier and Safari are powered by a 2-litre diesel engine:
| Engine | 2-litre diesel |
| Power | 170 PS |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
Mahindra BE 6 And XEV 9e Pack Two
Price Range
| BE 6 Pack Two | Rs 21.90 Lakh To Rs 23.50 Lakh |
| XEV 9e Pack Two | Rs 24.90 Lakh To Rs 26.50 Lakh |
Mahindra recently started the deliveries for the mid-spec Pack Two variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. The Pack Two variants of both of these SUVs come with both 59 kWh and 79 kWh (long range) battery pack options. The detailed specifications are as follows:
| Battery Pack | 59 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Claimed Range MIDC Part I+II | 542 km (XEV 9e) / 535 km (BE 6) | 656 km (XEV 9e) / 682 km (BE 6) |
| No. of electric motors | 1 | 1 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) |
| Power | 231 PS | 286 PS |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
Common features on both EVs include 12.3-inch displays – two on the BE 6 and three on the XEV 9e, dual-zone auto AC with rear vents, powered and ventilated front seats, a fixed panoramic glass roof, and a wireless phone charger. In terms of safety, both EVs come equipped with 6 airbags, a rear parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto hold function, and level 2 ADAS.
Tata Harrier EV
Price Range: 21.49 Lakh To 30.23 Lakh
The Tata Harrier EV was launched recently as the flagship all-electric offering in Tata’s lineup. It’s also the only offering in this list to feature an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain. Tata offers the Harrier EV with two battery pack options:
| Battery Pack | 65 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Claimed Range (MIDC Part I+Part II) | 538 km | 627 km (RWD) / 622 km (AWD) |
| No. of electric motors | 1 | 1 or 2 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) or All-wheel-drive (AWD) |
| Power | 238 PS | 238 PS (RWD) / 394 PS (AWD) |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 315 Nm (RWD) / 504 Nm (AWD) |
The Harrier EV is one of the most feature-loaded offerings in this list. It comes with a large 14.5-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, powered and ventilated front seats, dual-zone auto AC with rear vents, a panoramic sunroof, multi-colour ambient lighting, and a boss mode for the front passenger seat. It also gets vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging. Other highlights include off-road assist, a transparent view with the 360-degree camera, boost mode, and terrain-specific drive modes like rock crawl and mud ruts. The Harrier EV also features summon mode, where you can remotely move the SUV forward and backwards.
The safety features include up to 7 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and an electronic parking brake with auto hold, level 2 ADAS, and auto-park assist.
So these were the top 10 cars that you should be considering this Onam season. Which one would you pick and why? Let us know in the comments
