Mahindra has recently given the BE 6 its first model-year update by introducing the BE 6 Sporteq. With this update, the electrified SUV gets a new interior layout, more features, and a new battery pack option, along with a revised variant lineup. That said, the BE 6 Sporteq is now available with three battery packs and seven variants: One, Two, Three, Three Plus, Four, Four Launch Edition, and Formula Edition. In this thread, we look at what the base-spec BE 6 Sporteq One variant brings to the table: –
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One: Battery Options and Price
| Variant | 59 kWh | 70 kWh | 79 kWh | |
| With BaaS | Without BaaS | |||
| SPORTEQ One | Rs 11.45 lakh + Battery rental of Rs 3.75 per km | Rs 19.45 lakh | Not available | Not available |
- As the table above shows, the entry-level BE 6 Sporteq One variant is only available with the 59 kWh battery pack, priced at Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Buyers can also opt for the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) option, which reduces the upfront cost to Rs 11.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One: Specifications, Range and Charging Time
| Battery Pack | 59 kWh |
| No. of electric motor(s) | 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) |
| Max Power | 232PS |
| Peak Torque | 380Nm |
| Claimed Range (MIDC Part 1 + Part 2) | 573km |
| AC Charging Time (0-100%) | 8.7 hrs (via 7.2 kW) 6 hrs (via 11.2 kW) |
| DC Charging Time (20-80%) | 20 mins (via 140 kW) |
| Regen Levels | L0, L1, L2, L3 |
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One: Dimensions
| Length | 4371mm |
| Width | 1907mm |
| Height | 1627mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775mm |
| Ground Clearance | 207mm |
| Boot Space | 455 litres |
| Frunk (Front Storage) | 45 litres |
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Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One: Key Features
- Exterior: 18-inch wheels, bi-LED headlamps with DRLs, illuminated brand logo, cladding, and LED tail lamps
- Interior: Dual-tone green-&-grey cabin theme, old Halo-loop dashboard layout, twin 12.3-inch connected display setup for instrument cluster and infotainment system, and illuminated steering wheel.
- Comfort & Convenience: Automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, height-adjustable driver seat, power adjustable side mirrors, push start/stop button, 3 Type C USBs (1st Row – 15W & 65W; 2nd Row – 65W), cooled storage in centre console, tilt & telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, steering-mounted controls, auto AC, rear AC vents, cabin pre-cooling function, valet mode, PawPal mode for your pets, Keep mode to keep the cabin temperature maintained, and Camp mode to turn the EV into a comfortable resting space for an extended period.
- Technology: Multi-level regenerative braking system with single-pedal drive convenience, six drive modes (Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Custom and Snow), TEQ drive (Drift mode, Milestones, Tribe Drive and Revive & Revive SOS), and SonicSuite with Virtual Engine Sounds.
- Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Qualcomm 8155 Snapdragon Chipset, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in Alexa, 6 speakers, connected car tech with 5G connectivity, OTA updates support, BYOD in-car experience, and compass.
- Safety: 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, all-wheel disc brakes, electric stability control, brake-by-wire tech, electronic brake booster, driver drowsiness detection, and electronic parking brakes.
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Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq One: Colour Options
Mahindra offers the BE 6 Sporteq One variant in six colour options. These include: –
- Deep Forest
- Firestorm Orange
- Everest White
- Desert Myst
- Tango Red
- Stealth Black
Competition Check
In the mid-size electric SUV segment, the BE 6 Sporteq locks horns with the Tata Sierra EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e Vitara, Toyota Ebella, VinFast VF7, and MG ZS EV.
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