In late March 2025, Mahindra began deliveries of the BE 6 and XEV 9e, and so far, the Indian carmaker has handed over 3,000 units of these born-electric vehicles to customers. Reservations opened on February 14, and the brand received an immense response from the market, securing 30,179 bookings on the very first day.
- Mahindra successfully delivered more than 3000 units of its all-electric Origin SUVs—XEV 9e and BE 6—since March 20, 2025.
- A majority of customers are opting for the fully-loaded Pack Three variant.
- Current booking trends showing 59% demand for XEV 9e and 41% for BE 6.
- Mahindra has also launched curated video guides to help customers maximize EV ownership experience.
- The brand has also introduced a new ‘Default’ drive mode to help first-time EV buyers that offers driving feel similar to ICE vehicles.
Mahindra stated that they continue to witness strong booking momentum, with most customers opting for the fully loaded Pack 3 variants. Current booking trends indicate 59% demand for the XEV 9e and 41% for the BE 6. With this overwhelming response from customers, the current waiting period extends up to 6 months, depending on the model and area. However, Mahindra is actively scaling up production to lower the wait time.
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For those unaware, the BE 6 and XEV 9e are born electric vehicles, built on Mahindra’s advanced INGLO architecture. Both these models come with two battery pack options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh, powering a rear axle-mounted motor. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Parameters | Mahindra BE 6 | Mahindra XEV 9e | ||
| Battery Pack | 59 kWh | 79 kWh | 59 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Max Power | 231 PS | 286 PS | 231 PS | 286 PS |
| Peak Torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm | 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Claimed range (MIDC part 1+ part 2) | 557 km | 683 km | 542 km | 656 km |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
The vehicles are equipped with Mahindra’s in-house artificial intelligence platform – MAIA, an augmented-reality heads-up display (HUD), a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos, a wide triple-screen setup in the XEV 9e and dual connected displays in the BE 6e, panoramic glassroof, ambient lighting, multiple airbags, drive modes, level-2 ADAS, and much more. Head on the links mentioned below for more details.
As of now, the Mahindra BE 6 is priced between Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the XEV 9e retails between Rs 21.9 lakh and Rs 30.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Depending on the model, they face competition from the likes of the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti e-Vitara, and the upcoming Tata Harrier EV.