When I first tested the Mahindra BE 6 (then called BE 6e) in November 2024, it blew me away with its radical design and sporty performance. In 2025, after driving it for over 500 km on a single charge from Delhi to Punjab, it proved that electric SUVs are fully capable of long-distance trips. This week, I tested the top-spec variant of the updated BE 6 priced at Rs 26.95 lakh (ex-showroom) on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
What has changed?
The biggest updates come in cabin usability, packaging options, and pricing structures.
Cabin usability: Taking the driver’s seat, the first thing I noticed was how much more open the front row felt – as Mahindra has removed that massive curved central pillar, leading to more elbow room.
New screens: I was also greeted by a large three-screen display covering the entire dashboard; testing out the integrated Google Gemini assistant felt intuitive, and having features like built-in karaoke adds a fun touch to highway cruising.
New 70-kWh battery option: In addition to 59 kWh and 79 kWh, there is now a 70-kWh battery option, narrowing the price jump needed to step up from the entry to top variants.
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS): Pricing starts at just Rs 11.45 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level variant via a BaaS rental model (battery usage charged at Rs 3.75 per km). Earlier, prices started at Rs 18.9 lakh. But this variant is relatively basic compared to the car in the photos here.
Revive and Revive SOS: If your battery charge hits 0%, the system unlocks 24 km of reserve range (13 km from Revive, and an additional 11 km from Revive SOS) to help you reach the nearest charger.
The sales context
On sales charts, the closest competitor Tata Curvv EV has a slight edge – it sold 7,131 units in H1CY26 compared to the BE 6’s 6,849 units. While Tata has the lead, stepping on the pedal of the new BE 6 shows that Mahindra can close the gap, because it feels like a better driver’s car.
How does it drive?
Mechanically, the new BE 6 is identical to the model launched in 2024, which is a good thing for driving enthusiasts.
Acceleration and dynamics: The rear-wheel-drive setup paired with instant motor torque delivers a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds. Pushing it through sweeping corners of the expressway, I realised its balance remains unmatched by conventional electric SUVs.
Suspension tuning: The suspension retains its firm, sports-car-like setup. On twisty roads, it offers planted control, but on broken patches, the ride turns stiff and slightly uncomfortable.
What I didn’t like
Despite refinements, a few design trade-offs remain unchanged.
Rear visibility: The view from the cabin mirror is extremely limited due to the high tail of the BE 6. Reversing requires complete reliance on external mirrors, cameras, and parking sensors.
Rear seat: Because the battery is under the floor, the floor is high, and so you have to sit in a knee-up position. In addition, the sharply sloping roofline means tall passengers have to bend considerably until they find a comfortable seating angle.
