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BE 6
4/14 winsEx-showroom₹19.45–26.95L
On-road₹20.12L
BE 6vsXEV 9e
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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XEV 9e
4/14 winsEx-showroom₹21.90–31.25L
On-road₹22.64L
Get the BE 6 — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the XEV 9e if boot space matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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BE 6
BE 6 leads on price, range and efficiency. XEV 9e is the closest alternative, ahead on boot space.
On-road priceLower is better
BE 6₹20.12LBest in this comparison
XEV 9e₹22.64L
Claimed range
BE 6682 kmBest in this comparison
XEV 9e656 km
Energy useLower is better
BE 611.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
XEV 9e12.0 kWh/100 km
Boot space
BE 6455 L
XEV 9e663 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
BE 620 min
XEV 9e20 min
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
BE 65 ★ BNCAP
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
BE 6XEV 9e
Claimed range
BE 6Best in this comparison682km
XEV 9e656km
On-road priceDelhi
BE 6Best in this comparison₹20.12L
XEV 9e₹22.64L
Batterygross
BE 679kWh
XEV 9e79kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
BE 620min
XEV 9e20min
0–100 km/hlower is better
BE 6Best in this comparison6.7s
XEV 9e6.8s
Power
BE 6210kW
XEV 9e210kW
Boot space
BE 6455L
XEV 9eBest in this comparison663L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
BE 65 ★ BNCAP
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
BE 6 5XEV 9e 1Tie / no winner 2
Value
BE 6
₹20.12L — ₹2.52L less on-road than the XEV 9e.
Range
BE 6
682 km — 26 km more claimed range than the XEV 9e.
Efficiency
BE 6
11.6 kWh/100 km — 0.5 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the XEV 9e.
Performance · too close to call
BE 6 & XEV 9e
Within 2% of each other: BE 6 6.7 s vs XEV 9e 6.8 s.
DC fast charging
BE 6
358 km — 14 km more range per 15-minute stop than the XEV 9e.
Home charging
BE 6
9 h — 2.7 h faster to a full AC charge than the XEV 9e.
Space
XEV 9e
663 L — 208 L more boot space than the BE 6.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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BE 6
BE 6 100%XEV 9e 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹20.12L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 11.6 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹20.90L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
BE 6Best in this comparison477–546km
XEV 9e459–525km
BE 6 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
BE 6Best in this comparison358km / 15 min
XEV 9e344km / 15 min
BE 6 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
BE 6Best in this comparison76km / hour
XEV 9e56km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — BE 6 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
BE 6Best in this comparison₹1.09/km
XEV 9e₹1.13/km
BE 6 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
BE 6Best in this comparison₹2,950
XEV 9e₹3,452
You pay the least for each km of range with the BE 6.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
BE 6Not published
XEV 9eNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsBE 6
₹20.90L
XEV 9e
₹23.46L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingBE 6 is cheapest to own — ₹2,55,457 less than the XEV 9e over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
BE 6Best in this comparison₹33,802Loan ₹16,09,480 · interest ₹4,18,645
XEV 9e₹38,042Loan ₹18,11,360 · interest ₹4,71,156
The BE 6 costs ₹4,240 less a month than the XEV 9e.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
BE 6Best in this comparison₹1,307₹1.09/km
XEV 9e₹1,358₹1.13/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹84,810 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | BE 6 | XEV 9e |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹19,45,000 | ₹21,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹58,350 | ₹65,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹20,11,850 | ₹22,64,200 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
BE 6XEV 9e
The XEV 9e is the longest — 418 mm longer than the BE 6.
Length
4,371 mm
4,789 mm
Width
1,907 mm
1,907 mm
Height
1,627 mm
1,694 mm
Wheelbase
2,775 mm
2,775 mm
Ground clearance
207 mm
218 mm
Boot space
455 L
663 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
BE 6XEV 9e
SpecificationBE 6XEV 9e
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi79 kWh (gross)79 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFPLFP
Rangei682 kmBest in this comparison656 km
Efficiencyi11.6 kWh/100km12.0 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 1 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i20 min20 min
AC Home Charging (full)9 hrBest in this comparison11.7 hr
Charging PortCCS2CCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
Power210 kW210 kW
Torque380 Nm (at motor)380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h6.7sBest in this comparison6.8s
Top Speed200 km/h202 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanent magnet synchronous
Drive LayoutRWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
Length4371 mm4789 mm
Width1907 mm1907 mm
Height1627 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase2775 mm2775 mm
Ground Clearance207 mm218 mmBest in this comparison
Boot Space455 L663 LBest in this comparison
Kerb Weight2070 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published245/55 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 3 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags67Best in this comparison
ADASYesYes
ABSNot publishedYes
ESCNot publishedYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraYesYes
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 5 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedYes
Connected Car AppNot publishedYes
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedYes
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedYes
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedHarman Kardon
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Mahindra BE 6
- +Pro: Dedicated INGLO skateboard platform
- +Pro: 682 km range flagship pack
- +Pro: 800V architecture
- −Con: Smallest boot here (455 L)
Mahindra XEV 9e
- +Pro: Coupe-SUV silhouette on the INGLO platform
- +Pro: 656 km range on the 79kWh pack
- +Pro: 202 km/h top speed
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹22.64L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (656 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.0 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — BE 6 or XEV 9e?
The BE 6 claims the most at 682 km, followed by the XEV 9e (656 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The BE 6 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹20.12L — ₹2.52L less than the XEV 9e. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the BE 6 works out cheapest at ₹20.90L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the BE 6 adds the most range — about 358 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 20 min). On a home AC charger the BE 6 is quickest to full, at 9 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The XEV 9e has the biggest boot (663 L), while the BE 6 has the longest wheelbase (2,775 mm). The BE 6 (5 ★ BNCAP) and the XEV 9e (5 ★ BNCAP) have a current crash-test rating.