Mahindra’s foray into the electric vehicle (EV) world is all set to scale in view of fresh reports about its soon-to-come BE and XUV.e series. Particularly, the BE 6 and XUV.e9, two of the highly awaited Mahindra’s electric SUVs, might now be given an option for a 79kWh battery pack on their lower trims.
This gamesmanship would make the more futuristic EVs a little more affordable by simultaneously keeping enough real-world range and performance on their side.
Mahindra Born-Electric Architecture at Work
The BE 6 and XUV.e9 will stand on Mahindra’s INGLO (INdia GLObal) platform, a modular EV skateboard architecture noted for being the foundation of a new generation of EVs. This architecture supports variable battery sizes, drivetrain configurations, and body styles, giving Mahindra the freedom to address various customer needs.
The 79kWh battery will most probably be one of the two possible options, with a bigger 86kWh variant being offered for higher trim levels or for a performance variant. A smaller battery for a lower variant will allow Mahindra to get it into a very competitive price point without nearly affecting range and feature set.
Competitive Range for Therapy on Highways
The 79kWh battery pack is expected to deliver a real-world range of somewhere between 450 and 500 kilometers, depending on drivable weight, aerodynamics, and efficiency. Therefore, the BE 6 and XUV.e9 stand to offer menacing competition to both Tata Harrier EVs and Hyundai Ioniq 5s in the lower or mid-range trims, who actually aim for similar range figures.
Equipped with a standard fast-charging regime, Mahindra’s new EVs should be able to charge from 10 to 80% in less than 40 minutes. They’d do so via DC fast chargers, where cell chemistry is still forthcoming. But Mahindra is expected to freshen the use of high-energy-density cells from international battery suppliers after all.
The BE 6 and XUV.e9: The Best Engineers and Designers Can Do
The BE 6 with its coupe-SUV proportions, awash with LED lighting and hugging the road with a very low stance sets itself to be one of the most design-oriented electric vehicles in India. The speculated XUV.e9 will likely be the posher model, standing one level above the XUV700 in size and tech features.
Both vehicles will enjoy some core shared technologies like ADAS, panoramic infotainment displays, and next-gen connected features. Mahindra aims for both of them to have safety, structural rigidity, and software-defined vehicle capabilities.
How a 79kWh Battery Makes Perfectly Strategic Sense
The 79kWh battery option could be offered in entry-level and mid-range trims, letting Mahindra pierce through the market with an umbrella of affordability with a decent range–these two being primary deciding factors for Indian EV buyers. The Indian EV market is still the budding one and has cost sensitivity as a hallmark.
The smaller battery option thus allows Mahindra to keep the price of the vehicle in check while giving it range figures that suit users in bigger metropolitan areas and long-distance travelers alike.
It keeps the offerings more clearly segmented because buyers should be able to drop down for higher trims and increased flat-out range with the 86kWh pack if that’s what they’re after; otherwise, there’s a value-based alternative.
Could be Launched at the End of the Year and Will be Expected
While the Mahindra BE 6 could be launched in late 2025, the XUV.e9 could arrive way sooner, perhaps in early 2025. Presently, both vehicles are in the advanced stages of testing, with camouflaged prototypes already being spotted on Indian roads. According to plans, Mahindra intends to have five electric SUVs by 2026, with these two models forming the backbone of its growth strategy in zero-emission mobility.
With the 79kWh battery option in the lower trims, Mahindra thus conservatively expects to take on the deep-rooted legacy automakers and rival the new EV entrants both in India and the global markets.
Finishing Words: A Smarter Way to Electrify India
Mahindra’s decision relating to the likely 79kWh battery in base-level trims of the BE 6 and XUV.e9 is not just a matter of engineering detail; it is strategic. It clearly shows the company to be brand-building on scalable electrification, with a broader consumer market base in mind, when performance, safety, and design are not compromised. If rightfully translated, this will become the beginning of a turning point in the evolution of mass-market electric mobility in India.