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Mahindra has now introduced the larger 79kWh battery pack in the more affordable Pack Two variants of the BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Until now, this larger battery option was offered only in the flagship Pack Three variants. Deliveries of the newly launched variants are scheduled to begin by the end of this month.
With the update, the BE 6 Pack Two with the 79kWh battery is now priced at Rs 23.50 lakh, ex-showroom, while the XEV 9e Pack Two comes in at Rs 26.50 lakh, ex-showroom. It should be noted that these prices do not include the cost of the AC chargers or their installation. Mahindra offers 7.2 kW and 11.2 kW chargers at Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000, respectively.
Both electric SUVs are powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 286 hp and 380 Nm of torque. The 79 kWh can be recharged from 20 to 80 percent in just 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC fast charger. The 59 kWh variant, by comparison, delivers a similar charging time via a 140 kW charger.
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As for range, the BE 6 boasts a range of up to 682 km with the 79 kWh battery, while the XEV 9e delivers up to 656 km. The 59 kWh variants, meanwhile, offer 556 km and 542 km, respectively.
Mahindra hasn't held back on features in the Pack Two trims. Both models come equipped with a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos, a panoramic glass roof, and Level 2 ADAS. The XEV 9e gets a cinematic triple-screen layout, while the BE 6 features a formula car-inspired cockpit.
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