Mahindra BE 6 And XEV 9e: How To Get The Best Range Possible [Video]
Mahindra launched the Electric Origin SUVs- BE 6 and XEV 9e in India in November 2024. The deliveries began in mid-March. It has been weeks since users started living with their electric SUVs. To raise awareness among customers, Mahindra has now released a video explaining the best practices to extract the maximum range from the BE 6 and XEV 9e.
How To Get The Best Range On XEV 9e And BE 6?
Be Gentle With The Accelerator: To get the maximum range from these electric SUVs, the first thing to keep in mind is to adopt efficient driving practices. Always make it a point to be gentle with the accelerator. Instead of dabbing it harshly, give smooth, gradual inputs. As the video says, 'Think of it like a volume dial'. Gentle and steady inputs are to be given. Avoid sudden acceleration and put regen into more use while slowing down. Try to avoid harsh braking and maintain steady speeds.
Capitalise On Regeneration: Regen is the superpower to rely on to maximize the range. While braking and decelerating, the regen mechanism re-juices the battery. The electric SUV duo offers four selectable regeneration levels and a dedicated 'one-pedal' mode, which maxes it out!
To get the most in terms of range, never miss a regeneration opportunity. In tight city traffic, use the regen to charge the battery while braking and slowing down. Include more busy patches and city roads in your travel itinerary.
Use The 'Range' Mode: At launch, the BE6 and XEV 9e came with just three driving modes- Range, Everyday and Race. Later, Mahindra added a fourth mode to the list- Default. This is where the electric SUV will be when you switch it on. There is also a 'Boost' mode for 10 seconds of unmatched adrenaline rush. The 'Range' mode can be used to extract the maximum miles from every charge.
Ensure Optimal Tyre Pressure: Tyre pressure plays a key role in delivering high-range figures. Optimum tyre pressure reduces rolling resistance and delivers more miles per charge.
Keep Your Vehicle Battery Healthy: As obvious as it gets, battery health is of prime importance in delivering high range figures. To keep it healthy, the manufacturer advises to always keep the charge between 20% and 80%. Plug the vehicle in before the charge falls below 20% and avoid charging to 100%. 0-100% charge would mean one complete charging cycle- and Lithium-ion batteries usually have a specific number of charging cycles defining their lives.
Also, the BE 6 and XEV 9e come with support for DC fast charging and offer high charging speeds as well. However, compared to DC, AC charging is kinder to the battery pack and is thus the manufacturer's recommended choice for maximising battery life. Mahindra explicitly advises to 'limit frequent DC fast charging' to keep the battery healthy and happy for longer spans of time.
Finally, one should stick to the recommended service timelines to ensure battery health and performance. Making lapses here could affect vehicle health and cause potential drops in range.
Mahindra BE 6 And XEV 9e Specifications
Both the Be 6 and XEV 9e are built on the same platform- INGLO. They offer the choice of two battery packs- 59 kWh and 79 kWh, sourced from BYD. The larger batteries are exclusive to the top-spec variants alone. The Valeo-sourced electric motor power the rear axles and both BE 6 and XEV 9e feature Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).
The BE 6 produces 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque with the 79 KWh unit (228 bhp with the smaller battery). The 79 kWh battery is also claimed to deliver a range of 683 km on a full charge. While the power and torque remain unchanged, the XEV 9e has claimed range figures of 542 km and 656 km on the 59 and 79 kWh versions respectively.