5 Features That Make Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 Leave Every Competitor Behind

India’s EV landscape has changed dramatically in just a few years, but the conversation is still largely about compromise. Buyers ask: Will I get enough range? Can I charge at home? Will it feel as good as my diesel SUV on the highway? Mahindra’s Born Electric pair, the XEV 9e and BE 6, make those questions feel outdated. They don’t just match what a petrol or diesel SUV can do, they rethink it altogether. And while they share the same electric skateboard roots, they have distinct personalities that matter. One’s the calm, confident mile muncher; the other’s a driver’s car with a tech-led edge. Here are five features that show just how far Mahindra has leapt.
The XEV 9e sets a new benchmark with its Coast-to-Coast Triple Screen Display—Three crisp 12.3-inch panels that sweep across the dashboard, spanning nearly the entire width of the cabin. Maps sit on the far screen, music and calls stay central, while real-time battery and power information stays directly in front of the driver. Passengers can engage with information without interfering, creating a seamless, modern interface.
The BE 6 takes a different approach. Instead of the expansive display, it leans into its race-inspired cockpit, with a twin-spoke steering wheel glowing with the BE logo, roof-mounted toggles, and an aircraft-style gear selector. It feels focused, compact, and very much the driver’s car.
What unites both models is the inclusion of the VisionX AR Head-Up Display, projecting navigation prompts and critical alerts into the driver’s line of sight. Together, these elements create a driver environment that feels intuitive, immersive, and far ahead of the bolt-on screens seen in rivals. Owners often describe it as “addictive” and “hard to live without in other cars.”
Screens are only as good as the brains behind them. Both SUVs are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip with advanced software architecture, delivering computing power higher than even today’s flagship smartphones—it can crunch 51 trillion operations per second. This underpins everything from infotainment to safety.
The BE 6 revels in this strength; its interface feels quick and alive, learning patterns, adjusting regen braking, and optimising routes. The XEV 9e wears the same power more subtly, giving ICE-SUV owners a natural transition. Features like over-the-air updates, predictive maintenance, and high-speed connectivity are standard.
Add in DOMS (Driver and Occupant Monitoring System), and you see why these cars aren’t just smart — they’re designed to evolve.
The surprise in the XEV 9e isn’t the silence or speed; it’s the way it rides. Mahindra has worked with Monroe to bring Intelligent Adaptive Suspension to a mainstream EV, tuned specifically for India’s roads. The system checks and adjusts damping constantly. Comfort mode glides over patchy city roads; Sport mode tightens up instantly when the highway opens. The BE 6 feels tauter by design, with a lower stance that gives it a sportier, driver-focused feel without losing comfort. In both, the suspension tech makes traditional SUVs feel dated. Flat floors, no central tunnel, and a lower centre of gravity [benefits of being ground-up EVs] all combine to give space and handling advantages rivals can’t match.
Safety here goes beyond airbags and crash scores. Both models come with ADAS Level 2+, tuned for India’s unpredictable conditions. Cameras, radars, and algorithms anticipate the sudden moves of scooters, stray animals, or unmarked barricades. Lane keep is gentle, adaptive cruise calm, and collision warnings well-judged. Features like VisionX AR HUD, 360-degree vision, and consistently high crash-test performance add to driver confidence. Unlike ICE SUVs that still reserve ADAS for their top trims, here it’s standard, and it feels designed for real roads, not just brochures.
Ask anyone who has tried an EV and they’ll mention the “knees-up” seating caused by the battery under the floor. Mahindra solved that in the XEV 9e. Despite the large pack, you sit naturally, with supported thighs and relaxed posture, making long drives effortless. The BE 6 trades some of that loft for a coupe-like stance, leaning into its role as a driver’s car.
The key is that both models were designed as EVs from the ground up, not converted from existing SUVs. This brings clear advantages: a flat floor, no central tunnel, and a lower centre of gravity. Together, these give more space inside, a natural seating position, and ride and handling benefits that other converted SUVs can’t match.
Comfort also comes from refinement. Wide, airy interiors with premium materials, layered ambient lighting, and a high-end 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos make the cabins feel indulgent. Add in hushed insulation that keeps the cabin whisper-quiet, and everyday drives take on the calm of a luxury lounge.
With official range figures of up to 656 km (MIDC) and 450–550 km in typical mixed use, these EVs prove that practicality and comfort can go hand in hand, turning long journeys into something to look forward to.
Two cars, two personalities, but a shared goal: to make electric mobility feel effortless. The XEV 9e is the SUV you take when you value range, comfort, and space. The BE 6 is what you choose if design, tech, and agility excite you. They’re not just about replacing petrol or diesel; they’re about resetting expectations of what a car can be in India. And with Pack Two offering the best balance of performance, features, and range, both models stand out as the best value in their segment. That’s Mahindra’s Born Electric vision: not just asking “why NOT electric,” but asking “which electric suits you best.”