The Mahindra BE 6E is proof that EVs can be fun and affordable | PowerDrift

Hot on the heels of the XEV 9e comes the Mahindra BE 6E - an electric SUV with a remarkable starting price, drop-dead-gorgeous styling both inside and out and all the technology from Mahindra’s INGLO EV architecture. The BE 6E could well be one of the best new SUVs in the country - Karan Singh heads to Chennai to test it out.
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Chapters-
0:00 - Introduction to BE 6e
1:15 - Initial impressions
3:17 - BE 6e Top speed run
4:01 - Exterior Design
5:06 - Boot space and frunk
5:47 - Interior build and quality
7:22 - Rear seat experience
9:42 - ADAS experience
10:43 - Screen and user interface
12:06 - Summary and pricing
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[@adityach454]

I love that Mahindra has made something so bold. All car manufacturers have gotten used to giving us Indians some subpar vehicles. And now because of this, all brands are forced to make great cars at lesser prices. Cause if they don't, we're gonna just go and buy Mahindras.

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's the spirit!

[@abhinashkumar3161]

Exactly

[@akashvashishtha8810]

Mahindra will be unbeatable now, this is something nobody could've imagined. So much similar to jio move which made other telecompanies to reduce prices.

[@MAC-vi7fy]

I honestly can’t believe an Indian brand made this car.

[@hustlerfx6091]

Power of velu sir strong engineering 😊👏

[@powerdriftofficial]

What a time to be alive!

[@Hwyegeheoey]

Give credit to Ratan sir...​@@hustlerfx6091

[@SaiKrishnaGannerla]

Pratap bose chief design head behind this wonderful mahindra​ and tata @@hustlerfx6091

[@chinmayamishra8324]

So truee 🎉​@@powerdriftofficial

[@Krishnendu792]

I prefer Be 6e more than the xev tbh, smaller and lighter than xev with the same 79kwh and 280+ bhp rwd powertrain! Sign me in!

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

@@Krishnendu792 Agree. 9E is too large.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nice nice!

[@rythemgarg4879]

Xev 9e is same as the size of Mercedes Benz GLC 200 Coupe. And Be 6E is same as the Curvv. As expecting the price gap between two of them is 3 lakhs, i would prefer to go with bigger one...

[@rahulbodawala3986]

You're not the only one. 6E looks sharp and aggressive.

[@Krishnendu792]

​@@rythemgarg4879 to each of their own, ig! I personally prefer 6e purely from driver's perspective. Smaller, lighter, same battery with a 200+ hp rwd powertrain! I'm all for it as a driver.

[@Hoonigoan]

By far the epitome of Indian manufacturer. What a design what a package. Some still hate it being EV but EVs could be fun too like the Taycans etc. This is a pivotal point in Indian automotive scene.

[@Thealkylthe]

Why don't people like ev?? It saves fuel also so it should be better naah?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Very well said!

[@saiprasadmaharana7654]

Bcz there is no sound 🙂that's their logic..they want beasty exhaust sound I mean that's one of the reason and there's many more vary people to people​@@Thealkylthe

[@surajsinghsheel6671]

​@@saiprasadmaharana7654my theory is that they can't afford EVs. For every ev there is a cheaper ice available so they can't get their head around the idea of paying so much in one go just to save later on fuel prices.

[@akashsolanki.]

​@@saiprasadmaharana7654as if their alto and wagonr making v12 sounds 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Griffinatus]

Really No-nonsense & to the point video. My Fav bits - - Front aero duct on bonnet - The magnectic key slot. - The xesign of front headrest. - Rear ac vent design. - Middle head rest on backseat. - Claimed fast charging if it does not hamper battery health(175kw- 20 min) Things i dont like - Ventilated disc controls. - Too much of glossy plastic outside which will have a lot scratches. - The gear lever functionality - Backseat comfort(Not sure) Overall, its an outstanding vehicle.

[@KavitaDesai-s3q]

Ventilated discs?

[@vacric]

A valuable tip: apply ppf on glossy cladding.

[@RxlredE]

poor UI and touch response Horn and steering button sensitive.

[@vacric]

@@RxlredE they will fix before delivery it's not a big issue. OTA updates

[@rahulbodawala3986]

Even though I don't need a new car, this car makes me feel like buying it ASAP.

[@powerdriftofficial]

hahaha

[@surajhk31]

Same feeling

[@Rsonny]

Never seen an Indian car that's made me feel like that until now

[@yvrvijay]

4 adults of 6 feet height cannot fit

[@vibek14]

Watching it from Nepal, the track and other infrastructures impress me as much as the car. An indian Auto maker with its own world class test facility and infrastructure. Mahindra's humble E20 was the pioneer in Nepal in the EV sector, glad to see Mahindra making a comeback after all these years. Can't wait to see this beauty on the roads of Kathmandu. I just hope they nail the aftersales service. Tata has amazing aftersales in Nepal.

[@buseli]

Omg. Tata and amazing AS&S in the same line? Is this an alternate universe?

[@vibek14]

@buseli yup. When I noticed my charging gun was stuck at 10 pm at night, I called the service centre manager. Not only did be pick up, He told me he will come to my place right then, if its urgent. I told him i ll try again the next day in the morning. It got unstuck on its own the next day. I took it to service weeks later and the actuator got replaced without any hassle.

[@DocRaman]

Nice review! Just a minor nitpick-UV rays don’t heat up the car; it’s actually infrared rays that cause the interior to warm up. Since the car has a UV filter, it will protect the interiors from fading and you probably don’t need sunscreen while inside, as the filter provides skin protection from UV exposure.

[@shiveshgupta221]

Mahindra has literally put a accelerometer at 200 km on EV development. This is honestly bang for buck with features, coming from a guy who hates EV hassle. With the development EV's are making surely within 5-10 years they would imrpove all the drawbacks. Just hoping mahindra won't mess this up in after sale services.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Well said, yes we need to wait and watch on the service front!

[@unknown11188]

Design is so good that it feels illegal to be on road 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

hahaha true

[@abhinashkumar3161]

We are not used to😂😂

[@AVI-f4x2w]

I like that kind of design. SUV:Sport Utility Vehicle Nailed it🎃😎

[@striker_9]

I wonder why EV have futuristic design and IC engine vehicles looks more traditional🤔

[@powerdriftofficial]

Good question 🤔🤔

[@Sktyy1139]

Space management is better in ev and evs have to have aerodynamic futuristic designs else range will cut down massively

[@TheMuser]

The BE6E is great. But this video is a banger! And I am amazed how PowerDrift gets these really nice hosts. I don't know a single PD host i have not liked! Every time someone leaves I think I'll miss them But I don't :)

[@amon5124]

Just one point for Australian market. Piano back on the steering wheel is not good. Too many fingerprints. Buttons can have concave space to feel the touch buttons with vibration. Outside piano black also could have mat finish black. Thank you.

[@shamanth123]

The key fob looks like a spaceship!😍This car has so much going right for it, it's insane! It's in a league of it's own! It doesn't just "feel" futuristic, but feels like a car sent from the future. Absolutely stunning design, interiors are completely different from what we've seen in most Indian cars. It's so indulgent and fun while still being largely practical. The middle adjustable headrest in the rear seat is such a clever design! I've seen so many videos already, but only few folks have discovered it so far 😂😂😂

[@nikhilsadanand21]

Stunning piece of engineering! I just bought XUV 700 and do not need another car, but this one makes me want to buy it for the piece of art this is. Just one thing that is oddly consistent though, Mahindra needs better UX for its infotainment system and interior usability. I am ready to offer my services 🙃

[@dr_sriraviteja]

I still can’t believe how amazing these cars look especially at that price! I hope they can translate similar design language into the ICE cars too! Can’t wait for the competitors to catch up.

[@sdc7173]

Honestly, i can see the TaMo RaceMo concept inspiring the design of the 6E. I believe, Pratap Bose finally made the RaceMo come alive through the 6E, although in an evolved manner!!!

[@TheApurv300]

thanks for sharing this tidbit

[@adarshjoseph1580]

No other automotive channel in India makes videos as good as powerdrift . Been a fan of their video making since their octavia vrs 230 review video

[@lakhankatare7630]

BE 6E looks like Future Car.❤ Ultimate Design. What a Car, What a Design.❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Truly

[@cricketfantasy8993]

Great editing for this video thats the reason i liked your channel lot.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@drmanojmanohar]

That’s a tight, crisp review. Well done

[@powerdriftofficial]

Appreciate the love!

[@avhitsahu6250]

Kudos to the DOP and Editors💥💥Man they nailed it..Great Review⚡️…Feels being back to gold old PD review 👌👌

[@ajaykrishna9889]

Its cyber truck plus urus plus gallardo still its impressive

[@krushang933]

It feels like Sunday, back to back 2 movies ❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks for such kind words bro!

[@IBaitman]

Science lesson : We feel IR radiation as heat, but we don't directly perceive UV radiation until we get a sunburn.

[@VedantTiwari-pp1uj]

bgm is way too high , please keep it lower ...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Apologiesss

[@colinf.7314]

Well done mahindra. This is gonna be my first ev, as a petrolhead who was a devoted fan of the OG Top Gear 👏

[@powerdriftofficial]

💪🏻

[@Reddylion]

Thanks to velusamy ji and anand team....

[@powerdriftofficial]

♥️

[@firozmolla8450]

Hey Guys 👋, being a fan of Powerdrift, I request you to please do an off-road review of this phenomenal machine.

[@swapnilkedar3442]

I just loved it in the red colour. Gives a really premium look and great road presence. On the other hand I would like to see Cyrus doing reviews for both new vehicles. Rest 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@manishchawla5412]

I like the composition of the video more than the usable content (content is more or less same in all videos of this topic), overall direction, script and play it's what differentiates top notch professional work and just hobby work

[@crashras]

Super review bro. You are so full of life and excitement, as the car itself. Excellent attention to detail. Great job.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks a bunch, appreciate that!

[@talksense101]

I fully agree on decluttering the user interface of the central console. They need to keep it simple. Adding more applications for the heck of it solves no problems. If I were Mahindra, I would have an App Store and allow app downloads as per user preference. Subject the apps to an approval process for reliability and design.

[@rabinarayanjena1726]

This is something will pull people really towards EV❤

[@devanshpatel88]

One correction in an otherwise good video - UV rays have nothing to do with cabin heat, its infrared part of the light spectrum that heats up the cabin due to greenhouse effect. UV rays can cause significant damage to eyes, skin cells, and DNA, and prolonged exposure is linked to skin cancer. Hence it is important to have UV protection in both automotive and vision related glasses

[@bhargav38]

Mahindra really stepped up !! More power to Indian manufacturers !! We do not need to import tech, rather make them at home !!

[@SGNS3]

One of the best reviews 👍🏻

[@shankarbalan3813]

Looks lovely. Will be a perfect vehicle for a couple and luggage. The only thing will be servicing, spares, knowhow, service centre capacity and reliability overall.

[@prettybasic9545]

this looks good and its desirable

[@powerdriftofficial]

We know right!! 🤩

[@sagarkochar]

Ok so previously I made a not so good comment on the car, but I think this is an absolute beauty of a car , it's got lambo elements in the design, truly spectacular design by Mahindra!!!!❤..............this will be remembered in history for car renaissance and revolution in Bharat !.......it's a true masterpiece!

[@KumarSagar]

bass drop right around the door thud test. Amazing work, Sir Editor, amazing work indeed. 😒

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha you caught that! Thank you for the kind words.

[@dhruvshetty.95]

We're almost reaching that point were we have cars like in movies like Bladerunner and irobit.

[@googleagent]

Looks like the tyre is the only thing that remains constant

[@shivamyk]

i see design elements from an old silver/blue hotwheels car i had, and bits from the racemo too

[@abykuruvilla]

Blocking UV doesn't mean it will cause any significant amount of reduction in heating. The heat primarily contributed by infra-red light.

[@akk424]

Tatas JLR is busy promoting lgbt meanwhile mahindra is making best cars 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤐

[@sakalasiva]

Tata choosing a wrong path. It will brake if they don't change.

[@Brentonlangaigne_93]

This is such an amazing vehicle! It looks soooo good. All it needs is some interior refinements, and more performance!

[@sid8285]

Performance is more than enough compared with the cars available in the current market. What more you need

[@russisingh9367]

Damn.. what a car, what a car, what a caaarrrrr!!! 😳

[@jineshchheda8059]

Remember tatas are the ones who believed since long now that ev are future and mahindra s have joined hands.. fun to watch our future❤

[@pinak1683]

Now my only confusion is which color to buy this in! 😌

[@varunyadavv]

Hope these beautiful machines are done justice because they don't deserve pathetic Mahindra service experience.

[@yashasts1085]

Give your cameraman and editor a raise !

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

Can't believe the price of this for the features and range. Launch this in USA for the same price, people here badly needs this kind of car.

[@powerdriftofficial]

It should head abroad for sure

[@SatishMaran-wr5bt]

Mahindra showing how Indian auto market can gain standard with these cars

[@powerdriftofficial]

Well put.

[@krishnapragya]

“I don’t like it “ is the new benchmark of PD reviewers. Rohan ji , Bring back the glory to our beloved powerdrift please.

[@Rutik_VR46]

Model Y, Who?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahahah

[@sameerasimha8534]

Concept cars? Mahindra - Hold my 🍺😂

[@taherprince7230]

I can't belive I'm saying this , but good job India 👏 really this car looks good , hopefully it's works good to

[@GirishKumarBhat]

5:32, I believe the frunk video clip is from XEV, and not this.

[@shivarajbhosale6509]

Finally concept cars in reality ❤❤❤❤❤

[@awerty9548]

Hats off Mahindra

[@powerdriftofficial]

truly

[@S_K_J]

I have seen lotus eletre on road & it looked good cant wait for this to be on road 🔥🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

both look super cool

[@cosmicpebble-s7z]

I wanted Mahindra to make a muscle car, well this is the next best thing I guess. If Mahindra can put a 2 ltr turbo petrol in this, they can take my money.

[@powerdriftofficial]

hahahaha

[@S9FE-mj1kz]

What price would you expect for the top varient?

[@prayagpankaj9237]

30 lakhs "new parameter for affordablity *

[@jbr128]

I think this is inspired from Tesla cyber truck. But, hatsoff to Mahindra for their efforts.

[@AkumKichu-s2x]

Best review so far of Mahindra BE 6E

[@VxCAnarchy]

11:30 criticizing a complicated software just about the lighting is stupid for PowerDrive team. I just felt you were nitpicking for no reason. Unless the software was super glitchy you had no reason to criticize.

[@maheshgaikwadpatil3243]

PowerDrift ❤❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Mahesh ❤️❤️❤️

[@prudhvirajguntreddi8472]

Do UV light rays make cabin hotter? I think it's a well-being factor in filtering them out. IR rays actually make the cabin hotter. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@saideepkomuravelli162]

Never thought I 'd be wanting a Mahindra so badly!

[@NamanSaxenaa]

Best comment I found all around was : Who hurt Mahindra! 😂🔥🚀

[@amitabhsharma7848]

Can we switch off tractional control for those smoky drifts?

[@Fzhujon]

Fantastic from Mahindra ..we need manual car like this too

[@ayushapoorva]

Finally Indian roads are getting an upgrade

[@surajhk31]

What would be practical range with a full charge?

[@shivanshjindal2344]

Brilliant car, but powerdrift is missing the old passion in the commentary. Let's go guys, show us the excitement.

[@raulbagang6984]

Bro i really want a petrol or a diesel version of this car❤❤❤❤

[@Y.Js_musical_journey]

I hope the spares don't put a hole in your pocket. Otherwise, this quite literally going to make the other car manufacturers rethink their future product strategy.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Let's see in the long-run what happens!

[@vishakr7194]

Be 6e my dream car 🤩

[@powerdriftofficial]

getting one?

[@vishakr7194]

@powerdriftofficial someday 😅

[@PromptScientist]

Seed this to MKBHD for review. He is looking for sub $30000 EV for years. And this car is GOOD.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Wow that's such a good idea! Hopefully he gets to check out one.

[@dinto_louis]

@ PowerDrift - is Mahindra using the same motor in different states of tune for both 59 & 79kwh versions..? torque figures are same 380Nm Whats your opinion - will there be takers for a 286bhp version of 59kwh..? it weighs 120 kgs less..so this will have better power to weight ratio than 79, but shorter range What I intent is a more powerful version than 79kwh (from the angle of power to weight) with keeping the cost/price similar to 59 as more battery packs are not needed

[@manukawijerathne8398]

Any Idea when will it be available in sri lanka ?

[@KeshavaRaju08021980Friday]

Something which I don’t have a knowledge. Therefore I am asking here. What will be the battery life of an EV vehicle? Like batteries on smart phones, laptops the battery life deteriorates after few years based on our usage style. I am sure the same happens to the battery in the EV vehicle too. How do a buyer determines the life of the battery of a EV Vehicle, basically how confidently the buyer buys a EV vehicle?

[@armanbisht2002]

they are giving life time warrenty for the battery if you are the first customer and if you sell it to someone than the warranty is 10 years from the date of registration

[@Blvo1]

Lol this would basically give batmobile vibe in black. With that handling it will be fun. 😂🤣

[@sabyasachidas6151]

Are they planning the AWD as well? I am actually on the fence on the BYD seal. If Mahindra is planning a AWD then Mahindra it is :)

[@narulavarun]

Any guesses for the number of bookings on Day 1?

[@WalkWithNeff]

what a video!!!!!

[@compitationvale6312]

It better looks in redvine colour ❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Pretty colour!

[@vaibhavchawla33]

Awesome review. But the car is not affordable as you mentioned. It's base variant will cost 22 lacs+ on road that too for 59 kwh. 79 kwh will cost even more for base variant. Top variant will easily go beyond 35-40 lacs

[@gohan12991]

Road tax is waived off for EVs. But for the model he's showing (top model)it'll be 25-26 lakhs

[@ronchygg]

40 is too much, it won't go beyond 30lakhs max and I think even the xev 9e won't cross 30lakhs for the top end model or maybe can strech to 32

[@60secondshorror]

People who bought xuv 700 must be feeling they should have waited a bit more

[@powerdriftofficial]

XUV 700 is for someone who is looking for an ICE SUV, this is more for someone looking for en EV!

[@raveendhana7084]

The biggest point that no-one sees or points out is that, The more powerful these EVs get , under the current battery tech, The battery gonna drain more , so you need these cars to be supported by DC chargers otherwise people will keep buying ice cars, And add the point of how the battery gonna behave after 5-6 years , 20lakh is not a easy amount even for a upper middle class

[@Ask15ie132]

Why the obsession with coupe SUV , i wish it had a traditional suv tailend and also an ICE engine

[@powerdriftofficial]

They're trying something new in the Indian market

[@Ask15ie132]

I like that they are trying something new, I just hate the huge flat tail end ... looks like chopped or something .... also some compromise with head room as we go for coupe style

[@RxlredE]

THEY SHOULD RELEASE A SEDAN WITH SAME SPECS. EVEN IF ITS 30L ILL BUY IT.

[@syjalookman]

After Mahindra BE 6e the Mahindra and Mahindra should enter Air Mahindra in the Aerospace sector.

[@powerdriftofficial]

the designs surely do look inspired from aerospace!

[@Krish24727]

Have you purposely kept the driving seat at lowest position or is the window line so high? Something looks wrong here

[@prayanjaltomar752]

The only thing i don't like about this car is its cockpit like design. It looks more like a bus or truck cockpit

[@powerdriftofficial]

It doesn't look like a cockpit to you from an aircraft?

[@mihirchitnis905]

@powerdrift At 5:10 I am pretty sure the boot is a powered one. Why did you guys have to manually lift it up ? Did it break down again ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

These are pre-production cars, there are some issues here and there, however once cars get to final production spec, these issues won't persist.

[@rajTrondhjem10]

Where are the batteries made though? What is the warranty on them and are they repairable if involved in a crash? What about fire safety and lastly, where is the charging infrastructure?

[@MotorcycleTrails]

Uv rays dont heat up the car its the infra red which does

[@rahulbawa6436]

GT level graphics only on Powerdrift, kudos to camera crew

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

The front end looks like Tata's Tamo Racemo concept from a few years back.

[@jackmadaima4681]

Appreciate the car, good looks, "affordable". Would have been something if the ev agenda wasn't shoved down our throat.