Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq: Price & Real Specs

Mahindra launched the BE 6 SPORTEQ on Independence Day, and the biggest change is obvious the moment you sit inside. The old central cockpit divider is gone. In its place is a clean triple-screen layout, three battery options, and that headline-grabbing Battery-as-a-Service starting price.

Here’s a clear look at the actual numbers (verified against official and Autocar data), what improved, and which variant makes sense.

As the market shifts rapidly toward battery power, keeping track of practical electric vehicle buying choices in India is getting more interesting by the month. 

Exterior & Tech Updates

The overall coupe-SUV shape stays the same — sharp roofline, muscular arches, 198 mm ground clearance. What’s new:

• Five-radar ADAS setup (one central forward + two front corner + two rear corner radars) with 360° cameras
• Active Tailgate Messaging (TEQ_XTING) on the full-width LED bar that can show custom text or warnings
• If you step up to the higher trims, you get 19-inch aero-disc alloys wrapped in 245/55 R19 low-resistance rubber.
• The suspension setup uses electronically managed semi-active dampers to soak up bad patches while staying flat around turns.

Cabin – Triple Screen Layout

The central spine that divided the front cabin is completely removed. You now get three continuous 12.3-inch screens:

• Driver instrument cluster
• Central infotainment
• Passenger screen with karaoke and gaming apps

Google Gemini voice control (TEQ_TALK) works with normal conversation instead of fixed commands. For music, you get a punchy 16-speaker Harman Kardon setup that supports Dolby Atmos. Down on the floating tunnel, the jet-fighter drive selector sits right next to the magnetic key rest, cup holders, and two fast Type-C slots.

Space & Practicality

Front seats have electric adjustment, lumbar support, and ventilation. The dedicated INGLO electric platform leaves plenty of knee room, and since the floor has no hump, three can sit across. If you are taller than 5’10”, that sleek coupe roofline will feel close to your head.

The boot easily takes two medium suitcases plus soft bags. Mahindra has kept a proper space-saver spare under the false floor along with the wall-box charger — something many EVs have dropped.

If you need more third-row headroom and regular seating for larger families, checking out our 7-seater buying guide makes more practical sense.

Battery, Motor & Real Range

Every variant runs an LFP battery pack linked to a rear-axle permanent magnet motor:

• 59 kWh pack: 231 hp / 380 Nm. ARAI claims 548 km. In actual mixed Indian conditions, count on roughly 380 to 410 km.
• 70 kWh pack: 245 hp / 380 Nm. ARAI claims 651 km. Gives about 450 to 470 km on normal highway runs.
• 79 kWh pack: 286 hp / 380 Nm. ARAI claims 683 km. Easily does 510 to 540 km on long road trips.

On the 79 kWh pack, 0 to 100 km/h takes just 6.4 seconds, with the speed pinned at 202 km/h. Plug into a high-speed DC gun, and it will juice from 20% to 80% in about 20 minutes. If you ever cut it too close to an empty pack, the Revive SOS reserve unlocks a quick 13 km buffer to reach a charger.

Safety (higher variants, especially FOUR)

• 7 airbags
• ABS with EBD
• All-four disc brakes
• ESC
• Blind-view monitor
• Driver drowsiness detection
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Level-2 ADAS

Ex-Showroom Prices (exact from launch)

• ONE (59 kWh): ₹11.45 L with BaaS | ₹19.45 L Outright
• TWO (59 kWh): ₹12.95 L with BaaS | ₹20.95 L Outright
• THREE: ₹21.95 L (59 kWh) | ₹22.95 L (70 kWh)
• THREE+: ₹23.95 L (70 kWh) | ₹24.95 L (79 kWh)
• FOUR (79 kWh): ₹26.95 L
• Launch Edition (79 kWh): ₹26.95 L
• FE (Formula E): ₹24.45 L
• FE FOUR: ₹26.95 L

Formula E versions keep the old dual-screen layout with the central divider, plus exclusive Rosso Impulso paint and tri-colour decals.

Battery-as-a-Service Reality

Mahindra is pushing that ₹11.45 lakh starting sticker, but remember the ₹3.75 per km battery rental attached to it. Most agreements assume you do at least 60 km daily. That means paying two separate monthly bills for the chassis and the pack.

It can make sense for high-mileage commercial users. For most private buyers, buying the car outright is simpler and cleaner when you eventually sell.

If you are still torn between traditional fuels and electric power, reading our guide on buying a petrol car or switching to an EV will help you work out the long-term running costs.

Which Variant to Buy?

City + occasional weekend trips → ONE (₹19.45 lakh / 59 kWh outright). Strong presence, solid safety, real-world range around 400 km, stays under ₹20 lakh.

Regular highway or interstate use → THREE+ (₹24.95 lakh / 79 kWh): 500+ km real highway range, 286 hp, Level-2 ADAS and the triple-screen cabin while saving about ₹2 lakh versus the top FOUR.

Quick FAQs

Difference between SPORTEQ and Formula E? SPORTEQ has the three-screen layout with no central divider. Formula E keeps the original two-screen setup and divider, plus special paint and decals.

Real range of the 79 kWh battery? ARAI/MIDC figure is 683 km. Expect 510–540 km on Indian highways with AC on.

Is BaaS worth it for private owners? Usually not. The per-km charge and minimum usage rules make outright purchase cleaner over 5–8 years.

Spare tyre? Yes — proper space-saver under the boot floor.

20–80% charging time? Around 20 minutes on a compatible high-power DC charger.

0–100 km/h on top model? 6.4 seconds (286 hp / 380 Nm).