Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Electric SUV Launched in India: Price, Variants, Google Gemini AI & Key Features
Mahindra has officially expanded its electric origin SUV lineup with the launch of the Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ series. Designed to offer a bold new expression of sport, technology, and electric performance, the new series brings a wider range of options and ownership models to Indian buyers.
Pricing and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Option
The BE 6 SPORTEQ series introduces a competitive Battery as a Service (BaaS) model starting at ₹ 11.45 Lakh, with the battery cost set at ₹ 3.75 per km. Deliveries for the new lineup are scheduled to begin on the auspicious occasion of Onam on August 26, 2026.
Here is the complete variant-wise ex-showroom price breakdown for the Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ:
*Prices are without the wall charger and its installation cost. BaaS pricing considers a usage of 60 km/day at ₹ 3.75/km.
Special Editions: Launch Edition & Formula E Freedom Edition
To mark the unveiling, Mahindra has introduced two standout expressions of the SPORTEQ philosophy:
- BE 6 SPORTEQ Launch Edition: Positioned at the top of the range, it features an exclusive Graphite Storm exterior matched with full Racing Tan leatherette interiors.
- BE 6 SPORTEQ Formula E Freedom Edition: Inspired by Mahindra Racing’s global motorsport achievements, this performance-focused variant features a two-screen race-inspired cockpit, a signature halo design, vibrant Satin color finishes including Rosso Impulso, a Black & Firestorm orange interior theme, and an exclusive Acceleration Boost enabling 0-100 km/h in 6.44 seconds.
Futuristic Technology: MAIA and Google Gemini Integration
Built as a true Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), the SPORTEQ series runs on Mahindra’s Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA) and introduces six advanced TEQ Suites:
- TEQ_Talk: Features Google Gemini as a next-generation conversational companion supporting over 100 core functions and 48 apps across vehicle controls, navigation, music, and news through 17 specialized AI agents.
- TEQ_Play: Brings interactive entertainment including India’s first OEM karaoke, an in-car gaming suite with BYOD mode, private audio, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.
- TEQ_Drive: Optimizes performance dynamics with Custom Drive Mode, Drift Mode, Tribe Drive, Revive & Revive SOS, and the Freedom Edition's Acceleration Boost.
- TEQ_Me: Provides advanced user personalization with auto-detection profiles.
- TEQ_Secure: Elevates safety via Secure360 Pro live view with audio relay, intrusion alerts, and a Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) compliant digital car key ecosystem supporting iOS and Android devices.
- TEQ_xting: Enables personalized tailgate messaging.
Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates for Existing Owners
True to its software-defined architecture, Mahindra has confirmed that software features introduced on the BE 6 SPORTEQ series will be rolled out via over-the-air (OTA) updates to existing BE 6, XEV 9e, and XEV 9S owners in phases starting January 2027.
