Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq Gets Updates Over Predecessor

The Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq has been updated with several new features and options, aiming to keep it modern in the midsize electric SUV segment.

The 2026 BE 6 Sporteq now comes with a new 70kWh battery pack, which offers an ARAI-claimed range of 651km and is mated to a 241hp rear motor. This new battery pack supports 7.2kW AC, 11.2kW AC, and 160kW DC chargers, with a claimed 20-minute top-up time using the DC fast charger.

| Battery Pack | Price (ex-showroom) | | --- | --- | | 70kWh | Rs 22.95 lakh (Three trim) | | | Rs 23.95 lakh (Three+ trim) |

The new 70kWh battery pack is available with the Three and Three+ trims, priced at Rs 22.95 lakh and Rs 23.95 lakh, respectively.

Mahindra has also introduced a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme, which is a first for the brand. The BaaS scheme is offered only with the 59kWh battery pack available in the One and Two trims. This scheme essentially lowers the BE 6's upfront price by Rs 8 lakh but involves a monthly subscription fee for the battery.

| BaaS Scheme | Price (ex-showroom) | | --- | --- | | 59kWh (One trim) | Rs 11.95 lakh | | 59kWh (Two trim) | Rs 14.95 lakh |

The BaaS scheme requires a minimum monthly payment of Rs 6,750, calculated assuming 60km per day usage and an 8-year battery loan, as per Mahindra's terms and conditions.

The 2026 update also brought a major redesign to the BE 6's dashboard, which now houses an additional 12.30-inch screen for the front passenger, along with the similarly sized digital driver's display and touchscreen infotainment system. This triple-screen setup is available with all trims except the base-spec One and the sportier Formula E editions.

Mahindra has also revamped the Formula E Edition's exterior, giving it the same design as the standard BE 6 Sporteq but with some Formula E badges and FIA decals. The 2026 Formula E Freedom Edition is offered with the Three and Four trims, priced at Rs 24.45 lakh and Rs 26.95 lakh, respectively.

| Formula E Freedom Edition | Price (ex-showroom) | | --- | --- | | Three trim | Rs 24.45 lakh | | Four trim | Rs 26.95 lakh |

The 2026 Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq is being offered with fresh exterior and interior colour options, including a new 'Ruby Red' exterior shade and a new Racing Tan and Black interior theme for the Two, Three, Three+, and Four trims. The base-spec One is offered with the same Sage Green and Grey theme as before.

Mahindra has also introduced the new 'TEQ' suite, which is designed to make the vehicle more intuitive, engaging, secure, and responsive to individual customer needs. At its core is a Gemini-based AI conversation assistant that allows natural voice interactions for functions such as vehicle controls, navigation, and music. The suite also introduces a Karaoke mode, along with support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio.

The TEQ suite also adds several performance and convenience features, including Custom Drive Mode, Drift Mode, and an acceleration boost mode for the Formula E Freedom Edition, which enables a claimed 0-100 kph time of 6.44 seconds. It also includes Revive and Revive SOS, which can provide additional range even after the battery has run out. Another new feature is 'TEQ_xting', which lets owners display personalised messages on the vehicle's tailgate.

The Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq is priced from Rs 19.45 lakh to Rs 26.95 lakh (ex-showroom), and it rivals the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Sierra EV, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and Toyota Ebella.

*Prices are ex-showroom, India, and do not include a wall charger or its installation cost.*