2 weeks ago

Mahindra Launches BE6 Sporteq In India At Rs 11.45 Lakh

Mahindra, a car company in India, has a new electric SUV called the BE6 Sporteq.

Electric cars run on batteries instead of petrol.

The car costs about Rs 11.45 lakh to start.

It comes in special versions like the Launch Edition and the Four.

One fun thing is a screen for the front passenger where you can play games or sing karaoke.

The car can also show custom messages on its rear tailgate using lights.

A feature called Revive SOS helps the car travel up to 13 km to reach a charger after the battery hits zero.

Some versions can drive up to 682 km before needing a charge.

The car was unveiled on India's Independence Day, together with the Scorpio Lifestyler pickup truck.

Key facts

Starting Price: Rs 11.45 lakh (ex-showroom, with BaaS); Rs 19.45 lakh without BaaS
Battery Options: 59 kWh and 79 kWh (one source also lists a new 70 kWh pack)
Peak Power: Up to 286 hp (one source lists 282 BHP) and 380 Nm, rear-mounted motor
Claimed MIDC Range: Up to 682 km (79 kWh pack)
Special Editions: Launch Edition, BE6 Sporteq Four, Formula E Freedom Edition, Freedom Edition, Batman Edition
Revive SOS: Supplies energy for up to 13 km to the nearest charger; usable up to five times over battery life
AI Integration: TEQ_Talk with Google Gemini voice assistant
Scorpio Lifestyler: Pickup truck unveiled; on sale in India by April 2027 at under Rs 19.79 lakh
Competitors: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross (Rs 25.50 lakh) and Toyota Hilux (Rs 32 lakh) for Scorpio Lifestyler

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