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Mahindra has launched the new BE 6 Sporteq starting from Rs 19.45 lakh to Rs 26.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for outright purchase. This time around, Mahindra is also offering the SUV with its new Battery-as-a-Service programme. And with this, the starting price has come down to Rs 11.45 lakh. Buyers, however, will have to pay an additional battery usage charge of Rs 3.75 per km.

One of the biggest changes introduced with the BE 6 Sporteq is the addition of a new 70kWh battery pack. This new battery pack sits between the existing 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options and gives buyers another option depending on their requirements.

The 70kWh battery version gets a rear-mounted electric motor which makes 245 PS and 380 Nm. It offers an ARAI-claimed range of 651 km, meanwhile, the larger 79 kWh version has a claimed range of up to 683 km. The new battery supports 7.2 kW and 11.2 kW AC charging, along with up to 160 kW DC fast charging.

Mahindra claims that the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in around 20 minutes using a compatible DC fast charger. The 70kWh battery is available with the Three and Three+ variants, priced at Rs 22.95 lakh and Rs 23.95 lakh, respectively.

The BE 6 Sporteq is also the first Mahindra electric SUV to get the company’s Battery-as-a-Service ownership model. Under this scheme, buyers can purchase the vehicle at a lower initial price and pay separately for battery usage.

The BaaS option is currently available with the 59 kWh battery on the One and Two variants. The BE 6 Sporteq One is priced at Rs 11.45 lakh with Rs 3.75 per km. Meanwhile, the Two costs Rs 12.95 lakh with Rs 3.75 per km. The standard prices of these variants are Rs 19.45 lakh and Rs 20.95 lakh, respectively.

Another major update of the BE 6 Sporteq is inside the cabin. Mahindra has redesigned the BE 6 Sporteq’s dashboard and introduced a triple-screen setup. The new layout includes a digital driver’s display, a central touchscreen infotainment system and a dedicated 12.3-inch passenger display.

The additional screen becomes very useful for the front passenger to access entertainment and other functions without using the driver’s screen. Mahindra has also removed the previous halo-like design that connected the dashboard with the centre console. This has created additional space for two cupholders, addressing one of the practical limitations of the earlier BE 6.

However, the triple-screen setup is not available on every version. The base One and Formula E Freedom Edition continue with the older dual-screen layout.

The BE 6 Sporteq also gets Mahindra’s new TEQ technology suite which gives it new connected and entertainment features. One of the main highlights is a Gemini-powered AI assistant that allows occupants to interact with the vehicle using natural voice commands. It can be used for functions such as navigation, music and vehicle controls. The SUV also gets features such as Karaoke mode, Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio.

Mahindra has also introduced Custom Drive Mode and Drift Mode. Meanwhile, the Formula E Freedom Edition boasts an acceleration boost function. The latter can achieve a claimed 0-100 kmph time of 6.44 seconds. Another interesting feature is Revive and Revive SOS, which are designed to provide assistance and additional range- functionality when the battery has been depleted. The new TEQ_xting function also allows owners to display personalised messages on the tailgate.

Mahindra has introduced new exterior and interior colour options with the Sporteq. The standard model gets a new Ruby Velvet exterior shade, while higher variants can be specified with a new Racing Tan and Black interior theme.

There is also a special Sporteq Launch Edition based on the fully loaded Four variant. It gets a Graphite Storm exterior and Racing Tan interior. The Formula E Freedom Edition gets a new Rosso Impulso exterior colour along with Formula E and FIA decals. Unlike the previous Formula E Edition, the new version shares the standard BE 6 Sporteq’s exterior design, while retaining the older dual-screen dashboard.