Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Mahindra BE 6 works out about Rs 3,90,369 cheaper to own than the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol), breaking even around year 5.
The Mahindra BE 6 (Pack One 59 kWh) is priced at Rs 18,90,000 ex-showroom against Rs 13,99,000 for the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) — a gap of Rs 4,91,000. What decides the comparison is running cost: at Rs 8 per kWh home charging the Mahindra BE 6 costs about Rs 1.16 per km, while the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) at 13.0 km/l and Rs 104.95 per litre costs about Rs 8.07 per km. Figures as of August 2026.
Mahindra BE 6 snapshot
| Battery | 59 kWh |
| Claimed range (MIDC) | 548 km |
| Realistic range | ~410 km |
| Real-world efficiency | ~6.9 km/kWh |
| Petrol rival | Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) — Rs 13,99,000, 13.0 km/l |
8-year cost of ownership: Mahindra BE 6 vs Mahindra XUV700 (petrol)
Assuming 1,000 km a month, petrol prices rising 5% a year, electricity 3% a year, and typical SUV insurance and maintenance:
| Cost head (8 years) | Mahindra BE 6 | Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (ex-showroom) | Rs 18,90,000 | Rs 13,99,000 |
| Charging / fuel | Rs 1,23,719 | Rs 9,25,088 |
| Insurance | Rs 3,04,000 | Rs 2,80,000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 96,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Total | Rs 24,13,719 | Rs 28,04,088 |
Run the comparison with your own usage
The calculator below is preloaded with the Mahindra BE 6 and Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) figures. Change the monthly kilometres, electricity rate or ownership period to match your situation — the break-even point shifts a lot with mileage.
Prefilled with Mahindra BE 6 figures (ex-showroom price, real-world efficiency). Adjust any value to match your usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mahindra BE 6 cheaper than the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) in the long run?
Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Mahindra BE 6 works out about Rs 3,90,369 cheaper to own than the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol), breaking even around year 5.
What is the per-km running cost of the Mahindra BE 6?
About Rs 1.16 per km with home charging at Rs 8 per kWh, versus about Rs 8.07 per km for the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol).
When does the Mahindra BE 6 break even with the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol)?
At 1,000 km a month the Mahindra BE 6 becomes cheaper overall than the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) around year 5. Driving more shortens this; driving less stretches it.
What is the real-world range of the Mahindra BE 6?
The claimed MIDC range is 548 km, but a realistic figure is around 410 km — roughly 75% of the claimed number.