Mahindra BE 6e, XEV 9e, and XEV 9S Now Available with Battery-as-a-Service

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Mahindra has officially expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program across its entire Electric Origin SUV portfolio, making EV ownership significantly more accessible to a broader audience. If you've been eyeing the BE 6 SPORTEQ, XEV 9S, or XEV 9e but hesitated at the upfront cost, this could be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.

What is Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)?

At its core, BaaS is a dual-financing structure that separates the cost of the vehicle from the cost of the battery. Instead of paying for the entire EV in one go, you finance the vehicle body separately while the battery is financed through a dedicated loan product. This dramatically reduces the initial purchase price — bringing Mahindra's premium electric SUVs within reach of many more buyers.

Numbers

Model	BaaS Starting Price	Battery Financing Effective Usage Cost
BE 6 SPORTEQ	₹11.45 Lakh	₹3.75/km
XEV 9S	₹12.65 Lakh	₹3.75/km
XEV 9e	₹13.90 Lakh	₹3.75/km

BE 6 SPORTEQ: Variant-Wise BaaS Breakdown

The BE 6 SPORTEQ offers the widest range of BaaS options across three battery sizes: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh.

Variant	59 kWh (BaaS)	70 kWh (BaaS)	79 kWh (BaaS)
ONE	₹11.45 Lakh	—	—
TWO	₹12.95 Lakh	—	—
THREE	₹13.95 Lakh	₹13.95 Lakh	—
THREE +	—	₹14.95 Lakh	₹14.95 Lakh
FOUR	—	—	₹16.95 Lakh
LAUNCH EDITION	—	—	₹16.95 Lakh
FE	—	—	₹14.45 Lakh
FE FOUR	—	—	₹16.95 Lakh

XEV 9S: Variant-Wise BaaS Breakdown

The XEV 9S balances premium features with competitive BaaS pricing across 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh options.

Variant	59 kWh (BaaS)	70 kWh (BaaS)	79 kWh (BaaS)
ONE ABOVE	₹12.65 Lakh	—	₹12.65 Lakh
TWO ABOVE	—	₹16.05 Lakh	₹15.95 Lakh
THREE	—	—	₹17.85 Lakh
THREE ABOVE	—	—	₹19.95 Lakh

XEV 9e: Variant-Wise BaaS Breakdown

Variant	59 kWh (BaaS)	79 kWh (BaaS)
ONE	₹13.90 Lakh	—
TWO	—	₹16.50 Lakh
THREE CINELUXE	—	₹19.35 Lakh
THREE	—	₹20.50 Lakh

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