Mahindra BE6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Both EVs come with two battery pack options paired with fairly powerful electric motors, but which one is better? we find out
Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curve EV are two of the latest EVs introduced by the two Indian carmakers. Both the EVs come with a lot of features and two battery pack options that power quite powerful electric motors. But how do the powertrain options of the Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvavi EV stack up against each other? Let’s check it out.
Mahindra BE6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Powertrain
| Model | Mahindra BE 6e | Tata Curvev EV | ||
| battery pack | 59kWh | 79kWh | 45kWh | 55kWh |
| No. Of Electric Motor(s) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| power | 231 PS | 286 PS | 150PS | 167 PS |
| Torque | 380Nm | 380Nm | 215 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Range (MIDC part 1 + part 2) | 535km | 682km | 430km | 502km |
| Drivetrain | RWD* | R.W.D. | FWD^ | FWD |
Both Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvavi EV come with two battery pack options. However, it is the Mahindra EV that gets the larger battery pack. The BE 6e has a rear-axle-mounted electric motor, while the electric motor on the Curve EV is mounted on the front axle.
The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) setup of the BE 6e with the electric motor produces 231 PS/380 Nm or 286 PS/380 Nm depending on the battery pack chosen. On the other hand, the Curve EV’s electric motor is mounted on the front axle making it front-wheel-drive (FWD), and it produces either a lower 150 PS/215 Nm or 167 PS/215 Nm, respectively. It depends. Battery pack selection.
The claimed range of the Curv EV’s battery pack ranges from 430 km to 502 km, while the BE6E beats it by a wide margin by offering a claimed range between 535 km and 682 km.
Mahindra BE6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Charging options
| Model | Mahindra BE 6e | Tata Curvev EV | ||
| battery pack | 59kWh | 79kWh | 45kWh | 55kWh |
| AC Charger | 7.2kW/11kW | 7.2kW/11kW | 7.2kW charger | 7.2kW charger |
| AC Charging Time | 8.7 hours / 6 hours (0-100 percent) | 11.7 hours / 8 hours (0-100 percent) | 6.5 hours (10-100 percent) | 7.9 hours (10-100 percent) |
| DC Fast Charger | 140 kW | 175 kW | More than 60 kW fast charger | More than 70 kW fast charger |
| DC Charging Time | 20 minutes (20-80 percent) | 20 minutes (20-80 percent) | 40 minutes (10-80 percent) | 40 minutes (10-80 percent) |
Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curve EV come with both AC and DC fast chargers.
Mahindra BE6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Price
| Model | Price Range |
| Mahindra BE 6e | From Rs 18.90 lakh |
| Tata Curvev EV | Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh |
Only the entry-level BE 6e price has been revealed and it is Rs 1.45 lakh more expensive than the base variant of the Tata Curvv EV. But what is worth noting here is that the base variant of the BE 6e gets a lot more features than the corresponding Curve variant, like a dual-screen setup on the dashboard and a 6-speaker sound system.
The Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvvy EV rival each other as well as the MG ZS EV. It will also compete with Hyundai Creta EV and can be considered as an affordable alternative to BYD Atto 3.
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