Mahindra Unveils World's First Formula E Themed Special Edition SUV: BE 6 Formula E Edition

Mahindra introduces the BE 6 Formula E Edition – the world’s first Formula E-inspired special edition electric SUV, priced from ₹23.69 lakh, with Kush Maini as brand ambassador and exclusive benefits for the first 999 buyers.

Suhail Gulati

Posted on - 8:52 PM, 26 November, 2025

Mahindra has launched the BE 6 Formula E Edition, marking the world's first Formula E themed special edition SUV. This electric vehicle channels the thrill of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship into a street-legal SUV, blending Mahindra's motorsport heritage with bold electric performance. Priced starting at ₹23.69 lakh for the FE2 variant, with the FE3 offering add-on features at ₹24.49 lakh, the SUV targets India's growing motorsport enthusiasts.

The launch highlights Mahindra's pioneering role in Indian motorsport, from early rally dominance to being the only Indian team to win on the global Formula E grid. The BE 6 Formula E Edition embodies this legacy, transforming the iconic BE 6 into an electrified icon inspired by precision driving and aggressive aerodynamics.

Exterior Design: Formula-Inspired Styling for the Streets

The BE 6 Formula E Edition features a race-inspired exterior that captures the essence of Formula E circuits while being built for urban driving. Key highlights include:

• All-new signature front bumper with circular projector headlamps, gloss black bezel finish, and orange accents.
• Four premium exterior color options: Everest White, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red, and Stealth Black.
• Signature accent color highlights on the bumper in Firestorm Orange and Everest White.
• Racetrack-inspired R20 alloy wheels with a dark-tinted signature wheel finish (R19 alloy wheels standard, with R20 on FE3).
• Firestorm Orange-colored brake callipers.
• Sporty rear boot lip and roof spoilers.
• “Mahindra Formula E” ceramic paint branding on the windshield.
• Formula E badging and decals on front quarter panels, fixed glass roof, and night trail carpet lamps.
• Signature 12 Stripe graphics on the fixed glass roof and bonnet.
• Signature “BE 6 | Formula E” rear badging.
• Lower cladding with dark liquid metal paint.
• Front and rear skid plates with a liquid metal finish.
• Race-inspired graphics on the side doors, fender, and bonnet.
• FIA branding on the windscreen and passenger-side lower cladding.
• Front illuminated logo.
• LED tail lamps.
• Sporty sill claddings.
• Fixed Glass Infinity Roof.

These elements give the SUV an unmistakable motorsport attitude, making it stand out as a collectible electric vehicle.

Interior Features: A Race-Ready Cockpit Experience

Inside, the BE 6 Formula E Edition offers a vibrant, immersive cockpit designed to evoke the sensation of a racing environment. Notable interior details include:

• Vibrant Firestorm Orange-themed interiors.
• Firestorm Orange FIA X Formula E edition plaque.
• Formula E logo on the passenger dashboard panel and seats.
• FIA branding on seat belts.
• Firestorm Orange-accented steering wheel, in-touch controller, electronic parking brake, start/stop button, and door open straps.
• Black and Orange-themed dynamic speaker pattern and wireless charging dock.
• Formula E-inspired custom startup animation.
• Formula E-inspired exterior engine sounds.
• Race car-inspired start/stop button flap.
• Translucent door inserts.
• Soft wrapped interior trims.
• Leatherette steering wheel.
• Leatherette + Suede upholstery.
• Front and rear bumper with skid plates.

The cabin emphasizes electric performance and racing intensity, aligning with customer feedback that the BE 6 feels like a futuristic racing cockpit. 

Performance and Specifications: Electric Power with Racing DNA

Powered by a 79 kWh battery pack, the BE 6 Formula E Edition delivers impressive performance tailored for instant acceleration and efficiency:

• Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
• Top speed of 202 km/h.
• Motor generates 282 bhp (210 kW) power.
• Real-world range of 500 km.
• Superfast charging capability: 20% to 80% in 20 minutes with a 180 kW DC charger.
• Best-in-class power of 210 kW.
• Electric power steering with variable gear ratio.
• 10-meter turning circle diameter.
• Multiple driving modes with Boost Mode.
• Multi-step regeneration.
• One-touch single pedal drive.
• SonicSuite with virtual engine sounds.
• iLink front suspension and 5-link rear suspension.
• MTV-CL technology.
• Frequency dependent damping.
• Low rolling resistance tyres with NVH reduction.
• Cruise control.

For enhanced handling, the FE3 variant includes intelligent adaptive suspension.

Safety Features: Comprehensive Protection

Safety is prioritized with advanced features such as:

• 360-degree camera.
• Blind view monitor.
• 6 airbags.
• High stiffness bodyshell.
• All-wheel disc brakes.
• Brake-by-wire tech.
• Intelligent electronic brake booster.
• Driver drowsiness detection.
• Electronic parking brake.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• TPMS with individual tyre pressure display.

Technology and Connectivity: Cutting-Edge Infotainment

The SUV integrates high-tech elements for a connected driving experience:

• Dual super screens (12.3” x 2).
• Sonic Studio by Mahindra.
• 16-speaker Harman/Kardon audio with Dolby Atmos.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset - 8155.
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
• Superfast 5G connectivity.
• Wireless charging in front row.
• Pre-installed OTT, social media, news, and shopping apps.
• BYOD in-car experience.
• Connected features like cabin precooling and remote commands (Me4U App).
• Built-in Amazon Alexa.

Comfort and Convenience: Everyday Practicality

Additional features ensure comfort on the road:

• Auto dimming IRVM.
• Auto headlamps.
• Rain sensing smart wipers.
• Height adjustable driver seat and seat belt.
• One-touch driver power window.
• Dual zone temperature control.
• Auto fold ORVMs.
• 60:40 split in 2nd row seats with 2-step recline.
• Rear demister.
• Spacious frunk and trunk.
• Frunk with drain hole and light + frunk mat.
• Rear AC vents.
• Tilt and telescopic steering.
• Cooled console storage.
• 65 W Type C fast charging ports for front and rear.
• Parcel shelf.
• BYOD – mounting provision on seats.
• Acoustic laminated door glass.

The FE3 adds night trail carpet lamps for extra flair.

Pricing, Bookings, and Deliveries

The BE 6 Formula E Edition is available in two variants:

• FE2: Priced at ₹23.69 lakh.
• FE3 (with add-on features like intelligent adaptive suspension, sporty R20 alloy wheels, and night trail carpet lamps): Priced at ₹24.49 lakh.

Bookings open on January 14, 2026, with deliveries beginning February 14, 2026.

Special Offers and Exclusive Benefits

The first 999 customers receive assured exclusive benefits, including:

• Track-day experience at Mahindra’s Proving Track with Kush Maini.
• Collector’s box with Mahindra Racing memorabilia.
• A memorable photo and video of the delivery moment.
• Choice of a special number between 0 and 99 as a decal on the side door.
• Customer's first name appearing on the Mahindra Racing car at the London E-Prix.

Additionally, three lucky winners will receive tickets and paddock access to the London E-Prix in August 2026, including a meet and greet with the Mahindra Racing team and MADE team, plus a special roof decal. Winners are subject to obtaining a United Kingdom visa, with responsibility on the winner. Conditions apply.

Brand Ambassador: Kush Maini

Mahindra has appointed Kush Maini, a Bengaluru-born racer, FIA Formula 2 race winner, and one of India’s fastest drivers, as the brand ambassador for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs. Part of Mahindra’s Formula E Racing team and mentored by two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen, Maini embodies youthful electric energy, Indian pride, and global ambition.

BE 6 Formula E Ride-On: Inspiring the Next Generation

To celebrate India's motorsport moment, Mahindra introduces the BE 6 Formula E Edition Ride-On, a race-themed toddler car mirroring the SUV's design with mini aero flares and vibrant colors. Priced at ₹18,000, it will be available from April 2026.

R Velusamy, President - Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., commented, “Our customers conveyed a compelling message, the BE 6 doesn’t just look futuristic, but it also evokes the sensation of being in a racing cockpit once they step inside. They love that it screams electric, unapologetically. We built the Formula E Edition by listening to that energy. Racing is no longer a niche in India; it’s becoming a lifestyle statement. With this edition, we’ve channelled that cultural shift into a machine that celebrates electric performance the Mahindra way - bold, emotional, and proudly made in India.”

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, Chief Executive Officer - Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Executive Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., added, “Motorsport is India’s new young passion. And no Indian brand has lived this journey more authentically than Mahindra. With the BE 6 Formula E Edition, we are bringing this racing spirit to the street. It’s bold, electric, defiant - and unmistakably Indian.”

Pratap Bose, Chief Design & Creative Officer - Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., stated, “Every accent, every surface, every shadow on this BE 6 Formula E Edition was designed with motorsport intensity. This SUV doesn’t whisper racing - it shouts it. This edition is a celebration of India’s rising motorsport culture and Mahindra’s racing lineage.”

Kush Maini remarked, “India is falling in love with motorsport, and it’s amazing to see the rise of Formula E fandom. The BE6 Formula E Edition brings that thrill, that energy, that boldness to Indian roads. It’s the perfect bridge from race to road.”

This launch positions the BE 6 Formula E Edition as a symbol of India's evolving motorsport culture, combining heritage, performance, and electric innovation.