Mahindra has teased a new top-spec BE 6, the Sporteq, launching on 15 August. The big change is inside: a triple-screen dashboard with a dedicated screen for the front passenger, plus a brown cabin theme and a new matte-grey color. But here's the catch. Nothing changes under the skin, so you get the same 682km ARAI range and the same motor. This looks like a quick answer to the Tata Sierra EV, which already sells triple screens from its base trim.
BE 6 Sporteq: what's new and what it likely costs
The star of the update is a three-screen setup on the dashboard. That means a central touchscreen, a driver's display, and a new screen just for the front passenger (so they can watch content on the move). This mirrors the layout on Mahindra's XEV 9e and XUV 7XO. The teaser also shows a fresh brown theme for the seats and dashboard, plus a new matte grey paint outside. Importantly, Mahindra is also redesigning the dashboard and dropping the odd loop that wrapped around the driver. In our BE 6 review, that loop blocked easy access to the wireless charger and USB ports, so this is a welcome fix. Mahindra hasn't announced the price yet, but as a new top trim, it will sit above the current ₹26.9 lakh Pack Three ex-showroom. Expect a slight premium over that.
Where Sporteq sits: The full BE6 variant ladder
The BE 6 currently runs from ₹18.9 lakh to ₹28.49 lakh, ex-showroom, across six trims. Pack One starts at ₹18.9 lakh, Pack One Above from ₹20.5 lakh, and Pack Two from ₹21.9 lakh. Pack Three Select opens at ₹24.5 lakh, while the regular Pack Three tops the normal range at ₹26.9 lakh. The limited Batman Edition, priced at ₹28.49 lakh, sold out its 999 units in just seven minutes. The Sporteq will slot in as the new top-spec trim, likely just above Pack Three. The dual-screen layout stays on the lower trims, so only Sporteq gets the three-screen dashboard.
Triple screens vs. dual: Is the passenger display worth the extra money?
This is the real question for buyers. The passenger screen is genuinely useful if someone else is riding shotgun a lot, say a chauffeur-driven owner or a content creator. But if you mostly drive yourself, that third screen sits idle. The dashboard redesign and the fix for that awkward loop are arguably bigger wins for daily use. And the brown theme plus matte gray paint adds a more premium feel. Still, be honest with yourself. If the passenger screen doesn't excite you, the ₹26.9 lakh Pack Three already gives you nearly the full BE 6 experience, screens aside.
Mahindra BE 6
SUVBattery, range and charging: nothing changes here
Mechanically, the Sporteq is the same BE 6. It uses two LFP battery packs (a safer, long-life battery type made with BYD's blade cells): a 59 kWh and a 79 kWh. The 59 kWh makes 228 bhp with a 556 km ARAI range (ARAI is a government test, always higher than real driving). Expect around 390km in real city use. The 79 kWh makes 286 bhp with a 682 km ARAI range, so plan for roughly 477 km in the city and about 545 km on the highway. The 79 kWh does 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (how fast it hits highway speed). On a 175kW DC fast charger, it goes 20 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes. On a home 11.2kW AC charger, a full charge takes 8 hours (79kWh) or 6 hours (59kWh). Running cost is the EV's big draw: home charging works out to about ₹1-1.5 per km versus ₹7-9 per km for petrol, so it's roughly 5-7 times cheaper to run. Note that the ex-showroom price excludes the charger and its installation. On subsidies: there is no central cash discount on an electric car, only state road-tax or registration waivers, and these differ by state, so check your local RTO.
BE 6 Sporteq vs Tata Sierra EV: the triple-screen clash
The timing here is telling. The Tata Sierra EV launched on 30 June from ₹18.79 lakh, and it already offers a triple-screen cabin as standard. So the Sporteq feels like a direct reply. The difference is price positioning. Sierra EV gives you the three-screen dashboard from a much lower starting price. The BE 6 Sporteq will be the most expensive BE 6 trim, likely above ₹26.9 lakh. So you're paying a clear premium for the same cabin tech as an owner. That makes the Sporteq the aspirational buy, not the value one. If your priority is triple screens for the least money, the Sierra EV makes a strong case.
Tata Sierra EV
SUVVerdict: who should buy the Sporteq, and who shouldn't
The Sporteq is a smart cabin refresh, not a big leap. You get the passenger screen, a cleaner dashboard, and a more premium brown-and-grey look. But the motor, battery, range, and charging are all identical to the standard car. So buy the Sporteq if the passenger screen and the fresh cabin genuinely matter to you; think chauffeur-driven executives or creators. Everyone else should look hard at the ₹26.9 lakh Pack Three, which delivers almost the same drive and features. And if you were hoping for a bigger battery or all-wheel drive, this isn't that update, so hold on.
References: Mahindra India — official website
