Mahindra BE 6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Electric Powertrain Details Compared

Modified On Nov 29, 2024 06:53 PM By Dipan for Mahindra BE 6e

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Both EVs come with two battery pack options mated to a fairly potent electric motor, but which one is better? We find out

The Mahindra BE 6e and the Tata Curvv EV are two of the most recent EVs introduced by the two Indian carmakers. Both EVs come with a lot of features and two battery pack options which power fairly potent electric motors. But how do the powertrain options of the Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvv EV stack up against each other? Let us check it out.

Mahindra BE 6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Powertrains

Mahindra BE 6e

Model	Mahindra BE 6e		Tata Curvv EV
Battery Pack	59 kWh	79 kWh	45 kWh	55 kWh
No. Of Electric Motor(s)	1	1	1	1
Power	231 PS	286 PS	150 PS	167 PS
Torque	380 Nm	380 Nm	215 Nm	215 Nm
Range (MIDC part 1 + part 2)	535 km	682 km	430 km	502 km
Drivetrain	RWD*	RWD	FWD^	FWD

*RWD = Rear-wheel-drive

^FWD = Front-wheel-drive

Both the Mahindra BE 6e and the Tata Curvv EV come with two battery pack options. However, it is the Mahindra EV that gets the larger battery packs. The BE 6e has a rear-axle-mounted electric motor, while on the Curvv EV the electric motor is mounted on the front axle.

The BE 6e’s rear-wheel-drive (RWD) setup 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 Curvv EV’s electric motor is mounted on the front axle making it a front-wheel-drive (FWD) offering, and it produces a lesser 150 PS/215 Nm or 167 PS/215 Nm, again depending on the choice of the battery pack.

The Curvv EV’s battery pack has a claimed range ranging from 430 km to 502 km while the BE 6e outshines it by a big margin by offering a claimed range between 535 km and 682 km.

Also Read: Here Are 10 Features Seen For The First Time On A Mahindra Car

Mahindra BE 6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Charging Options

Mahindra BE 6e

Model	Mahindra BE 6e		Tata Curvv EV
Battery Pack	59 kWh	79 kWh	45 kWh	55 kWh
AC Charger	7.2 kW / 11 kW	7.2 kW/11 kW	7.2 kW charger	7.2 kW 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)

The Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvv Ev come with both AC as well as DC fast chargers.

Mahindra BE 6e vs Tata Curvv EV: Price

Model	Price Range
Mahindra BE 6e	From Rs 18.90 lakh
Tata Curvv EV	Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh

All prices are introductory ex-showroom, pan-India

Only the price of the entry-level BE 6e has been revealed and it is Rs 1.45 lakh more expensive than the Tata Curvv EV’s base variant. But a thing to note here is that the BE 6e’s base variant gets a lot more features than the Curvv’s corresponding variant, such as a dual-screen setup on the dashboard and a 6-speaker sound system.

Tata Curvv EV

The Mahindra BE 6e and Tata Curvv EV, while being a rival to each other, also compete with the MG ZS EV. It will also lock horns with the Hyundai Creta EV and can be considered an affordable alternative to the BYD Atto 3.

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