Tata Motors has officially launched the Harrier EV at Rs 21.49 lakh, packing advanced features that directly compete with the Mahindra BE 6’s tech-heavy approach.
The electric SUV battle just got more interesting, hasn’t it? With Tata’s flagship EV now in the market and Mahindra’s BE 6 already making waves, Indian buyers have two compelling options that couldn’t be more different. It’s like choosing between a well-tailored suit and trendy streetwear—both have their place, but they speak to completely different audiences.
Price and Positioning
Here’s where things get fascinating, and honestly, a bit confusing for buyers. The Harrier EV starts at Rs 21.49 lakh, while the BE 6 kicks off at Rs 18.90 lakh. Now, that Rs 2.59 lakh difference isn’t pocket change, but here’s the thing—these aren’t really competing for the same buyer.
The Harrier EV is like that friend who’s got their life sorted. Mature, feature-rich, doesn’t need to shout to get noticed. The BE 6? That’s your younger cousin who just got their first job and wants everyone to know they’ve made it. Both approaches work, just for different people.
Design Philosophy
The Harrier EV takes what we Indians call the “evolutionary route”—why fix what isn’t broken, right? It keeps the familiar Harrier silhouette that we’ve grown to love but adds those EV-specific touches. Closed-off grille, aerodynamic alloy wheels, subtle EV badging. Available in four colors that sound more sophisticated than most people’s vocabulary—Pristine White, Nainital Nocturne, Empowered Oxide, and Pure Grey.
The BE 6? Well, Mahindra threw the rulebook out the window. Those C-shaped LED DRLs look like they belong on a spaceship. The company literally says it has “stand-out styling that can pull attention away from supercars.” Bold claim, but you know what? They might just be onto something.
Interior and Technology
This is where the Harrier EV really flexes, and boy does it flex hard. That massive 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.25-inch digital cluster makes your living room TV look modest. The panoramic sunroof is standard—because apparently, we all need to feel like we’re driving a convertible in Mumbai traffic.
But here’s what caught my attention: Boss mode for the front passenger seat. Finally, someone gets it. Sometimes you’re not the one driving, and you deserve to be comfortable too. Those comfort headrests for the second row? Pure genius for long family trips to Goa.
The BE 6 fights back with dual 12.3-inch screens and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos. Sixteen speakers! That’s more speakers than most people have in their entire house. The NFC key access is neat—just tap your phone and go. Very 2025, very cool.
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Performance and Range
Numbers don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole story either. The Harrier EV brings 390bhp and 504Nm to the party. That’s serious power—the kind that makes you grin when you floor it at a traffic light. The 627km range is solid, and that 0-100kmph in 6.3 seconds? Not bad for something that weighs as much as a small apartment.
The BE 6 is more measured with 282bhp and 380Nm, but here’s the kicker—683km range. That extra 56km might not sound like much, but ask anyone who’s been range-anxious on the highway, and they’ll tell you every kilometer counts. The 0-100kmph time of 6.7 seconds is just 0.4 seconds slower. In real-world driving, you won’t notice the difference.
Unique Features
The Harrier EV’s party tricks are genuinely impressive. Five terrain modes including Sand and Rock-Crawl—because apparently, some of us are still planning that Ladakh trip we’ve been talking about for years. The transparent underbody camera is brilliant for those Mumbai potholes that could swallow a small car.
But “Summon Mode”? That’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. Park your car remotely using your phone. Your neighbors are going to think you’ve joined some secret tech cult.
The BE 6 counters with adaptive suspension in higher variants—your back will thank you on Indian roads. The autopark functionality is handy, especially if parallel parking still gives you nightmares. And those “SonicSuite virtual engine sounds”? Mahindra’s way of saying EVs don’t have to be boring.
Safety and Practicality
Both companies take safety seriously, which is refreshing. The Harrier EV comes with six airbags as standard—not just in the top variant, but across the range. The Level 2 ADAS and 360-degree camera are becoming must-haves, not nice-to-haves.
The rock crawl mode and boost mode show Tata’s thinking beyond city limits. This isn’t just an urban runabout; it’s built for the occasional adventure. Because let’s face it, we all have those weekend warrior fantasies.
The BE 6 offers up to seven airbags, including a knee airbag in top variants. The ADAS suite with traffic sign recognition is particularly useful—no more “Did that sign say 60 or 80?” moments.