Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE 6 — Battle of home-grown EVs

Tata Motors has finally launched the Harrier EV, after teasing it for too many times at several auto shows. Since it is now finally here, we couldn’t help but pit it against its home-grown rival—the Mahindra BE 6. Read the story further to know the key differences between the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra BE 6.

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Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE 6 — Design and dimensions

The Harrier EV and BE 6 sit at either ends of the spectrum when it comes to design. While the Harrier EV plays it safe with a familiar design, enough to be mistaken for the ICE Harrier from a distance, the BE 6 goes all out and redefines the boundaries in the compact SUV segment. Needless to say, if catching attention is all that you desire, there is nothing better out there than the BE 6 in the market. However, if being understated is your thing, the Harrier EV will surely entice your senses with its more macho and conventional design. 

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On the dimensions front, the BE 6 is considerably smaller than the Harrier EV. In terms of proportions, the BE 6 actually slots against the Tata Curvv, but its heavy electronics and large battery pack make it a suitable rival to the Harrier EV. Speaking of numbers, the BE 6 dimensions measure 4371mm in length, 1907mm in width, 1627mm in height and 2775mm in wheelbase. The Tata Harrier EV dimensions, on the other hand, measure 4607mm in length, 2132mm in width, 1740mm in height and 2741mm in wheelbase.

Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE 6 — Interior and features

On the inside, the story is similar. While the Harrier EV, again, retains its design cues from the Harrier, the BE 6 makes you feel like piloting rather than driving. Starting with the Harrier EV, its dashboard houses a 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch instrument cluster. The Mahindra BE 6, on the other hand, features a connected screen binnacle housing two 12.3-inch screens. 

Coming to the features, the Harrier EV packs several features over the BE 6 that include a dual-camera dash cam, powered co-driver’s seat with electric Boss mode, rear windscreen sunshades, winglet headrests with cushions, 540-degree surround-view camera, electronic IRVM and terrain modes. The BE 6, on the other hand, offers illuminated roof, flush-fit door handles, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon sound with Dolby Atmos support, dual wireless chargers and head-up display.

Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE 6 — Powertrain specifications

This is where the Harrier EV outshines the BE 6 with flying colours, thanks to its four-wheel drivetrain. The Harrier EV comes with dual motors, putting power to all four wheels. Its front motor puts out 158PS of power whereas the rear motor churns out 238PS of power and combined, both these motors put out 504Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Mahindra BE 6 comes with a rear electric motor, putting out 285PS of power and 380Nm of torque. Speaking of range, the Harrier EV offers a claimed range of 627km up to on a single charge whereas the BE 6 offers a claimed range of up to 683km on a single charge.  It is worth mentioning that the aforemented figures are valid for the top-spec powertrain options of both models equipped with the larger battery packs.

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Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE 6 — Price comparison

Tata Motors has not yet revealed the full prices of the Harrier EV and all we know is the starting introductory price that is Rs 21.49 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Mahindra BE 6, on the other hand, is priced between Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).