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With the BE6 Formula E Edition, Mahindra is making that connection explicit for the first time - not by building a stripped-out racer but by translating the lessons, visuals and ethos of Formula E into a road-going electric SUV.
It's the world’s first Formula E-themed production SUV, and unlike many “special editions”, this one has a narrative that goes deeper than paint and decals.
From the Formula E paddock to public roads
Mahindra has been part of Formula E since the championship’s very first season, developing electric race cars under the intense constraints of limited energy, thermal efficiency and software-driven performance. Those constraints mirror real-world EV challenges far more closely than traditional, combustion-driven motorsport.
The BE6 Formula E Edition is positioned as a celebration of that experience. It draws from the same philosophy: maximising performance through software calibration, torque delivery and energy optimisation rather than brute force - all to create a super-compelling road-going EV for its customers.
That influence shows up most clearly in the BE6’s powertrain tuning. The rear-mounted electric motor produces 286hp, delivered with a torque curve calibrated to feel immediate but controlled — a characteristic Mahindra engineers openly link to evoking a Formula E feel, where smooth power delivery is essential to managing tyres and battery temperatures over a race distance.
Design inspired by the championship
Visually, the Formula E Edition is far more than a badge job. The exterior styling takes cues from Mahindra’s Formula E identity rather than generic motorsport tropes.
Key highlights include:
- A redesigned front bumper with circular projector headlamps and gloss-black detailing
- Formula E-inspired graphics across the fixed glass roof
- Contrasting aerodynamic elements, including front and rear spoilers
- Exclusive alloy wheels with orange brake calipers
- Subtle but deliberate Formula E branding
The colour palette — Everest White, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red and Stealth Black — mirrors Mahindra Racing’s visual language rather than mainstream SUV trends.
Inside, the connection becomes more purposeful. Orange accents reference the team’s racing colours, FIA-inspired seatbelt branding reinforces the motorsport link, and bespoke digital animations greet the driver on startup. Even the synthetic exterior sound in sportier drive modes is tuned to evoke Formula E’s distinctive acoustic character, rather than mimicking combustion engines.
Performance, range and the relevance of Formula E
The BE6 Formula E Edition uses a 79kWh battery, delivering a claimed 683km MIDC range, while still achieving a 0–100km/h time of around 6.7 seconds and a top speed just over 200km/h.
That balance — strong performance without sacrificing range — is central to Formula E engineering. In racing, Mahindra’s teams must extract maximum lap time and performance from a fixed energy allowance. On the road, the same thinking translates into an EV that doesn’t force buyers to choose between excitement and usability.
Fast-charging capability further supports this philosophy, with DC charging allowing a 20–80 percent top-up in roughly 20 minutes under ideal conditions.
FE2 and FE3: Two trims but the same philosophy
Mahindra offers the BE6 Formula E Edition in FE2 and FE3 trims, both mechanically identical but differentiated by equipment and visual detailing.
FE2 serves as the purist’s option, featuring the full Formula E design package, dual 12.3-inch displays, a premium audio system, panoramic glass roof and motorsport-themed interior elements.
FE3 builds on this with additional luxury and cosmetic upgrades, positioning it as a more lifestyle-focused expression of the same motorsport story.
Importantly, both retain the same rear-wheel-drive layout and power output, reinforcing that the Formula E Edition is about character and intent, not altering the BE6’s fundamental engineering.
Why this edition matters
The BE6 Formula E Edition isn’t trying to be a homologation special. Instead, it represents something more relevant to modern electric performance: a brand using its motorsport nous to shape how its road cars think, feel and behave.
With Formula E long held up as the testbed for real-world EV technology rather than a sporting spectacle alone, Mahindra’s approach feels credible. The BE6 Formula E Edition doesn’t promise race-car thrills — but it does successfully communicate how a decade of electric racing has informed the way this SUV delivers power, manages energy and expresses performance.
In an EV market crowded with anonymous efficiency machines, that sense of identity may be its strongest advantage.
Here's to the first 999
Mahindra opened up an exclusive early-buyer programme for the first 999 customers - a clear nod to its limited-edition ambition, and in a little over a week every one of these special packages have been booked by eager customers.
This initial cohort have secured themselves a curated package that includes a track-day experience with ambassador and Mahindra Racing driver Kush Maini at the company’s proving ground, a collector’s box of Mahindra Racing memorabilia, and personalised delivery videos.
Buyers were also able to choose a unique decal number (0–99) for their SUV, and — perhaps the boldest tie to racing culture - their first name will be featured on Mahindra’s Formula E race car at the London E-Prix in 2026.
On top of this, three owners are set to be randomly selected to receive tickets and paddock access for the London E-Prix, plus a special roof decal for their BE6 Formula E Edition.
Orders continue, with everything you need to know about the BE 6 over at Mahindra's website.
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