KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Skip buying the Mahindra AC charger if you meet their requirements.
- The 7.2 kW AC charger costs Rs 50,000, and the 11.2 kW one costs Rs 75,000.
- Read the full report to know the details.
Mahindra Auto has made a few changes to the purchase procedure of their latest electric cars - Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e - where the customers now have the option of not opting for the company-supplied AC charger. How is this big news? Well, earlier, the company made it a mandatory purchase, which added an extra cost of up to Rs 75,000. However, as with every other policy, this isn't plain and simple, as there are certain conditions, which, if the customers meet, only then will they get this benefit. I will discuss these below. Before that, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e
So, Mahindra says, if your home or office lacks a supply for a private charger for these cars, then you must opt for the AC charger. The second one, which is very crucial, is that the charger should meet the company safety standards requirements, as it shouldn't disturb the cells and doesn't play along with major electrical components - basically, a standard charger. The last one is unique, as if a customer ends up buying two of these e-SUVs or previously owns the XUV400, then there is no need for purchasing an extra one, as the first one will be perfectly capable of charging these vehicles.
If you meet the requirements of this policy, then there is no need to opt for the AC chargers. To add more, Mahindra sells the 7.2 kW AC charger for Rs 50,000 and the 11.2 kW one for Rs 75,000. Now, customers can opt for either of these two chargers, whether they have the 59 kWh battery pack or the 79 kWh - it doesn't matter. Moreover, the Mahindra BE 6 with the standard 59 kWh pack takes 8.7 hours to go from 0 to 100% with the smaller 7.2 kW charger, and just 6 hours with the bigger AC charger (11.2 kW).
On the other hand, the bigger XEV 9e takes 11.7 hours to go from 0 to 100% with a 7.2 kW charger, and 8 hours with an 11.2 kW charger. And mind, these figures are for the 79 kWh battery pack, which is only available with the top variant, Pack 3.
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Verdict
This is a great step taken by Mahindra to reduce the cost of these expensive e-SUVs, as they would bring the price to a certain degree, and in India, even the minimum amount of saving is appreciated by customers, whether they are getting it on an affordable or expensive car. To add more, the range of these SUVs is also extremely impressive, so they try to deplete the range anxiety factor and provide their customers with an exhilarating experience.
