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Mahindra BE 6 Two Door Render By ZephyrIndian automotive market does not favour wild designs or anything out of the ordinary. These are usually not considered ‘a safe bet’ by general consensus. However, Mahindra is trying to appeal to the younger generation with the BE 6, a new electric vehicle that has a wild design. If that is not wild enough, Zephyr Designz has two Mahindra BE 6 Two-Door concepts that look dope.
Mahindra BE 6 Two-Door Render
While there is nothing wrong with a generic-looking car, there’s some novelty with uniquely designed vehicles. Mahindra BE 6 is one such vehicle and bears a futuristic design that looks like it came straight out of a Cyberpunk world. Zephyr Designz has envisioned two Two-Door concepts based on a standard BE 6.
Mahindra BE 6 Two Door Render By Zephyr
Both concepts get the same bodywork which has been named “Zephyr Widebody Kit”. This widebody kit makes the Mahindra BE 6 a lot more imposing, which was already wide to begin with, at 1,907 mm. With this kit, it looks like the width is over 2,100 mm. There are extended wheel arches, lending a muscular appeal.
These wheel arches are not for show, as they house massive alloy wheels that look like 23-inchers or 24-inchers. Big wheels are usually employed to go over big brakes and Zephyr has given it big brakes with red callipers. The extended wheel arches have a sharp line that flows into BE 6’s shoulder line and into the rear wheel arches.
Mahindra BE 6 Two Door Render By Zephyr
More Dramatic than Stock!
Ground clearance has been lowered for a slammer look and there are sporty side skirts and front lip spoilers to further accentuate the sportiness. Length has been shortened as there are only two doors to accommodate. With this two-door concept, Mahindra BE 6 looks a lot sportier and the only thing it now misses is frameless windows.
This Mahindra BE 6 Two-Door render looks the best from the rear. It shows fat tyres employed on this concept. Rear split roof spoilers and trunk spoilers are slightly dramatised in this concept. Rear wheel arch extensions have air vents to smoothen airflow and this concept has a massive diffuser that seems to be running across the length.
Mahindra BE 6 Two Door Render By Zephyr
While Mahindra is highly unlikely to launch a 2-Door (3-Door, technically) version of BE 6, concepts and renders like this help us to visualise how the car would look if it were real. Of the two colourways Zephyr has showcased with this render, we think Matte Black looks drop-dead gorgeous and almost like a Batmobile, while the Gloss Pink with Gold wheels doesn’t look half bad.
Also read – Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e score 5 Star crash safety ratings

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Mahindra Chakan eSUV Plant VisitAt Unlimit India event held in Chennai, Mahindra unveiled their latest creations – BE 6 and XEV 9e to the world. At the same stage, we got to see base Pack 1 price of both vehicles. The company recently organised Unlimit India Tech Day at their Chakan plant in Pune, revealing Pack 3 prices of both eSUVs and showing a few crucial tech behind their new world-class products.
This event was also a great way to show the world their new state-of-the-art EV manufacturing facility in their 700-acre Chakan plant. This is where Mahindra manufactures their world-class products like BE 6 and XEV 9e. In this post, we will take you through Mahindra’s new EV manufacturing facility and innovative practices the company follows to position themselves as a world-class EV manufacturer.
Mahindra New EV Plant Layout
Mahindra Chakan eSUV Plant Visit
Mahindra has a 700-acre facility at Chakan near Pune, Maharashtra. This is a strategic and well-planned facility that incorporates dedicated units for MHEL (Mahindra Heavy Engines Ltd), Construction Equipment, Supplier Park, Body Shop, Press Shop, Paint Shops, Aggregates Shops, Vehicle Assembly Shops, EPT (where battery manufacturing happens), a finished goods storage with 14,000 units capacity and even a Vehicle Test Track.
This facility is in abundant supply of water including a few natural water bodies. There’s a 100K m³ RWHC (Rain Water Harvesting Catchment) on site too. Mahindra has incorporated many water treatment systems to be water efficient. Returning 131 L of water for every 100 L used. The company is environmentally sustainable and lays emphasis on usage of clean energy and has a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Mahindra New EV Plant High-Tech Machinery
The company has established a robust supply chain that will keep the production running without hiccups. There is a high degree of automation and man-less operations seen at Mahindra’s new EV manufacturing facility. This facility was built in record time, starting from July 2023 and commencing operations from January 2024.
Mahindra is proud of the many first-in-India operations that this facility boasts of, showing its profound capabilities and capacity for innovation. On the Unlimit India Tech-Day, Mahindra gave us a tour of BIW, Paint Shop, EPT and TCF facilities that are tasked to manufacture company’s new Electric Origin SUVs.
Mahindra New EV Plant – Press Shop
1. BIW Shop
Manufacturing of a car always starts with sheet metal side of things, which happens in BIW section. In Mahindra’s BIW section, we have the Press Shop and then Body Shop. Press Shop where it all starts for BE 6 and XEV 9e. This massive production unit is tasked with making car’s exoskeleton. Mahindra is quite proud of the level of automation achieved at this facility.
This high-tech facility encompasses robots for most work, ensuring high-level of precision and consistency. Sheets of metal are pre-cut and treated to be pressed. These pre-cut sheets are transferred onto the dyes by robots, where they are stamped or pressed to form various shapes. These panels are then scanned for mm-level precision and are stored in a massive site for further operations or discarded, if there are any abnormalities.
Mahindra New EV Plant – Press Shop
At the company’s Body Shop, these pressed body panels arrive and there are multiple dedicated assembly lines like front floor assembly, rear floor assembly, and underbody assembly lines. There are a total of two main lines that are fed by four sub-assembly lines. An overhead conveyor transfers the assemblies from Main Body Line 1 to Main Body Line 2. Individual panels are assembled into sub-assemblies which are then transferred to the docking station.
Mahindra New EV Plant – Body Shop
Mahindra has incorporated Laser Brazing techniques to seamlessly join the roof to exoskeleton. This method provides more aesthetic joining than what can be achieved from spot welding. Traditional joining processes are also present, including robotically controlled spot welding and MIG welding. From here, the docked structure moves into CFL (Closure Fitment Line) where doors, bonnets, tailgate and other closures are fitted by robots with ‘best fit’ algorithm.
Mahindra New EV Plant – Body Shop
We can see extensive use of AMRs (Automated Mobile Robots) that transfer BIW from one stage to another. Lastly, these BIW structures go through MFL (Metal Finish Line). This is where cleaning of body structure and finishing processes happen, prepping the BIW to be sent to Paint Shop via an automated overhead conveyor.
Mahindra Paint Shop – Sealing Line
2. Paint Booth
Once BIW exoskeletons are prepped at Body Shop, they arrive at Mahindra’s state-of-the-art Paint Shop. This is a zero-discharge facility and Mahindra ensures all faculty and visitors (including ourselves) wear anti-static clothing when inside this facility. Mahindra uses the dipping process to ensure an even coat of pre-paint treatments. All BIWs are dipped and then rotated inside massive tanks to ensure all surfaces get an even coat.
Mahindra Paint Shop
Before the paint, all BIW go through sealing stations where automated robots apply PVC sealants wherever required, ensuring a sealed structure for better isolation and AC performance. These sealed structures go through a pre-paint cleaning process where they are dusted using Emu feathers connected to a powerful vacuum suction, cleaning the surface for contaminants and other foreign objects.
Mahindra Paint Shop
Mahindra employs a 3-coat, 1-bake process for the Electric Origin SUVs and uses high-solid, high-quality paints in line with global standards. All these stations are monitored via cameras using intelligent AI algorithms via the CCR room. Automated robots completely handle paint process and is a man-less process. These robots can even open and close doors to paint hard-to-reach areas. For painting the roof, Mahindra is using a spillage-free Pixel Painting technology like an Inkjet printer that ensures there is no over-painting.
Mahindra Paint Shop
After the painting is done, these exoskeletons now head to polishing line for post-paint surface treatments. Body is thoroughly buffed under an effective reflection dome with high-tech lighting for inspection. After a thorough inspection, painted body is now sent to TCF Shop (Trim, Chassis & Final Shop) or stored in a massive stacked storage system that consists of 7 levels vertically!
Mahindra EPT Plant
3. Battery Assembly Shop (EPT)
At the other end of Mahindra’s 700-acre Chakan facility is EPT, where electric powertrains of Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs are assembled. EPT plant boasts 98% automated operations and has highest ratio of female workforce at 40% as EPT plant is ergonomically safer than others. Because this is a crucial stage, Mahindra cleverly uses AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) to train faculty at the highest level.
Mahindra EPT Plant
Blade battery cells are transported to EPT plant from external sources, following a strict “zero touch cell handling’ philosophy. The company has a 2 million (20 lakh) cell storage capacity at Chakan facility. These Blade cells go through ‘Cell Stacking’ process, which is the most critical stage in battery assembly. Mahindra’s INGLO electric platform has multiple modules and each module is made of 16 Blade cells.
Mahindra EPT Plant
Mahindra uses laser welding for many joining processes and this entire battery assembly process is man-less operation. A data log is created at every step in this EPT plant including miniscule operations like torque on every bolt and the person monitoring this operation. Mahindra strictly follows a ‘No Fault Forward’ philosophy and there are multiple AI-powered cameras that monitor all operations and algorithms are trained to stop battery assembly if there is a flaw detected.
Mahindra EPT Plant
Every single battery pack assembled at EPT plant is thoroughly tested in a multi-stack testing chamber against temperature, vibrations, rapid charge and rapid discharge. There’s an IP67-rated battery pack cover developed in-house by Mahindra and that is also put to test. After assembly, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) bring this battery pack to the end of the assembly line. Temp sensors are everywhere in EPT plant and can trigger automated fire suppression systems without any human intervention.
Mahindra TCF Shop
4. TCF Shop
This is a final facility in the production of Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs and encompasses a multitude of processes. TCF shop is filled with high-tech equipment and has clever touches like a wooden platform that reduces fatigue for faculty. These faculty are thoroughly trained for fault finding and they undergo rigorous troubleshooting training. There are two main trim lines in TCF shop.
Mahindra TCF Shop
Powertrain unit complete with battery and motor arrives at TCF shop. With the help of automated robots powered by AI, marry the exoskeleton and powertrain. Multiple precision cameras monitor this process and video footage is logged for future reference. Doors trims are prepped on 1st floor and are sent below to be installed on the doors. Cockpit and seats arrive as fully-built units and are only installed on the vehicle.
Mahindra TCF Shop
Headlights, tail lights, underbody and other parts are installed next. All necessary components are placed in a portable storage unit that also moves along with that particular vehicle on the assembly line. All consumables like brake oil, AC gas, and windshield fluid are filled here too. Glass roof with signature ambient lighting, wheels and brakes, suspension components and other crucial components are fitted here.
Mahindra TCF Shop
After wheel installation, vehicle is almost at the end of line, where automated wheel alignment and wheel balancing, headlight levelling, acceleration and brake test on a roller, and high-speed and low-speed testing on a high-tech roller along with radar calibration happens here. Next, the car is sent through a shower test where water jets squirt on the car from all sides at 2 bar pressure to check for any leaks. Lastly, they are sent to a short track for dynamic testing. After the track test, these vehicles are either stored or directly transported to showrooms.
Final Thoughts
Mahindra’s state-of-the-art EV manufacturing facility at Chakan stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality. With advanced automation, eco-friendly practices, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, the facility is not only setting benchmarks for the industry but also redefining the production of electric vehicles in India.
From the precision-driven BIW and Paint Shops to the highly automated Battery Assembly and TCF processes, Mahindra has showcased its ability to deliver world-class products like the BE 6 and XEV 9e. By leveraging AI, IoT, and sustainable manufacturing, Mahindra is not just building EVs but also shaping the future of mobility. This facility is a clear indication that Mahindra is ready to lead the way in India’s transition to electric mobility. More

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Indigo 6E and Mahindra BE 6eThe case will be closely watched as it not only involves two of India’s leading companies but also raises questions about trademark rights and their scope across different industries
In an ongoing legal tussle between Mahindra & Mahindra and InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) over the use of the “6E” brand, Mahindra has announced that its upcoming electric SUV will now be branded as the “BE 6.” This decision comes as the two companies gear up for a courtroom battle over trademark rights.
Mahindra had originally named its electric SUV the “BE 6e” as part of its Born Electric (BE) platform, with the vehicle unveiled alongside the XEV 9e on November 26, 2024. While Mahindra maintains that the name “BE 6e” is distinct from IndiGo’s “6E,” which is associated with the airline’s branding, it has decided to rebrand the SUV to avoid potential market confusion and focus on its product launch.
Mahindra’s Stance on the Dispute
Mahindra has stated that it applied for the trademark registration for “BE 6e” under Class 12 (vehicles), which pertains to an entirely different industry from IndiGo’s operations in aviation. The company emphasized that its trademark is not “6E” but “BE 6e,” highlighting the distinct styling and usage context.
“We believe our mark differs fundamentally from IndiGo’s ‘6E,’ which represents an airline, eliminating any risk of confusion. Moreover, our registration application is specific to a different industry sector and product,” Mahindra said in its statement.
Mahindra also pointed out that IndiGo had previously faced a similar challenge from Tata Motors over the “IndiGo” name, as Tata had used the Indigo brand for its cars. Despite Tata’s objection, IndiGo retained its brand name, arguing it operated in a different sector. Mahindra finds IndiGo’s current stance inconsistent with its earlier actions.
Rebranding and the Way Forward
While Mahindra has renamed its SUV the “BE 6” to ensure a smooth market launch, the company has made it clear that it will continue to contest IndiGo’s claims in court. Mahindra expressed concern that granting IndiGo exclusivity over a two-character alphanumeric mark could set a problematic precedent, potentially stifling creativity and branding across industries.
“Our priority remains delivering an excellent customer experience and focusing on popularizing electric transport in India. However, we firmly believe IndiGo’s claims are baseless and will strongly contest them in court. Allowing such claims to go unchallenged could monopolize common alpha-numeric marks, creating challenges for companies across sectors,” Mahindra added.
A Call for Collaboration
Mahindra also called for greater collaboration between Indian multinationals, stating that engaging in unnecessary legal battles diverts attention from the larger goal of contributing to the nation’s growth and development.
“We find it unseemly that two large Indian companies are entangled in a distracting conflict when we should be championing each other’s growth and innovation,” Mahindra noted in its statement.
Launch Plans for BE 6
Despite the legal dispute, Mahindra is pressing forward with the launch of its BE 6 and XEV 9e SUVs. Deliveries are slated to begin in February 2025. Mahindra’s focus remains on its Born Electric platform, which aims to lead India’s transition to sustainable mobility solutions. More