Will the BE 6's 682 km range really hold up in real world conditions?
Bold claims have been made by Mahindra about the range of the BE 6 Pack Three, which it says can achieve up to 682 km on a single charge. The figure is based on the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) testing cycle which is known to sometimes deliver optimistic results compared to real world driving. The range an EV actually achieves can be quite different depending on how you drive, what kind of terrain you’re on and the weather, and what in car features you use, for example air conditioning. It is important for potential buyers to figure out what they can expect from a realistic range to ascertain whether the car is practical for what they need. These questions beg the question of how the BE 6 will perform in various real world situations, and how its range compares to other EVs when driven in the same conditions.
It's not going to get 682 km in real world driving no way. Depending on how heavy you are on the accelerator and how much AC you're using, I'd expect maybe 70-75% of that in ideal conditions.
If Mahindra’s using some pretty advanced battery tech then 682 km might be optimistic. I wouldn't be surprised if it does better than expected and gets to that figure a lot quicker than we all think.
The real question is in what extreme conditions does it work. What's the range like in peak summer with the AC blasting, or on hilly terrain? That's what I want to know.
If it doesn't get to 682 km, anything above 500 km in the real world would be impressive for an Indian EV. We shouldn’t lose sight of how much of an improvement this is.
I'm skeptical. EV ranges are notoriously optimistic. I would wait for some long term owner reviews before passing judgement.
The 682km figure is probably achievable, but only if you’re really babying the throttle and driving in perfect conditions. Not very realistic for day to day use.
Just remember that even if it doesn’t reach 682 km, the BE 6 still has fast charging. It’s not a deal breaker if you can charge quickly on long trips, and the real world range is just a little bit lower.
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