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The Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition channels The Dark Knight Trilogyβs stealthy style.
It features unique exterior and interior touches, including countless bat emblems.
The special edition of the EV is limited to 300 units for India, each priced at $27,200.
Those of you who thought the Mahindra BE 6 had a touch of Batmobile flair may feel vindicated, as the company is now offering a Batman Edition of the EV. Marketed as βthe worldβs first commercially available Batman-inspired SUVβ, it will be limited to 300 units and sold exclusively in India.
The Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition was developed in partnership with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products, similar to last yearβs Pininfarina specials. Unlike the ultra-exclusive, high-priced models from Mahindraβs luxury arm,this collaboration applies the Batman aesthetic to a more accessible electric SUV.
The movie franchise may have moved on to Matt Reevesβ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, but this edition takes its cues from Christopher Nolanβs The Dark Knight Trilogy, where Christian Bale donned the iconic suit.
Bat Stickers Galore
Visually, the stealthy exterior of the BE 6 combines a custom Satin Black shade with gloss black accents. However, the standout feature is the Batman decal on the front doors, complemented by a golden bat emblem on the front fenders. Gold also appears on the springs and brake calipers, tucked behind the 20-inch alloy wheels.
Mahindra designers added more bat emblems on the hub caps, rear bumper, windows, and rear windshield, knowing that the SUV will be driven by the biggest fans of the DC Comics superhero β if not by Bruce Wayne himself.
Furthermore, there is a Batman Edition sticker on the rear door cladding and special puddle lights serving as the equivalent of the Bat Signal spotlight for the road. Another highlight is the Infinity Roof with an illuminated Dark Knight Trilogy Bat emblem on the glass.
As expected, the Batman treatment carries through to the cabin. Black suede and leather upholstery are paired with gold accents and detailing. The bat silhouette appears on the seats, interior labels, door straps, dashboard trim, and in the custom welcome graphics of the digital cockpit. A final touch is the βBrushed Alchemy Gold Batman Editionβ numbered plaque mounted on the center console.
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Pratap Bose, Chief Design and Creative Officer at Mahindra & Mahindra commented: βThe BE 6 has always been about boldness and forward thinking. With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further β to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history. Weβve obsessed over even the smallest detail, so that every time you look at it, you discover something new.β
Performance and pricing
This special edition is based on the most powerful BE 6 variant, producing 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque from a single rear-mounted electric motor. Its 79 kWh battery delivers a WLTP range of 550 km (342 miles).
Mahindra even gave it βBatman-inspiredβ exterior sounds, because if you are going to drive something like this, it might as well sound like itβs about to chase down the Joker.
Pricing starts at βΉ27.79 lakh (about $27,200), roughly $1,000 more than the standard model, yet still making it one of the cheapest rides you could picture in Bruce Wayneβs fictional garage. Only 300 will be made, with orders opening August 23 and first deliveries timed perfectly for International Batman Day on September 20, just in case you wanted an excuse to wear a cape to the dealership