BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra BE 6 (2026)
BYD Atto 3 (₹24.99 Lakh – ₹34.49 Lakh) and Mahindra BE 6 (₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.54 Lakh lower than the BYD Atto 3.
- The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 201 bhp.
- The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 521 km.
- Only the Mahindra BE 6 has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Mahindra BE 6 has the bigger boot: 455 litres vs 440 litres.
Specification Comparison
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BYD Atto 3 in short
The Atto 3 was BYD's first passenger EV for India in 2022, and its 2025 model-year update added a cheaper 49.92 kWh Dynamic variant to sit under the 60.48 kWh Premium and Superior. All versions use the same 150 kW/310 Nm front motor on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the structural Blade LFP battery, with ARAI range of 468 km (Dynamic) or 521 km (Premium/Superior). It scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP's 2022 protocol, and in India fights the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV.
Full Atto 3 prices & variants →Mahindra BE 6 in short
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full BE 6 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Atto 3 or BE 6?
The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.54 Lakh lower than the BYD Atto 3. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Atto 3 vs BE 6 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BYD Atto 3 — not yet tested; Mahindra BE 6 — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Atto 3 or the BE 6?
The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹5.54 Lakh lower than the BYD Atto 3. The Mahindra BE 6 is the more powerful car, with 282 bhp against 201 bhp. The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 521 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.