Bollywood actor John Abraham was behind the wheel of the Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Edition as it took on official duties at the IRL Goa Street Race, Round 4 of the 2025–26 season. The electric SUV served as the Official Safety Car at the event. It was also the league’s first-ever street circuit in Goa.
John Abraham, who owns Team Goa Aces JA Racing, experienced a hot lap in the BE 6 Formula E Edition. Powering the safety car is a 79 kWh battery pack paired with an electric motor that produces 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Mahindra claims a range of 653 km as per ARAI testing and over 680 km under MIDC standards. US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran says it targeted Israeli military intelligence & naval base; fresh explosions heard in Dubai ‘Legitimate targets’: Iran issues warning to US tech firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia Middle East war enters day 12 as US, Israel unleash ‘heaviest strikes’ on Iran as Tehran rules out ceasefire The SUV can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 202 kmph. Fast charging from 20 to 80 per cent is said to take just 20 minutes using a 180 kW DC charger. Mahindra’s new design philosophy explained by Pratap Bose | TOI Auto Launched in late 2025, the BE 6 Formula E Edition is based on the 79 kWh version of the standard BE 6. The FE2 is priced at Rs 23.69 lakh, ex-showroom, while the FE3 costs Rs 24.49 lakh, ex-showroom, and adds features such as adaptive suspension and 20-inch wheels. It also features a race-inspired flip-cap cover for the start/stop button, Formula E-themed start-up animations on its dual 12.3-inch screens and custom exterior sound signatures.
The model is built on Mahindra’s INGLO platform and draws inspiration from the brand’s journey in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. It is offered in two variants. On the design front, the special edition stands out with a revised front bumper featuring circular projector headlamps, a larger rear wing and orange highlights on the brake calipers and tow hooks. Inside, the SUV gets a black and orange theme with translucent door panels, FIA branding on the seat belts and a mix of Alcantara and suede upholstery. It can be had in Everest White, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red and Stealth Black colour options.