Mahindra has issued an official statement addressing the recent fire incident involving its electric SUV, the BE 6, near Gulaothi. The incident gained widespread attention after videos of the vehicle on fire went viral on social media, raising concerns around EV safety. Following a detailed investigation, Mahindra has clarified that the high-voltage battery and electric motor were not the source of the fire and remain fully intact.
What Mahindra’s Investigation Found
According to the company, a thorough on-site investigation was conducted along with analysis of onboard sensor data and software diagnostics. Mahindra confirmed that all safety systems functioned as designed, allowing the driver and occupants to exit the vehicle safely and without injury.
Mahindra explained that the incident was triggered after the vehicle was driven for over 10 minutes at approximately 60 km/h on a fully deflated rear right tyre, despite multiple tyre pressure warnings being issued. Onboard data shows that ESP and traction control systems were actively intervening to manage wheel spin caused by the deflated tyre. Due to excessive friction between the damaged tyre and the road surface, a rear right wheel high-temperature alert was triggered.
Battery and Motor Ruled Out as Cause
The company further stated that the fire originated from the rear right tyre rubber, a conclusion supported by analysis of bystander video footage. Despite intense external thermal stress, Mahindra confirmed that the battery health parameters and individual cell voltages remained within specified limits, and the electric motor was unaffected and fully functional.
As part of its clarification, Mahindra reiterated that its vehicles are engineered to meet stringent safety and quality standards. The company also urged customers to heed vehicle alerts and warnings, especially those related to tyre pressure and temperature, as they are critical to ensuring safe operation.
?Here is our Official Statement on the BE 6 Incident Near Gulaothi. pic.twitter.com/WQGc06PpYZ
— Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs (@mahindraesuvs) January 27, 2026
With this statement, Mahindra has sought to dispel speculation around EV battery fires in this case, clearly establishing that the incident was caused by a tyre-related failure rather than the electric powertrain or battery system.
