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Mahindra Says BE 6 Fire Stemmed From Deflated Tyre, Not Battery

The automaker cites onboard logs plus bystander video to pin ignition on heat from a fully deflated rear-right tyre.

Overview

  • The incident occurred near Gulaothi in Uttar Pradesh, with viral footage showing the BE 6 burning on the roadside.
  • Mahindra’s analysis says the SUV was driven for over 10 minutes at roughly 60 km/h on a fully deflated rear-right tyre despite repeated warnings.
  • Vehicle data recorded a rear wheel high-temperature alert as ESP and traction control intervened, followed by speed limiting and a protective shutdown.
  • The company reports the high-voltage battery and motor remained intact with health parameters within specified limits, ruling out an electric powertrain fault.
  • Mahindra urges owners to heed tyre-pressure and temperature alerts, noting that all occupants exited safely with no injuries reported.