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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
Mahindra
XEV 9e₹21.90 - 31.25L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹22.64L
- Range
- 656 km
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 20 min
Hyundai
Kona Electric₹23.84 - 24.03L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹24.64L
- Range
- 452 km
- Battery
- 39.2 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 57 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
XEV 9e
Longest Range
XEV 9e
Fastest Charging
XEV 9e
Lowest Running Cost
Kona Electric
Best Family EV
XEV 9e
Best Performance
XEV 9e
Editor's Pick
XEV 9e
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueXEV 9e
- Longest RangeXEV 9e
- Fastest ChargingXEV 9e
- Lowest Running CostKona Electric
- Best Family EVXEV 9e
- Best PerformanceXEV 9e
- Editor's PickXEV 9e
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Mahindra79 kWh (gross)
- Hyundai39.2 kWh (gross)
Range
- Mahindra656 km
- Hyundai452 km
Power
- Mahindra210 kW
- Hyundai100 kW
Torque
- Mahindra380 Nm (at motor)
- Hyundai395 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- Mahindra202 km/h
- Hyundai167 km/h
Acceleration
- Mahindra6.8s (0-100)
- Hyundai9.7s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Mahindra20 min (10-80%)
- Hyundai57 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Mahindra12.0 kWh/100km
- Hyundai8.7 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹21,90,000 | ₹23,84,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹65,700 | ₹71,520 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹22,64,200 | ₹24,64,020 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹18,11,360
Monthly EMI
₹38,042
Total Interest
₹4,71,156
Total Cost
₹27,35,356
Battery
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh (gross) | 39.2 kWh (gross) |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP | Not available |
| Range | 656 km | 452 km |
Charging
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 20 min(winner) | 57 min |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 11.7 hr | 6.1 hr(winner) |
| Charging Port | CCS2 | Not available |
| Vehicle to Load | Not available | Yes |
Performance
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 210 kW(winner) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm (at motor) | 395 Nm (at motor)(winner) |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8s(winner) | 9.7s |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h(winner) | 167 km/h |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Not available |
| Motor Type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Drive Layout | RWD | Not available |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹13,873 | ₹9,991 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹65,700 | ₹71,520 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | 8 yrs / 1,60,000 km |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹25,96,366 | ₹28,00,054 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹1,173
Yearly Cost
₹14,077
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹86,723
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹59,523
Dimensions
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4789 mm | 4180 mm |
| Width | 1907 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1694 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 218 mm | Not available |
| Boot Space | 663 L(winner) | 332 L |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | Not available |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link | Not available |
| Brakes (Front / Rear) | disc / disc | Not available |
Safety
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Bharat NCAP) | 5 Stars (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired) |
| Airbags | 7 | Not available |
| ADAS | Yes | Not available |
| ABS | Yes | Not available |
| ESC | Yes | Not available |
| 360° Camera | Yes | Not available |
Features
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| OTA Updates | Yes | Not available |
| Connected Car App | Yes | Not available |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Not available |
| Digital Cluster | Yes | Not available |
| Premium Audio | Harman Kardon | Not available |
Warranty
| Specification | XEV 9e | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Warranty | Not available | 3 yrs |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | 8 yrs / 1,60,000 km |
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
XEV 9e
Everest White
Kona Electric
Atlas White
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
XEV 9e
Pros
- Coupe-SUV silhouette on the INGLO platform
- 656 km range on the 79kWh pack
- 202 km/h top speed
Cons
- Lower torque than the Kona Electric
- Higher ac home charging (full) than the Kona Electric
Kona Electric
Pros
- 452 km range
- Bose premium sound
- Vehicle-to-load support
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the XEV 9e
- Lower range than the XEV 9e
- Lower battery than the XEV 9e
- Lower power than the XEV 9e
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
XEV 9e
The XEV 9e leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, battery. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Kona Electric
The Kona Electric leads on torque, ac home charging (full). Best suited for buyers who prioritize torque over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
XEV 9e
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
Kona Electric
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
XEV 9e
Kona Electric
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueXEV 9e
- Longest RangeXEV 9e
- Fastest ChargingXEV 9e
- Lowest Running CostKona Electric
- Best Family EVXEV 9e
- Best PerformanceXEV 9e
- Editor's PickXEV 9e
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueXEV 9e
- Longest RangeXEV 9e
- Fastest ChargingXEV 9e
- Lowest Running CostKona Electric
- Best Family EVXEV 9e
- Best PerformanceXEV 9e
- Editor's PickXEV 9e
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