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2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more

Mahindra

XEV 9e

Ex-showroom₹21.90–31.25L
On-road₹22.64L
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Mahindra

XEV 9S

Ex-showroom₹19.95–29.45L
On-road₹20.63L
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Get the XEV 9S — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the XEV 9e if acceleration matters most.

Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences

What matters depends on how you drive.

Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric cars.

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XEV 9S

XEV 9S leads on price, range and efficiency. XEV 9e is the closest alternative, ahead on acceleration.

On-road priceLower is better
XEV 9e₹22.64L
XEV 9S₹20.63LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
XEV 9e656 km
XEV 9S679 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
XEV 9e12.0 kWh/100 km
XEV 9S11.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
XEV 9e663 L
XEV 9SNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
XEV 9e20 min
XEV 9S20 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
XEV 9SNot rated
At a glance

The numbers, side by side.

XEV 9eXEV 9S
Claimed range
XEV 9e656km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison679km
On-road priceDelhi
XEV 9e₹22.64L
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹20.63L
Batterygross
XEV 9e79kWh
XEV 9S79kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
XEV 9e20min
XEV 9S20min
0–100 km/hlower is better
XEV 9eBest in this comparison6.8s
XEV 9S7.0s
Power
XEV 9e210kW
XEV 9S210kW
Boot space
XEV 9e663L
XEV 9SNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
XEV 9SNot rated
Verdict by category

Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.

Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.

XEV 9e 1XEV 9S 4Tie / no winner 3
Value

XEV 9S

₹20.63L — ₹2.01L less on-road than the XEV 9e.

Range

XEV 9S

679 km — 23 km more claimed range than the XEV 9e.

Efficiency

XEV 9S

11.6 kWh/100 km — 0.4 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the XEV 9e.

Performance

XEV 9e

6.8 s — 0.2 s quicker to 100 km/h than the XEV 9S.

DC fast charging

XEV 9S

356 km — 12 km more range per 15-minute stop than the XEV 9e.

Home charging

No clear winner

All level on home-charging time.

Space

No clear winner

Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.

Safety

No clear winner

None of these has a current crash-test rating published.

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XEV 9S

XEV 9e 0%XEV 9S 100%
  • Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹20.63L
  • Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 11.6 kWh/100 km
  • Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹21.42L
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EV ownership

What living with each one is like.

Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.

Real-world range

XEV 9e459–525km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison475–543km

XEV 9S should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.

Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).

Fast-charge top-up

XEV 9e344km / 15 min
XEV 9SBest in this comparison356km / 15 min

XEV 9S adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.

Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.

Home charging

XEV 9e56km / hour
XEV 9SBest in this comparison58km / hour

All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — XEV 9S soonest.

Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.

Running cost per km

XEV 9e₹1.13/km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹1.09/km

XEV 9S is the cheapest to run every kilometre.

At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.

Price per km of range

XEV 9e₹3,452
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹3,039

You pay the least for each km of range with the XEV 9S.

On-road price ÷ claimed range.

Battery warranty

XEV 9eNot published
XEV 9SNot published

No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.

As published by the manufacturers.

Price & cost of ownership

What each one really costs you.

Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.

5-year cost of ownership

On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settings
XEV 9e
₹23.46L
XEV 9S
₹21.42L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingXEV 9S is cheapest to own — ₹2,03,611 less than the XEV 9e over five years

EMI calculator

Loan on the on-road price

XEV 9e₹38,042Loan ₹18,11,360 · interest ₹4,71,156
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹34,667Loan ₹16,50,680 · interest ₹4,29,361

The XEV 9S costs ₹3,375 less a month than the XEV 9e.

Running cost calculator

Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l

XEV 9e₹1,358₹1.13/km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹1,312₹1.09/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month

Any of these saves about ₹84,775 a year over petrol.

On-road price breakdown

ComponentXEV 9eXEV 9S
Ex-showroom price₹21,90,000₹19,95,000
Registration & road taxEV exempt₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹65,700₹59,850
Other charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total on-road₹22,64,200₹20,63,350

Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.

Size & space

Drawn to the same scale.

Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.

XEV 9eXEV 9S
4,789 mm1,6944,737 mm1,747

The XEV 9e is the longest — 52 mm longer than the XEV 9S.

Length
4,789 mm
4,737 mm
Width
1,907 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,694 mm
1,747 mm
Wheelbase
2,775 mm
2,762 mm
Ground clearance
218 mm
201 mm
Boot space
663 L
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Full specifications

Every published number.

XEV 9eXEV 9S

Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ

Battery Capacityi79 kWh (gross)79 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFPLFP
Rangei656 km679 km
Efficiencyi12.0 kWh/100km11.6 kWh/100km

Charging6 specs · 0 differ

DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i20 min20 min
AC Home Charging (full)11.7 hr11.7 hr
Charging PortCCS2CCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published

Performance8 specs · 2 differ

Power210 kW210 kW
Torque380 Nm (at motor)380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h6.8s7s
Top Speed202 km/h202 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypePermanent magnet synchronousNot published
Drive LayoutRWDRWD

Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ

Length4789 mm4737 mm
Width1907 mm1900 mm
Height1694 mm1747 mm
Wheelbase2775 mm2762 mm
Ground Clearance218 mm201 mm
Boot Space663 LNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size245/55 R19Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published

Safety10 specs · 2 differ

NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)Not published
Airbags77
ADASYesYes
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraYesNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published

Tech & warranty14 specs · 5 differ

TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesYesNot published
Connected Car AppYesNot published
Ventilated SeatsYesNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterYesNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioHarman KardonNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons

What you gain. What you give up.

Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.

Mahindra XEV 9e

  • Pro: Coupe-SUV silhouette on the INGLO platform
  • Pro: 656 km range on the 79kWh pack
  • Pro: 202 km/h top speed
  • Con: Highest on-road price here (₹22.64L)
  • Con: Shortest claimed range here (656 km)
  • Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.0 kWh/100 km)

Mahindra XEV 9S

  • Pro: 7-seat family SUV on the INGLO platform
  • Pro: 679 km range on the 79kWh pack
  • Pro: Harman Kardon sound system
  • Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (7.0 s)
  • Con: No current crash-test rating
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City, highway and a charging stop, driven back to back by our road-test team.

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FAQs

Questions buyers ask.

Which has the most range — XEV 9e or XEV 9S?

The XEV 9S claims the most at 679 km, followed by the XEV 9e (656 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.

Which is cheapest to buy and to own?

The XEV 9S has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹20.63L — ₹2.01L less than the XEV 9e. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the XEV 9S works out cheapest at ₹21.42L.

Which charges fastest?

On a DC fast charger the XEV 9S adds the most range — about 356 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 20 min). On a home AC charger the XEV 9e is quickest to full, at 11.7 hours.

Which is best for a family?

The XEV 9e has the longest wheelbase (2,775 mm). The XEV 9e (5 ★ BNCAP) has a current crash-test rating.

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