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XEV 9e
8/11 winsEx-showroom₹21.90–31.25L
On-road₹22.64L
XEV 9evsXUV400
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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XUV400
2/11 winsEx-showroom₹15.99–19.49L
On-road₹16.55L
Get the XEV 9e — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Pick the XUV400 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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XEV 9e
XEV 9e leads on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. XUV400 is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
XEV 9e₹22.64L
XUV400₹16.55LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
XEV 9e656 kmBest in this comparison
XUV400456 km
Energy useLower is better
XEV 9e12.0 kWh/100 km
XUV4008.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
XEV 9e663 L
XUV400Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
XEV 9e20 minBest in this comparison
XUV40050 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
XUV400Not rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
XEV 9eXUV400
Claimed range
XEV 9eBest in this comparison656km
XUV400456km
On-road priceDelhi
XEV 9e₹22.64L
XUV400Best in this comparison₹16.55L
Batterygross
XEV 9eBest in this comparison79kWh
XUV40039.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
XEV 9eBest in this comparison20min
XUV40050min
0–100 km/hlower is better
XEV 9eBest in this comparison6.8s
XUV4008.3s
Power
XEV 9eBest in this comparison210kW
XUV400110kW
Boot space
XEV 9e663L
XUV400Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
XUV400Not 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 3XUV400 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
XUV400
₹16.55L — ₹6.09L less on-road than the XEV 9e.
Range
XEV 9e
656 km — 200 km more claimed range than the XUV400.
Efficiency
XUV400
8.6 kWh/100 km — 3.4 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the XEV 9e.
Performance
XEV 9e
6.8 s — 1.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the XUV400.
DC fast charging
XEV 9e
344 km — 248 km more range per 15-minute stop than the XUV400.
Home charging
XUV400
6.5 h — 5.2 h faster to a full AC charge than the XEV 9e.
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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XUV400
XEV 9e 11%XUV400 89%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹16.55L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 8.6 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹17.14L
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 9eBest in this comparison459–525km
XUV400319–365km
XEV 9e should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
XEV 9eBest in this comparison344km / 15 min
XUV40096km / 15 min
XEV 9e 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
XUV400Best in this comparison70km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — XUV400 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
XEV 9e₹1.13/km
XUV400Best in this comparison₹0.81/km
XUV400 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 9eBest in this comparison₹3,452
XUV400₹3,630
You pay the least for each km of range with the XEV 9e.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
XEV 9eNot published
XUV400Not 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 settingsXEV 9e
₹23.46L
XUV400
₹17.14L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingXUV400 is cheapest to own — ₹6,31,757 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
XUV400Best in this comparison₹27,814Loan ₹13,24,376 · interest ₹3,44,486
The XUV400 costs ₹10,228 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
XUV400Best in this comparison₹975₹0.81/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹86,802 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | XEV 9e | XUV400 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹21,90,000 | ₹15,99,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹65,700 | ₹47,970 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹22,64,200 | ₹16,55,470 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
XEV 9eXUV400
The XEV 9e is the longest — 589 mm longer than the XUV400.
Length
4,789 mm
4,200 mm
Width
1,907 mm
1,821 mm
Height
1,694 mm
1,634 mm
Wheelbase
2,775 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
218 mm
200 mm
Boot space
663 L
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Full specifications
Every published number.
XEV 9eXUV400
SpecificationXEV 9eXUV400
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi79 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison39.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFPNot published
Rangei656 kmBest in this comparison456 km
Efficiencyi12.0 kWh/100km8.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i20 minBest in this comparison50 min
AC Home Charging (full)11.7 hr6.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortCCS2CCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power210 kWBest in this comparison110 kW
Torque380 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison310 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h6.8sBest in this comparison8.3s
Top Speed202 km/hBest in this comparison150 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypePermanent magnet synchronousNot published
Drive LayoutRWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 10 differ
Length4789 mm4200 mm
Width1907 mm1821 mm
Height1694 mm1634 mm
Wheelbase2775 mm2600 mm
Ground Clearance218 mmBest in this comparison200 mm
Boot Space663 LNot published
Kerb WeightNot published1578 kg
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 · 4 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)Not published
Airbags7Not published
ADASYesNot published
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: Uses the most energy per km (12.0 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (11.7 h)
Mahindra XUV400
- +Pro: 8.3s 0-100 km/h
- +Pro: 456 km range
- +Pro: Blue Sense connected app
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (456 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (50 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.3 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — XEV 9e or XUV400?
The XEV 9e claims the most at 656 km, followed by the XUV400 (456 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The XUV400 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹16.55L — ₹6.09L less than the XEV 9e. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the XUV400 works out cheapest at ₹17.14L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the XEV 9e adds the most range — about 344 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 20 min). On a home AC charger the XUV400 is quickest to full, at 6.5 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.