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XEV 9S
2/13 winsEx-showroom₹19.95–29.45L
On-road₹20.63L
XEV 9SvsXEV 9e
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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XEV 9e
2/13 winsEx-showroom₹21.90–31.25L
On-road₹22.64L
Get the XEV 9S — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the XEV 9e if acceleration matters most.
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Key differences
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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 9S₹20.63LBest in this comparison
XEV 9e₹22.64L
Claimed range
XEV 9S679 kmBest in this comparison
XEV 9e656 km
Energy useLower is better
XEV 9S11.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
XEV 9e12.0 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
XEV 9SNot published
XEV 9e663 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
XEV 9S20 min
XEV 9e20 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
XEV 9SNot rated
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
XEV 9SXEV 9e
Claimed range
XEV 9SBest in this comparison679km
XEV 9e656km
On-road priceDelhi
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹20.63L
XEV 9e₹22.64L
Batterygross
XEV 9S79kWh
XEV 9e79kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
XEV 9S20min
XEV 9e20min
0–100 km/hlower is better
XEV 9S7.0s
XEV 9eBest in this comparison6.8s
Power
XEV 9S210kW
XEV 9e210kW
Boot space
XEV 9SNot published
XEV 9e663L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
XEV 9SNot rated
XEV 9e5 ★ BNCAP
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 9S 4XEV 9e 1Tie / 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 9S 100%XEV 9e 0%
- 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
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 9SBest in this comparison475–543km
XEV 9e459–525km
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 9SBest in this comparison356km / 15 min
XEV 9e344km / 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 9SBest in this comparison58km / hour
XEV 9e56km / 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 9SBest in this comparison₹1.09/km
XEV 9e₹1.13/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 9SBest in this comparison₹3,039
XEV 9e₹3,452
You pay the least for each km of range with the XEV 9S.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
XEV 9SNot published
XEV 9eNot 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 9S
₹21.42L
XEV 9e
₹23.46L
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 9SBest in this comparison₹34,667Loan ₹16,50,680 · interest ₹4,29,361
XEV 9e₹38,042Loan ₹18,11,360 · interest ₹4,71,156
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 9SBest in this comparison₹1,312₹1.09/km
XEV 9e₹1,358₹1.13/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹84,775 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | XEV 9S | XEV 9e |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹19,95,000 | ₹21,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹59,850 | ₹65,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹20,63,350 | ₹22,64,200 |
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 9SXEV 9e
The XEV 9e is the longest — 52 mm longer than the XEV 9S.
Length
4,737 mm
4,789 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,907 mm
Height
1,747 mm
1,694 mm
Wheelbase
2,762 mm
2,775 mm
Ground clearance
201 mm
218 mm
Boot space
—
663 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
XEV 9SXEV 9e
SpecificationXEV 9SXEV 9e
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi79 kWh (gross)79 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFPLFP
Rangei679 kmBest in this comparison656 km
Efficiencyi11.6 kWh/100km12.0 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/h7s6.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed202 km/h202 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanent magnet synchronous
Drive LayoutRWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4737 mm4789 mm
Width1900 mm1907 mm
Height1747 mm1694 mm
Wheelbase2762 mm2775 mm
Ground Clearance201 mm218 mmBest in this comparison
Boot SpaceNot published663 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published245/55 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags77
ADASYesYes
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedYes
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 UpdatesNot publishedYes
Connected Car AppNot publishedYes
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedYes
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedYes
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedHarman Kardon
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 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
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)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — XEV 9S or XEV 9e?
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 9S 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.