Mahindra
XUV400
2/11 winsEx-showroom₹15.99–19.49L
On-road₹16.55L
XUV400vsXEV 9S
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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XEV 9S
8/11 winsEx-showroom₹19.95–29.45L
On-road₹20.63L
Get the XEV 9S — 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 9S
XEV 9S 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
XUV400₹16.55LBest in this comparison
XEV 9S₹20.63L
Claimed range
XUV400456 km
XEV 9S679 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
XUV4008.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
XEV 9S11.6 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
XUV400Not published
XEV 9SNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
XUV40050 min
XEV 9S20 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
XUV400Not rated
XEV 9SNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
XUV400XEV 9S
Claimed range
XUV400456km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison679km
On-road priceDelhi
XUV400Best in this comparison₹16.55L
XEV 9S₹20.63L
Batterygross
XUV40039.4kWh
XEV 9SBest in this comparison79kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
XUV40050min
XEV 9SBest in this comparison20min
0–100 km/hlower is better
XUV4008.3s
XEV 9SBest in this comparison7.0s
Power
XUV400110kW
XEV 9SBest in this comparison210kW
Boot space
XUV400Not published
XEV 9SNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
XUV400Not rated
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.
XUV400 3XEV 9S 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
XUV400
₹16.55L — ₹4.08L less on-road than the XEV 9S.
Range
XEV 9S
679 km — 223 km more claimed range than the XUV400.
Efficiency
XUV400
8.6 kWh/100 km — 3.0 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the XEV 9S.
Performance
XEV 9S
7.0 s — 1.3 s quicker to 100 km/h than the XUV400.
DC fast charging
XEV 9S
356 km — 260 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 9S.
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
XUV400 89%XEV 9S 11%
- 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
XUV400319–365km
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
XUV40096km / 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
XUV400Best in this comparison70km / hour
XEV 9S58km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — XUV400 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
XUV400Best in this comparison₹0.81/km
XEV 9S₹1.09/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
XUV400₹3,630
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
XUV400Not 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 settingsXUV400
₹17.14L
XEV 9S
₹21.42L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingXUV400 is cheapest to own — ₹4,28,146 less than the XEV 9S over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
XUV400Best in this comparison₹27,814Loan ₹13,24,376 · interest ₹3,44,486
XEV 9S₹34,667Loan ₹16,50,680 · interest ₹4,29,361
The XUV400 costs ₹6,853 less a month than the XEV 9S.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
XUV400Best in this comparison₹975₹0.81/km
XEV 9S₹1,312₹1.09/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹87,078 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | XUV400 | XEV 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹15,99,000 | ₹19,95,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹47,970 | ₹59,850 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹16,55,470 | ₹20,63,350 |
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.
XUV400XEV 9S
The XEV 9S is the longest — 537 mm longer than the XUV400.
Length
4,200 mm
4,737 mm
Width
1,821 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,634 mm
1,747 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,762 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
201 mm
Boot space
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Full specifications
Every published number.
XUV400XEV 9S
SpecificationXUV400XEV 9S
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi39.4 kWh (gross)79 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedLFP
Rangei456 km679 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi8.6 kWh/100km11.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i50 min20 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)6.5 hrBest in this comparison11.7 hr
Charging PortCCS2CCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power110 kW210 kWBest in this comparison
Torque310 Nm (at motor)380 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h8.3s7sBest in this comparison
Top Speed150 km/h202 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesYes
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutFWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length4200 mm4737 mm
Width1821 mm1900 mm
Height1634 mm1747 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm2762 mm
Ground Clearance200 mm201 mmBest in this comparison
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb Weight1578 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot published7
ADASNot publishedYes
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot 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 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)
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: Highest on-road price here (₹20.63L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (11.6 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (11.7 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — XUV400 or XEV 9S?
The XEV 9S claims the most at 679 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 — ₹4.08L less than the XEV 9S. 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 9S adds the most range — about 356 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 9S has the longest wheelbase (2,762 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.