VinFast
VF7
1/7 winsEx-showroom₹20.89–25.49L
On-road₹21.60L
VF7vsXEV 9S
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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XEV 9S
6/7 winsEx-showroom₹19.95–29.45L
On-road₹20.63L
Get the XEV 9S — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the VF7 as the runner-up.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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XEV 9S
XEV 9S leads on price, range and efficiency. VF7 is the closest alternative.
On-road priceLower is better
VF7₹21.60L
XEV 9S₹20.63LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
VF7532 km
XEV 9S679 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
VF713.3 kWh/100 km
XEV 9S11.6 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
VF7Not published
XEV 9SNot published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
VF728 min
XEV 9S20 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
VF7Not rated
XEV 9SNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
VF7XEV 9S
Claimed range
VF7532km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison679km
On-road priceDelhi
VF7₹21.60L
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹20.63L
Batterygross
VF770.8kWh
XEV 9SBest in this comparison79kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
VF728min
XEV 9SBest in this comparison20min
0–100 km/hlower is better
VF78.5s
XEV 9SBest in this comparison7.0s
Power
VF7Not published
XEV 9S210kW
Boot space
VF7Not published
XEV 9SNot published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
VF7Not 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.
VF7 1XEV 9S 5Tie / no winner 2
Value
XEV 9S
₹20.63L — ₹0.97L less on-road than the VF7.
Range
XEV 9S
679 km — 147 km more claimed range than the VF7.
Efficiency
XEV 9S
11.6 kWh/100 km — 1.7 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the VF7.
Performance
XEV 9S
7.0 s — 1.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the VF7.
DC fast charging
XEV 9S
356 km — 157 km more range per 15-minute stop than the VF7.
Home charging
VF7
8 h — 3.7 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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XEV 9S
VF7 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
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
VF7372–426km
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
VF7199km / 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
VF7Best in this comparison67km / hour
XEV 9S58km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — VF7 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
VF7₹1.25/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
VF7₹4,060
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
VF7Not 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 settingsVF7
₹22.50L
XEV 9S
₹21.42L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingXEV 9S is cheapest to own — ₹1,08,146 less than the VF7 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
VF7₹36,294Loan ₹17,28,136 · interest ₹4,49,508
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹34,667Loan ₹16,50,680 · interest ₹4,29,361
The XEV 9S costs ₹1,627 less a month than the VF7.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
VF7₹1,501₹1.25/km
XEV 9SBest in this comparison₹1,312₹1.09/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹83,919 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | VF7 | XEV 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹20,89,000 | ₹19,95,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹62,670 | ₹59,850 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹21,60,170 | ₹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.
VF7XEV 9S
VF7 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
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4,737 mm
Width
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1,900 mm
Height
—
1,747 mm
Wheelbase
—
2,762 mm
Ground clearance
—
201 mm
Boot space
—
—
Full specifications
Every published number.
VF7XEV 9S
SpecificationVF7XEV 9S
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi70.8 kWh (gross)79 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedLFP
Rangei532 km679 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi13.3 kWh/100km11.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 3 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i28 min20 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)8 hrBest in this comparison11.7 hr
Charging PortNot publishedCCS2
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
PowerNot published210 kW
TorqueNot published380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h8.5s7sBest in this comparison
Top Speed175 km/h202 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedYes
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutNot publishedRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 5 differ
LengthNot published4737 mm
WidthNot published1900 mm
HeightNot published1747 mm
WheelbaseNot published2762 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published201 mm
Boot SpaceNot publishedNot published
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 4 differ
NCAP RatingiNot publishedNot published
AirbagsNot published7
ADASNot publishedYes
ABSNot publishedYes
ESCNot publishedYes
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.
VinFast VF7
- +Pro: 532 km range on the 70.8kWh pack
- +Pro: 5 trims spanning two battery sizes
- +Pro: 110kW DC fast charging
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹21.60L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (532 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (13.3 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 home (AC) charge here (11.7 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — VF7 or XEV 9S?
The XEV 9S claims the most at 679 km, followed by the VF7 (532 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 — ₹0.97L less than the VF7. 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 VF7 is quickest to full, at 8 hours.