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Mahindra XEV 9S launched at Rs 19.95 lakh

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Mahindra XEV 9s launched

Mahindra has launched the XEV 9S three-row SUV with introductory prices starting at Rs 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Pack One Above variant. Interestingly, prices for the XEV 9S, which is the first dedicated 7-seater mass market electric SUV, start Rs 1.95 lakh lower than the XEV 9e, with which is shares its INGLO platform. XEV 9S bookings will open on January 14 next year, with deliveries scheduled for January 23, 2026. However, the brand says test drive units will be available at its delaerships from December 5 onwards.

  1. Prices of the XEV 9S start at Rs 19.95 (ex-showroom)
  2. XEV 9S gets 20 inch alloys, 527-litre boot and 150-litre frunk
  3. XEV 9S gets 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh battery options; ARAI range up to 679km

Mahindra XEV 9S exterior design and dimensions

Design language is closer to the XEV 9e and not as radical as the BE 6

Mahindra XVE 9S rear launch

The XEV 9S borrows several design cues from the Mahindra XEV 9e and the XUV.e8 concept that was unveiled in 2022. It has a clean and modern design that showcases its electric SUV identity without being flashy. 

XEV 9S features a closed-off grille, connected DRLs, triangular LED headlamps, and a long bonnet that give it a chunky front profile. The side profile is dominated by a long wheelbase of 2,762mm and ample overhangs of 915mm in the front and 1,099mm at the rear, which help maximise cabin and luggage space and give the SUV a balanced stance. The rear is simple and upright, with smoked LED tail lamps and a redesigned bumper. 

In terms of size, the XEV 9S is slightly larger than the XEV 9e, with a wider wheelbase that improves interior space. Ground clearance stands at 219mm and is SUV-appropriate, as is the 1,745mm height. With the third-row folded down, Mahindra says there's 527 litres worth of boot space, and the frunk can hold up to 150 litres of luggage.  

As with Mahindra’s INGLO-based models, the XEV 9S will wear the carmaker’s ‘butterfly’ emblem.

Mahindra XEV 9S: interior and features

Panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon sound system and triple screen layout

The cabin of the XEV 9S features a triple-screen layout similar to Mahindra’s BE range, with a full-width digital instrument cluster and central infotainment display and two additional screens for second-row passengers mounted on the front seats. Higher variants also get an augmented reality HUD.

All variants offer sliding and reclining second-row seats, the aforementioned three-screen setup, an openable panoramic sunroof (unlike the fixed glass roofs in the BE 6 and XEV 9e) and the frunk. Other trims have a Boss mode to adjust the front seats, along with a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) feature among other connected-car features . The electric SUV also comes with ADAS features, auto parking capabilities and a droziness detector on top trims. Mahindra also offers a Harman Kardon sound system, multi-colour ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control and leatherette seat upholstery.

Mahindra XEV 9S: Range, battery and charging details

59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh battery packs on offer in four trims

Mahindra offers three battery pack options on the XEV 9S, all of which support fast charging of up to 175kW. The entry-level Pack One Above variant has 59kWh and 79kWh options, both driving the rear wheels. The XEV 9S Pack One Above with the larger 79kWh battery is priced at Rs 21.95 lakh. The XEV 9S with the 59kWh battery is rated at 521km as per ARAI, while all 79kWh variants have an ARAI range of 679km.

The mid-spec Pack Two Above trim gets a new 70kWh battery pack (ARAI range of 600km) and is priced at Rs 24.45 lakh, while the 79kWh version costs Rs 25.45 lakh. The top-spec XEV 9S Pack Three and Pack Three Above are only available with the 79kWh battery pack and are priced at Rs 27.35 lakh and Rs 29.45 lakh, respectively.

Variants Price (in Rs, lakh) Range (km)
Pack One Above 59kWh 19.95 521
Pack One Above 79kWh 21.95 679
Pack Two Above 70kWh 24.45 600
Pack Two Above 79kWh 25.45 679
Pack Three 79kWh 27.35 679
Pack Three Above 79kWh 29.45 679

It should be noted that 7.2kW and 11.2kW chargers cost Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000, respectively.    

Mahindra claims a 0-100kph time of 7 seconds for the more powerful variants (7.7 seconds for the 59kWh variants), along with a top speed of 202kph.

Mahindra XEV 9S: Rivals

Stands alone in the 3-row electric SUV space

The XEV 9S is the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV, so it won’t face any direct competition, at least initially. The only other 3-row EVs available this side of Rs 50 lakh are the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7, both of which are MPVs and, therefore, not comparable to the XEV 9S. Prices of the XEV 9S overlap with the Tata Harrier EV Empowered 75 AWD trim.

All prices, ex-showroom, India

 



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