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Mahindra XEV 9S
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521 km - 679 km
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538 km - 627 km
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Asked by: Ashutosh Randiweon Dec 9, 2025
I am looking to buy an EV and am considering the Harrier EV or the XEV 9S. The main reasons for buying a new EV are bigger space and cost-effective travel. Could you advise if considering an EV is good or not?
You can go for an electric car of your choice as long as you imbibe some discipline about charging your vehicle, as public charging is still unreliable and can be expensive too. Long drives on EVs require some amount of pre-planning. The other downside is lower resale value. But with the right mindset, EVs can be enjoyable.
Between the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra XEV 9S, our pick would be XEV 9S. It was launched recently with lots of features and attractive pricing.
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Asked by: Sudharshan reddyon Dec 9, 2025
Hi, we are planning to purchase a new 6- or 7-seater, but we are confused between the XUV700 diesel manual and the new XEV 9S. Our daily commute is around 100km. Could you please recommend which car we should go ahead with? Thank you.
Mahindra will launch the updated XUV700, now called the XUV 7XO, on 5 January 2026. If this is already on your shortlist, it may be worth waiting for the launch before you make a final decision. We expect it to receive design updates and additional features as well.
However, if you need a car sooner, the Mahindra XEV 9S is a strong alternative. It is well priced, and it comes loaded with features like triple 12.3 inch screens, a head up display with augmented reality navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360 degree camera, and a 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound system, along with several other highlights.
The XEV 9S is offered with three battery pack options: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh. The claimed range stands between 521 km and 679 km, and power output varies from 231 hp to 286 hp, depending on the pack chosen. Considering your daily 100 km commute, the smallest 59 kWh version should be more than sufficient for your usage.
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Asked by: Sankaron Dec 8, 2025
I currently use a 2016 Hyundai Grand i10 and have completed around 1,05,000km. I now want to buy a 7-seater EV at an affordable price. Please suggest the best option for me.
Sadly, there are very few options for 7-seat EVs. The most affordable option is the Kia Carens Clavis EV, which starts at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). While it is on the pricier side, the Carens Clavis EV is an excellent electric car. It's smooth and powerful, and scores really well with comfy enough seating for up to 7 passengers.
Carens Clavis aside, the new Mahindra XEV 9S is another option if you are looking for a 7-seat EV. Prices start at Rs 19.95 lakh.
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Asked by: Sukhvinder Singhon Dec 8, 2025
I want to buy a 7-seater for my family with a 70:30 highway-to-city usage pattern and an annual running of around 10,000 to 12,000km. I am considering the Invicto Zeta Plus with year-end discounts, the HyCross GX, and the XEV 9S. My buying motivators are Comfort, build-to-last quality and low maintenance, as I will be keeping it for a long time. Which one should I choose?
Since the majority of your driving is on the highway, we would rule out the Mahindra XEV 9S, as public charging infrastructure is not yet fully developed on the highway. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto and Toyota Innova HyCross are fundamentally the same cars, which are both very spacious and comfortable.
Besides, they are very reliable too and promise to give you a hassle-free ownership experience throughout their lifecycle with you. The non-hybrid 1.5 petrol variants aren’t very powerful for highway use, but they do the job as a relaxed commuter. Between the Invicto and the HyCross, we would choose the HyCross as it has better resale value, thanks to the lure of the Toyota badge.
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Asked by: Puneet guptaon Dec 3, 2025
I want to buy a new SUV that offers the fuel efficiency and ownership experience of a hybrid like the Hyryder, the safety and road presence of the Scorpio N, and the comfort of a 6-seater automatic petrol like the XUV700. I also want to keep this new car for around 10-12 years. Please suggest a model that can meet most of these requirements.
While there isn't exactly a car that's as efficient as the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the road presence of a Mahindra Scorpio N, and has the comfort of an XUV700, a vehicle which could come close is the Mahindra XEV 9S.
Being an electric car, running costs will be very low, and comfort and road presence are similar to an XUV700. The Toyota Innova HyCross will be efficient and comfortable, although it won't offer the Scorpio-like road presence that you're looking for.
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Asked by: Manikandanon Dec 2, 2025
I already own an 8-year-old Mercedes-Benz GLE diesel and an 11-year-old Alto as a beater car. I have a Rs 30 lakh budget for a new car. I am inclined towards an EV as well as the Innova HyCross. The Sierra was my childhood dream, but the EV variant may take time. My monthly travel is around 2,000 km, out of which 800 km is in the city. I want to retain the Benz for another three years. I may use this car primarily for city use as well as long-distance travel, which can be around a 1,200 km round trip once a month. Kindly suggest a suitable car.
The new Mahindra XEV 9S is a great option for you. Besides the fact that it is modern, feature-packed, and packs in three rows of seating (should you need it), you will enjoy driving it. The electric motor of this Mahindra car is peppy, smooth and very refined, and its ride comfort is excellent, for city and highway, both.
Alternatively, the Toyota Innova HyCross isn't as exciting as the new-age Mahindra EVs; however, it is a proven product known for its space, comfort and the hybrid's impressive fuel efficiency. It is one of those cars you just can't go wrong with.
Alternatively, the Toyota Innova HyCross isn't as exciting as the new-age Mahindra EVs; however, it is a proven product known for its space, comfort and the hybrid's impressive fuel efficiency. It is one of those cars you just can't go wrong with.
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Asked by: PRASANNA KUMARon Dec 2, 2025
I currently own a 2014 XUV500 W8 and am looking to purchase a new car. My monthly usage is 1,500 to 1,800 km. My budget is Rs 20 lakh. Occasionally, I need a seven-seater, but not necessarily all the time. I am confused between the XUV700, the XEV 9S (59 kWh), the Toyota Hyryder, and the Sierra EV, though the Sierra’s specs and price are not yet clear. Please suggest which one is better.
Go for the Mahindra XEV 9S (seven-seater EV). Besides bringing the latest in terms of tech and features, you're getting a thoroughly modern and very capable electric SUV. The drive experience will not only be peppy and enjoyable but also smoother and more refined than any other ICE vehicle at this price point.
And if you can arrange for charging, your running costs will reduce significantly. Additionally, it will give you the flexibility of seven seats when you need it. Hence, the XEV 9S must be on top of your list.
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Asked by: Avinash Baglaon Dec 1, 2025
Hi Autocar team, I own multiple cars, all diesel and petrol driven, but I now want to buy an electric car. My usage will be approximately 1,500 km per month. I have shortlisted the Mahindra XEV 9e and 9S, but am unable to decide between the two. I am heavily built with a height of 6 feet 1 inch. In your reviews, Nikhil Bhatia mentions that the suspension of the 9S is softer, so I am confused. Kindly help.
Both the Mahindra XEV 9e and XEV 9S are suitable for a big, built person like you. However, the Mahindra XEV 9S is set up softer than the XEV 9e, and there is more vertical movement that you will experience at higher speeds.
It is not to the point of discomfort, but something that you will notice. If you don’t need the third row of seats and are sensitive to ride comfort and body movements, the XEV 9e will be the better pick for you.
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Asked by: Prabhakar prabhuon Dec 1, 2025
Is it worth exchanging my Kia Carens for the latest Mahindra XUV700? My Carens has done 30,000 km, is in showroom condition, and has a 2-year extended warranty currently active.
If your Kia Carens is running fine and you don't mind holding onto it for some more time, wait for the Mahindra XUV700 facelift that's expected in the first quarter of 2026.
It will have a thoroughly updated exterior, interior, as well as an equipment list similar to the Mahindra XEV9S, which could include a three-screen layout.
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Asked by: Ganesh Prasad GPon Nov 27, 2025
Hi, my daily commute is about 50 km, with one longer trip of 200–300 km each month. I’m looking to buy a new car (preferably an EV or diesel) with a budget of ₹18–25 lakh and want premium looks and features. Is it worth buying an EV now, or is choosing a diesel still a wise decision? Please advise.
Buying a diesel does have some level of uncertainty given the constant negativity around it, be it from official statements as to its certified life or restrictions on its usage on heavy air pollution days.
Thus, if you are open to an electric, we would advise you to go ahead with this. Furthermore, your daily running is low, and even your occasional long distances are 300kms which should be manageable with something like the Kia Carens Clavis EV.
The Clavis EV also has a nice and premium interior and is very well equipped in typical Kia fashion. The recently launched Mahindra XEV 9S is also a very good option, again with a premium interior and a good equipment list.
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