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•6w

I am looking to buy a 6/7-seater EV. My primary usage will be as a 4-seater, with occasional 6-seater use. I will mainly drive it in the city for my daily office commute and undertake long-distance trips of around 500 km once every two months. I have a solar setup at home and can charge the vehicle comfortably. My budget is Rs 30-40 lakh, although I can stretch it slightly if required.

•6w

You should go for the Mahindra XEV 9S. It's a proper three-row EV, and it fits your use case perfectly. With home solar charging, your running costs are very low, and the smooth, quiet drive is just right for city runs as a 4-seater. When you do need six or seven seats, the third row is reasonably spacious, and for your 500 km trip every couple of months, you’ll need just one quick top-up at a highway charger.

Do note that with all three rows up, boot space is tight, so your highway trips will require some planning.

Alternatively, consider the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It isn't as feature-rich and doesn't have as much range as the XEV 9S, but its third row is more comfortable for adults.

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•6w

Thank you. I had concerns of the third row only in 9s, though it can be managed for short trips. Are there any new three row EVs lined up worth waiting?

•6w

In the space of EV's i don't think there are any 3 row EV's lined up. Even if they are any surprise launches in the future, they won't be able to match the Value-for-money quotient of the XEV 9S

•6w

Wait for tata safari EV

•1h

Don't look beyond the XEV9S, that's the best option for a 6 to 7 seater, the second row of seatz can be moved to and Fro to adjust space for passengers. Range, pick up, features and interior quality is top notch.

•5w

Confused between Windsor EV vs XEV 9S pack 2. Daily running is 160kms. Mostly Chauffeur driven. Need a comfortable ride with very low maintenance

•5w

The XEV 9S Pack Two Above will be a better pick. The Pack Two Above variant does not have the Active Suspension thereby it's suspension will be more calm and sturdy on bad roads. The Larger 70/79kWh battery pack also goes in favour of XEV 9S. But the real factor is price, the Windsor's top variant is almost 5-6L cheaper than the XEV's... So it really comes down to your budget Mr.Ishan.

•5w

I currently own XUV700 AXL diesel automatic. Post 80k kms I have been paying a lot of money on maintenance. I don’t know if it will be same with XEV 9S. For Windsor I know it will be less but it doesn’t have any safety rating as of now.

•1h

@ishan_garg issue with the ac of the Windsor, it takes a very long time to cool the cabin, range in comparison to XEV 9S is less, also the Windsor's suspension is below par on bad roads. Go for the Mahindra XEV9S, Xe9s or Harrier.

•5w

I'm planning to buy 7seater, my usage would be 30:70 city vs highway with 1000km monthly run. Between hycross, XUV 7XO , XEV 9S which one should be suitable for 4 passengers with occasional 6-7 seat occupancy for long term comfort and reliability.

•5w

Considering 1000km running, first option would be the Hybrid version of the Hycross. It's a genuine 7 seater, with 3rd row also having good space. Hybrid version cost between 30L and 40L. Alternatively XUV 7X0 Diesel variant will be good. Good mileage of 14-15 kmpl and decently seats 7 people while being almost 4-5L cheaper than the Hycross The XEV 9S can be your choice too considering it's real world range or over 500kms and low running cost combining to give you the best. Do note that you need to have a charger at your home for the real benefits.

•5w

Thank you. Given the lower usage (1K km) is it advisable to go with hybrid/EV or Petrol XUV 7XO is sufficient ?

•5w

Depends on your budget, Petrol XUV 7X0 should be ok if your budget is below Rs.30L, you also have the XEV 9S 79kWh at that price. To get a good Hybrid of same size, you'll have to go upto Rs.35L for the Innova Hycross Hybrid.

•5w

Hello I am planning to buy creta 2017 e plus petrol price Rs.4.5 lakhs gadi runing geniune 75000 km with showroom service can I buy it?

•5w

What about EV and HYBRID. COULD not reply by you on this question. If not possible can convey on this platform. Thanks

•6w

Explore BYD EMAX , Best space in 3rd row even with all 3 rows up , superb bootspace

•6w

Small network of showrooms and service. Not value for money when compared to Mahindra XEV 9S.

•6w

Toyota Innova Hycross or Mahindra XEV 9S

•6w

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•1d

I have shortlisted the Sierra EV RWD and the XEV 9e, both in their top variants. My usage is mostly city driving, around 50 km a day on weekdays. Most of the time, I have a driver and sit in the rear seat, while on weekends, I drive the car myself around the city. My family consists of me, my wife, and two children aged 16 and 11. Which one would you recommend?

•22h

Go for the Tata Sierra EV RWD top variant. Your usage is predominantly city with a driver, and you spend most of your time in the rear seat. The Sierra EV is the better fit here because it is a genuinely comfortable, spacious and premium-feeling EV with a strong focus on rear-seat comfort. The ride quality is excellent, and the cabin feels airy. The Mahindra XEV 9S is a very good EV, but this Mahindra car is a larger, more premium SUV, and the price difference is significant. For your usage, that extra spend does not translate into a meaningful ownership benefit. The Sierra EV gives you everything you need: a comfortable rear seat for daily commutes, a premium cabin and strong EV performance. It is the more sensible and value-driven choice for your usage pattern.

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•1w

I want to buy a 7-seater SUV EV. I can make the purchase anytime within the next six months. My priority is a real-world driving range of over 600 km. Which model would you recommend?

•2d

Unfortunately, there are very few EVs that will give you a real-world range of 600km - even though their official rating says so - and fewer still with a 7-seat layout. The only one that fits the bill is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, whose price is around Rs 1.5 crore. If that fits your budget, then go for it, as it is one of the best luxury EVs you can buy in India today. The other three-row EVs lower down are the Tesla Model Y L (6 seater) and the Mahindra XEV 9S (6/7 seater). Both have official ratings of over 650km, but the real-world range is likely to be more in the region of 500km. In our real-world range test, the XEV 9S with the largest (79kWh) battery pack returned 477km overall, and while we haven't range tested the Model Y L, previous Tesla models have proven quite efficient. If your budget can accommodate the Tesla at around Rs 65 lakh, you should get it. If not, the Mahindra at around Rs 22-32 lakh should be adequate.

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•1w

Which would you recommend from an ownership perspective, considering after-sales service and customer feedback on public forums: the Mahindra XEV 9s Pack Two Above 79kWh or the Tata Harrier EV Fearless Plus 75kWh?

•2d

The Mahindra XEV 9S Pack Two Above 79kWh is the stronger choice from a customer ownership perspective. Both are impressive electric cars, but Mahindra currently has an edge in powertrain maturity, charging performance and, importantly, the ownership feedback emerging from early customers and enthusiast forums.From an ownership perspective, both Tata and Mahindra have improved significantly, but public discussions continue to highlight more consistent showroom and service experiences with Mahindra. Tata's service quality remains more dependent on the individual dealership, and there are still recurring reports of inconsistent quality control and after-sales support. Mahindra is not flawless either, but early XEV owners have generally reported greater satisfaction with the buying and ownership experience.

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•6d

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•5d

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