The Mahindra XEV 9S is the brand’s latest EV, and this INGLO platform-based three-row SUV shares its 59kWh and 79kWh battery pack options with the BE 6 and XEV 9e. As Mahindra claims an ARAI range of 679km for the larger 79kWh variants, we put the range-topping Pack Three Above variant through our range and charging tests to find out how the longer range XEV 9S fares in the real world.
- Mahindra XEV 9S range tests conducted in the most efficient ‘Range’ drive mode
- XEV 9S 79kWh version weighs more than the XEV 9e’s 2,201kg
Mahindra XEV 9S Pack Three Above real world range
XEV 9S 79kWh has a real world range that is about 200km short of the ARAI range
Before starting our range test, we topped up the XEV 9S’s 79kWh battery to 100 percent and kept the SUV in its most efficient ‘Range’ drive mode. In the city, with regenerative braking set to Level 3, the XEV 9S delivered an efficiency of 6.05km/kWh, which extrapolates to a city range of 478km. On the highway, with regen set to Level 1 to allow it to coast, the 79kWh battery in the three-row EV managed to return 6.04km/kWh, which means it’ll be able to go 477km, just 1km short of the city range.
With an average battery efficiency of 6.045km/kWh, the XEV 9S 79kWh has an impressive overall tested range of 477.5km on a single charge. However, the eSUV’s real world range is 201.5km short of the ARAI range figure. That the XEV 9S weighs over 2.2 tonnes – the three-row SUV is heavier than the XEV 9e coupe, which weighs 2,201kg – is a factor that works against it.
Mahindra XEV 9S pack Three Above charging time
Mahindra claims a 175kW DC fast charger can take the 79kWh battery from 20-80 percent in 20 minutes
The XEV 9S comes with a 409V electrical architecture that supports DC fast-charging speeds of up to 175kW. Mahindra claims that the 79kWh battery can be charged from 20-80 percent in just 20 minutes using a DC fast charger. The company offers an 11.2kW AC wallbox charger for Rs 75,000, which has a claimed charging time of 8 hours (0-100 percent state of charge).
Autocar India’s range testing
Before our real world range test, the battery of our test car was fully charged, and we maintained tyre pressures as recommended by the manufacturer. The car was driven in a fixed loop in the city and on the highway, and we maintained certain average speeds. At the end, we calculated the range based on the percentage of charge consumed. Throughout our test, the climate control was set to 22 degC, the fan speed was set to auto, and other electricals like the audio system, lights and ventilated front seats (if equipped) were used when required, just like how a regular user would. We take pride in our testing data, which isn’t just consistent but also gives users an accurate indication of what they can expect in the real world.
Uday Singh
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Dipan Sur
