The full LED lighting arrangement gives the XEV 9e a unique look.

19-inch wheels look proportionate and attractive without hampering ride quality.

12.3-inch driver’s display changes themes depending on the drive mode. It can even display full-screen navigation.

Centre and passenger screens get built-in apps for video streaming, etc.

There’s a roof-mounted internal camera for driver monitoring, but it can also be used to make video calls and take selfies.

Rear centre headrest seriously hampers rear visibility. Raked windscreen means that there’s no rear wiper either.

Rear-seat backrest reclines to enhance comfort.

Centre console has decent storage, but there’s no space under it, which you’d expect in what is a born EV.

Physical AC controls have made way for this useful cubby space. Has plenty of charging provisions, too

Doors open 90 degrees, making ingress and egress easy.

The XEV’s 150-litre front trunk is sizeable, and it can easily swallow a couple of soft bags and the charging cable.

The 16-speaker 1,400W Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos sounds superb.

Steering is attractive to look at and nice to hold, but pressing down on the buttons often activates the horn, which is annoying.

Panoramic glass roof can’t be opened. However, it can put on a light show that can be synced to your music.