Mahindra has launched the XEV 9S 3-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, the first dedicated 7-seater mass-market electric SUV, start at Rs 1.95 lakh lower than those of the XEV 9e; both models are based on the INGLO platform.
While test-drive units will be available at Mahindra dealerships from December 5, XEV 9S bookings will open on January 14 next year, and deliveries are set to start on January 23.
- XEV 9S gets 18-inch alloys, 500-litre boot with third row down and 150-litre frunk
- 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh battery options on offer; ARAI range is up to 679km
- XEV 9S bookings open on January 14, 2026; deliveries to start on January 23
Mahindra XEV 9S exterior design and dimensions
Design language is closer to the XEV 9e, not as radical as that of the BE 6
The XEV 9S borrows several design cues from the XEV 9e and the XUV.e8 concept unveiled in 2022. It has a clean and modern design that showcases its electric SUV identity without being flashy.
The 3-row EV features a closed-off grille, connected daytime running lamps (DRLs), triangular LED headlamps and a long bonnet, giving it a chunky front profile. A long wheelbase of 2,762mm and ample overhangs of 915mm at the front and 1,099mm at the rear 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 longer 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 500 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 features a triple-screen layout similar to that of the other born-electric Mahindra models, with a digital instrument cluster and infotainment screens seamlessly spanning the dashboard. There are two additional screens for second-row passengers, mounted at the back of the front seats. Higher variants also get an augmented reality head-up display (HUD).
All variants get sliding and reclining second-row seats, the aforementioned 3-screen setup, an openable panoramic sunroof (the BE 6 and XEV 9e have fixed glass roofs) and the frunk. Higher trims even come with a Boss mode to adjust the front seats, along with a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) feature and other connected-car tech.
The electric SUV also comes with an ADAS suite, auto-parking capabilities and a drowsiness detector on top trims. A Harman Kardon sound system, multi-colour ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control and leatherette seat upholstery are included too.
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 supporting DC fast charging at speeds between 140kW-180kW. The entry-level Pack One Above variant comes with 59kWh (231hp) and 79kWh (286hp) options, both driving the rear wheels. The XEV 9S Pack One Above with the 79kWh battery is priced at Rs 21.95 lakh. The ARAI-rated range is up to 521km for the base-spec XEV 9S with the 59kWh battery and up to 679km for the 79kWh variants.
The mid-spec Pack Two Above trim gets a new 70kWh battery pack powering a 245hp motor with an ARAI-rated range of up to 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 |
Do note 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 XEV 9S) and 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 – the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7 – are MPVs, and therefore, not comparable to the XEV 9S. The XEV 9S’s prices overlap with those of Tata Harrier EV.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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