Mahindra has launched the 6-seat option of the XEV 9S, and prices start at Rs 25.25 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kia Carens Clavis EV is the only other car in this segment to offer both 6- and 7-seat options. The XEV 9S with the 6-seat option is available with the Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above trim levels.
- Costs Rs 25,000 more than an equivalent 7-seat option
- Kia Carens Clavis EV is the other car in the segment with captain seats
Mahindra XEV 9S 6-seat prices
*Prices mentioned do not include the cost of the 11.2kW AC charger.
Mahindra XEV 9S 6-seat: What’s new?
The individual captain seats aside, there aren’t any major changes to the interior of the Mahindra XEV 9S. These seats come with individual armrests, which can be flipped up to create more space to access the third row. The gap between the captain chairs also means that getting in and out of the third row will be easier when compared to the 7-seat configuration.
Finally, the floor space liberated because of these captain seats will allow those seated in the third row to stretch out better, improving overall comfort. Conveniences such as the rear AC vents and dual 65W USB charging ports have been carried over from the 7-seat variants.
Mahindra XEV 9S powertrain
The 6-seat option is available with all but the entry-level Pack One Above trim. The Pack Two and Pack Three variants are offered with a 79kWh battery pack, while the former is also sold with a 70kWh unit. All variants have a single rear-mounted electric motor generating 380Nm of torque, with all but the Pack Two variant producing 286hp – the latter’s motor output is capped at 245hp. The maximum claimed range of the 70kWh variant is 600km and that of the 79kWh variant is 679km.
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