Mahindra Xev 9s vs Tata Harrier Ev

Autocar India
Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6 seat

30.15 lakh

Tata Harrier EV

Tata Harrier Ev

Empowered 75 AWD

29.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

N/A
Induction Motor (Front),Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Rear)

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

286hp
313hp

Max Motor Torque

380Nm
504Nm

Number of Motors

–
2

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

79
75 kWh

Charging Time

8hrs 0%-100%(11.2kW AC), 11.7hrs 0%-100%(7.2kW AC), 20min 20%-80%(180kW DC)
10.7hrs 10%-100%(7.2 kW AC fast charger) 25min 20%-80%(120 kW DC fast charger) hrs

Claimed Range

679 km
622 km

Terrain Modes

–

Autocar Tested City Efficiency

–
5.45 km

Autocar Tested Highway Efficiency

–
5.24 km

Real World City Range (EV)

–
408 km

Real World Highway Range (EV)

–
393 km

Autocar Tested EV Range

–
400.88 km

User Reported Range

–
429.2 km

0-100kph

–
6.74 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
3.89 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
4.32 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5 m
5.75 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
245/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4737 mm
4607 mm

Width

1900 mm
2132 mm

Height

1747 mm
1740 mm

Wheelbase

2762 mm
2741 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
502 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

–

Cup Holders

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

–
Yes (Gesture Control)

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

7
7

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Driver Airbag

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Side Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Video Recording

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED taillights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Scuff Plates

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Rub Strips

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

6
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
14.5-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Onboard

Voice Commands

Branded Music System

–
JBL

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

–

Digital Key

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

In Car Payment

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Phone App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

​Hey everyone, I would like your advice on restructuring my three-car garage in anticipation of a significant increase in my monthly running. I am based in Bangalore, and my current line-up is as follows: ​Audi A6 (2020) | 35,000 km driven that is used primarily for highways and family outings. It’s a brilliant machine but honestly feels highly underutilized. ​Innova Crysta GX (2019) | 1.5L km driven: The ultimate workhorse. Runs 1,500 km monthly. Split between office commutes, airport runs, and big family trips. ​Hyundai Verna (2023) | 25k km driven: Primarily used as the daily home or city runabout. ​My confusion is that from next month, my personal running will jump significantly to 2,500 km per month. Doing this in Bangalore traffic (plus routine family weekend trips) means fuel costs and driving fatigue are going to skyrocket. I want to bring an EV or a solid Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) , but I’m considering following: ​Option 1: Replace the Audi A6 with a Premium Luxury EV. Since the A6 is not being used much, I am planning to sell it and get a high-end luxury EV (like a BMW iX1, iX3, or BYD Seal/Sealion 7) to absorb the entire 2,500 km monthly grind and family outings. ​Option 2: Retire the workhorse Innova. It has done 1.5 lakh km and I could replace it and the Audi to go for a two-EV garage, or grab a premium electric 7-seater to take over its duties. ​Option 3: Hold onto the current garage and just add one. Keep all three and buy a new mid-to-premium electric SUV like Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e / XEV 9S, or wait for the upcoming BYD DM-i Plug-in Hybrids. ​With 2,500 km of monthly driving entirely in Bangalore and surrounding highways, what is the smartest financial and experiential move here? Sell the underutilized luxury sedan, upgrade the high-mileage workhorse, or just expand the garage? ​Would love to hear your thoughts, especially on real-world reliability, battery degradation at high mileage, and how the current crop of premium EVs handle Bangalore's notorious infrastructure

Verified
•10w

Since the Audi A6 is the most under utilised, it makes sense to sell this Audi car and get an EV instead. Among your choices, the BYD Sealion 7 2WD gets you the biggest battery, which should deliver a real-world range of around 450km. Your fuel spend and fatigue will drop sharply thanks to smooth one-pedal driving and strong regeneration in stop-go traffic. The BYD car's stance and ride cope better with Bengaluru’s roads than a low-slung sedan, and fast chargers in the city are now easy to find, while a home wallbox will be your primary charger.Keep the Innova Crysta. At 1.5 lakh km, it is still the most stress-free way to haul six people and luggage. With the EV becoming your new primary, it won't rack up the kms as quickly, but it's worth keeping around as an alternative for trips where you don't want to plan ahead for charging. The Verna can stay as the spare city tool.On reliability and batteries, BYD’s Blade LFP battery pack has a good record. BYD also offers a pretty long warranty and the option to extend to 8 years/250k kms. The only real trade-off with the BYD is its smaller dealer network and slightly higher road and wind noise at highway speeds. A BMW iX1 is nicer inside and carries the badge, but its cabin is tighter, has a smaller boot, and you will pay more for less usable range. Alternatively, you can also consider the Hyundai Ioniq 5 - its 84kWh is the largest in the segment, its cabin is premium, and it is very nice to drive. Hyundai's network is also larger than BYD's, which helps.

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