Mahindra XEV 9S India’s New 7-Seater Electric SUV: What You Should Know
What is the XEV 9S?
Automaker Mahindra on 27 November 2025 officially unveiled the XEV 9S — its first electric-origin, three-row SUV built ground-up on the company’s dedicated EV architecture, called INGLO platform.
According to Mahindra, the XEV 9S integrates space, performance, and modern EV technology — marking a significant push by the automaker into the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) segment in India.
Price, Availability and Variants
- The ex-showroom starting price is ₹ 19.95 lakh for the base “Pack One Above (59 kWh)” variant.
- Mahindra offers a total of six variants, with the top “Pack Three Above (79 kWh)” version priced at ₹ 29.45 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Booking begins on 14 January 2026, and deliveries are slated to start from 23 January 2026.
The variant breakdown gives buyers flexibility depending on their battery, driving range and feature preferences — a key draw for families, EV-first buyers, and those transitioning from conventional SUVs.
Key Technical Specs & Performance
The XEV 9S offers several battery and performance configuration.
| Battery / Variant | Power / Torque | Claimed Real-world Range* | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 kWh | ~170 kW | ~400 km | ~7.7 s |
| 70 kWh | ~180 kW | ~450–500 km | ~7.0 s |
| 79 kWh | ~210 kW, 380 Nm | ~500 km (up to) | ~7.0 s |
*Mahindra claims a real-world range of up to 500 km depending on variant and driving conditions.
Top-end variants support fast charging — reportedly going from 20% to 80% in around 20 minutes under DC fast-charging (depending on charger capability).
Beyond performance, XEV 9S rides on a modern chassis setup: adaptive suspension (front i-Link + rear 5-link), brake-by-wire, a high-stiffness body shell, and platform-level EV systems built into INGLO.
Interior, Features & Comfort
Mahindra markets the XEV 9S as a “family- and travel-ready” electric SUV — with a spacious cabin, premium tech, and modern comforts. Key highlights:
- Cabin space: claimed 4,076 litres of cabin volume (front + second row) and a 527-litre boot (with third row folded). There’s also a 150-litre front trunk (“frunk”), rare in this segment.
- Triple-screen dashboard (driver display, infotainment screen, passenger display), and additional screens for rear-row occupants — aiming at in-vehicle entertainment and connectivity.
- Premium touches: panoramic sunroof, ventilated front (and in some variants second-row) seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, adaptive ambient lighting, multi-mode climate control (including pet or cabin-stay modes), auto-dimming mirrors, flush door handles, BYOD mounts for rear entertainment etc.
- Connectivity and smart features: The vehicle uses Mahindra’s in-house electric-vehicle software framework, MAIA, enabling connected features like digital key access, remote cabin control, charge scheduling, user profiles, remote updates and more.
Overall, the XEV 9S appears positioned as a tech-rich, spacious, and modern EV option for families — offering comforts and features that rival many mid-premium ICE SUVs.
Safety & Driver-Assistance
Safety and driver assistance also get emphasis: the XEV 9S offers up to seven airbags (including a driver knee airbag on higher trims), a high-stiffness body shell, all-wheel disc brakes, and electronic systems like TPMS, electronic parking brake, and brake-by-wire.
On driver-assistance front, the SUV comes with Level 2+ ADAS (in higher variants) — combining multiple radars and camera feeds to enable features like adaptive cruise control, lane-centering, blind-spot detection, cross-traffic alerts, and more (feature availability depends on variant).
Why This Launch Matters for India’s EV Market
That said, the real-world success of XEV 9S will likely depend on a few key factors:
- Charging infrastructure: For larger battery SUVs and families planning long trips, fast-charging networks and home charging support will matter a lot.
- Service & support for EVs: Maintenance, spare parts, and after-sales support for high-tech EVs will be tested as more units hit roads across varied geographies.
- Total cost of ownership vs ICE alternatives: While EVs promise lower running cost, buyers may weigh purchase cost, resale value, charging convenience and real-world range before committing.
- Customer acceptance of EV lifestyle: From charging habits to travel planning, buyers will need to adapt to EV-specific idiosyncrasies — a shift from traditional ICE SUVs.
Bottom Line
The Mahindra XEV 9S represents a landmark moment for the Indian EV industry: a spacious, fully electric, three-row SUV built from the ground up, offered at a comparatively accessible price band, and packed with modern features and reasonable performance.
For urban families, long-distance travellers, and buyers interested in shifting to EVs without compromising on space or comfort, XEV 9S offers a compelling value proposition.
If Mahindra succeeds in delivering on promised range, quality, and support infrastructure — the XEV 9S could become a blueprint for next-gen electric family mobility in India, helping accelerate EV adoption at scale.
Last Updated on: Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:25 pm by Sakethyadav | Published by: Sakethyadav on Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:24 pm | News Categories: Business
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