Mahindra has launched the XEV 9e all-electric coupe-SUV with prices starting at Rs 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Pack One variant. The Indian brand has not revealed the complete price list yet, but it has confirmed the prices are introductory and that the rest of the price range will be revealed in the latter half of January, when the e-SUV shows up in Mahindra showrooms. Do note that the Rs 21.90 lakh price tag does not include the cost of the charger.
The XEV 9e is the larger and more expensive of the two all-new born-electric SUVs launched by Mahindra today – the BE 6e priced from Rs 18.90 lakh being the other. Both models are aimed at completely different audiences, but both come with a lifetime warranty on their battery packs. Deliveries are said to begin in February or March 2025.
- XEV 9e gets 19-inch alloys (20-inch optional), 665-litre boot and 150-litre frunk
- Feature highlights include three 12.3-inch screens, 16-speaker sound system
- XEV 9e with 79kWh battery has an MIDC rage of 655km
Mahindra XEV 9e dimensions and styling
The XEV 9e measures 4,790mm in length, 1,905mm in width, and 1,690mm in height. This makes it longer than the 4,695mm-long XUV700. Its 2,775mm wheelbase is also more than the XUV700’s 2,750mm. Mahindra claims a ground clearance of 207mm, a 665-litre boot, and a 150-litre frunk, along with a turning diameter of 10 metres.
The XEV 9e gets a unique coupe-like roofline replete with multiple cuts and creases, just like the smaller BE 6e. It gets a massive faux grille and a techy-looking headlight cluster that is connected by an LED lightbar. The liberal use of piano black on the exterior is meant to give it a premium feel. It also gets flush door handles, a muscular shoulder line, and specially designed aero-optimised 19-inch alloy wheels for added range. 20-inch alloys are optional extras. At the rear, the slim LED tail-lights are also connected like those in the front, and are placed right below a small boot spoiler like shape. The unique 'infinity Mahindra' illuminated logo will be seen on future XUV models.
Mahindra XEV 9e interior highlights
The 5-seater XEV 9e gets a unique three-screen setup with three individual 12.3-inch units, each with a 1920x720 resolution running Mahindra’s Adrenox software. The electric SUV also comes with a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with an illuminated logo. Apart from this, the XEV 9e seems to carry over some switchgear from the XUV700, such as the HVAC and the centre console controls. It also gets an electronic parking brake and drive modes, among other bits like brake-by-wire tech.
The top-spec version of the e-SUV also features a panoramic sunroof, a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon system with Dolby Atmos, along with safety features such as 7 airbags, a Level 2 ADAS suite, a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring. The XEV also features a parking assistance system that parks for you in certain cases.
However, Mahindra has revealed that the entry level variant, called the One, will get 6 airbags, a rear camera, an electronic parking brake and a tyre pressure monitor in terms of safety kit. Feature highlights will include thre three-screen setup, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, push button start, auto headlights and wipers, an automatic climate control system with rear AC vents, height adjust for the driver's seat and seat belt, tilt and telescopic steering adjust, Type C changing ports and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
Mahindra XEV 9e battery and charging details
Just like the BE 6e, the XEV 9e is also underpinned by Mahindra’s scalable and modular born-EV INGLO platform. The coupe-SUV also shares the 59kWh and 79kWh LFP (Lithium-iron phosphate) batteries with the smaller BE 6e. Also, by using a 175kW DC fast charger, the batteries can be topped up from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes, according to Mahindra.
On the MIDC cycle, the XEV 9e with the larger 79kWh unit is said to go 656km on a single charge, while on the European WTLP, Mahindra says the coupe-SUV goes 533km. In fact, the company says that on their real world tests, the XEV 9e delivered over 500km.
Mahindra XEV 9e powertrain details
The XEV 9e comes with Mahindra’s ‘compact three-in-one powertrain’ that consists of a motor, an inverter and the transmission. A 286hp and 380Nm motor drives the rear wheels when powered by the larger 79kWh battery, with Mahindra claiming a 0-100kph time of 6.7 seconds. The 59kWh unit comes with a 231hp motor.
Mahindra claims that the front and rear disc setup, along with the brake by wire system, helps the XEV brake from 100kph to a standstill in 40m.