Highlights:
- XEV 9e is a 5-seater coupe-style EV SUV, while XEV 9S is a 7-seater upright family electric SUV built on the same INGLO platform.
- XEV 9S starts cheaper at ₹19.95 lakh ex-showroom against about ₹21.90 lakh for the XEV 9e, yet adds two extra seats and more family practicality.
- Both share 59 kWh and 79 kWh batteries, but only XEV 9S gets a 70 kWh pack with about 600 km claimed range, targeting long-distance family users.
Mahindra XEV 9e vs XEV 9S – Complete Comparison
| Specification | XEV 9e | XEV 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Type | 5-seat coupe-style SUV | 7-seat upright SUV |
| Length | 4,789 mm | 4,737 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2,762 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Boot Space | About 663 litres | About 500–527 litres |
| Battery Options | 59 kWh, 79 kWh | 59 kWh, 70 kWh, 79 kWh |
| Claimed Range | 542–656 km | 521–679 km |
| Starting Price | ₹21.90 lakh | ₹19.95 lakh |
| Best For | Style-focused buyers wanting 5 seats + big boot + efficiency | Families & fleet users needing 7 seats + strong range |
Body style and dimensions
- XEV 9e: 5-seat coupe-style electric SUV with a sloping roofline; length about 4,789 mm, width 1,907 mm, height 1,694 mm, wheelbase 2,775 mm.
- XEV 9S: 7-seat upright SUV with a more traditional shape; length about 4,737 mm, width 1,900 mm, height 1,747 mm, wheelbase 2,762 mm.
So 9e is longer, lower and a bit wider, while 9S is slightly shorter but taller, giving it a more MPV-plus-SUV stance and better headroom for three rows.
Seating, boot space and practicality
- XEV 9e: 5 seats and around 663 litres of boot space, ideal when you rarely need a third row but want a big luggage area.
- XEV 9S: 7 seats (3 rows) with boot space in the 500–527 litre band depending on measurement and row configuration, optimised for bigger families.
In simple terms, 9e = more bags for 5 people, 9S = more people with enough luggage room for family use.
Battery, range and performance
- Common packs: both offer 59 kWh and 79 kWh batteries, rear-wheel drive and around 228 bhp / 380 Nm for 59 kWh, and roughly 282–286 bhp / 380 Nm for 79 kWh.
- Extra pack on 9S: only XEV 9S gets a 70 kWh battery with about 241 bhp and 380 Nm, and Mahindra quotes around 600 km claimed range for this mid pack.
Claimed range figures:
- XEV 9e: roughly 542–656 km depending on pack.
- XEV 9S: roughly 521 km (59 kWh), 600 km (70 kWh) and around 679 km for the 79 kWh top variant in some comparisons.
Because the 9e is lower and more aerodynamic, its efficiency per kWh is slightly better; 9S uses added capacity and tuning to stay competitive despite the taller body and extra seats.
Price and value positioning
- XEV 9e starting price: about ₹21.90 lakh ex-showroom for the base Pack One variant, going beyond ₹30 lakh on-road for top 79 kWh trims in many cities.
- XEV 9S starting price: ₹19.95 lakh ex-showroom, with the range topping out near ₹29.45 lakh for Pack Three Above 79 kWh.
This means the 7-seat 9S actually undercuts the more stylish 9e while offering more seats and similar powertrain hardware, which is why analysts see it as the high-volume, mass-family EV.
