The Mahindra XEV 9e is a
battery electric mid-size crossover SUV
A crossover, crossover SUV, or crossover utility vehicle (CUV) is a type of automobile with an increased ride height that is built on unibody chassis construction shared with passenger cars, as opposed to traditional sport utility vehicles ( SU ...
manufactured by
Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra is an Indian automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed and later renamed Mahindra & Mahindra. Part of the Mahindra Group, M&M is one of the lar ...
. Launched in 2025, it is built on the company's INGLO platform and is one of the first models in Mahindra’s new electric SUV lineup.
Overview
Unveiled in 2025, the XEV 9e marked Mahindra’s entry into the premium electric SUV space. It features a coupé-inspired SUV body style and is available in multiple variants with different battery capacities. The vehicle’s price at launch ranged from ₹21.90 lakh to ₹30.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Design and platform
The SUV is built on Mahindra's INGLO skateboard platform, developed specifically for electric vehicles. It features coupe-like styling, a panoramic glass roof, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The vehicle's length is 4,789 mm, and it offers a boot space of 663 litres with split-folding rear seats.
Powertrain and battery
The XEV 9e is offered with two
lithium iron phosphate
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(LFP) battery packs: 59 kWh and 79 kWh. Both versions are powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the rear wheels.
The vehicle supports AC charging via 7.2 kW or 11.2 kW wall boxes and can be charged using 180 kW DC fast chargers. The battery cells are supplied by
BYD and use their Blade Battery technology.
Interior and features
The interior features three 12.3-inch screens for the driver, infotainment, and front passenger powered by a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 8295 SoC. Other features include:
* Connected car technology
* Wireless phone charging
* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* Panoramic sunroof
* 16-speaker
Harman Kardon
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audio system
* OTA (over-the-air) updates
Safety
Safety features include:
* Seven airbags
*
Electronic stability control
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* Hill hold assist
* ISOFIX child seat anchors
*
Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and emergency braking
Performance
Mahindra claims that the higher-end variant can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The car features adjustable regenerative braking, multiple drive modes (Range, Everyday, Race), and a 360-degree camera system.
Sales
According to Mahindra, over 10,000 units of the XEV 9e and its sibling model, the
Mahindra BE 6, were sold within 70 days of launch.
Market position
The Mahindra XEV 9e competes with other electric SUVs in India, including the
Tata Harrier EV and the
BYD Atto 3.
References
External links
Official website
{{Mahindra and Mahindra vehicles
XEV 9e
Cars introduced in 2024
Mid-size crossover sport utility vehicles
Cars of India
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