KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two with 79 kWh launched at Rs 26.50 lakh
- Harrier EV - Empowered 75 costs Rs 27.49 lakh
- Mahindra offers a range of 656 km
Mahindra XEV 9e variants lineup just got even more rich and longer with the advent of Pack Two featuring 79 kWh battery pack. This variant is for those who want a range upward of 600 km but don't want their budget to stretch into the Rs 30 lakh bracket. This trim costs Rs 26.50 lakh ex-showroom, provides more value than its closest rival - Tata Harrier EV variant - Empowered 75, and we are here to tell you all about it. Let's learn more about it below, and in the meantime, make sure to join 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates
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Battery Specification
Beginning with the battery packs, the difference is clear in the names - the XEV 9e features 79 kWh pack and Harrier EV - 75 kWh. But how much is the difference in the numbers? Let's find out.
| Cars | XEV 9e - 79 kWh | Harrier EV - 75 kWh |
| Range | 656 km (MIDC P1 + P2) | 627 km (MIDC P1 + P2) |
| Power | 285 PS | 238 PS |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Be it range or performance, XEV 9e is ahead, and with great distance. To add more, when it comes to charging, this Mahindra car again strikes back by offering two AC Wall charging options of 7.2 KW and 11.2 KW. With Harrier EV, Tata provides only one 7.2 KW AC Wall charger. Moreover, they also have DC Fast charging options, and let's find out the charging time, as per their respective brochures.
| Cars | XEV 9e - 79 kWh | Harrier EV - 75 kWh |
| AC Wall - 7.2 KW | 11.7 hrs | 9.3 hrs |
| 11.2 KW | 8 hrs | Na |
| DC (20%-80%) | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Features Comparison
On the features front, there are endless technological traits, and here the Harrier EV takes the lead, as the Empowered 75 is the top-spec persona and offers segment-first features such as a 540-degree transparent view - which shows whats underneath the vehicle - along with a 360-degree parking view. Moreover, it gets Auto Park Assist with 15 features, Level 2 ADAS with 22 features, a 14.52-inch Cinematic Infotainment Screen, Dolby Atmos, a 6-way powered memory driver seat, and Power Bose Mode, to name a few
Talking about the Pack Two of Mahindra XEV 9e, it features triple screen layout at front - consisting of three 12.3 Inch screens, Level 2 ADAS, dual zone climate control and 12V conventional power socket in the boot to name a few.
Verdict
In a nutshell, the XEV 9e Pack Two with the 79 kWh battery provides more value than the Harrier EV 75 kWh variant. Yes, it's low on features, but i''s also the more affordable one. Be it charging time or range, the XEV takes the leap. If you want more features and tech, then the Harrier EV top trim offers an AWD setup, which is the first of its kind in any mass-market EV. But that costs above Rs 30 lakh, so this is a major pro of the Tata EV.
