KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Three battery pack options- 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh battery options with maximum claimed range of upto to 679km
- Bookings open from Jan 14, 2026 with deliveries soon after
- Price starts at Rs. 19.95 lakhs ex-showroom
The Mahindra XEV 9S marks a major turning point in India's electric SUV landscape, debuting as the country's first mass-market three-row EV built on the brand's advanced INGLO born-electric platform. Launched at an aggressive starting price of Rs 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom), the XEV 9S undercuts even the smaller XEV 9e while offering a larger footprint, a full three-row layout, and a long list of premium features. With multiple battery options, up to 679km of ARAI-certified range, segment-first tech like a triple-screen cabin and AR-HUD, and a feature spread that spans from the practical Pack One Above to the tech-laden Pack Three Above, the XEV 9S arrives with the intent to set a new benchmark for mainstream electric SUVs. As bookings open on January 14, 2026, and deliveries begin January 23, let's take a look at the variant-wise features of the electric mover, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community, specifically curated for petrolheads like us to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.
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Pack One Above
59kWh - Rs 19.95 Lakh
79kWh - Rs 21.95 Lakh
- Bi LED Projector headlamps
- LED DRLs (Lit as Position Lamp)
- Illuminated logo (Front & Rear)
- LED Tail lamp
- Coast-to-Coast Triple Super Screens (31.24 cm נ3)
- Infinity Roof - Openable Panoramic Sunroof
- Seat upholstery: Premium Fabric
- Steering wheel & E-Shifter: Leatherette (E-Shifter)
- Rear Spoiler
- ORVM turn indicators
- Frunk with drain hole
- Premium Finish Exterior Cladding
- Wheels: Stylised wheel 235/60 R18
- Standard Cruise Control
- Multi Drive Modes - Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
- Boost Mode
- Adjustable Regen Levels (L0-L3 & Auto)
- Single Pedal Drive
- Performance Dashboard
- Audio: Standard audio with 6 speakers & sound staging
- Sonic Suite (Signature Sounds)
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Built-in Amazon Alexa & ChatGPT
- Superfast 5G in-vehicle connectivity
- Fun&Work suite (60+ OTT, social, news & shopping apps)
- Connected Car Suite (Me4U)
- OTA Updates: Infotainment, Maps, Vehicle Features, ePowertrain
- Charging limiter
- Scheduled charging & cabin conditioning
- Ecosense & Driving Analytics
- App Store
- Driver seat - 6-way manual
- Co-driver seat - 4-way manual
- 2nd row 60:40 seat
- 2nd row seat sliders
- Front Row Armrest with Storage
- 2nd Row Armrest with Cup Holder
- Soft Door Armrests
- 2nd Row Adjustable Headrest
- 2nd Row Recline (Multi-step)
- Auto AC - Single Zone (FATC)
- 2nd Row AC vents
- 3rd Row Multi-step recline
- Keep, Pet & Camp Modes
- 'Live Your Mood' - Club, Calm & Cosy
- Console Storage Cooling
- Electric Adjust ORVM
- Push Button Start
- EPB (Electric Parking Brake)
- Auto Headlamps
- Auto Wipers
- Type-C USB Data + Charge Port (Front) - 15W נ1
- Type-C Fast Charging (Front) - 65W נ1
- Type-C Fast Charging (Rear) - 65W נ2
- 12V socket in boot
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering
- One-touch up/down driver window
- TPMS with Individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- Safety: 6 Airbags (Front, Side, Curtain)
- ISOFIX rear seats
- ESP
- ADAS basic pack: 1 Radar + 1 Vision Camera
- Rear Park Sensors
- Reverse Camera
- Rear Defogger
- Rear Wiper + Washer
Pack Two Above
70kWh - Rs 24.45 Lakh
79kWh - Rs 25.45 Lakh
All Pack ONE Above features plus:
- Soft-wrapped Dashboard & Door Trims
- Seat upholstery: Leatherette
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Audio: Harman Kardon 16-speaker immersive audio
- Dolby Atmos
- VenueScapes Live
- Wireless Charger (15W) - Front
- BYOD seat-mounting provision
- Driver Seat - 6-way powered + lumbar (manual)
- Auto Dimming IRVM
- Power Fold ORVM
- ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse
- NFC Key Card
- Phone as Key (NFC)
- User Personalisation
- Auto Booster Lamps
- Cornering Lamps
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Auto AC - Dual Zone (DATC)
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Front Park Sensors
- 3600 Camera
- Blind View Monitor
- Secure 3600 with Recording
- Front Fog Lamps
ADAS Additions:
- FCW, AEB, LDW, LKA, LSA, LCF
- TSR, FVSA
- ACC, SPA
- HBA
Pack Three
79kWh - Rs 27.35 Lakh
All Pack TWO Above features plus:
- Centre Signature Position Lamp
- Sequential Turn Indicators
- Start-up / Goodbye Animations
- Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles
- CapTouch Switches
- Night Trail (Carpet Lamp)
- Ventilated 2nd Row Seats
- Co-Driver Power Boss Mode
- Co-Driver 6-way Powered Seat
- Vision X (Augmented Reality HUD)
- Full Auto Parking (Vehicle, Key Fob & App)
- EyeDentity (Driver & Occupant Monitoring)
- Wireless Charger - Front + Rear
- Video Calling with In-Car Camera
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Air Purifier with PM2.5 filter & AQI indicator
ADAS Additions:
- Forward Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Door Open Alert (DOA)
- Autonomous Emergency Steering
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist
- Blind Spot Detection
- Highway Assist (Incl. Driver-initiated Auto Lane Change)
- Rear Collision Warning
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Pack Three Above
79kWh - Rs 29.45 Lakh
All Pack Three features plus:
- LightMeUp ambient lighting on dashboard, doors & sunroof
- Night trail carpet lamp
- cap touch switches
- Vision X (Augmented Reality HUD)
- Full Auto Parking (from vehicle, with key fob and mobile app)
- EyeDentity (Driver & Occupant Monitoring)
- Seat upholstery: Leatherette (top-trim finishing)
- Wireless Charger (Front + Rear)
- Secure 3600 with Live View
- Wheels: Alloy wheel 235/60 R18 (same size but top-trim finish)
- Video Calling with In-Car Camera
Verdict
With the XEV 9S, Mahindra has crafted a genuinely compelling three-row electric SUV that offers space, long-distance capability, and class-leading technology in a way no rival currently offers at this price point. Each variant builds meaningfully on the one below, making the trim walk logical and easy to understand for buyers with different priorities, whether it's range, convenience features, or advanced ADAS and luxury touches. As India's first mainstream seven-seat EV, the XEV 9S doesn't just fill a gap, but creates a new segment standard, pairing real-world usability with premium appeal.
