Mahindra XEV 9S

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Mahindra XEV 9S
Overview
Manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra
Also called Mahindra XUV700 (ICE) Mahindra XUV 7XO
ProductionDecember 2025 − present
AssemblyIndia: Chakan, Maharashtra
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Platform INGLO
Powertrain
Power output231–286 PS (170–210 kW; 228–282 hp)
Battery
Electric range 521–679 km (324–422 mi) (MIDC)
Plug-in charging DC: 140–180 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,762 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,737 mm (186.5 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,747 mm (68.8 in)

The Mahindra XEV 9S is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by the Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra. Its combustion engine variant is called the Mahindra XUV 7XO

Contents

Overview

The model was introduced on November 27, 2025, and will begin deliveries on 23 January 2026. [1]

The XEV 9S showcases Mahindra's electric design language through a shut-off grille, L-shaped LED DRLs, vertically stacked projector headlamps, a full-width LED light bar, and gloss-black bumpers for an aerodynamic SUV stance. Its dimensions include 4,737 mm (186.5 in) length, 1,900 mm (74.8 in) width, 1,747 mm (68.8 in) height, and a 2,762 mm (108.7 in) wheelbase, with 205 mm (8.1 in) ground clearance (up to 222 mm (8.7 in) at the battery). [2]

A tech-rich cabin highlights a triple 12.3-inch screen setup (driver display, infotainment, and passenger screen) powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 and MAIA software. Higher variants add luxury touches like cooled seats across rows, panoramic skyroof, upgrade to a Snapdragon 8295 processor, augmented-reality heads-up display, dual wireless charging, 65 W USB-C ports, multi-color ambient lighting, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos. [3]

Key Features

Safety

All variants include a high-strength body, 6-7 airbags, all-disc brakes, brake-by-wire, and electronic parking brake. Level 2+ ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, emergency steering) uses five radars, 12 sensors, and a forward camera in top trims. Suspension features front Mahindra-iLINK struts and rear 5-link independent setup. [6]

Powertrain

Mahindra XEV 9S offers three battery pack options paired with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) electric motors and single-speed automatic transmissions.​ [7] At launch, all three battery packs use Blade LFP cells supplied by FinDreams in a pack co-designed by German consultant FEV and assembled in Chakan, Maharashtra. [8] [9] [10] [11]

AC charging takes 6-8 hours (7.211.2 kW); DC supports rapid top-ups via CCS-II port. All variants achieve 0100 km/h (62 mph) in about 7 seconds, top speed of 202 km/h (126 mph), with drive modes including Range, Everyday, Race, Snow, and regenerative braking. [12]

Specifications [13] [14] [15]
BatteryPowerTorqueRange (MIDC)DC fast charging
CapacityTypePeak2080% time
59 kWh LFP FinDreams 228 bhp (170 kW; 231 PS)380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft)521 km (324 mi)140 kW20 min
70 kWh241 bhp (180 kW; 244 PS)600 km (373 mi)160 kW
79 kWh282 bhp (210 kW; 286 PS)679 km (422 mi)180 kW

Reference

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