Mahindra has launched the all-new XEV 9e electric SUV in India. Previewed by the XUV.e8 concepts back in 2022, the XEV 9e is one of the first in a range of all-new electric SUVs underpinned by Mahindra’s INGLO electric vehicle platform. Prices for the XEV 9e start from Rs 21.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries of the electric SUV are expected to start by March 2025.
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The XEV 9e carries over almost all of the concept’s exterior design. Notable elements include the full-width lightbar that brackets the SUV’s fascia, triangular headlamps, a closed-off grille, a heavily sculpted bonnet and prominently flared wheel arches. As with the XUV.e9 concept, the XEV 9e gets a coupe-SUV design with the roofline tapering towards the rear and ending in a sharply raked rear windshield. At the rear, the slim tail lamp follows a similar design as the DRLs upfront.
In terms of dimensions, the XEV 9e is a sizeable SUV measuring 4789 mm long, 1907 mm wide and 1694 mm tall. It sits on a 2775 mm wheelbase - identical to the BE 6e. Ground clearance too is the same as the BE 6e at 207 mm.
Inside, the cabin too borrows much from the 2022 concept with three displays spanning the width of the dashboard including a dedicated co-driver display. The two-spoke steering features the new illuminated infinity-derived Mahindra logo. The cabin offers seating for up to 5 individuals.
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Mahindra says the XEV 9e offers 663 litres of boot space with an additional 150 litre frunk.
On the feature front, the fully-loaded XEV 9e will get similar bells and whistles as the BE 6e such as one-touch parking, Level 2 ADAS tech, a widescreen display with three screens and more. On the other hand, the entry Pack One will pack in bits such as drive modes, a one-pedal driving function, semi-active suspension, cruise control, disc brakes all around, 6 airbags, widescreen display with three screens, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, auto headlamps and wipers, auto climate control with rear AC vents and multi-step recline for the rear seat backrest.
Moving to the mechanicals, the XEV 9e is offered with two battery pack options - a 59 kWh unit in lower variants and a larger 79 kWh unit in top variants. Coming to the power outputs the electric motor is good for 170 kW and 380 Nm of peak torque when paired with the 59 kWh battery pack. Peak power is bumped up to 210 kW with the larger battery though torque stays unchanged. Mahindra says that the XEV 9e will offer a range of up to 656 km (ARAI certified) single charge with the 79 kWh battery pack. The certified range of the 59 kWh unit meanwhile stands at 542 km.
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Coming to the charging, Mahindra says that the XEV supports up to 11 kW AC charging and up to 175 kW of DC fast charging. The electric SUV comes with an 11kW on-board charger. The charging times as as follows
| Charging Type | 59 kWh | 79 kWh |
| 7.2 kW AC (0-100%) | 8.7 hours | 11.7 hours |
| 11 kW AC (0-100%) | 6 hours | 8 hours |
| DC Fast Charging (20-80%) | 20 mins (140kW) | 20 mins (175 kW) |
Mahindra says that the INGLO platform features semi-active suspension and brake-by-wire technology. The former aids in keeping the ride composed while the latter helps improve brake response and shorten braking distances.
