Mahindra XEV 9S 2026– car dimensions: 4737 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1756 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,150 kg. Apple CarPlay is standard.
Triple 12.3-inch screens come standard across the range with wireless phone mirroring. Automatic climate control is fitted on every grade, stepping up to dual-zone on mid and higher packs. Basic cruise control is standard while adaptive cruise arrives from Pack Two. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are fitted from the base model. front sensors and a 360-degree camera join on higher grades. Level 2 ADAS with automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist starts on Pack Two Above, while blind-spot warning and fuller highway assist features appear on Pack Three and above.
Boot space measures 527 litres with the third row folded. A 150-litre frunk adds extra storage under the bonnet. With all seats in use the remaining space is limited to soft bags.
The cabin feels open and tech-heavy with three 12.3-inch screens side by side, soft leatherette on higher packs, and a large openable panoramic roof that floods the space with light. Front seats are wide and supportive with good under-thigh cushioning. higher grades add six-way power adjustment plus ventilation. Second-row seats slide and recline with multi-step options, armrests and cupholders, while top packs bring ventilation and a powered boss mode for the front passenger seat. Acoustic laminated glass on upper trims keeps noise low for a calm ride. Third row is usable for shorter trips with its own vents and recline.
Electric LFP batteries in 59/70/79 kWh sizes with MIDC ranges of 521/600/679 km
DC fast charge 20-80% in 20 minutes on larger packs
Service every 10 000 km with three labour-free services at 2 000/10 000/20 000 km
6 airbags standard (7 with knee on Pack Three+), ESP, TPMS, ISOFIX, all-disc brakes, brake-by-wire
L2 ADAS from Pack Two, L2+ with 5 radars on Pack Three+
3-year unlimited vehicle warranty. lifetime HV battery for first owner
The XEV 9S runs purely on electricity with LFP packs. Claimed MIDC range stretches from 521 km on the 59 kWh unit to 679 km on the 79 kWh. Real-world city figures are quoted around 500 km. DC charging tops out at 180 kW for the biggest battery, filling 20-80% in about 20 minutes. AC wallbox options take 7-12 hours depending on size and charger.
Scheduled maintenance is set at 10 000 km intervals. The first three services (2 000, 10 000 and 20 000 km) are labour-free at authorised centres, though consumables are charged. After that services are paid. Vehicle warranty is three years with unlimited kilometres. the high-voltage battery carries lifetime cover for the first registered owner (dropping to 10 years/200 000 km on ownership change). Motor cover is eight years/160 000 km.
Safety kit starts with a high-stiffness body, six airbags, ESP, all-wheel discs, brake-by-wire, electronic parking brake, TPMS and ISOFIX on every car. Pack Two adds Level-2 ADAS (one radar plus camera) plus 360-degree camera. Pack Three and above move to seven airbags and Level-2+ ADAS with five radars for lane centring, emergency steering, blind-spot and cross-traffic alerts. Driver drowsiness monitoring is included. No official crash-test rating has been published for the 9S itself yet.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple for an EV: remote pre-cool/heat via the app, charge scheduling and low claimed running costs. Keep the vehicle at authorised Mahindra centres for warranty validity and use the Me4U app for service booking and alerts. Flat-bed towing only is advised if needed.
Length 4737 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1756 mm, Wheelbase 2762 mm (XEV 9S 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mahindra XEV 9S Owner's Manual, Mahindra press release/launch kit, CarDekho specs and other published pages.