Mahindra unveils XEV 9S electric SUV | Prices start at ₹19.95 lakh

On November 27, 2025, Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., announced the launch of the Mahindra XEV 9S, a 7-seater electric SUV built on the INGLO platform, with introductory prices starting at ₹19.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The model will be available in six variants, with the Pack Three Above (79 kWh) version priced at ₹29.45 lakh (ex-showroom).

Bookings will open on January 14, 2026, and customer deliveries will begin on January 23, 2026. Test drives are scheduled to begin from January 5, 2026.

The XEV 9S is targeted at the domestic market and will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Chakan, Maharashtra. The current operational production capacity for electric-origin SUVs at this plant is 5,000 units per month, which is planned to increase to 8,000 units per month by the end of FY26 through a phased ramp-up. The annual installed capacity of the facility is 90,000 units, scheduled to reach 120,000 units per year after ongoing expansion.

Mahindra reports that the XEV 9S uses an LFP battery with a lifetime warranty and claims 500 km real-world range, 0–100 km/h in 7 seconds, and 202 km/h top speed. Estimated running and maintenance costs are ₹1.2/km and ₹0.40/km, with 40% depreciation benefit for business buyers.

The Mahindra XEV 9S will be offered different battery and power configurations. Pack ONE Above includes 59 kWh and 79 kWh options with power outputs of 170 kW and 210 kW, offering 521 km and 679 km range. Pack TWO Above features 70 kWh and 79 kWh packs delivering 180 kW and 210 kW, with a range of 600 km and 679 km. Pack THREE and Pack THREE Above use a 79 kWh battery with a 210 kW motor and 679 km claimed range. All variants deliver 380 Nm torque, RWD, adjustable regeneration levels (L0–L3 & Auto), single-pedal drive, and multiple drive modes (Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow).

Feature highlights include three-row seating, 150 L frunk, up to 527 L boot space, 4076 L cabin volume, adaptive suspension, brake-by-wire, L2+ ADAS, driver drowsiness monitoring, Secure360 Pro camera system, 16-speaker audio system, three 31.24-cm screens, 5G connectivity, wireless charging, digital key with NFC, and 205 mm ground clearance.

As part of the previously announced ₹16,000 crore investment plan for electric SUVs (FY22–FY27), ₹4,500 crore was allocated for the XEV 9e and BE 6 models. An additional ₹2,000 crore has been committed for the XEV 9S (including BE 6 Formula E edition), taking cumulative planned investment to ₹6,500 crore. Funding will be through internal accruals and capital investment from partners including British International Investment Plc (BII) and Jongsong Investments Pte Ltd (Temasek).

R Velusamy, President – Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd. said, “We have always believed that technology is meaningful only when it expands human possibility. The XEV 9S built on the INGLO electric origin platform does exactly that by creatin space – more than anyone else and gives a smooth and noise free ride . THE MAIA brain enables many of its high tech features, making it the most advanced offering for its price .”

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, Chief Executive Officer – Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Executive Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., said, “The future of Indian mobility will belong to brands that don’t just electrify vehicles, but reimagine categories. With the XEV 9S, we’re not just playing in the EV segment, we’re expanding it. This SUV signals the start of a BIG new electric era for Mahindra – one built on scale, on purpose, and on a deep understanding of how India moves. The attractive prices starting at ₹ 19.95 Lakh make a very high tech product accessible, with bookings opening on Jan 14 and deliveries start on Jan 23.”

Pratap Bose, Chief Design & Creative Officer – Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, “Designing the XEV 9S wasn’t about adding lines to a surface, it was about shaping a feeling. We wanted it to feel like stepping into a personal sanctuary, yet one that carries the pulse of modern India. Electric gave us the canvas; INGLO gave us the freedom to sculpt light, space, and comfort. The result is an SUV that wears its size with grace and its technology with humility. It’s expressive, it’s calm, and it’s unmistakably Mahindra – built for a nation whose aspirations are only getting bigger.”

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