2026 Mahindra XEV 9S Variants Explained — Which One To Buy?

27 November 2025
By Nikil Jonathan
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In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Mahindra XEV 9S you should buy based on ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money for a balanced ownership experience. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2026 XEV 9S’s 4 variants and their features. Then we will compare the electric motor and battery specs, dimensions and range of the 2026 Mahindra XEV 9S with its competitors and other electric-powered SUVs and MPVs such as the Tata Harrier EV and Kia Carens Clavis EV.

What Is The Price Of New Mahindra XEV 9S Variants?

The Mahindra XEV 9S is available with the following 4 variants and 3 battery pack options:

2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9S VARAINT-WISE EX-SHOWROOM PRICES
Variant	59kWh	70kWh	79kWh
Pack One Above	Rs. 19.95 lakh	-	Rs. 21.95 lakh
Pack Two Above	-	Rs. 24.45 lakh	Rs. 25.45 lakh
Pack Three	-	-	Rs. 27.35 lakh
Pack Three Above	-	-	Rs. 29.45 lakh

2026 Mahindra XEV 9S Variant-Powertrain Combinations

The following table presents the variant-battery pack combinations of the Mahindra XEV 9S 2026:

2026 MAHINDRA XEV9S VARIANT-WISE POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Variant	Battery 59kWh	Battery 70kWh	Battery 79kWh
Pack ONE Above	✔	❌	✔
Pack TWO Above	❌	✔	✔
Pack THREE	❌	❌	✔
Pack THREE Above	❌	❌	✔

Mahindra XEV 9S — Base Model Standard Features

The base model of the XEV 9S is available with 2 battery pack options – 59kWh and 79kWh. The price of the 59kWh model is Rs. 19.95 lakh while XEV 9S 79kWh base model is priced at Rs. 21.95 lakh.

2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK ONE ABOVE POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Powertrain	Availability
59kWh	✔
70kWh	❌
79kWh	✔

The base model of the XEV 9S gets the following notable features:

MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK ONE ABOVE BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES
Safety	Infotainment	Functional		Style
Std. Safety Features	12.3-inch Triple Screens	Standard Cruise Control	Auto Headlamps	Panoramic Sunroof
6 Airbags (Front, Side & Curtain)	6 Speakers	Multi Drive Modes	Auto Wipers	R18 Stylised Wheel
Bi LED Projector Headlamps	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay	Boost Mode	Auto AC w/ Rear AC Vents	Turn Indicators on ORVM
LED DRLs	Built in Amazon Alexa & Chat GPT	Adj Regen Levels - L0, L1, L2, L3	Tilt & Telescopic Steering	Rear Spoiler
LED Tail lamp	5G in-vehicle connectivity with s 20GB/month in-car data (Free Subscription for 1 Year)	Second Row Recline w/ Adjustable Headrest	Front & Rear Power Window w/ One Touch up/down Driver Window	Fabric Seat Upholstery
Day & Night IRVM	Connected Car Tech	Second Row 60:40 Seat w/ Slide	Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Illuminated Logo (Front & Rear)
Electric Park Brake (EPB)		Third Row Seats w/ Multi-step Recline	Front Center Arm Rest w/ Storage	Exterior Cladding
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		Electric Adjustable ORVM	Second Row Arm Rest w/ Cup Holder
ESP		Remote Key w/ Push Button Start	Single Pedal Drive
ISOFIX		Boot Power Outlet - 12V	Type C USB - Front x2 & Rear x2
Reverse Camera		Console Cooled Storage	150L Frunk w/ Drain Hole
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper + Washer
Front & Rear Disc Brakes

Bold = most notable features for a car in D1-segment costing Rs. 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

For a car costing close to Rs. 20 lakh ex-showroom, the XEV 9S base variant seems to miss out on a few must-have features such as:

ADAS
Adaptive cruise control
Auto dimming IRVM
Ventilated front seats
Front parking sensors
360-degree camera
18-inch alloy wheels
Dual-zone auto AC

Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above vs Pack Two Above Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

In addition to the 79kWh battery pack, the XEV 9S Pack Two Above variant also offers a new 70kWh battery pack option.

2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK TWO ABOVE POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Powertrain	Availability
59kWh	❌
70kWh	✔
79kWh	✔

The 2026 XEV 9S Pack Two Above variant offers the following additional notable features:

MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK TWO ABOVE FEATURES OVER PACK ONE ABOVE
Safety & ADAS	ADAS	Functional & Infotainment		Style
Auto Dimming IRVM	ADAS (1 Radar + 1 Vision Camera)	16 Speaker Harman Kardon w/ Dolby Atmos	Auto Adjustable Regen	R18 Alloy Wheels
Front Park Sensors	Adaptive Cruise Control	Dual Zone Auto AC	Power Fold ORVM	Soft Touch Dashboard & Door trims
360 degree camera	Forward Collision Warning System (FCW)	6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support	ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse	Leatherette Seat Upholstery
Blind View monitor	Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)	Driver Seat w/ Memory & Welcome Retract	NFC Key Card or Phone as Key	Leather Wrap Steering
Secure 360 with Recording	Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)	Ventilated Front Seats	User Personalization
	Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)		Front Wireless charger (15W with cooling)
	Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
	Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
	High Beam Assist (HBA)

This variant misses out on the following features:

Electrically deployed front door handles
Knee airbag
Air purifier with AQI display
Front fog lamps
Powered front passenger seat
Rear wireless charger
Ventilated 2nd row seats

Mahindra XEV 9S Pack Two Above vs Pack Three Variant — Price, Feature Comparison

The 2026 XEV 9S Pack Three variant is only available with the larger 79kWh battery pack.

2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK THREE POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Powertrain	Availability
59kWh	❌
70kWh	❌
79kWh	✔

This variant adds the following features to the mix:

MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK THREE FEATURES OVER PACK TWO ABOVE
Safety	ADAS	Functional	Style
Knee Airbag	ADAS (5 Radars + 1 Vision Camera)	Rear window Sun Shade	Electrically deployed front door handles
Cornering Lamps	Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)	Air Purifier with PM 2.5 filter & AQI indicator	Ambient Lighting - Dashboard, door trims & sunroof
Auto Booster Lamps	Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)	Passive Keyless Entry	Sequential Turn Indicators
Front Fog Lamps	Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES)	Welcome Unlock & Walk away Lock	Centre Signature (position) lamp
Windshield Auto Defogging	Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)	Rear Wireless Charger (15W with cooling)	Start Up/Good bye animations
	Emergency Lane Keep Assist	6-way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat
	Blind Spot Detection (BSD)	Co-Driver - Powered Boss Mode
	Rear Collision Warning (RCW)	Ventilated 2nd Row Seats
		Door Open Alert (DOA)
		Adaptive Suspension & MTV-CL tech

Boss mode = ability to move the front passenger seat from the rear

You may miss the following features in the XEV 9S Pack Three variant:

Full auto parking
Vision X AR head-up display
Video calling with in-car camera
Secure 360 with Live View

Mahindra XEV 9S Pack Three vs Pack Three Above — Price, Feature Comparison

The XEV 9S Pack Three Above variant, too, is only available with the larger 79kWh battery pack.

2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK THREE ABOVE POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
Powertrain	Availability
59kWh	❌
70kWh	❌
79kWh	✔

The XEV 9S Pack Three Above variant adds the following notable features over the Pack Three trim:

MAHINDRA XEV 9S PACK THREE ABOVE FEATURES OVER PACK THREE
Safety	Style
Vision X (Augmented Reality HUD)	Night Trail (Carpet Lamp)
Full Auto Parking (from vehicle, with key fob and mobile app)	CapTouch Switches
EyeDentity (Driver & Occupant Monitoring)
Video Calling with In-Car Camera
Secure 360 with Live View

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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