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Mahindra took a step forward in the electric vehicle race with the introduction of the XEV 9e and BE 6e. While the BE 6e is more sporty, the XEV 9e is the domestic automaker’s flagship EV, starting with 21.90 lakh. Sales of the XEV 9e will begin in January 2025, with deliveries expected between late February and early March.
Recently, Mahindra unveiled the color options available for the XEV 9e. Similar to the BE 6e, the Mahindra XEV 9e also comes in a range of attractive colors that accentuate the style of the coupe SUV. Eight color schemes are available: Desert Mist, Everest White, Tango Red, Stealth Black, Nebula Blue, Deep Forest, Ruby Velvet and Gold Dawn. Interestingly, unlike the Mahindra BE 6e, there is no satin color option in the XEV 9e.
(Also Read: Are you planning to get Mahindra XEV 9e? Here are the color options available)
Mahindra XEV 9e: Design
The Mahindra It has a flowing coupe-esque roofline, and the slim LED taillights at the rear combined with the dynamic character lines and illuminated logo give it a modern, energetic appearance.
The XEV 9e measures 4,790 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width and 1,690 mm in height, which is more than the XUV700. The wheelbase of the vehicle is also 2,775 mm, so there is more clearance between the wheels compared to the XUV700. The vehicle has a ground clearance of 207 mm, boot space of 665 liters and a trunk volume of 150 litres.
Mahindra XEV 9e: Features
On the inside, the Mahindra XEV 9e features a triple-screen setup that occupies a large portion of the dashboard and gives a premium vibe to the cabin. This setup combines three 12.3-inch displays powered by Mahindra’s Adrenox software. It includes a touchscreen infotainment system and driver display.
(Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9e first drive impressions: Setting a new benchmark)
The SUV gets a twin-spoke multifunction steering wheel with illuminated logo. Other features include a wireless smartphone charger, a 16-speaker audio system, a panoramic sunroof, automatic parking functionality and an ADAS suite.
Mahindra XEV 9e: Powertrain and battery
While the set of features and design differ between the BE 6e and XEV 9e, the powertrain is the same between the two. The Mahindra INGLO architecture supports two different battery pack options, which are 59 kWh and 79 kWh units. These are Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs. Like the BE 6e, the XEV 9e will also initially be available with a 59 kWh battery pack.
(Also Read: Mahindra BE 6e review: Fast and furious with electric power, is this India’s best EV yet?)
Mahindra claims that the XEV 9e can charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC fast charger. The 59 kWh battery pack has a range of 542 km, while the 79 kWh battery pack is claimed to offer a range of 656 km as tested by ARAI.
The smaller battery pack is rated to generate 228 bhp while the larger 79 kWh battery pack version produces 278 bhp. The torque output remains the same at 380 Nm across both the battery pack options.
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