Mahindra is all set to launch its third electric SUV under the Born Electric series, the XEV 9S, in India on November 26. Following the success of the BE 6 and XEV 9e, which together sold over 30,000 units in their first seven months, the XEV 9S is expected to be a more practical version of the XEV 9e, which contributed 59% of total bookings between the two models.
The XEV 9S will feature a signature boxy SUV design, echoing the popular XUV 700, in contrast to the coupe-style XEV 9e. Exterior highlights include LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, taillights, sporty skid plates, chunky bumpers, and a powered tailgate with gesture control. The cabin will boast a triple-screen layout with a 12.3-inch digital driver display and two 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreens, along with ventilated massaging front seats, multi-zone climate control, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, panoramic sunroof, sliding second-row seats, and remote parking.
Built on the INGLO platform, the XEV 9S will offer 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options with a range of 542–656 km per charge and rear-wheel drive. Safety features include seven airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Level 2 ADAS, TPMS, and a 360-degree camera. As a seven-seater alternative, it may appeal to buyers seeking practicality over the XEV 9e’s coupe SUV design, though its market impact will depend on pricing and specifications.
