Now this Rs 19.95 Lakh All-New Info about the India-First Mass-Market 7-Seater Electric SUV Mahindra XUV 9S Launch 2025, Range, Full Features, Specs & Rivals

Bengaluru, 27 November 2025. The homegrown giant has taken wraps off the Mahindra XUV 9S, India’s first true mass-market 7-seater electric SUV, in a jaw-dropping reveal at the “Scream Electric” event celebrating one-year of Mahindra’s EV journey. Bringing a premium punch at a fiercely competitive price of Rs 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom), the XUV 9S undercuts its 5-seater sibling XEV 9e by Rs 1.95 lakh while offering 679 km ARAI range, a triple-screen cockpit and ADAS Level below 2 safety.

This XUV700 EV alternative takes aim at dynamic design, family-friendly space (4076L front+second row volume), and faster charging, at 20-80% in 20 mins via 180kW DC with power scalable on the INGLO skateboard platform. Bookings for the XUV 9S will open on January 14, 2026, with deliveries commencing from January 23; the XUV 9S targets the midsize EV segment to take on Tata Safari EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV9 models. Mahindra’s 3rd Born Electric SUV by name after BE 6 and also XEV 9e, positioned here as the ”big new electric,” for urban families needing 7 seats without compromise.

Could this be the EV that finally makes a dent in the 3-row space in India? So, from specs to pricing to features news, here is the lowdown for you and why this one is a game-changer.

Launch Date November 25, 2025 (Tentative) Price range Rs 19.95 Lakh to Rs 26.95 Lakh

Scream Electric Reveal: Mahindra Sets the Stage for EV Anniversary

Bengaluru’s Scream Electric event — a year on since the first Born Electric lineup revealed — was not without its share of lights, beats, and automotive theatrics. CEO Anish Shah also started with an impressive stats: “Our EVs have covered 50,000 km of testing under the aksis of INGLO, proving that the architecture is robust. Affordability-focused Exec Dir Rajesh Jejurikar: “At Rs 1.2/km running cost – 40 paise/km maint cost, XUV 9S sets an entirely new benchmark for 7-seater EVs. Spotlights lit up the XUV 9S as it made its way into the crowd, while L-shaped DRLs illuminated the beasty SUV like a sci-fi monster.

Pricing strategy takes centre stage: From Rs 19.95 lakh for the 59kWh base to the 79kWh AWD topper at Rs 26.95 lakh – undercutting competitors like Tata Safari EV (Rs 25 lakh+) by 10-15%. Variants:

• Pack 1 (59kWh RWD): Rs 19.95 lakh – 521km range, 170kW/380Nm, 0-100kmph in 7.7s.
• Pack 2 (70kWh RWD): Rs 22.95 lakh – 600km range, 180kW/380Nm, 7.5s sprint.
• Pack 3 (79kWh RWD): Rs 24.95 lakh – 679km range, 210kW/380Nm, 7.0s acceleration.
• Pack 4 (79kWh AWD): Rs 26.95 lakh – Same power, all-wheel drive for off-road prowess.

Bookings open on 14 January for Rs 25,000 token; Test drives begin December 5 Deliveries from January 23, 2026. For early birds, FAME-II subsidies (of as much as Rs 1.5 lakh) make it an even sweeter deal.

In Shah’s words, “XUV 9S is not a car — it is family freedom on four wheels.” On-site registrations netting 10,000 pre-registered attendees were driven by the event’s AR demo which allowed drivers on-site to “drive” from different car models.

Mahindra & Mahindra – Leading the EV Revolution in India

Ex-Showroom Prices In Cities: (_Delhi: 20.45 Lakh), (_Mumbai: 20.65 Lakh)

Delhi: Rs. 20.45 lakh (Pack 1 (ex-showroom)). Mumbai: Rs 20.65 lakh. Chennai: Rs 20.35 lakh. Bengaluru: Rs 20.25 lakh. Rs 1-1.5 lakh on road tax, insurance, and FASTag is added to this. Delhi On-road: From Rs Open-Ended Competitive? 20% greater than the Tata Safari EV (Rs 25 lakh)

Rivals pricing:

• Tata Safari EV: Rs 25-32 lakh (450km range).
• Hyundai Ioniq 5: Rs 46 lakh (631km).
• Kia EV9: Rs 1.3 crore (541km).

Mahindra’s edge: Mass-market 7-seater at EV prices.

Mahindra XUV 9S First Look Review: Stylish Born Electric Duo to Claim XUV700’s Electric Twin Spoils

Exterior Evolution: Sleek Facade Meets Rugged Utility

The XUV 9S uses the brawny body of the XUV700, but turns the EV dial up to 11. In the front, we may get the typical motoring mumbo jumbo including a blanket grille with the L-shaped LED DRLs and vertical projector headlamps that were paired with a full-width LED bar to give that futurist glare. All whimsy of practicality is all but lost, flushed out by flush handles, aero 19-inch alloys (up to 20-inch on top trims), and roof rails. Side view displaying 2762mm wheelbase that stretches the 4.8m length, 527L frunk + 150L boot (2nd row folded expands 4076L) Rear: Erect tailgate housing linked smoked LED taillamps and black bumper insert – practical for family loads.

Colors: Stealth Black, Ruby Velvet, Everest White, Desert Myst, Midnight Black, Nebula Blue (6 available) One test driver said: “It’s the bolder brother of the XUV700 — EV without sacrificing desi toughness.” 200mm of ground clearance, 23° approach and 27° departure angles – more than enough to tackle the Indian landscape with ease.

To be fair to XEV 9e: Boxier roofline, no coupe scope for 7 seats Tata Safari EV’s boxy character vs XUV 9S’ aero efficiency (Cd 0.28) gives the latter an edge.

Mahindra XUV700 –the standardbasis for ICEbestpractice EV

Triple-Screen Luxury for 7 Souls: Interior Innovation

Inside, the XUV 9S actually feels like a lounge on wheels. Three 12.3-inch displays — driver cluster, infotainment and passenger — also run Adreno OS with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto built-in. Back-row sorcery: Boss Mode seats that recline/slide, offer ventilation and feature independent sunshades. Work-beam lounge desk, ambient colours (64 colour shades), Harman Kardon 16-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system. 3rd Row: Fold-flat to get to 150L frunk, USB ports everywhere

Environment-friendly: Dash done in recycled plastics, upholstery in vegan leather. Boot: 527L standard, 1,500L folded. Demonstrating how it is the “quietest cabin in segment – LFP battery lifetime warranty for peace of mind,” Jejurikar continued.

The dual-screen set-up for the XUV 9S has been a unique feature of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, whereas the Tata Safari EV dips compared to passenger tech made available on the XUV 9S.

Mahindra XUV 9S Powertrain & Range: Up to 679 km ARAI, 7s 0-100kmph Sprint

INGLO Magic, Scalable Battery and Motor Options

Thanks to three LFP batteries (lifetime warranty) on the INGLO platform it can be a true star:

• 59kWh: 170kW/380Nm RWD – 521km range, 7.7s 0-100, top speed 180kmph.
• 70kWh: 180kW/380Nm RWD – 600km range, 7.5s sprint, 190kmph.
• 79kWh: 210kW/380Nm RWD/AWD – 679km range, 7.0s acceleration, 202kmph top.

Real-world: 450-550km highway, 350-450 city. Efficiency: 16.5kWh/100km combined. Charging: 20 to 80 % in 20 minutes (180 kW DC), 10 to 100 % in 9 hours AC.

AWD, dual motors for torque vectoring on dirt – 23° approach, 27° departure

Gollagunta states, “0-100 in 7s (XUV 9S is fastest 7seater EV) but still with family safe.”

Rivals: Tata Safari EV 450km; Kia EV9 541km, Rs 1.3 crore

Endurance of LFP Electric Vehicle Battery.

Durability / Strengths: Adaptive suspension for ride quality and the isolation from road noise

Top trims benefit from adaptive dampers, which adjust for comfort/sport, and 200mm ground clearance eats pot holes for breakfast. Rear-wheel bias for fun, AWD for grip. Brakes: Regenerative + ventilated discs, 35m 100-0kmph

Ride: Quietest in segment (acoustic glass, double-lamination) Chassis: INGLO’s high-stiff shell provides poise (30,000 Nm/deg for torsional rigidity)

Test drive quote: “Cruiser with the soul of a sports car, whiskeys away 100kmph.”

Mahindra XUV 9S: Big on tech — triple screens, ADAS 2.0, family-first features

Interestingly however it also features what we call Adreno OS Triple Play in the sense that Snapdragon processors often powers three different compelling aspects of device experience; display, camera and, as you guessed, infotainment and connectivity.

Central 12.3-inch touchscreen featuring AdrenoX OS — wireless AA/CP, 5G connectivity, OTA updates Passenger display for Navigation/movies; Driver cluster with AR HUD Harman Kardon 16-speaker Dolby Atmos, wireless charging dual-zone.

2nd row: BYOD in-cabin entertainment, lounge desk, powered ottomans Third: Fold-flat, USB-C ports.

Voice commands: Over 30 functions to go with ”Hey Adi” App ecosystem: Remote preconditioning, geo-fencing.

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Safety Suite: Level 2 ADAS, 7 Airbags, Target of 5-Star NCAP

ADAS 2.0 Level 2 driving assistance: Adaptive cruise, lane keep, auto emergency braking, 360-cam with transparent-mode. 7 airbags, Electronic Stability, Hill Descent Control NCAP target: 5 stars global.

Child ISOFIX anchors, drowsiness alert. Battery safety: IP67-rated, lifetime warranty.

Mahindra claims, “Zero compromise. Safest 7-seater EV.”

ADAS – XUV 9S’s Guardian Angel

Comfort And Convenience: Ventilated Seats, Panoramic Sunroof

Seating: Front ventilated/power; second-row recline/vent; third fold-flat Panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, powered tailgate Frunk 150L for cables.

Sustainable: Recycled interiors, zero-emission drive.

Mahindra XUV 9S Driving Range and Charging: 679 km ARAI, 20-Min Fast Charging

Highway 550km and City 450km Real Range Test

ARAI: 679km (79kWh). Practical: 550km highway (mixed), 450km city (A/C on). Factors: Speed 80kmph, ideal; AWD -10%

EV battery specs 3000 x cycles ( 8 year Life ) → LFP Efficiency: 16.5kWh/100km.

Competition: Tata 450km; Kia 541km but more expensive.

Charging Ecosystem: 9 Hours Home AC, 20 Mins DC

AC 10-100% (11kW) in 9 hours; DC 20-80% (180kW) in 20 mins CCS2 ports for CCS:1 and CCS:2 support, external power delivery (3kW V2L).

Mahindra’s network: Over 1000 stations by 2026, home charger package ₹ 50,000

Electric Vehicle Charging – The lifeblood of the XUV 9S.

Competitors Mahindra XUV 9S Rivals Vs Tata Safari EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV9

Vs Tata Safari EV: Price-Space Queen

Tata Safari EV (Rs 25-32 lakh, 450km range) gets similar 7 Seats but loses out to the XUV 9S on range (679km vs. 450km), ADAS (Level 2 vs. 1) and price (Rs 19.95 lakh start vs. Rs 25 lakh). — excited cars Mahindra’s lifetime warranty on LFP battery vs Tata’s IP67 Verdict: XUV 9S value king.

Vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Tech Titan Showdown

Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Rs 46 lakh, 631km) boasts dual-motor AWD (325hp) but XUV 9S undercuts by 50% with 210kW/679km. Hyundai’s V2L (3.6kW) edges Mahindra’s 3kW; both 5-star NCAP. Verdict: XUV 9S for budget families.

Vs Kia EV9: Fighting For The Luxury Leviathan Tag

Kia EV9 (Rs 1.3 crore, 541km) gets tri-zone climate, massage seats – pinnacle of luxury XUV 9S 7 seats at 1/6th price, similar range Mahindra 210kW vs Kia AWD 379hp Verdict: XUV 9S mass-market disruptor.

Feature	Mahindra XUV 9S	Tata Safari EV	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV9
Price (Start)	Rs 19.95 lakh	Rs 25 lakh	Rs 46 lakh	Rs 1.3 crore
Range (ARAI)	679km	450km	631km	541km
Seats	7	7	5	7
0-100kmph	7s	8.5s	5.1s	5s
ADAS Level	2	1	2	2
Battery Warranty	Lifetime	8 years	8 years	7 years

XUV 9S steals the show for value.

Mahindra XUV700 – EV evolution.

Safety and Build: 5-Star NCAP Target, High-Stiffness Shell

Chassis And Safety Tech: The Stout Base Of INGLO

The skateboard chassis of INGLO has 30,000 Nm/deg torsional rigidity and is 20 percent stiffer than that of the XUV700. Standard: 7 airbags, ESC, hill hold, TPMS ADAS 2.0: AEB, lane support, blindspot, drowsy detection Features include 360-degree view with a transparent mode, e-park assist and more.

Battery: Lifetime warranty v. defects (unlike Abl, 0 self-discharge 12+ years based on Tesla IP67 LFP). NCAP targets: 5 stars global – Mahindra’s EV pedigree (XEV 9e 5-star)

Rivals: Tata 5-star; Hyundai/Kia Euro NCAP 5-star

For the family: ISOFIX, rear alerts and further

ISOFIX guides, child lock, speed limiter. Rear cross-traffic alert, door ajar warning. Third-row curtain airbags to be standard as a 7-seater

Test: “Feels indestructible – it is an on-wheels family fortress.”

Safety – Our LFP Advantage for Electric Vehicles.

Mahindra XUV 9S Off-Road and Driving Experience: – On All-Terrain: AWD Torque · Adaptive Ride

Capability: 200mm Clearance, 23° Approach

Ground clearance of 200mm, Approach angle: 23°, Departure angle: 27° – for niggling Indian bad roads. AWD variant torque vectors against gravel/sand Adaptive suspension (top trims) comfort/ sport switch

Ride: Misty (acoustic glass), Gliding ( option air suspension). We reports in its handling: Accurate steering; 11.3m turning circle.

Summary: “Like an EV, but quiet – and an SUV grunt, and corners like a dream”

Rivals: Tata AWD capable; Kia EV9 pole position.

Cost Of Ownership Mahindra XUV 9S: Rs 1.2/km Running, Maintenance Very Low

Running Economics: Efficiency and Savings

At home charge of Rs 7/kWh 16.5kWh/100km – Rs 1.2/km DC fast: Rs 2/km. Finally, the maintenance is just 40 paise/km, which is half that of ICE competitors.

No cost of replacement up to Lifetime LFP battery Insurance: Rs 50,000/year base.

Competitors: Tata Rs 1.5/km; Hyundai Rs 1.8/km.

Resale + Warranty; Lifetime Charge Up

8 ปี/1.6 แสนกม รับประกัน; ลิขสิทธิ์ LFP A 70% resale premium after 3 years (EV trend)

Mahindra network: More than 1,000 stations by 2026.

Electric Vehicle Ownership – XUV 9S saver.

Of course, Mahindra XUV 9S Verdict: Game Changer for Indian EV Families?

Mahindra XUV 9S Launch 2025 not hype – it’s revolution Democratizes Luxury EVs with Rs 19.95 lakh, 679km range, triple screens and 7 seats Against rivals, it clinches victory on value; and the scalability of INGLO bodes well for the future. Low-level gripes: Rear-row space cramped for 6-footers, $3000 opt for AWD. The XUV 9S is meant for urban families looking for a green 7-seater. Book early – deliveries fly.

What do you think – XUV 9S over Safari EV? Comment below!