Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Mahindra XEV 9e side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 170 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | — | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
