Comparing the Kia EV9 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 EV9 is available at ₹13,000,000, 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 | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 170 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 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 - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 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 - Individual Rear Controls | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | 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 |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | 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 - Surround View Monitor | 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 | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
