Stuck between the Mahindra XUV400 EV and Mahindra XEV 9e? You’re not alone — both target Indian suv buyers, but the Mahindra XEV 9e edges ahead on ARAI range (656 km vs 456 km), and the Mahindra XUV400 EV undercuts on entry price (₹15.49L vs ₹21.90L). Here’s the honest verdict — specs, real-world range, charging, 5-year cost and features, side by side.

Mahindra XUV400 EV vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra XUV400 EV - electric car

Mahindra XUV400 EV

SUV

Starting price₹15.49 L
Real-world range275 km (real)
Battery34.5 kWh
Power148 hp
Top speed150 km/h
Mahindra XEV 9e - electric car

Mahindra XEV 9e

SUV

Starting price₹21.90 L
Real-world range410 km (real)
Battery59 kWh
Power228 hp
Top speed200 km/h
Verdict: Pick Mahindra XUV400 EV if value matters most; go with Mahindra XEV 9e for longest real-world range.

Detailed spec comparison

SpecMahindra XUV400 EVMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom (Delhi)₹1,549,000₹2,190,000
Battery (kWh)34.559
Range ARAI (km)375542
Range real-world (km)275410
Motor power (hp)148228
Torque (Nm)310380
Top speed (km/h)150200
0–100 km/h (sec)8.36.8
Fast charging (kW)50140
Fast charge 10→80 (min)5020
AC full charge (hrs)6.58.7
Boot space (L)378663
Ground clearance (mm)205207

Green cell = better value for that spec. Based on base/top variant.

All variants & prices

Mahindra XUV400 EV

EC Pro 34.5₹15.49 L
EL Pro 39.4₹17.69 L

Mahindra XEV 9e

Pack One 59₹21.90 L
Pack Three 79₹30.50 L

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

The verdict in 30 seconds

Pick the Mahindra XUV400 EV if you want lower entry price. Pick the Mahindra XEV 9e if you value longer real-world range and faster DC charging.

What buyers ask

Which has the better real-world range?

ARAI rates the XUV400 EV at 456 km and the XEV 9e at 656 km. Our real-world estimate (~75% of ARAI) puts them at 342 km vs 492 km respectively — the XEV 9e edges out by 150 km in mixed city + highway driving.

Which is cheaper to own over 5 years?

Both EVs run at roughly ₹1.0–1.5/km, so the 5-year ownership gap is driven by sticker price and depreciation. The Mahindra XUV400 EV is ~₹6.41L cheaper to start, which typically translates to ₹1.2–1.5L lower 5-year TCO. Use the TCO calculator for your exact variant.

Which is faster to charge?

Peak DC rate is 50 kW for the XUV400 EV vs 175 kW for the XEV 9e. 10–80% takes 50 min vs 20 min — the XEV 9e is faster on a long highway stop.

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Last updated: June 2026 · Specs sourced from official manufacturer pages and CarDekho. Real-world range estimates use a 75% ARAI multiplier based on typical Indian conditions.