Overview
- Ex-showroom pricing spans Rs 19.95–29.45 lakh, undercutting the XEV 9e while offering a seven-seat, traditional SUV format.
- The lineup offers 59, 70 and 79kWh batteries with a single rear motor (231–286hp), a claimed 0–100kph in 7 seconds, up to 679km range and DC fast charging up to 180kW in about 20 minutes.
- Variants pack a rich feature set including a triple-screen cabin, panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio, ventilated second row, powered Boss mode and optional rear entertainment.
- Early tests praise second-row comfort and usability, though the third row draws criticism for a knees-up posture and limited knee room suited to children or short trips; some controls and capacitive switches pose ergonomic quirks.
- Mahindra says it will add up to 3,000 EV units per month by end-FY26 and can produce about 100,000 EVs annually, expandable to 200,000, positioning the 9S as a key volume driver with stronger traction expected in North India.