Motor, Battery & Performance
Motor Type & Placement
Single motor, rear mounted (RWD)
Single front motor (Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity) / front and rear motors (Sky, Sky Infinity)
Drivetrain
RWD, rear wheel drive only, no AWD option offered
FWD (Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity) / AWD (Sky, Sky Infinity)
Battery Pack Capacity
59 kWh, 70 kWh or 79 kWh
59.6 kWh (Earth) / 70 kWh (all other versions), usable capacity
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells, the same advanced LFP battery Mahindra uses in the XEV 9e. Ingress protection rating not published
NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Rating, Styled by Torino Design Italy, 0.28 Cd drag)
Top Speed
202 kmph, electronically limited, per CarDekho. Mahindra's own XEV 9S brochure does not itself state a top speed
175 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Drive Modes
Default, Range, Everyday, Race and Snow, standard on every version
Not listed
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
5.8 sec (Sky, Sky Infinity AWD)
Range & Charging
AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
59 kWh: 6 hours on 11.2 kW or 8.7 hours on 7.2 kW; 70 kWh: 7 hours on 11.2 kW or 10.2 hours on 7.2 kW; 79 kWh: 8 hours on 11.2 kW or 11.7 hours on 7.2 kW
AC charging up to 7.2 kW; a 3.3 kW portable charger is included
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
20 to 80% in about 20 minutes; up to 140 kW on the 59 kWh pack, up to 160 kW on the 70 kWh pack, up to 180 kW on the 79 kWh pack
10-70% in 24 min at up to 100 kW (59.6 kWh) / 10-70% in 28 min at up to 110 kW (70 kWh)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
4 adjustable regen levels, L0 (none) to L3 (max), plus an Auto setting, and single pedal drive, standard on every version
Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with One-Pedal Drive Mode
AC Portable Charger
13A portable charger, up to 3.2 kW, compatible with a household 3-pin 16A socket, included
Not listed
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
No
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc brakes, front and rear. Mahindra has not published rotor diameters for the XEV 9S
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 330 mm with Multi-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc brakes, front and rear, the same as the front axle. Rotor diameter not published
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with i-Link independent suspension and a stabiliser bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link (5-Link) independent suspension and a stabiliser bar
Control-blade independent rear suspension
Wheel Type & Size
235/60 R18 on a stylised wheel cover on Pack One Above; 235/60 R18 alloy wheels on Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above
20-inch / 21-inch Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
235/60 R18 on every version
245/45 R20 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
T135/80 R18 space saver spare
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Suspension Damper Type
Passive suspension with Frequency Dependent Damping and MTV-CL technology on Pack One Above and Pack Two Above; Intelligent Adaptive Suspension with MTV-CL technology on Pack Three and Pack Three Above
Not listed
Dimensions & Storage
Boot Space (Litres)
527 litres with the third row folded (VDA)
537 Litres
Wheelbase (mm)
2762
2,840 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
205 mm unladen, 222 mm at the battery
190 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
150 litres
0 Litres (No Frunk)
Turning Circle Diameter (m)
10 metres
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,085 kg (Earth) / 2,127 kg (Wind, Wind Infinity) / 2,218 kg (Sky, Sky Infinity)
Safety & ADAS
Airbags Count & Configuration
6 airbags (front, side and curtain) on Pack One Above and Pack Two Above; 7 airbags (adding a driver knee airbag) on Pack Three and Pack Three Above
7 airbags: driver, co-driver, front sides, curtains and driver knee
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Electronic Stability Program standard on every version. Mahindra does not separately itemise hill hold or hill descent control for the XEV 9S
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not fitted on Pack One Above. Pack Two Above gets Level 2 ADAS with 1 radar and 1 camera, adding forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and lane centering. Pack Three and Pack Three Above add 5 radars and 1 camera for Level 2+ features including blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, evasive steering assist, autonomous emergency steering and highway assist with driver initiated auto lane change
Level 2 ADAS (Full Autonomous Driving Suite with 15 Features: Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Monitoring)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Rear park sensors and a reverse camera standard from Pack One Above. Front park sensors and a 360 degree camera with blind view monitor take over from the simple reverse camera from Pack Two Above up. Secure 360 recording added from Pack Two Above, live view added on Pack Three Above only
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Bird's-Eye View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Individual tyre pressure monitoring, standard on every version
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard on every version
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model. Its platform sisters, the XEV 9e and BE 6, both scored 5 stars from Bharat NCAP in 2025.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (28.54/32) and 5 stars for children (45.25/49).
Interior & Cockpit
Sunroof Type
Openable panoramic glass roof (Infinity Roof), standard on Pack Three and Pack Three Above only. Not fitted on Pack One Above or Pack Two Above
Edge-to-edge panoramic glass roof on Wind Infinity and Sky Infinity
Touchscreen Display Size & OS
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) coast to coast triple screen layout, standard on Pack Three Above only. Other versions get a different display setup that Mahindra does not itemise
12.9-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment Display (Angled towards driver) with VinFast OS & Smart Services
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless, standard on every version
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Me4U connected car app with OTA updates for infotainment and maps, vehicle features and ePowertrain, standard on every version
VinFast Connected Suite with Remote Climate Pre-conditioning, Smart Home Integration, Battery Health Telemetry, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Standard 6 speaker system with sound staging on Pack One Above; 16 speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos from Pack Two Above up
8-Speaker Premium High-Fidelity Audio System
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
6 way manual driver seat on Pack One Above; 6 way powered driver seat with manually adjustable lumbar from Pack Two Above up; ventilated front seats from Pack Two Above up
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats in Dual-Tone Vegan Leather with Front Row Heating & Ventilation (Wind Infinity and Sky Infinity)
Wireless Phone Charger
15W with cooling. Not fitted on Pack One Above, front only on Pack Two Above, front and rear from Pack Three up
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad in Floating Console)
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Single zone automatic climate control on Pack One Above; dual zone automatic climate control from Pack Two Above up. Mahindra does not mention a heat pump
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Active Clean Air Filter & Rear AC Vents
Second Row & Captain Seats
7 seat bench third row as standard. A 6 seat layout with sliding, reclining second row captain seats is offered on Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above
Not listed
Boss Mode & Lounge Desk
Powered co-driver Boss Mode seat and a fold out Lounge Desk, standard on Pack Three and Pack Three Above only
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
Head-Up Display (HUD projecting full navigation & speed onto windscreen) + 12.9-inch Central Touchscreen Display
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Bi-LED projector headlamps, standard on every version
Full LED Projector Headlamps with Signature Flying V-Winged LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs across entire front bonnet edge)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
LED tail lamp on every version. Sequential turn indicators added from Pack Three up
Full-Width Continuous V-Winged 3D LED Tail Lamps across rear tailgate with Illuminated Center V-Logo
Fog Lamps & DRLs
LED DRLs on every version, lit as a plain position lamp on Pack One Above and Pack Two Above. Front fog lamps standard from Pack Three up, rear defogger standard on every version
Aerodynamic Sloping Coupe Roofline, Flush Motorized Pop-Out Door Handles, Piano Black Body Cladding & Push-Button Gear Controls
Colours, Charging & Warranty
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Flap, 400V Architecture)
Battery & Motor Warranty
Lifetime warranty on the high voltage battery pack for the first registered owner under private registration; 10 years or 2,00,000 km if ownership changes. Mahindra does not separately publish a motor warranty term
8 Years / Unlimited km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
7 Years / 1,60,000 km Comprehensive Vehicle Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.