Mahindra XEV 9e vs Hyundai Kona Electric

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XEV 9e and Hyundai Kona Electric. The Mahindra XEV 9e price is Rs. 21.90 Lakh and Hyundai Kona Electric price is Rs. 23.84 Lakh.

XEV 9e vs Kona Electric Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XEV 9e	Kona Electric
Price	Rs. 21.90 Lakh	Rs. 23.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Mahindra XEV 9e

Pack One

Rs. 21.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Kona Electric

Premium

Rs. 23.84 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.8		7.87
Range (As tested by CarWale) (km)			340.5
DC Fast Charging	20-80 % : 20 mins, 140 kW charger		0-80 % : 60 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging			0-100 % : 9 hrs, 7.4 kW charger
AC Regular Charging	0-100 % : 7 mins, 7.2 kW charger : 8 hrs		15 A plug point
Engine		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type		Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Electric Motor Assist	228 bhp
Max Motor Performance		134 bhp, 395 Nm	174 bhp, 280 Nm
Driving Range (km)	542	452	461
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	59 kWh	39.2 kWh, Lithium Ion Polymer, 327 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	50.3 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging		6.1 Hrs @ 220 Volt, 57 Mins Fast Charging
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		Not Applicable, Not Applicable	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut i-Link Independent Suspension & Stabilizer bar	McPherson Strut Type	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	5 Link Independent Suspension & Stabilizer bar	Multi-Link	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels		Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 55 R19	215 / 55 R17	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R19	215 / 55 R17	215 / 55 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Front	Driver
One Touch Up	Front	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	10.11
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Dark Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

CarWale's Take

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Colours

Desert Myst	Abyss Black	Starry Black
Tango Red	Atlas White	Aurora Silver
Everest White		Glaze Red
		Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

45 Ratings

4.4/5

43 Ratings

3.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.3Exterior	3.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.2Comfort	2.0Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.3Performance	3.0Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.0Value for Money	1.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

One of the best car

Great road presence. It has a good interior and is best for city driving, The engine is also good, love the car, good for the family, it looks innovative car from the future, the best innovative car from Mahindra to date.

Experienced after buying

I bought this electric car 2 months back, driven 9900 kms until now. It runs 250 kms around with a single charge comfortably with AC on. Then u have to charge for complete peace of mind. Price high but u get 40% depreciation in your ITR for consecutive 4 years which means u haven't paid anything except for insurance and RTO. please make this car with two sets of battery, one for 250 kms and other for 125 kms, and alternatively, they should get charged by the regenerative power energy source and kinetic energy too thus KONA will go beyond 1000 kms. Very smooth, silent ride. Cruise control and hill assist presently. 2 negative points. Rear seats not having any fan facility and rear shockers are not too good.

Do not buy MG ZS EV

Company says leather seat in exclusive but it's low quality of seat, even audio quality is very bad , company claim with 98% charge 430 km but actually it not more than 250km, you feel like cheated after paying 25lac it's not worth even 15lac . I strongly say don't buy.

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Length (mm)	4789	4180	4323
Width (mm)	1907	1800	1809
Height (mm)	1694	1570	1649
Wheelbase (mm)	2775	2600	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	207	172
Kerb Weight (kg)		1535

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	663	332	448

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Silver	Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	200000	160000	150000
Warranty (In Years)		3	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited	Unlimited