BYD eMAX 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs. 21.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD eMAX 7, priced at Rs. 26.90 Lakh. In terms of range, the eMAX 7 offers a claimed 420 km/charge, while the XEV 9e delivers 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the eMAX 7 uses a 55.4 kWh battery producing 161bhp and the XEV 9e a 59 kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the eMAX 7 and XEV 9e, the XEV 9e is the better pick for affordability and range.

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eMAX 7 vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification BYD eMAX 7Mahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 26.90 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Range 420 km/charge542 km/charge
Battery capacity 55.4 kWh59 kWh
Charging time Not Available20Min with 140 kW DC
Max power 161bhp228bhp
Top speed 180 Km/hNot Available

eMAX 7 vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD eMAX 7 Premium 6-SeaterMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
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Brand Name BYD Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 161bhp 228bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
BYD eMAX 7 Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R17 245/55 R19
Boot Space 180 Liters 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 52,037 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.07 Lakh eMAX 7 Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Battery Type
Blade Battery
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
120 kW
170 kW
Battery Capacity
55.4 kWh
59 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
161bhp
228bhp
Range
420 km/charge
542 km/charge
Max Torque
310Nm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
1780 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
10.1 Sec
Not Available
Top Speed
180 Km/h
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
225/55 R17
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
5
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
580 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
6
5
Boot Space
180 Liters
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4710*1810*1690 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
170 mm
207 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.8 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2279 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD eMAX 7
  • Spacious, easy to drive, powerful and sophisticated driving experience, feature rich cabin
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
BYD eMAX 7
  • Not as much road presence due to it's height, less space in the 3rd row than some of it's rivals, could have been more practical and cushy experience in the 2nd row
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than BYD EMAX 7?

86% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over BYD eMAX 7 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 7 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and BYD eMAX 7 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra XEV 9e is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor eMAX 7 XEV 9e
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 3.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

BYD eMAX 7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between BYD eMAX 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BYD eMAX 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra XEV 9e is cheaper than BYD eMAX 7 by ₹5.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BYD eMAX 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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