Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis EV price starts at Rs. 18.04 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.86 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of range, the Carens Clavis EV offers a claimed 404 Km per charge, while the XEV 9e delivers 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis EV uses a 42 kWh battery producing 133bhp and the XEV 9e a 59 kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Carens Clavis EV and XEV 9e, the Carens Clavis EV is the better pick for affordability and charging time, while the XEV 9e stands out for range and performance.

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Carens Clavis EV vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens Clavis EVMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.04 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Range 404 Km542 km/charge
Battery capacity 42 kWh59 kWh
Charging time 10-80 % | 39 mins | 100 kW DC charger20Min with 140 kW DC
Max power 133bhp228bhp

Carens Clavis EV vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis EV HTK PlusMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
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Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 133bhp 228bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis EV Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 215 / 60 R16 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 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. 34,896 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 75,399 Carens Clavis EV Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
99 kW
170 kW
Battery Capacity
42 kWh
59 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
133bhp
228bhp
Range
404 Km
542 km/charge
Max Torque
255Nm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
4
Drive Mode Types
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
10-80 % | 39 mins | 100 kW DC charger
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
10-100 % | 4 hrs | 11 kW charger
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
10-80 % | 39 mins | 100 kW charger
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
16
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
16
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
215 / 60 R16
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.25
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
25 L Frunk
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect | Wireless Phone Projectio
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
5
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
25 L Frunk
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
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
Tilt
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
12.25 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
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
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
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
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
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)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management | Emergency Stop Signal | Rear Occupant Alert | Safe Exit Warning
Not Available
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
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
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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

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The Kia Carens Clavis EV is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹3.86 Lakh.

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