Mahindra XEV 9e vs Pravaig DEFY

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs. 21.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Pravaig DEFY, priced at Rs. 39.50 Lakh. In terms of range, the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge, while the DEFY delivers 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 59 kWh battery producing 228bhp and the DEFY a 90.9 battery producing 402bhp. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and DEFY, the XEV 9e is the better pick for affordability and range, while the DEFY stands out for performance.

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XEV 9e vs DEFY Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9ePravaig DEFY
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.90 LakhRs. 39.50 Lakh
Range 542 km/charge500 km/charge
Battery capacity 59 kWh90.9
Charging time 20Min with 140 kW DCNot Available
Max power 228bhp402bhp
Top speed Not Available210 Km/h

XEV 9e vs DEFY Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack OnePravaig DEFY Hacker Edition
Rating
4 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Pravaig
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 39.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 228bhp 402bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Pravaig DEFY Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 Not Available
Boot Space 663 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 76,411 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh DEFY Insurance
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Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
170 kW
300
Battery Capacity
59 kWh
90.9
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
PMSM dual high efficiency motors
Max Power
228bhp
402bhp
Range
542 km/charge
500 km/charge
Max Torque
380Nm
620Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Charging Time
20Min with 140 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-I
Charging Time (A.C)
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20Min with 140 kW DC
30mins

Drag Coefficient
Not Available
0.33
Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
4.9 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
210 Km/h

Shock Absorbers Type
Intelligent Semi Active
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
5
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Not Available
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Upcycled premium upholstery, HEPA Air-filter
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
Not Available
680
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 mm3
4940*1940*1650 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
234 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
A world first(From the makers of the Phantom Opera, comes the first automotive audio system. Legendary French acoustics for the best audio experience.), Glass Roof, 6-way power adjustable seats
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Devialet Premium Sound, In-car 5G Internet, streaming music & media
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Water Wading Capability 900mm, Tinted glass with UV & infrared protection
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2061

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

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Pravaig DEFY?

100% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Pravaig DEFY in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 11 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Pravaig DEFY 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 mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features 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 DEFY XEV 9e
Mileage 5.0 3.7
Performance 5.0 3.7
Comfort 5.0 4.3
Maintenance 5.0 3.7
Safety 5.0 3.7
Features 5.0 5.0
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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

Mahindra XEV 9e Vs Pravaig DEFY FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs Pravaig DEFY?
As per the users experiences Mahindra XEV 9e is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Pravaig DEFY?
The Mahindra XEV 9e is cheaper than Pravaig DEFY by ₹17.60 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Pravaig DEFY?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XEV 9e has better performance.

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