Short answer: the Mahindra XEV 9e has the longest claimed and tested range and the biggest boot, the Tata Harrier EV is the most powerful with its dual-motor version, and the VinFast VF 7 is the quickest on paper. The Harrier EV starts at ₹21.79 lakh*, the XEV 9e at ₹21.90 lakh* and the VF 7 at ₹22.99 lakh* ex-showroom. All three are five-seat electric SUVs.
Key facts.
Mahindra XEV 9e: ₹21.90 lakh* to ₹30.50 lakh*. 59kWh (231hp, 542km) or 79kWh (286hp, 656km), 380Nm, rear-wheel drive. Autocar India recorded 456km in real-world use with the 79kWh battery. A 663-litre boot and a 150-litre frunk.
Tata Harrier EV: ₹21.79 lakh* to ₹29.29 lakh*. 65kWh or 75kWh. Rear-wheel drive with 238hp and 315Nm, or dual-motor AWD with 313hp and 504Nm. Certified range up to 627km. Autocar India recorded about 401km with the 75kWh battery.
VinFast VF 7: ₹22.99 lakh* to ₹28.09 lakh*. 59.6kWh (438km) or 70.8kWh (532km front-wheel drive, 510km AWD). The AWD version claims 0-100kph in 5.8 seconds.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XEV 9e | Tata Harrier EV | VinFast VF 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹21.90 lakh to ₹30.50 lakh | ₹21.79 lakh to ₹29.29 lakh | ₹22.99 lakh to ₹28.09 lakh |
Battery | 59kWh or 79kWh | 65kWh or 75kWh | 59.6kWh or 70.8kWh |
Most power | 286hp, 380Nm | 313hp, 504Nm (AWD) | AWD version |
Claimed range | 542km to 656km | Up to 627km | 438km to 532km |
Tested range (Autocar India) | 456km (79kWh) | About 401km (75kWh) | Not tested |
Drive | Rear-wheel drive | RWD or AWD | FWD or AWD |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Harrier EV | ₹11,000 below the XEV 9e and ₹1.20 lakh* below the VF 7. |
Claimed range | XEV 9e | Up to 656km with the 79kWh battery. |
Tested range | XEV 9e | 456km in Autocar India's test, against about 401km for the Harrier EV. |
Power | Harrier EV | The dual-motor AWD version makes 313hp and 504Nm. |
Luggage | XEV 9e | A 663-litre boot plus a 150-litre frunk. |
Road tax in Delhi and Ghaziabad.
Under Delhi's EV policy, electric cars with an ex-showroom price of up to ₹30 lakh get a full road-tax and registration-fee waiver from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2030. Read how the Delhi EV policy affects Mahindra EVs and EV road tax in Ghaziabad and Noida. Every Harrier EV and VF 7 variant is below ₹30 lakh*. The top XEV 9e variant, at ₹30.50 lakh*, is above it.
Who each one suits.
Choose the XEV 9e if range and luggage space matter most.
Choose the Harrier EV if you want all-wheel drive and the most power.
Choose the VF 7 if you want the quickest acceleration on paper.
Test drive the XEV 9e in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange an XEV 9e test drive and an on-road quote. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Also read Mahindra BE 6 vs Tata Curvv EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: XEV 9e, Harrier EV or VF 7?
The Tata Harrier EV, from ₹21.79 lakh* ex-showroom. The XEV 9e starts at ₹21.90 lakh* and the VF 7 at ₹22.99 lakh*.
What is the real-world range of the XEV 9e?
Autocar India recorded 456km with the 79kWh battery. The claimed range is 656km.
Which of the three has all-wheel drive?
The Tata Harrier EV and the VinFast VF 7 offer AWD versions. The XEV 9e is rear-wheel drive.
Do they qualify for the Delhi road-tax waiver?
EVs up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom qualify. All Harrier EV and VF 7 variants and most XEV 9e variants are below that limit.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra XEV 9e, checked November 2026
Autocar India: XEV 9e real-world range test, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Harrier EV, checked November 2026
Autocar India: VinFast VF 7, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
