Short answer: the Mahindra XEV 9S has the longest claimed range and the most battery choices, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is the cheapest way into a three-row electric car, and the BYD eMax 7 is a well-equipped MPV with one large battery. The Clavis EV starts at ₹18.04 lakh*, the XEV 9S at ₹21.40 lakh* and the eMax 7 at ₹27.90 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Mahindra XEV 9S: ₹21.40 lakh* to ₹30.90 lakh*. 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh batteries with ARAI ranges of 521km, 600km and 679km. Seven seats, a 527-litre boot with the third row folded, and a 150-litre frunk.
Kia Carens Clavis EV: ₹18.04 lakh* to ₹25.00 lakh*. A 42kWh battery with 135hp and 404km (ARAI), or 51.4kWh with 171hp and 490km. Six or seven seats.
BYD eMax 7: ₹27.90 lakh* to ₹29.90 lakh*. A 71.8kWh Blade battery, 163hp or 204hp, and a claimed range of up to 530km. Six or seven seats.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XEV 9S | Kia Carens Clavis EV | BYD eMax 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹21.40 lakh to ₹30.90 lakh | ₹18.04 lakh to ₹25.00 lakh | ₹27.90 lakh to ₹29.90 lakh |
Battery | 59kWh, 70kWh or 79kWh | 42kWh or 51.4kWh | 71.8kWh |
Claimed range | 521km to 679km (ARAI) | 404km to 490km (ARAI) | Up to 530km |
Power | Rear-wheel drive | 135hp or 171hp, front-wheel drive | 163hp or 204hp, front-wheel drive |
Seats | 7 | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 |
Body | SUV | MPV | MPV |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Clavis EV | It starts ₹3.36 lakh* below the XEV 9S and ₹9.86 lakh* below the eMax 7. |
Claimed range | XEV 9S | Up to 679km (ARAI) with the 79kWh battery. Autocar India recorded 477km in real-world use. |
Battery choice | XEV 9S | Three battery sizes, against two for the Clavis EV and one for the eMax 7. |
Luggage | XEV 9S | A 527-litre boot with the third row folded plus a 150-litre frunk. |
Delhi road-tax waiver | Clavis EV and eMax 7 | Every variant is priced at ₹30 lakh* or less ex-showroom. The XEV 9S top variant is above that limit. |
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. Most XEV 9S variants are below that limit. Read how the Delhi EV policy affects Mahindra EVs and EV road tax in Ghaziabad and Noida.
Who each one suits.
Choose the XEV 9S if you want an SUV body, the longest range and a big boot and frunk.
Choose the Clavis EV if you want the lowest price for a three-row EV and mostly drive in the city.
Choose the eMax 7 if you prefer an MPV with one large battery and do not need the longest range.
Test drive the XEV 9S in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange an XEV 9S test drive and an on-road quote. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is the cheapest seven-seat electric car here?
The Kia Carens Clavis EV, from ₹18.04 lakh* ex-showroom. The XEV 9S starts at ₹21.40 lakh* and the eMax 7 at ₹27.90 lakh*.
What is the range of the Mahindra XEV 9S?
ARAI ranges are 521km (59kWh), 600km (70kWh) and 679km (79kWh). Autocar India recorded 477km in real-world use with the 79kWh battery.
Do these EVs get the Delhi road-tax waiver?
EVs up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom qualify under Delhi's EV policy. Every Clavis EV and eMax 7 variant qualifies. The top XEV 9S variant, at ₹30.90 lakh*, does not.
Is the XEV 9S a seven-seater?
Yes. It has three rows and seats seven.
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 9S, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Kia Carens Clavis EV specifications, checked November 2026
Autocar India: BYD eMax 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.
