Short answer: the XUV 7XO costs much less to buy and suits long highway trips without charging stops, while the XEV 9S costs more upfront but pays no road tax in Delhi on most versions and has the more flexible middle row. The XUV 7XO starts at ₹13.99 lakh* and the XEV 9S at ₹21.40 lakh* ex-showroom. Both are Mahindra seven-seaters.
Key facts.
Mahindra XUV 7XO: ₹13.99 lakh* to ₹25.79 lakh*. A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 203hp and 380Nm, or a 2.2-litre diesel with 185hp and up to 450Nm.
Mahindra XEV 9S: ₹21.40 lakh* to ₹30.90 lakh*. 59kWh, 70kWh or 79kWh batteries with ARAI ranges of 521km, 600km and 679km. Autocar India recorded 477km in real-world use with the 79kWh battery.
Middle row: the XUV 7XO's middle row reclines but does not slide. The XEV 9S's middle row slides, and Autocar India finds its third row more comfortable than the XUV700's.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XUV 7XO | Mahindra XEV 9S | |
|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹13.99 lakh to ₹25.79 lakh | ₹21.40 lakh to ₹30.90 lakh |
Power source | 2.0-litre petrol, 203hp; 2.2-litre diesel, 185hp | Electric, 59kWh to 79kWh |
Range | Refuel anywhere | 521km to 679km claimed |
Seats | 7 | 7 |
Middle row | Reclines | Slides and reclines |
Delhi road tax* | Payable | Waived on versions up to ₹30 lakh |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Purchase price | XUV 7XO | It starts ₹7.41 lakh* below the XEV 9S. |
Road tax in Delhi | XEV 9S | Versions up to ₹30 lakh* ex-showroom pay no road tax or registration fee. |
Long trips | XUV 7XO | Refuelling takes minutes and needs no charging plan. |
Cabin flexibility | XEV 9S | A sliding middle row and a more comfortable third row, according to Autocar India. |
Towing and heavy loads | XUV 7XO | The diesel's 450Nm suits fully loaded highway runs. |
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. A petrol XUV 7XO registered in Delhi to an individual pays 10% road tax* on its ex-showroom price.
Who each one suits.
Choose the XUV 7XO if you drive long distances, cannot charge at home, or want the lowest price.
Choose the XEV 9S if you can charge at home or work, drive mostly in Delhi NCR, and want lower running costs and no road tax.
Test drive both in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange XUV 7XO and XEV 9S test drives on the same visit. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Also read XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari vs MG Hector Plus and XEV 9e vs XEV 9S.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the price difference between the XUV 7XO and the XEV 9S?
The XEV 9S starts ₹7.41 lakh* higher: ₹21.40 lakh* against ₹13.99 lakh* for the XUV 7XO, ex-showroom.
Does the XEV 9S pay road tax in Delhi?
Versions priced up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom get a full road-tax and registration-fee waiver under Delhi's EV policy until 31 March 2030. The top version, at ₹30.90 lakh*, does not qualify.
Are both seven-seaters?
Yes. Both have three rows and seat seven.
Which is better for long highway trips?
The XUV 7XO, because refuelling is quick and does not depend on chargers. The XEV 9S claims up to 679km with the 79kWh battery.
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 XUV 7XO, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mahindra XEV 9S, 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.
