Mahindra XEV 9e Wins Car of the Year - autoX Awards 2025

The Mahindra XEV 9e stands out as one of the most complete examples yet of India’s growing strength in electric-vehicle engineering. Built on Mahindra’s dedicated INGLO platform, it’s a genuine ‘born-electric’ SUV — designed from the ground up to deliver refinement, stability, and a sense of sophistication that feels refreshingly new for the brand.

Design is a clear highlight. The XEV 9e’s coupe-like stance, sharp surfacing, and futuristic detailing give it a confident road presence without straying into excess. At 4,789 mm long, it’s the largest SUV in its class, yet its proportions remain tidy and well-judged — muscular but restrained, bold without being brash. Underneath the surface, the Pack

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Three variant we tested here uses a 79 kWh battery paired with a rear-mounted motor that produces 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Mahindra claims a 0–100 km/h sprint of 6.8 seconds, and while it’s not an out-and-out performance SUV, the XEV 9e delivers its power in a smooth, progressive manner. On the short loop at the Buddh International Circuit, it posted a 1:13.9 lap, just a second off the Creta EV’s time — a result that highlights both its weight and its underlying chassis poise.

The suspension setup — independent at all corners with a multi-link rear and semi-active dampers — helps it strike a fine balance between agility and comfort. The steering is direct, body control is tight, and the rear-wheel-drive layout lends it a sense of composure that feels natural and reassuring.

Inside, the XEV 9e leaves a strong impression with its spacious layout, solid build, and high-quality materials. It’s refined, quiet, and packed with technology, but what stands out the most is how well it performs as an all-rounder — it feels like a product engineered with genuine intent.

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Confident, capable, and proudly Indian, the Mahindra XEV 9e earns its place among the Best of 2025 as a landmark in the country’s electric evolution — proof that ambition and execution can go hand in hand.