[mally2]

Originally Posted by electric_eel

Does the M&M's EV drive train support regen 0 driving ? I am a big fan of regen 0 driving with braking using regen to stop as implemented in Kona (and probably also in Creta EV) and to a lesser extent in the Tata EVs (you cannot come to a full stop). With all the features in XEV/BEV it would be a shame if it did not have this feature.

It’s the one feature that makes highway driving surreal. I think the twins don’t have that. They have auto regen which in another ball game for efficiency. Yet to understand and experience it. Hopefully someone in my friend circle is rich enough to buy this

[ADI7YAK]

Originally Posted by electric_eel

Does the M&M's EV drive train support regen 0 driving ? I am a big fan of regen 0 driving with braking using regen to stop as implemented in Kona (and probably also in Creta EV) and to a lesser extent in the Tata EVs (you cannot come to a full stop). With all the features in XEV/BEV it would be a shame if it did not have this feature.

Yes it does have 0 regen ie. full coasting mode, press and hold regen + for full stop along with brake pedal blended regen.

[purohitanuj]

Originally Posted by electric_eel

Does the M&M's EV drive train support regen 0 driving ? I am a big fan of regen 0 driving with braking using regen to stop as implemented in Kona (and probably also in Creta EV) and to a lesser extent in the Tata EVs (you cannot come to a full stop). With all the features in XEV/BEV it would be a shame if it did not have this feature.

It does! And you will forget it once you use Auto-regen. Its like L0/L1/L2/L3/1Pedal based on real time situation! Leave accelerator at 100 with no traffic, it will coast. Leave accelerator down a flyover with no traffic, it will regen at 5% ( you will not feel the regen ). Leave accelerator with no traffic but then suddenly something moved in your lane? It will regen with 0 to begin with, then migrate based on the gap between the cars!
Auto-regen is the best regen setting for highways. For city, I prefer 1pedal mode.

[rohit.pahuja19]

Hi Everyone,

I need a suggestion. I got xev 9e from Gurgaon(Haryana), but all my documents are of UP and want to get the car registered there. The temporary number of the car is of Gurgaon.
When the showroom tried to get the car registered in UP, they are asking to pay 11% road tax instead of Rs5500 which was quoted to me by showroom in Ghaziabad earlier as the road tax is waved off for ev cars in UP. They told as the car is billed in Gurgaon so will have to pay road tax of 11%.
Any suggestions?

Regards
Rohit

[SLK]

Originally Posted by rohit.pahuja19

Hi Everyone,

I need a suggestion. I got xev 9e from Gurgaon(Haryana), but all my documents are of UP and want to get the car registered there.



Any suggestions?

Get documents of Gurgaon and pay 80k and register in Gurgaon. May not have too many other options.

[siva61]

Took my friend’s New Mahindra XEV 9E for a day trip for Tirupur - Bangalore - Tirupur. I am already using MG ZS and Nexon EV for the past 4+years which put together driven more than 2,40,000+kms. Also i use my office car BYD E6 for long journeys. I always feel comfortable driving EVs for long drives. This time i wanted to test the convenience of trying XEV 9E. I always plan for foodbreaks in between long drives where there is DC charging.

Started from home with 97%.



1st stop for breakfast+charging at Zeon Omalur.



Available charger Zeon 120kw dual guns.



Charged from 63% to 99%, time consumed 44 minutes. Inital Charing speed was 99.32kW upto 80% soc which was very very quick (hardly 10-12 minutes to charge upto 80%). Total time took to finish breakfast with family was 45 minutes and the car was full once we finished breakfast. The food was great here in AAAB Omalur.



Reached my destination in bangalore with 51%. Kms driven 353. Energy consumption was 82%.

While returning, my second stop for Icecream+charging was in Zeon krishnagiri. Quick topup from 23% to 41% in 19minutes.



Available chargers Zeon 60kw dual gun and 50kw single gun. Available Aminities Burger king, KFC, B&R, Saravana bhavan etc.

3rd stop for Evening snacks+charging was at Zeon Sangagiri. Charged from 10% to 39% in 36 minutes.



Available chargers Zeon 2x60kw dual gun chargers, total 4 cars can be charged.

Aminities- Saravana bhavan veg restaurant.

Reached home with 17%.



Return journey kms driven 363, energy consumed 81%. Total journey was 715kms with 163% energy consumption. No additional time taken for charging(Planned along with foodbreaks). No range anxiety at all. Plenty of DC chargers available enroute. Onward journey 3 adults + 1 kid. Return journey 3 adults + 2 kids. Kids preferred to play movies and watch cricket which was distracting the driver sometimes. Overall driving experience was amazing.

[Family_Man]

Hi Fellow XEV Owners,

I need your help.

This inbuilt navigation app was showing option to select between Google Map and Mappls as default map service initially, however once I had selected Mappls there is no option to go back and select Google Map. This option is there in Me4U app bit that is not helping to change in car screen. I have tried factory reset also but factory reset is only resetting Audio selection and connectivity.

Is there any option now to change it? Please suggest.

[masterkjn]

What tyre pressure are you guys keeping your tyres at? I keep at 35 but i feel its too high since ride feels very bouncy. If i got to 34 it feels slightly better but soon at it touches 33 the tyre pressure monitoring system starts throwing warnings. Is it advisable to ignore the warnings and keep pressure at 32?

[evhead]

Originally Posted by masterkjn

Is it advisable to ignore the warnings and keep pressure at 32?

You may get lesser mileage. If you are fine with it I do not see any harm in that.

[ALTIMAed]

Originally Posted by rohit.pahuja19

Hi Everyone,

I need a suggestion. I got xev 9e from Gurgaon(Haryana), but all my documents are of UP and want to get the car registered there. The temporary number of the car is of Gurgaon.
When the showroom tried to get the car registered in UP, they are asking to pay 11% road tax instead of Rs5500 which was quoted to me by showroom in Ghaziabad earlier as the road tax is waved off for ev cars in UP. They told as the car is billed in Gurgaon so will have to pay road tax of 11%.
Any suggestions?

Regards
Rohit

They are right. In order to avail the subsidy at Uttar Pradesh, the EV must be 'purchased and registered' at Uttar Pradesh

[Sowgandh.Bellam]

Hi, can you please inform the cruising speed on the highway, how agressively are you reaching the cruising speed, and also the regen level.

[driver641]

Folks, there’s a Mahindra wallet in the ME4U app - wondering what chargers are supported? The chargers shown on Me4U navigation menu with “Scan QR” option, are they enabled for auto charging from the wallet?

[purohitanuj]

Did a family trip from Gurgaon - Manali - Sissu - Manali - Gurgaon

Hilights

• 4000+Kms covered in 1 month of ownership. This is my fastest ever!
• Gurgaon to Manali, 568Km in 107% SOC (from 200M to 1900M)
• Manali to Gurgaon, 558Km done in 81%
• Efficiency of ~4km/kwh during the steepest of hill climb (considering 100% climb)

Details
Left with 98% SOC and ODO 2822KMs


Took a quick 30 min break at McDonalds takeaway. This place had 6 x 240KW
Glida chargers from KemPower
ODO = 2989KM



167KMs travelled in 28% SOC

Recharged from 70% to 92% in 30mins


Took lunch break at Rupnagar - JioPulse
ODO = 3168KM

Travelled 180km from last stop with 60% SOC.
Again took a 30 min quick lunch break and topped to 88%




Reached Manali with 43% SOC.
From last stop from plains, we travelled 220Km in 45% SOC.
ODO = 3383KM


Stayed at Duffdun home and asked owner to allow AC Slow charging, which he allowed.
Looks like Europe!


AC Charging Setup


Covered Manali - Sissu - Manali the next day and also checked out Adani charger in Sathak Regency. The charger is working but its in basement parking and the entry and exit is very tricky.

On the way to Sissu


At Sissu waterfall


The efficiency which we got for the steep uphill section and downhill was mindboggling. 94Kms trip with 14.4km/kwh!

Return Leg

Left Manali with 83% SOC. ODO = 3527.



I had option to charge to 100% before leaving, but I wanted to use full regen.

Travelled 30KMs with 0 SOC usage!



Topped up 25% again on same JIOPulse Haveli with a break of 27mins

Reached home with 27% SOC.



Final full trip details

[themystikmonkqw]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post on Team-BHP, although I’ve been an avid follower since 2016.

I took delivery of my Mahindra XEV 9e on April 4th after pre-booking it offline on February 1st with Koncept Mahindra, Sector 48, Gurgaon. A big shoutout to Prabhat, the sales executive, for ensuring a smooth and hassle-free delivery. The on-road price, including the charger, came to INR 32.5 lakhs.

Vehicle Search Background

I had been actively looking for a replacement for my 2020 MG Hector Sharp Diesel for nearly a year. My key requirements were:

Automatic transmission or an EV

Real-world range above 400 km

A genuine upgrade over the Hector in comfort and features

Vehicles Considered

Tata Safari/Harrier EVs: Felt like a downgrade—less spacious and not as comfortable.

XUV700: Good driving dynamics but didn’t feel like a true upgrade in terms of space and interior quality.

Jeep Meridian: Tempting due to year-end discounts. Loved the interiors and seating comfort, but at 38 lakhs and given concerns around after-sales service, I passed.

BYD Atto 3: Though feature-rich, its compact size and high price (37 lakhs) didn’t suit my needs.

The Decision: Mahindra XEV 9e

In February, I finally checked out the XEV 9e with my wife—and we both immediately felt it was the perfect fit. It felt like a significant upgrade from the Hector. The plush interiors, triple screens, and overall presence were impressive. Having previously test-driven the BYD Atto 3 and Seal, the 9e stood out, especially for someone transitioning from a manual ICE car. The auto parking, speaker system, and drivability really impressed me.

Special mention for the audio system—it’s phenomenal. Coming from vehicles like the S-Cross and Hector, this was a noticeable upgrade. The bass and clarity reminded me of the sound quality in my dad’s old Honda City 2010, which was previously my benchmark.

Delivery & Charging Experience

While the vehicle delivery was seamless, the charger installation process was less satisfactory. Despite multiple follow-ups, it took 13 days and several escalations to get it installed in my apartment's underground parking. The coordination between Mahindra and the third-party vendor was lacking. Even after installation, the charger doesn’t show up in the Me4U app, and there's still an open ticket regarding this.

Driving Experience (2,500 kms driven)

I've completed around 2,500 km, including three long trips. Transitioning from an ICE vehicle to an EV has been a breeze.

Driving Modes: I mostly use Default or Range Mode—both sufficient for daily use.

Performance: Great pickup, minimal body roll, and quick overtaking ability.

Traffic Handling: The single-pedal drive and regen modes (L3 in city, L1 on highway) are super useful.

Suspension & Seating Comfort

Suspension: On the firmer side. My Hector offered a more comfortable ride, especially in the rear.

Seats: The front seats lack cushioning. Both my wife and I experienced tailbone discomfort on 2-3 hour drives—something we never felt in the Hector. I've raised this with the product team and hope it’s addressed during the first service.

Real-World Range Performance

1. Gurgaon to Mussoorie (365 km)

Started at 99% SoC, charged to 92% en route at Chotiwala restaurant.

Used 65.5 kWh, with AC on and YouTube running.

Estimated range: ~430 km.

2. Mussoorie to Gurgaon (return)

Regained charge downhill (from 92% to 96%) due to regen.

Used 50 kWh, with entertainment and AC on.

Estimated range: ~575 km.

3. Gurgaon to Haldwani (307 km)

Started at 98% SoC, arrived at 37% SoC.

Estimated range: ~500 km, at speeds of 70–120 km/hr with AC and YouTube usage.

Hill Driving Note: Consumption on steep climbs (e.g., Haldwani to Nainital) is high—expect 2–3 km/kWh. On gentler slopes like Chandigarh–Manali, range would likely be better.

Misses and Room for Improvement

No electric adjustment for front passenger seat—missed feature, especially for my wife.

No sunglass holder—minor but noticeable if you’re used to it.

No passenger door unlock feature—unlike the Hector.

Seat comfort—biggest concern; needs improvement.

Most of these were overlooked during initial evaluation but become noticeable in daily use.

Final Thoughts

Despite a few shortcomings, I’m overall quite satisfied with the XEV 9e, especially with the driving experience, tech features, and range. I hope Mahindra continues to fine-tune the user experience, especially around seat comfort and post-sales coordination.

Looking forward to many more miles and sharing future updates with this community!

[prajakt_23]

Hi All,

Can anyone from our team-bhp experts throw some light on the recent EV policy changes announced by Maharashtra CM on 30th April. I do recall that there were already concessions / exemptions available on EV (private car) purchase in Maharashtra before the announcement of the recent changes.

I am planning to book XEV-9e in a week or two. So, just wanted to understand if these recent changes will impact the ex-showroom / on-road cost of it in coming weeks? Or will it make no change on final on-road cost? I am just contemplating if I need to wait for a few weeks or a month, so that these changes will flow in the system.

Appreciate anyone providing specific pointer/s pertaining my specific query. TIA!