Mahindra XEV 9S vs Tata Harrier EV Spec Comparison: What's Different?

Indian automakers are constantly upping the ante with latest electric SUV or electric vehicle launches. Mahindra became the latest Indian automaker to launch another electric SUV to bolster its EV ranks. The Mahindra XEV 9S is a three-door electric SUV based on the INGLO platform, the same as its electric siblings XEV 9e and BE 6. However, Tata Motors refuses to back down from a fight with its flagship electric vehicle, the Harrier EV ready to conquer different terrains, courtesy of its quad-wheel drive system. Let’s see how the two electric SUVs fare against each other:

The Mahindra XEV 9S boasts a length of 4,797 mm, width of 1,900 mm and a height of 1,747 mm. Additionally, the three-row electric SUV boasts a wheelbase of 2,762 mm.

The Tata Harrier EV, on the other hand, boasts a length of 4,607 mm, width of 2,132 mm and height of 1,740 mm. Additionally, the flagship SUV from Tata Motors boasts a wheelbase of 2,741 mm.

Mahindra XEV 9s vs Tata Harrier EV: Battery Pack and Performance

The Mahindra XEV 9S is offered with three different battery pack options: a 59 kWH battery pack, a 70 kWH battery pack and a 79 kWH battery pack. The electric SUV boasting the 59 kWH battery boasts a peak power output of 228 bhp while the SUV with 70 kWH battery pack boasts a peak power output of 241.3 bhp. Lastly, the 79 kWH battery pack variant boasts a peak power output of 281.6 bhp.

The Tata Harrier EV, on the other hand, boasts two different battery sizes: 65 kWH and 75 kWH. The former comes with a rear-wheel drive single electric motor setup producing 234.4 bhp and 304 Nm of torque whereas the all-wheel drive which has been named as quad-wheel drive by Tata features dual electric motor setup with a combined output of 389.9 bhp and 504 bhp.

Mahindra XEV 9s vs Tata Harrier EV: Features

The Mahindra XEV 9S is filled with features including cruise control, multi-level regenerative braking, variable-ratio electronic power steering, multiple drive modes with Boost, one-pedal driving, sliding and reclining 60:40 split second-row seats, a 15-litre frunk, and up to 527-litre of boot space, push-button start, automatic lights and wipers, rear AC vents, cooled storage, tilt/telescopic steering, 65W Type-C ports, smart climate functions like PawPal, Keep, and Camp Modes, ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat with lumbar, auto-folding ORVMs and an auto-dimming IRVM, among others.

The Tata Harrier EV has been equipped with a slew of features including six driving modes- rock crawl, sand, normal, mud ruts, snow and custom in addition to off-road assist, auto park assist, Level 2 ADAS, a 36.9-cm digital infotainment system, ventilated front seats, sliding arm rests, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charger and a panoramic sunroof, among others.