Mahindra XEV 9S vs Kia Carens Clavis EV - Which One Should You Buy
Mahindra XEV 9S vs Kia Carens Clavis EV Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Mahindra XEV 9S and Kia Carens Clavis EV Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Mahindra XEV 9S comes in 10 variants. The selected variant is priced at ₹20.65 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Pack One Above 59kWh, costs ₹20.65 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Pack Three Above 79kWh, is priced at ₹30.90 Lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis EV comes in 17 variants. The selected variant is priced at ₹18.04 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTK Plus, costs ₹18.04 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX Plus ER, is priced at ₹25 Lakh.
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Why Choose Mahindra XEV 9S?Why choose the Mahindra XEV 9S
- Three battery choices of 59kWh, 70kWh and 79kWh claim 521km, 600km and 679km, so a buyer sizes the pack to the distance they actually drive.
- Its largest battery claims 679km against the Carens Clavis EV's 490km, so an intercity route needs one charging stop fewer.
- Charging at up to 180kW takes the pack from 20 to 80 percent in around 20 minutes, so a highway stop is about half the Kia's.
- Its 286hp motor with 380Nm comfortably exceeds the Kia's 171hp, so a loaded three-row car merges onto a fast expressway without planning.
- Around 500km of real-world range makes intercity commuting practical, so a weekly run between two cities does not need a mid-route charge.
Why not choose the Mahindra XEV 9S
- Its interior quality is below what the price suggests, so the materials disappoint on close inspection despite the equipment on offer.
- Boot space is barely usable with all three rows up, so a full-capacity trip leaves almost nothing for luggage.
- It is rear-wheel drive only, so slippery hill roads get no extra traction from a driven front axle.
- Its 4,737mm length and 1,900mm width mean a generous parking slot is needed, which is scarce in older apartment complexes.
- It offers a single body layout rather than the Kia's choice of six or seven seats, so a buyer cannot pick captain chairs for the middle row.
Why Choose Kia Carens Clavis EV?Why choose the Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Six and seven-seat layouts are both offered from above the base version, so a family can pick captain chairs for the middle row or keep the extra seat.
- Its cabin is spacious and practical with room for adults in all three rows, so the rearmost seats are usable rather than nominal.
- DC charging takes it from 10 to 80 percent in 39 minutes on a 100kW charger, so a meal stop covers most of a recharge.
- Charging at home puts its running cost per kilometre far below any petrol or diesel three-row rival, so a high-mileage family sees a substantial monthly saving.
- Testing rated its driving experience smoother than the petrol and diesel versions of the same car, so a family drive is quieter and less tiring than in the combustion Clavis.
- Six airbags come with Level 2 ADAS, hill descent control, a 360-degree camera and parking sensors at both ends, so a long MPV is easier to place and highway drives get support.
Why not choose the Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Its real-world range of around 360km limits long-distance use, so an intercity trip needs planning the XEV 9S does not require.
- It has no crash test rating for the electric version, so a safety-led buyer has nothing tested to rely on.
- It costs more than the petrol and diesel versions of the same car, so the electric premium has to be recovered through running costs.
- Its 171hp motor is well short of the XEV 9S's 286hp, so a fully loaded three-row car has less in reserve for an overtake.
- Its 51.4kWh battery is the largest offered, so there is no bigger pack to step up to for a buyer who needs more range.
- Its cabin technology stops short of the XEV 9S's triple-screen layout and Harman Kardon audio, so long drives are less well appointed.
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersWho should buy the Mahindra XEV 9S
The XEV 9S is the pick for a family that needs three rows and real intercity range. Three battery choices claim up to 679km, charging from 20 to 80 percent takes around 20 minutes, and 286hp with 380Nm makes a loaded car quick. Around 500km of real-world range makes a weekly run between cities practical without a mid-route stop, while a triple-screen cabin with Harman Kardon audio and ADAS lifts long drives.
Its compromises are finish and packaging. Interior quality sits below the price, boot space is barely usable with all rows up, and it is rear-wheel drive only. Its size demands a generous parking slot and there is no six-seat captain layout. For range and pace in a three-row EV, it leads clearly. For a family needing three rows and genuine intercity range, it is the stronger electric SUV here.
Who should buy the Kia Carens Clavis EV
The Carens Clavis EV suits a family that wants three usable rows and low running costs without needing long range. Six and seven-seat layouts are both available, the cabin seats adults in all three rows, and charging from 10 to 80 percent takes 39 minutes. Home charging cuts the cost per kilometre well below any petrol or diesel rival, and the driving experience was rated better than the petrol and diesel versions of the same car.
Six airbags with Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera complete it. Its limits are range and reassurance. Real-world range of around 360km restricts long trips, there is no crash rating for the electric version, and it costs more than the combustion versions. For city and regional family use with charging at home, it fits the job well.
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Things We Like in Mahindra XEV 9S
- Traditional styling makes it looks an electrified version of XUV700
- Rear Seat features are unmatched with tablet holders, reclining seats
Things We Like in Kia Carens Clavis EV
- 490 km MIDC-certified range on the Extended Range battery.
- DC fast charge from 10-80% takes just 39 minutes on a 100kW charger.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra XEV 9S
- Styling is an understated shocker considering how fancy the BE.6 and XEV9e look
- No free fast charger, you have to pay extra 70,000!!!
Things We Don't Like in Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Base trim is 7-seater, and no 6-seater captain seat option is available.
- Extended Range battery needs 4 hours 45 minutes for a full AC charge.
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