Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Should you buy Kia Carens Clavis EV or Mahindra XEV 9S? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens Clavis EV price starts at Rs 18.04 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mahindra XEV 9S price starts at Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Carens Clavis EV Vs XEV 9S

Key Highlights	Kia Carens Clavis EV	Mahindra XEV 9S
On Road Price	Rs.26,29,795^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Range (km)	490	679
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	51.4	79
Charging Time	10-80 % \| 39 mins \| 100 kW DC charger	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Kia Carens Clavis EV
X-Line ER 6Str
25 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9S
Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
30.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	X-Line ER 6Str	Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.26,29,795^*	Rs.32,66,168^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.50,588/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.62,160/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,00,296	Rs.1,40,668
User Rating	4.6 Based on 11 Reviews	4.8 Based on 38 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹1.05/km	₹1.16/km

Basic Information

Variant

X-Line ER 6Str

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.26,29,795^*

Rs.32,66,168^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.50,588/month

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Rs.62,160/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,00,296

Rs.1,40,668

User Rating

4.6

Based on 11 Reviews

4.8

Based on 38 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.05/km

₹1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	10-80 % \| 39 mins \| 100 kW DC charger	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	51.4	79
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	169bhp	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	255Nm	380Nm
Range (km)	490 km	679 km
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	-
Charging Time (A.C)	10-100 % \| 4:45 mins \| 11 kW charger	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	10-80 % \| 39 mins \| 100 kW charger	20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

10-80 % | 39 mins | 100 kW DC charger

Battery Capacity (kWh)

51.4

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

169bhp

282bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

255Nm

380Nm

Range (km)

490 km

679 km

Battery Type

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

10-100 % | 4:45 mins | 11 kW charger

8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)

Charging Time (D.C)

10-80 % | 39 mins | 100 kW charger

20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Single Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	202

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt &Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	202
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7
Tyre Size	215 / 55 R17	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4550	4737
Width (mm)	1800	1900
Height (mm)	1708	1747
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	201
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2762
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	200	-
Seating Capacity	6	6

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row 60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	5
Drive Mode Types	ECO\|CITY\|SPORT	Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front Only

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.25	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlPewter OliveDark Gun MetalAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity GreyIvory Silver Matte+2 MoreCarens Clavis EV Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black+1 MoreXEV 9S Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	25 L Frunk more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215 / 55 R17	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	Kia Connect	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.25	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	16
Additional Features	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect \| BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers \| Wireless Phone Projection more	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay I Harman Kardon 16 speaker iersive audio more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Refined and smooth driving experience - better than ICE.
- Spacious and practical cabin with space for adults in all three rows.
- Low running cost of just Rs 1.5/km when charged at home.
- Feature-rich and family-focused cabin: Ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, AC vents in all three rows and adequate storage spaces
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Striking Design: Looks premium and modern thanks to its lighting setup.
- Feature Rich: Gets all the features you can expect from a car of this price. No major misses.
- Highway Friendly: 500 km of real world range is more than enough for intercity commutes.

Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Limited long-distance usability with a 360km real-world range.
- More expensive as compared to the petrol and diesel variants.
- No crash test rating for the EV.
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Sub-par Interior Quality: Not a premium as expected
- Low Boot Space: Barely any space left when all three rows are up.

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