Mahindra XEV 9S vs Pravaig DEFY

Should you buy Mahindra XEV 9S or Pravaig DEFY? 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. Mahindra XEV 9S price starts at Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Pravaig DEFY price starts at Rs 39.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

XEV 9S Vs DEFY

Key Highlights	Mahindra XEV 9S	Pravaig DEFY
On Road Price	Rs.32,66,168^*	Rs.41,66,996^*
Range (km)	679	500
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	79	90.9
Charging Time	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)	30mins

Mahindra XEV 9S
Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater
30.90 Lakh^*
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Pravaig DEFY
Hacker Edition
39.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater	Hacker Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.32,66,168^*	Rs.41,66,996^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.62,160/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.79,308/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,40,668	Rs.1,72,896
User Rating	4.8 Based on 38 Reviews	4.6 Based on 19 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.16/km	₹1.82/km

Basic Information

Variant

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater

Hacker Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.32,66,168^*

Rs.41,66,996^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.62,160/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.79,308/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,40,668

Rs.1,72,896

User Rating

4.8

Based on 38 Reviews

4.6

Based on 19 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.16/km

₹1.82/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	79	90.9
Motor Type	-	PMSM dual high efficiency motors
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	282bhp	402bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	380Nm	620Nm
Range (km)	679 km	500 km
Battery Type	-	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)	-
Charging Time (D.C)	20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input	30mins
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-I
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Battery Capacity (kWh)

90.9

Motor Type

PMSM dual high efficiency motors

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

282bhp

402bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

380Nm

620Nm

Range (km)

679 km

500 km

Battery Type

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

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

Charging Time (D.C)

20Min with 180 kW / 400A Charger Input

30mins

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

CCS-I

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Single Speed

1-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	202	210.2
Drag Coefficient	-	0.33

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt &Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	202	210.2
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7	4.9 s
Drag Coefficient	-	0.33
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4737	4940
Width (mm)	1900	1940
Height (mm)	1747	1650
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	201	234
Wheel Base (mm)	2762	2750
Front Tread (mm)	-	1520
Grossweight (kg)	-	2061
Seating Capacity	6	4
Boot Space (Litres)	-	680

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Additional Features	- more	A world first(From the makers of the Phantom Opera, comes the first automotive audio system. Legendary French acoustics for the best audio experience.), Glass Roof, 6-way power adjustable seats more
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	5	-
Drive Mode Types	Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front Only	Front

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	- more	Upcycled premium upholstery, HEPA Air-filter more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black+1 MoreXEV 9S Colours	Anti Flash WhiteBordeauxHaldi YellowSiachen BlueLithiumMoon Grey556 GreenEmperor PurpleShani Black+4 MoreDEFY Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Panoramic moon roof, Split tailgate more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

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

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	12.3	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	16	-
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay I Harman Kardon 16 speaker iersive audio more	Devialet Premium Sound, In-car 5G Internet, streaming music & media more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
Dolby Atmos	Yes	-

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