Mahindra XEV 9e: Pack Two 79 kWh vs Pack Three 79 kWh

The Pack Three 79 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than the Pack Two 79 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 32% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

Pack Two 79 kWh → Pack Three 79 kWh

Pricey

You pay extra

₹4,00,000

₹26,50,000 → ₹30,50,000

Features are worth

₹1,29,375

7 gained

Equipment covers

32%

of what the variant costs extra

Pack Three 79 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than Pack Two 79 kWh and brings only ₹1,29,375 of equipment we can put a price on — about 32% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Pack Two 79 kWh is the better buy.

We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹1,15,000 · 5 features
Could be fitted later
₹14,375 · 2 features

Most of it — ₹1,15,000 of the ₹1,29,375 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Front Ventilated Seats and Surround View Camera. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.

Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.

Mahindra XEV 9e — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Mahindra. Shows the Mahindra XEV 9e, not either trim specifically — the table below is what separates them.
Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

8 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeaturePack Two 79 kWhPack Three 79 kWhValue
Safety & driver assistance
Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit.NoYes+₹31,250
Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into.NoYes+₹17,500
Comfort & convenience
Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers.NoYes+₹35,000
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value.NoYes+₹6,250
Integrated Rear Window SunshadesFactory pull-up rear door curtains for heat and privacy.NoYes+₹5,625
Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it.YesNo—
Cabin Air PurifierFilter unit that cleans cabin air, usually with a readout of air quality.NoYes+₹8,750
Infotainment & connectivity
Head-Up DisplaySpeed and navigation projected into the driver's line of sight.NoYes+₹25,000
Net feature value7 gained₹1,29,375

Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.

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On our figures

₹1,29,375 of equipment against ₹4,00,000 — 32% of the variant

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What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, Pack Three 79 kWh costs ₹7,30,320 more on the road than Pack Two 79 kWh, against ₹4,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹3,26,320 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹4,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

Pack Two 79 kWh

electric · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹26,50,000
RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹8,770
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹1,32,500
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹26,500
Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
₹600
Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
₹1,900
On-road, Delhi₹28,20,270
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Drive-away cost

Pack Three 79 kWh

electric · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹30,50,000
RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹3,14,490
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹1,52,500
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹30,500
Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
₹1,200
Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
₹1,900
On-road, Delhi₹35,50,590
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Common questions

What is the price difference between the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two 79 kWh and Pack Three 79 kWh?
₹4,00,000 ex-showroom — Pack Two 79 kWh is ₹26,50,000 and Pack Three 79 kWh is ₹30,50,000.
Is the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 79 kWh worth the extra money over the Pack Two 79 kWh?
Pack Three 79 kWh costs ₹4,00,000 more than Pack Two 79 kWh and brings only ₹1,29,375 of equipment we can put a price on — about 32% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Pack Two 79 kWh is the better buy.
What do you actually get on the Pack Three 79 kWh that the Pack Two 79 kWh doesn't have?
7 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Surround View Camera, Head-Up Display. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.