The scoreboard
Expert Verdict
The Tata Harrier EV delivers strongly on design, tech, comfort, and overall performance, backed by solid charging capability and a rugged, well-built feel. Beyond few ergonomic challenges, and Tata’s after-sales service consistency, the Harrier EV is an easy recommendation.
- Most affordable
- Biggest battery
- Most powerful
Expert Verdict
For the asking price, the XEV 9e’s blend of performance, range, and sheer equipment levels makes it unlike anything else on the market right now. With its heavy reliance on complex tech, we wish Mahindra can iron out the minor software niggles, then the XEV 9e could become the car that propels many buyers to switch to an EV.
- Longest range
- Fastest charging
- Higher top speed
- More boot space
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
Range reality check
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
Pros & Cons
- Good road presence with muscular proportions
- Blistering performance with the dual-motor setup
- QWD capability for better traction
- Excellent driving dynamics
- Top-tier safety features
- Strong Road presence and Upscale interiors
- Crazy price to performance ratio
- 450 - 500 km real-world range 79 kWh battery
- Lifetime warranty on the battery
- An endless list of features
- Fit and finish inconsistencies
- Inconsistent service quality
- Too bulky to be used as a city car
- Might be too powerful for beginner drivers
- Obstructed Rearward visibility
- Excessive piano black is a scratch magnet
- Too complex for some drivers
- Mahindra's after-sales service remains a gamble
- No physical buttons for even HVAC controls
Dimensions & Capacity
Battery & Motor
Performance
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Tyres & Wheels
Charging
Warranty
Top Features
- Auto Park Assist
- Powered Boss Mode
- Off-road assist
- QWD Dual Motor Setup
- 540° View (Transparent Mode (180°) + 360° SVS)
- 360º 3D Surround View Camera System
- 12.3-inch high-resolution display
- 2nd row 60:40 seat
- Level ADAS 2+ ADAS
- ISOFIX rear seats
- 360-degree camera
- 16-speaker Harmon Kardon System
Exterior
- Ultra Glide Suspension
- R18 Alloy Wheels
- R19 Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
- Smart Digital DRLs
- LED Bi-Projector Headlamps
- LED Tail Lamps
- Centre Position Lamp
- Connected Tail Lamps
- Integrated Side Steps
- Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
- Rear Fog Lamp
- Smart Digital Lights with Welcome & Goodbye Sequence
- Charging Indicator
- Sequential Indicators
- Electric Adjustable & Foldable ORVMs with Auto-Fold
- ORVMs with Logo Projection
- Memory ORVMs
- ORVM Auto-Dip on Reverse
- Follow-Me-Home Headlamps
- Auto Headlamps
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Puddle Lamps
- Roof Rails
- Shark-Fin Antenna
- Dual-Tone Exterior with Black Roof
- Powered Tailgate with Gesture Activation
- Bi LED projector headlamps
- LED DRLs
- Illuminated logo (front & rear)
- Centre signature (position) lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Sequential turn indicators
- Start-up / goodbye animations
- Night Trail (carpet lamp)
- Rear spoiler
- Electrically deployed front door handles
- ORVM turn indicators
- Frunk with drain hole
Interior
- Leatherette Seat Upholstery
- 8-Way Driver & 4-Way Co-Driver Adjustable Seats
- 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory
- 4-Way Powered Adjustable Co-Driver Seat
- Driver Seat Welcome Retract
- Front Seat Ventilation
- Powered Boss Mode
- Sliding Front Armrest
- Front Armrest with Cooled Storage
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats
- Rear Centre Armrest with Cup Holders
- Rear Comfort Headrests
- Rear Window Sunshades
- Front Seatback Pockets
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Leather-Wrapped Smart Digital Steering Wheel
- Dual-Tone Smart Digital Steering Wheel
- Multi-Mood Ambient Lighting – Dashboard, Sunroof, Doors & Console
- Spacious Frunk & Trunk
- Parcel Tray
- B-Pillar Integrated Rear AC Vents
- Automatic Defogger
- Rear Defogger
- Auto-Dimming IRVM
- Soft wrapped dashboard & door trims
- CapTouch switches (Steering wheel & switch bank on dashboard)
- Seat upholstery (Premium fabric/Leatherette)
- Steering wheel & e-shifter (Leatherette)
Performance
- QWD Dual-Motor Setup
- Boost Mode
- Drift Mode
- Off-Road Assist
- Multi-Drive Modes – Eco, City & Sport
- Terrain Modes Selector
- Terrain Modes – Normal, Wet, Rough
- 6 Terrain Modes – Normal, Snow/Grass, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl & Custom
- Paddle Shifters for Regenerative Braking Modes
- Cruise Control
- V2V Charging
- V2L Technology
- Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS)
- Ultra Glide Suspension
- Cruise control (Standard cruise control/Adaptive cruise control)
- Multi drive modes (Default, Range, Everyday, Race & Snow mode)
- Boost Mode
- Adj regen levels – L0, L1, L2, L3 & auto
- Single pedal drive
- Performance dashboard
Infotainment & Tech
- 26.03 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- 31.24 cm Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN™
- 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by HARMAN™, powered by Samsung Neo QLED
- 26.03 cm Digital Cockpit
- Driver View Maps / Navigation in Cockpit
- In-Built Navigation by Mappls
- Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
- Arcade.ev App Suite
- DrivePay
- iRA.ev Connected Vehicle Technology
- Smart Watch Connectivity
- 4-Year Free iRA.ev Subscription
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset
- Multiple Voice Assistants – Native, Siri & Google Assistant
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
- 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters
- JBL Black™ 10-Speaker System
- JBL Sound Modes
- Dolby Atmos
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- Fast-Charge USB Type-C – 45W
- Fast-Charge USB Type-C – 65W
- Smart Digital Steering Wheel
- Digi Access – Digital Key with UWB + NFC + BLE
- Remote Key with UWB
- Proximity-Based Approach Unlock & Walkaway Lock
- SOS Call – E-Call / B-Call
- HD Rear View Mirror (E-IRVM) with Built-in DVR
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- 360° 3D Surround View Camera System
- 540° View with Transparent Mode + 360° Surround View System
- Audio system (Std audio with 6 speakers & sound staging)
- Audio system (Harman Kardon 16 speaker immersive audio)
- Dolby Atmos
- VenueScapes Live
- Sonic Suite (signature sounds)
- Vision X (augmented reality HUD)
- Full auto parking (from vehicle, with key fob and mobile app)
- EyeDentity (driver & occupant monitoring)
- Wireless charger (15 W with cooling)
- Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay
- Built in Amazon Alexa & Chat GPT
- Superfast 5G in-vehicle connectivity
- Fun&Work (entertainment + work suite) 60+ In built OTT, social media, news, shopping apps
- Video calling with in-car camera
- Connected car suite (Me4U App)
- In-car experience using your own device (BYOD) – via Me4U app
- BYOD – Device mounting provision on seats
- OTA updates (infotainment & maps)
- OTA updates (vehicle features)
- OTA updates (ePowertrain)
- Charging limiter
- Scheduled charging & scheduled cabin conditioning
- Ecosense & driving analytics
- App store
Convenience
- Voice-Assisted Panoramic Sunroof
- Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)
- Voice-Assisted Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)
- Air Purifier with PM2.5 Filter
- Air Purifier with AQI Display
- Rear AC Vents
- Front Seat Ventilation
- Front Armrest with Cooled Storage
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- Driver Window Auto Up/Down with Anti-Pinch
- Smart Key with Push-Button Start
- Passive Keyless Entry
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Powered Tailgate with Gesture Activation
- Auto Park Assist
- Remote Parking Assist
- Remote Park-Out
- Remote Crank & Summon
- Reverse Assist
- Powered Boss Mode
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Auto Headlamps
- Automatic Defogger
- Rear Wiper & Washer
- Auto Park Assist (APA) with 15 features
- Anywhere Parking
- Kerb Impact Alert / Rim Protection
- Park Distance Warning (PDW)
- Slot Offering
- Perpendicular Park-In
- Perpendicular Park-Out
- Parallel Park-In
- Parallel Park-Out
- Angular Parking
- Remote Parking Assist
- Remote Park-Out
- Remote Crank & Summon
- Reverse Assist
- Manoeuvre Emergency Braking
- LSAEB – Low-Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Height adjustable driver seat (6 way manual)
- Height adjustable driver seat (6 way powered + adj lumbar (manual))
- 2nd Row 60:40 seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Co driver ergo lever
- Driver seat with memory and welcome retract
- Front row arm rest with storage
- 2nd row arm rest with cup holder
- Soft door arm rests
- 2nd row adj headrest
- 2nd row recline
- Auto AC
- 2nd row AC vents
- Live Your Mood (relax modes)
- Console storage cooling
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Electric adjust ORVM
- Power fold ORVM
- ORVM auto dip on reverse
- Push button start
- Passive keyless entry (PKE)
- EPB (electric park brake)
- Cornering lamps
- Auto booster lamps
- Auto headlamps
- Auto wipers
- Type C USB data cum charge port (front)
- Type C USB Fast charging (front)
- Type C USB Fast charging (rear)
- 12 V conventional power socket in boot
- Tilt & telescopic steering
- Rear window sun shade
- Power tailgate with gesture control
- One touch up / down driver window
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Tonneau cover
Safety
- 6 Airbags
- Knee Airbag
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- All-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- i-VBAC
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Hold Control
- Traction Control
- Torque Vectoring by Brake
- Brake Fade Compensation
- Electronic Brake Pre-Fill
- Rollover Mitigation
- Corner Stability Control
- Brake Disc Wiping
- After-Impact Braking
- Panic Brake Alert
- Hydraulic Brake Assist
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control
- Brake Sway Assist
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- HD Camera & Sensor-Based Reverse Park Assist
- Front Parking Sensors
- Perimetric Alarm System
- 360° Surround View Camera
- 540° Transparent View
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- 7 airbags (front, side, curtain & driver knee)
- ISOFIX rear seats
- ESP
- Forward collision warning system (FCW)
- Automatic emergency braking system (AEB)
- Lane departure warning system (LDW)
- Lane keep assist system (LKA)
- Lane sway alert (LSA)
- Lane centering function (LCF)
- Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
- Front vehicle start alert (FVSA)
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Intelligent adaptive Cruise Control (iACC)
- Smart pilot assist (SPA)
- Driver Drowsiness Detection (DDD)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Forward cross traffic alert (FCTA)
- Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)
- Door open alert (DOA)
- Autonomous emergency steering (AES)
- Evasive steering assist (ESA)
- Emergency lane keep assist
- Blind spot detection (BSD)
- Highway assist (including driver-initiated auto lane change)
- Rear collision warning (RCW)
- Rear park sensors
- Front park sensors
- Reverse camera
- 360-degree camera
- Blind view monitor
- Secure 360 – live view & recording
- Front fog lamps
- Rear defogger
- Windshield auto Defogging
- Air Purifier with PM 2.5 filter & AQI indicator
ADAS
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Intelligent Speed Assist with Traffic Sign (ISA-TSR)
- Intelligent Speed Assist with Map (ISA-Map)
- Lane Centering System (LCS)
- Adaptive Steering Assist with ACC (ASA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Forward Collision Warning – Pedestrian
- Forward Collision Warning – Car
- Forward Collision Warning – Cyclist
- Autonomous Emergency Braking – Pedestrian
- Autonomous Emergency Braking – Car
- Autonomous Emergency Braking – Cyclist
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Lane Change Alert (LCA)
- Over Speed Alert (OSA)
- Door Open Alert (DOA)
- Blind Spot View Monitor (BSVM)
- ADAS 1 Radar +1 Vision Camera + 4 Corner Radars
More EV face-offs
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS
VS