Electric SUVs have become a focal point in India’s automotive market, with the XEV 9e and the Harrier EV being the latest launches. Both models represent India in electric vehicle technology, offering good performance, range, and modern features.
Dimensions & Platform Differences
The XEV 9e and the Harrier EV stand as two electric SUVs competing in the Indian market. The XEV 9e measures 4789 MM in length, 1907 MM in width, and has a wheelbase of 2775 MM. The Harrier EV, from Tata, measures 4607 MM in length, 2132 MM in width, and features a wheelbase of 2741 MM. The XEV 9e is longer, but the Harrier EV is wider. Both SUVs are five-seaters, designed for urban and highway use.
Mahindra’s XEV 9e is built on the INGLO platform, their newest born electric architecture, meaning it’s dedicated to electric vehicles. The Harrier.ev is based on the acti.ev+ architecture. Mahindra offers a superior platform.
Powertrain, Performance, and Battery
The XEV 9e has up to a 79 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 282 BHP and 380 NM of torque powering the rear wheels. The Harrier EV, in its dual-motor configuration, uses a 75 kWh battery with both motors producing 313 BHP and 504 Nm of torque. It comes with all-wheel drive. The motors are capable of producing 390 BHP, but the battery isn’t capable of powering both motors at full power.
Tata claims that the Harrier EV can go from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, quicker than the XEV 9e’s time of 6.8 seconds. Both vehicles come with batteries of similar capacity, and should offer a real-world range of 450-500 KM.
Charging infrastructure is a concern for all electric vehicles. The XEV 9e supports DC fast charging up to 180 kW, allowing it to charge from 20-80% in 20 minutes. The Harrier EV supports DC fast charging up to 120 kW, achieving a similar charge in 25 minutes.
Features, Technology & Suspension
The XEV 9e has a triple-screen dashboard, auto park assist, in-car camera, and a driver monitoring system. It gets a head-up display, which is also integrated with blind spot monitoring and has augmented-reality navigation. There’s a 12.3-inch infotainment unit paired to a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos.
The Harrier EV offers a digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, and a boot space of 502 litres. There is not much to differentiate this from the normal ICE Harrier, with the interior design remaining very similar. It offers boss mode functionality for the rear seat passengers and a 14.5-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay with neo-QLED technology for good picture quality.
Both vehicles come with ADAS and top-notch safety ratings, and equipment. Suspension setups differ slightly, with the Harrier EV using MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. The Harrier EV also gets frequency-dependent damping with MTV-CL (Multi-Tuned Valve Concentric Land) tech. The XEV 9e comes with multi-link suspension at the rear.
Pricing & Market Position
Pricing for the XEV 9e ranges from ₹21.90 lakh to ₹30.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Harrier EV starts at ₹21.49 lakh. Pricing for both models overlaps heavily. Both cars represent what India has to offer in terms of electric mobility today, with both offering good performance, good safety and a comfortable real-world range of 450-500 KM.
