- By Kanika Sachdeva
- Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
VinFast VF 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e: VinFast's flagship electric offering, the VF 7, is the latest entrant to the premium electric SUV segment, which also accommodates the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra XEV 9e. While the XEV 9e was launched last year as Mahindra's electric-origin SUV, the Harrier EV is an electric derivative of the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Harrier that Tata launched in June this year. We compare the newly launched VinFast VF 7 with the popular Mahindra XEV 9e, which, together with the BE 6, clocked over 20,000 combined sales in just five months since deliveries commenced. Let's see how they fare in terms of price, range, and features.
VF 7 vs XEV 9e: Price
The VinFast VF 7 is priced from Rs 20.89 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom), making it more affordable and accessible than the Mahindra XEV 9e. Mahindra sells the XEV 9e in the Rs 21.90 lakh-Rs 31.25 lakh (ex-showroom) range.
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VF 7 vs XEV 9e: Battery, Range
VinFast offers the VF 7 in five variants (Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky, Sky Infinity), whereas the XEV 9e is offered in four variants (Pack One, Pack Two, Pack Three, Pack Three Select). Coming to the battery, both models are available in two battery configurations. The XEV 9e comes with 59kWh and 79kWh batteries, with MIDC range figures varying from 542km to 656km.
On the other hand, the VF 7 is equipped with 59.6kWh and 70.8kWh battery packs. The vehicle claims an ARAI range of 532km (Wind). Unlike the XEV 9e, which has a rear-wheel-drive setup, the VF 7 supports front- and all-wheel drive systems.
| VinFast VF 7 | Mahindra XEV 9e | |
| Battery Capacity | 59.6kWh/70.8kWh | 59kWh/79kWh |
| Range | 438km (59.6kWh)/532km (70.8km/h) | 542km (59kWh)/656km (79kWh) |
| Drivetrain | FWD/AWD | RWD |
| Power/Torque | 201bhp/310Nm (59.6kWh), 345bhp/500Nm (70.8kWh) | 231bhp/380Nm (59kWh), 286bhp/380Nm (79kWh) |
| Charging Time | 28 minutes with a fast charger (70.8kWh) | 20 minutes with a DC fast charger (for both batteries) |
VF 7 vs XEV 9e: Interior, Features
The VF 7 features a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system compared to the XEV 9e's triple 12.3-inch screens. Both models get a head-up display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a fixed glass roof, reclinable rear seats, and dual-zone climate control. Unlike the VF 7, which offers an 8-way powered driver's seat, the XEV 9e offers 6-way power adjustment.
VinFast offers a piano-inspired gear selector (with a dedicated 'Drive' mode), whereas Mahindra has equipped the EV with a shift-by-wire gear selector. Safety-wise, both vehicles come with Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, an electric parking brake, a 360-degree camera, and traction control. The XEV 9e is additionally available with a roof-mounted internal camera.
