July 17, 2025 17:07 IST Follow Us Tesla Model Y vs Mahindra XEV 9e A lot of hype has surrounded Tesla’s entry into the Indian market, and now booking a Model Y is just a click away. The stratospheric price may have created ripples on social media, but it was expected to be slotted in the luxury range. What is interesting to note is that even though the Model Y starts from Rs 59.89 lakh, ex-showroom, the top-of-the-line Mahindra XEV 9e, the Pack Three 79 kWh, costs half at Rs 31.25 lakh, ex-showroom. To give insights and a hands-on review of the two EV SUVs, a member of an automobile forum, TeamBhp, bares it all. XEV 9e vs Model Y review: Driving Experience The forum member under the handle BHPian Mechanto has been living in California and has been driving the Model Y for a long time. He recently got his hands on Mahindra’s flagship EV, the XEV 9e, and now he can’t stop raving about the made-in-India vehicle. To his surprise, he didn’t find any difference between the two in the driving experience. The ace in the pack for the Mahindra EV is its comfortable ride quality, which is very important for the versatile Indian road conditions. The XEV 9e stayed planted on the tarmac, especially when it’s taking a sweeping corner. Better still is that it remains composed on broken roads, as the suspension setup is soft enough to neutralise any pothole or speed bump. BHPian Mechanto underlines that international vehicles struggle to adapt to the Indian diverse surfaces. The Model Y, though, is expected to inch ahead in the handling department. ALSO READ