Switches for deleted features have been replaced with blank spaces the console on the right-hand side of the driver.

Mahindra has launched the XEV 9e Pack Two variant with the 79 kWh battery and it is priced at Rs. 26.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Power comes from a single electric motor that drives the rear wheels. The car makes 282 BHP and 380 Nm. Mahindra claims a  real-world city range of 500 km and a 20-80% battery charging time of 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC fast charger.

So what’s different from the Pack Three? For starters it gets Level 2 ADAS with 10 features. It misses out on 360-degree view system and Auto Parking as well. The flush door handles have to be deployed manually. The Pack Two gets 19″ dual-tone alloy wheels like the Pack Three and 245/55 R19 tyres are standard. The variant type is mentioned on both the front fenders.The tailgate on the Pack Two is manually operated and it misses out on intelligent active rear suspension as well

The feature list is similar to that of the Pack Three. It gets  ambient lighting, head-up display, and EyeDentity as well. Switches for deleted features have been replaced with blank spaces the console on the right-hand side of the driver. Seats are finished in light leatherette and the driver’s seat retains  6-way electric adjustment, manual lumbar adjustment and memory function. Ventilation function has been removed. The rear seats miss out on wireless charging. There is no “Boss mode” in the Pack Two either.

The 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos is retained. The 12.3 inch touchscreen that features a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset is very responsive and has a sharp and crisp display. The Groove Me function is retained on the Pack Two. The Pack Two does not get an air purifier and AQI display. AC controls are integrated into the touchscreen.

The XEV 9e now features a new “Default” mode in addition to the Range, Everyday and Race driving modes.

The Pack Two is cheaper than the Pack Three by Rs. 1.4 lakh. Deliveries begin end July 2025.