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Foton Mountain EV vs Mahindra XEV 9Sin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing Mountain EV vs Pack One Above 59 kWh variants
The short answer

Mahindra XEV 9S costs रु 49,000 less ex-showroom. XEV 9S has 50 km more claimed range. XEV 9S has 55 PS more power.

Choose the Foton Mountain EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This variant is a specialized commercial tool designed for high-occupancy city commuting or hotel shuttles where low running costs are prioritized over luxury.

Pros
Extremely low cost per kilometer compared to diesel microbuses
High 14-seat capacity suitable for commercial transport
High roof design provides superior headroom for passengers
Cons
Critical lack of safety features including zero airbags
Modest real-world range for long-distance intercity travel
Relatively low ground clearance for a commercial vehicle in Nepal
As of 03 Sept 2026
Choose the Mahindra XEV 9S if
Mahindra XEV 9S costs रु 49,000 less ex-showroom.XEV 9S has 50 km more claimed range.XEV 9S has 55 PS more power.

This trim is the entry point for the XEV 9S in Nepal and is the better value if you want the three-row body at the lowest price. It suits family buyers who prioritize space and EV novelty over the most powerful battery or the most complete equipment list.

Pros
Lowest Nepal price in the XEV 9S range.
Still offers seven seats and a large body.
Rear-wheel-drive EV with decent 170 kW output.
Gives access to the dedicated three-row XEV 9S platform.
Cons
Range is the shortest in the lineup.
Likely misses some top-trim convenience features.
Six-million-rupee EV pricing is still steep for many buyers.
Agni’s EV network is improving, but remains limited versus mass-market rivals.
As of 28 Aug 2026
18 rows compared
Foton
रु 60,49,000
Mahindra XEV 9S price in Nepal
Mahindra
रु 60,00,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 60,49,000
रु 60,00,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 60,49,000
रु 60,00,000 – रु 86,50,000
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
MAW Vriddhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific Nepal cash discount publicly confirmed in the gathered sources.
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
115 PS
170 PS+55 PS
Max torque
290 Nm
380 Nm+90 Nm
Battery
50.23 kWh
59 kWh+8.77 kWh
Claimed range
300 km
350 km+50 km
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Rear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
5,320 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,695 mm
Not disclosed
Height
2,280 mm
Not disclosed
Seating
4
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
20
97Better
Service centres
26
99Better
CCS2 fast chargers
0
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·seating_capacity: 14-seater configuration
·Adjustable driver seat
·Standard air conditioning with rear vents
·Power windows for front row
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Seven-seat cabin with three-row layout for family use
·Multiple drive modes and likely climate control mentioned at launch
·Interior described as premium in Nepal launch reports
As of 23 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: Not disclosed officially (As of: 03/09/2024)
·Standard FM/AM radio with USB connectivity
·Remote central locking
·auto_hold: Not offered
·parking_brake_type: Manual lever
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Large central touchscreen and full-digital cluster expected; Nepal spec not fully detailed
·Keyless entry, push start, connected features mentioned generically for XEV 9S
As of 25 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 0
·ABS with EBD
·camera_360: No, reverse parking sensors only
·adas_level: No ADAS features provided
As of 03 Sept 2026
·ADAS available on the model line; Nepal sources do not confirm trim-specific kit.
·Official Nepal trim-specific safety list not disclosed publicly (As of: 28/08/2026).
As of 28 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·sunroof_type: none
·Sliding side door for passenger access
·High roof design for better interior headroom
·Halogen headlamps with integrated turn signals
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Large dedicated EV SUV on INGLO platform
·Available with 18‑inch alloy wheels in lower variant
·Distinctive LED lighting and EV-specific styling
·Six exterior colours including Everest White, Stealth Black etc.
As of 23 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·v2l_supported: No
·Imported as CBU from China by MAW Vriddhi
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Launched at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 as Mahindra’s 3-row EV
·Price set at Rs 60,00,000 ex-showroom for Pack One Above
·Distributed via Agni’s showrooms and dealer network nationwide
As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Foton Mountain EV
Mahindra XEV 9S

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 60,49,000
रु 60,00,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 15,500
≈ रु 20,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 60,72,985
≈ रु 60,28,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,726 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 72,137 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Foton Mountain EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Foton Mountain EV or Mahindra XEV 9S?

As of September 2026, the Mahindra XEV 9S starts at Rs 60 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.49 lakh less than the Foton Mountain EV at Rs 60.49 lakh.

What is the price of the Foton Mountain EV and Mahindra XEV 9S in Nepal?

The Foton Mountain EV costs Rs 60.49 lakh and the Mahindra XEV 9S costs Rs 60 lakh to Rs 86.5 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Foton Mountain EV or the Mahindra XEV 9S?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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